# Old Colony Elder Services Expands to 11 South Shore Towns, Reaching 34 Communities

> Old Colony Elder Services added 11 South Shore towns including Quincy and Weymouth, bringing its service area to 34 communities across Plymouth County.

- Published: 2026-10-21T09:03:54+00:00
- Section: Expansion
- Author: News Desk
- URL: https://newsforagent.com/news/2026-10-21/old-colony-elder-services-south-shore-expansion
- Source: [Yahoo](https://www.yahoo.com/news/articles/old-colony-elder-services-expands-084540976.html)

## Key takeaways

- Old Colony Elder Services added Braintree, Cohasset, Hingham, Holbrook, Hull, Milton, Norwell, Quincy, Randolph, Scituate and Weymouth to its service area.
- The Executive Office of Aging and Independence designated OCES as the Aging Services Access Point for Greater Plymouth County and the South Shore.
- OCES now serves 34 communities and employs more than 381 staff across locations in Brockton and Plymouth.

[Old Colony Elder Services](https://akta.pro/company-profiles/000t3jt/old-colony-elder-services) has expanded its service area to 11 additional South Shore communities, bringing home care, protective services and nutrition programs including Meals on Wheels to more residents. The Executive Office of Aging and Independence designated OCES as the Aging Services Access Point for Greater Plymouth County and the South Shore, according to a community announcement covered by [Yahoo](https://www.yahoo.com/news/articles/old-colony-elder-services-expands-084540976.html).

## Old Colony Elder Services Adds 11 South Shore Communities

The expansion adds Braintree, Cohasset, Hingham, Holbrook, Hull, Milton, Norwell, Quincy, Randolph, Scituate and Weymouth to the nonprofit's service area. OCES now serves 34 communities across Plymouth County and the South Shore.

"We are excited to welcome these new communities to OCES and to build on the important work already taking place. This expansion allows us to reach more older adults and individuals. We are committed to providing comprehensive services and resources that enable Greater Plymouth County and South Shore residents to thrive in their own homes and in the community," CEO Nicole Long said.

Many of the communities in the expanded territory border Plymouth County cities and towns where OCES has provided services for more than 52 years, according to the announcement. Founded in 1974, OCES has locations in Brockton and Plymouth and a staff of more than 381 employees.

The nonprofit is governed by a Board of Directors representing the communities it serves, including newly appointed directors from the expanded service area. Its leadership team includes Long; Anna Dee, chief operating officer; Alisa DeLage, chief programs officer; and Yolanda America, chief financial officer.

OCES is seeking relationships with community organizations, municipalities, providers, businesses and other local partners as it expands its services across the South Shore. The organization is also hiring additional employees following the expansion. More information about OCES programs, services and careers is available at [ocesma.org](https://www.ocesma.org).

## OCES Service Area Grew From 23 to 34 Communities

Old Colony Elder Services is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit Aging Services Access Point providing in-home care, Meals on Wheels, caregiver support and protective services to older adults and individuals with disabilities across Southeastern Massachusetts, according to [akta.pro company records](https://akta.pro/company-data). The same records show OCES expanded its service area on June 1, 2026, growing from 23 to 34 communities served and adding the 11 South Shore towns. The Executive Office of Aging and Independence designated OCES as the Aging Services Access Point for Greater Plymouth County and the South Shore effective June 1, 2026, in a transition coordinated with South Shore Elder Services. Starting July 1, OCES will offer additional programs to this area including Meals on Wheels. The records also show OCES serves over 22,000 older adults and individuals with disabilities annually and provides over 599,292 meals per year through its Nutrition Program.

## What Comes Next for OCES

OCES is hiring additional employees following the expansion, according to the announcement. The organization is also seeking partnerships with community organizations, municipalities, providers and businesses across the South Shore.

## Companies in this story

- [Old Colony Elder Services company profile](https://akta.pro/company-profiles/000t3jt/old-colony-elder-services) · website: https://www.ocesma.org

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