Senior Centers
These senior centers provide a wealth of resources, from daily activities, social engagements and recreation to helpful services such as lending closets, that loan out medical equipment like walkers and wheelchairs, and transportation services.
Arlington Heights Senior Center
1801 West Central Road
Arlington Heights, IL 60005
(847)797-5341
Frisbie Senior Center
52 East Northwest Highway
Des Plaines, Illinois 60016
(847)768-5944
Wheeling Pavilion Senior Center
199 N. First Street
Wheeling, IL 60090
(847) 459-2670
Wheeling Township Senior/Disability Services
1616 N. Arlington Heights Road
Arlington Heights, IL 60004
(847)-259-7730
Catholic Charities Northwest Suburban Senior Services
1801 W. Central, Arlington Heights, IL 60005
(847) 253-5500
Memory Care
Memory care homes are full-service assisted living facilities designed specifically for the needs of seniors with dementia.
Autumn Leaves of Arlington Heights
1625 S. Arlington Heights Road
Arlington Heights, IL 60005
(888)-662-8886
Waverly Inn
515 West Rand Road
Arlington Heights, Illinois 60004
(224)-412-8707
Continuing Care Retirement Communities (CCRC) and Assisted Living
These communities offer a range of residences and levels of care, from independent living to assisted living and memory care. They are equipped to provide for you as your needs change. They also have rehabilitation services.
The Moorings of Arlington Heights
811 East Central Road
Arlington Heights, IL 60005
(847) 364-2435
Church Creek
1250 West Central Road
Arlington Heights, IL 60005
(847) 506-3200
Addolorata Villa
555 McHenry Road
Wheeling, IL 60090
Grandbrier of Prospect Heights
708 N. Elmhurst Road
Prospect Heights, IL 60070
(847)-243-6920
Generations at Oakton Pavilion
1665 Oakton Place
Des Plaines, Il 60018
(847)-299-5588
Assisted Living
These homes focus solely on assisted living, which typically means providing housekeeping, all meals, and daily community activities, therefore being more hands on than independent living but still offering a spectrum of care depending on your needs. These homes also have rehabilitation options.
Lutheran Home
800 West Oakton Street
Arlington Heights, IL 60004
(847) 368-7400
Greek American Rehabilitation and Care Center
220 N. First Street
Wheeling, IL 60090
(847) 459-8700
Rehabilitation Centers
These facilities provide a residence with hands-on around-the-clock care for individuals recovering from a surgery, illness or injury.
Lee Manor
1301 Lee Street
Des Plaines, IL 60018
Alden Des Plaines
1221 East Golf Road
Des Plaines, IL 60016
(847)768-1300
Adult Day Services
Adult Day Services provide daytime activities and socialization for seniors who need hands-on care while their families are at work or in need of respite. These programs provide lunch and transportation if needed.
Cherished Place Adult Day Club at Lutheran Home
800 West Oakton Street
Arlington Heights, IL 60004
Arlington Heights location: (847) 368-7526
West Dundee location: (847) 586-5767
After Business Hours call Lutheran Home: (847) 368-7400
Adult Day Center
Older Adult Services
Advocate Lutheran General Hospital
9375 W Church St
Des Plaines, IL 60016
Jaime Albergo
Information and Resource Coordinator
(847)296-0737
Gwynne Chovanec
Director of Older Adult Services and Senior Advocate
(847)824-5143
Expressions
Older Adult Services
Advocate Lutheran General Hospital
9375 W Church St
Des Plaines, IL 60016
(847)824-5143
Expressions is a day program specifically geared toward seniors in the early stages of dementia. It focuses on mental and physical creative expression.
Hospice
Hospice services provide a range of assistance and guidance with all aspects of the planning, care and comfort of individuals with serious illness.
Kindred Hospice
85 West Algonquin Road, Ste 100
Arlington Heights, IL 60005
(847) 439-0348
Journey Care
800 West Central Road
Arlington Heights, IL 60005
(224) 770-2489
Rainbow Hospice
1550 Bishop Court
Mount Prospect, IL 60056
(847) 685-9900
Medical Supply
Mark Drug Medical Supply
548A W. Dundee Road
Wheeling, Illinois 60090
(847) 537-8500
A store as well as delivery service to buy and rent at-home medical supplies and equipment.
Elder Law Attorneys
Dutton, Casey and Mesoloras, P.C.
79 West Monroe Street, Suite 1320
Chicago, Illinois 60603
We also offer appointments in Arlington Heights, Skokie, and Westchester, Illinois via telephone and video conferencing.
Office phone number for all locations: (312)899-0950
Dutton, Casey and Mesoloras specialize in areas that concern seniors including Elder Law, Estate Planning, Guardianship, and Probate.
Home Health Care
Northwest Community Hospital Home Care
(847)618-7800
Dance Therapy and Music Therapy
These innovative forms of therapy are developed from research showing the positive impacts of music and movement on wellbeing, particularly with seniors and seniors with dementia. These therapists work in group settings as well as individual sessions, including making house calls.
Chicago Dance Therapy
Erica Hornthal, MA, LCPC, BC-DMT
1847 Oak St
Northfield, IL 60093
located inside Chicago Sports Institute
(847) 848-0697
Greater Chicago Music Therapy
Rebecca J. Froman Freiman, MA, MT-BC
(847)924-9185
Move Manager
Move Managers assist families with planning, organizing, and moving into new homes and often assist seniors who are downsizing with every step of the process.
Paxem, Inc.
A+ Accredited Senior Move Manager with over 15 years in business helping families transition from one home to another. ASEL (American Society of Estate Liquidators) accredited, organizing and decluttering specialists.
Estate Sales and Consignment Showroom
(847) 829-4437
Abrams Home Solutions
(847)208-3563
Jenny Abrams, a former social worker, helps clients with move management, and also works as a home organizer, and assists with senior health and wealth management.
The Downsizing Specialists
(312)981-9372
Home Modification
These construction companies focus on remodeling to help seniors stay in their homes by installing things like grab bars, ramps, and chair lifts.
Home for Life, Advantage Inc.
769 Heartland Drive Sugar Grove, IL 60554
630-466-2611
Serving Chicagoland
Lifeway Mobility Chicago
Showroom: 210 W Campus Dr, Suite B
Arlington Heights, IL 60004
(847)215-9490
Social Workers
Debra D. Feldman and Associates, Ltd.
113 McHenry Rd #101
Buffalo Grove, IL 60089
(847)913-1700
Senior Transitions Concierge
Elderwerks Educational Services
Elderwerks is a 501(c)3 not-for-profit organization offering complimentary information, referrals and guidance to families needing senior housing, care and support needs. Person-centered referrals by your own personal Community Resource Consultant.
Jennifer Prell
(847) 462-0445
Jan Steiner
(847)340-7073
Jan gives families resources and information and helps them make decisions about where to live and what they may need as they get older.
Alarms and Life Alerts
Philips Lifeline Medical Alert Service
800-806-8522
Transportation Services
Escorted Transportation Service Northwest
(847)222-9227
This is a volunteer program that provides round-trip rides to doctor’s and dental appointments. They need to be booked a week in advance, and they suggest a $12 donation.
Helpful Numbers
Alzheimer’s Foundation of America
National Toll-free helpline
866-232-8484
Illinois Respite Coalition
4015 North Oak Park Ave
Chicago, IL 60634
Office: (773)205-3627
Cell: (630)207-8479
The IRC connects caregivers with respite resources in their area.
