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Senior Resource Guide2015 Northwest Suburban Housing Collabotative

An informational guide to the many resources providing aid to seniors in the northwest suburban area

TransportationPages 5 – 14

HousingPages 15 – 25

ServicesPages 26 – 35

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Northwestern Suburban Housing Collaborative Boundaries

CommunitiesArlington HeightsBuffalo GroveMount ProspectPalatineRolling Meadows

TownshipsElk Grove

SchaumburgPalatine

VernonWheeling

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About This Guide

TheNorthwestSuburbanHousingCollaborative(NWSHC)wascreatedin2011tohelptheVillagesofArlingtonHeights,BuffaloGrove,MountProspect,andPalatineandtheCityofRollingMeadowsdevelopregionalsolutionstoaddresstheshortandlong-termhousingneedsoftheparticipatingcommunities.

TheNWSHCreceivedatechnicalassistancegrantfromtheChicagoMetropolitanAgencyforPlanningwithsupportfromtheMetropolitanMayorsCaucustoconductaHomes for a Changing Regionanalysiswhichprovidesprojectionsconcerningfuturehousingneedsinthe5-communityarea.FollowingupontheresultsoftheHomes for a Changing Regionreport,theNWSHCdecidedtoprioritizethehousingneedsofseniorcitizensandcontractedforanin-depthseniorhousingneedsassessmentfortheCollaborativearea.

In the Senior Housing Needs Assessment(November2013)itwasconcludedthatmanyseniorsareunawareofresourcesavailabletothem,particularlywithrespecttotransportationandhousing.ThisSenior Resource Guidewascreatedtocompileinformationaboutseniortransportationandhousingoptionsavailableinthe5-communityarea.TheSenior Resource Guidealsoincludesalistingofreferralagenciesforseniorservices.

SincemanyservicesaresplitbymunicipalityaswellasbyTownship,thefollowinginformationhasbeenorganizedtoclarifywhichtransportation,housing,orserviceiseligiblewithinyourregion.

UnsurewhichTownshipyoulive?

City / Village Township(s)

Arlington Heights Elk Grove / Wheeling / Palatine

Buffalo Grove Vernon / Wheeling

Mount Prospect Elk Grove / Wheeling

Rolling Meadows Elk Grove / Palatine / Schaumburg / Wheeling

Palatine Palatine

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The Northwest Suburbs generously offer dozens of

transportation options that offer various services to senior citizens.

Transportation:

ElkGroveTownship

PalatineTownship

SchaumburgTownship

VernonTownship

WheelingTownship

VillageofArlingtonHeights

CityOfRolllingMeadows

AdditionalRegionalTransportation

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ElkGroveTownshipTransportationServices

Name ofTransportation

ServiceService Hours Eligibility Fares Advanced

ReservationsAdditional

InformationPhone

Number

“Dial-A-Ride” Monday – Friday9:00am–4:00pm

Elk Grove Township resident.Mustbeatleast55yearsold.

Nofee;donationsonly.Reservationsby3:00pm,1dayin

advance.

Callat9:15amthedayofreservationtofindoutyourpick-uptime.

847-437-0300

“Senior&DisabilityTransportServices”

Providedby“303Taxi”

24hours/7daysaweek.Pleasecall“303Taxi”inadvancetoconfirmavailability.

Must be registered Elk Grove Township resident seniors 55+ yearsold&disabledadults18+yearsold–medicalappointmentswithinCookCounty

only.

Discounted cab service -$5.00offvoucher.

Reservationsarerecommendedforthe303Taxibecauseof

availability.

CallforElkGroveTownshipforanapplicationand

vouchers.10 vouchers allowed

permonth.

Elk Grove Township:847-437-0300

“303 Taxi”:847-303-0303

“TRIP:TownshipRidersInitiativeProgram”

Monday – Friday7/8am–7/8pm

Saturday8:00am–3/4pm

PleasecontactyourTownshiptoregister.

Formedicalappointmentsonly–

SpecificallyforSeniorcitizens(age60+)andDisabledcitizens(age18+).Ifyou

areanon-ElkGroveTownshipresident

pleaseinquiretoseeifyouareeligible.

$5.00perTownshipboardercrossed–Max.

$10.00fare.

Pleasecallatleast3daysinadvance(afterinitialregistration).

Door-to-DoorService.

CoversElkGrove,Hanover,Palatine,Schaumburg,&

WheelingTownships.

847-437-0300

“Pace: North CookCountyADA

Paratransit”

Monday – Friday 5:00am–1:30am

Saturday7:00am–1:30amSunday & Holidays8:30am–12:30am

Persons with disabilitieswhoseeligibilityhasbeendeterminedbythe

RegionalTransportationAuthority.

Torequestanapplication,calltheRTA

at312-663-4357.

$3.00perone-waytrip.Reservationsare

accepted24hoursinadvance

Prearrangedorigin-to-destinationserviceavailable in areas that arewithin3/4-mileofCTA and Pace’s regular

fixedroutes.

Regular Number:800-554-7599

TTY Number:855-830-8108

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PalatineTownshipTransportationServices




InformationPhone

Number


Paratransit”

Monday – Friday 5:00am–1:30am





at312-663-4357


accepted24hoursinadvance.


fixedroutes.


TTY Number:855-830-8108

“PalatineTownshipTransportation

Services”

Monday – Friday8:00am–4:00pm(Closedweekends/

holidays)

ForSeniorcitizens(age60+)

and/orhandicapped.ForPalatineTownship

residents.

$2.50perone-waytrip.Reservationsshouldbemade3-14working

daysinadvance.

Mustbepre-registered.Bringdocumentation

ofage/disability(SSawardletter)Driver’slicense/StateI.D.,proofof

residency,&emergencycontactinfo.

847-358-6907

“SubsidizedTaxiService”

Monday – Friday8:00am–4:00pm(Closedweekends/

holidays)

PalatineTownship residents.Palatine

and surrounding areas as long as the ride originates/endsinPalatineTownship.

Townshipsubsidyof$4.00offthemetered

fare.

Reservationsshouldbemade24hoursin

advance.

Mustbepre-registered.Bringdocumentationofage/disability(SSawardletter)Driver’slicense/StateI.D.,proofof

residency,&emergencycontactinfo.

303 Cab:847-364-0303

American Taxi:847-253-4411

“TownshipRidersInitiativeProgram”

Monday – Friday 5:00am–9:00pm

Forseniorcitizens(age60+)andatleast18+yearstoqualifyfora“Disabled”

registration.ForallresidentsofPalatine

Township.

$5.00eachway,foreverytownshipbordercrossed,toamaximumof$10.00perone-way

trip.

Reservationsshouldbemade3-14working

daysinadvance.

Formsandhelpfulassistance are available

atthePalatineTownshipCenter

721S.QuentinRoad,Suite101,Palatine,IL.

847-358-6907

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SchaumburgTownshipTransportationServices




InformationPhone

Number

SchaumburgTownshipTransportationDepartment

Monday – Friday8:30am – 4:00pm

SchaumburgTownshipresidents who are Seniors(age60and

over)andPermanentlyDisabled Persons (age18andover)

Community.

$1.00perone-wayride.

$2.00forround-trip

$15.00forbuspass(18one-wayrides,savingsof$3.00)

Must register with theTransportationDepartmentpriortoservice.Reservationsarerequiredforall

transportationserviceno less than 72 hours in

advancebefore3:00pmMon.–Fri.

Door-to-doortransportationfor

varioustransportationneeds,including:

medicalanddental,shopping,andsocialoutings.Serviceistypicallyprovidedwithintownship

boundaries or within 5milesbeyondfor

medicalpurposesonly.

847-882-1929

Pace:“TRIPTownshipRidersInitiative

Program”


Saturday7:00am – 4:00pm

RegisteredresidentsofSchaumburgTownshipatleast60yearsofagefor“SeniorCitizens”

registrationandatleast18yearsofagefor

“Disabled”registration.

$5.00eachway,foreverytownshipbordercrossed,toamaximum

of$10.00pertrip.

Mustpre-registerbycompletingaTRIP

formbeforeserviceisprovided.Reservationsshouldbemade3–14daysinadvance.Callthetownshipforregistrationformandtomakereservations.

Senior or disabled transportationforeligibleresidentsofElkGrove,Hanover,Palatine,Schaumburg

andWheelingTownshipsthattakesridersacrosstownshiplinestogotomedicalappointments.Also

goes to Stroger Cook CountyHospital,HinesVeteransHospitalandtheVeteransHealth

Administration–ElginClinic.

A caregiver or service animalcanaccompany

theeligiblerider.

847-882-1929

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VernonTownshipTransportationServices




InformationPhone

Number

“Dial-A-Ride” Monday – Friday8:30am – 4:00pm General Public

Adults:$2.00Seniors(65+):$1.00

Disabled:$1.00Students:$1.00

Children(under7):Free

Call24hoursinadvance.

ServiceisavailableuptoonemilebeyondTownshipbordersfor

selecttrips.

847-634-4600

“Pace: Southeast LakeCountyADA

Paratransit”


Saturday 7:00am – 7:30pm




at312-663-4357




fixedroutes.


TTY Number:855-830-8108

“Pace: North & Central LakeCountyADA

Paratransit”


Saturday 8:00am – 11:00pm

Sunday 10:00am – 8:00pm




at312-663-4357




fixedroutes.

Regular Number: 800-201-6446

TTY Number:877-218-0905

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WheelingTownshipTransportationServices




InformationPhone

Number


Paratransit”

Monday – Friday5:00am–1:30am





at312-663-4357




fixedroutes.


TTY Number:855-830-8108

“Dial-A-Ride” Monday – Friday9:00am–3:30pm

Must be a Senior citizen(atleast60+)orpermanentlydisabledcitizen(atleast18+)WheelingTownship

residentsonly.

$2.00donationperriderequested.

Reservationsarerequired&mustbemade2businessdays

inadvance.

BusesoperatewithinWheelingTownship

only,followingapresetschedule.

847-259-7743

“MedicalVan”(Non-emergencyonly)

PhonelinesopenMonday – Friday9:00am–4:00pm

Please schedule appointments

Monday – Fridaynoearlierthan9:30amandnolaterthan2:00pm

MustbeWheelingTownshipresident.Must be a senior

citizen(atleast60+)orpermanentlydisabledcitizen(atleast18+).

$2.00feeeachwaywithintownship.$8.00feeeachwayoutsidetownship.

Reservationsminimum10daysandmaximum30daysinadvance.

Goestomultiplehospitalsandhealth

centers in the township,withsomeexceptionsoutside

townshipboundaries.

847-259-7743

“TRIP:TownshipRidersInitiativeProgram”

Monday – Friday5:00am–1:30am


Must be a senior citizen(atleast60+)orpermanentlydisabledcitizen(atleast18+).

$5.00eachway,foreverytownshipbordercrossed,toamaximum

of$10.00pertrip.

Reservationsareaccepted24hoursin

advance.

Thisisafixedrouteservice servingportionsof

ElkGrove,Maine,Niles,Palatine,Schaumburg,

andWheeling.Calltoinquireaboutadditionalservice

options.

847-259-7743

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VillageofArlingtonHeightsTransportationServices




InformationPhone

Number

“SubsidizedTransportationService

ForSeniors”

Nospecificservicehours;Driversare

on-call.

Primarilydependsonannualincome:

lessthan$23,000forahouseholdof

1personand$29,000forahouseholdof

2persons.

Thisserviceisforseniors(Age65+)

but is not wheelchair accessible.ArlingtonHeightsresidentsonly.

$3.00perone-wayridesubsidy.

Recommendedtocall24hoursinadvance.

Mustprovideeligibilityproofexamples,to

register at Arlington HeightsSeniorCenter.

Limitof20ridespermonth.

Registration Number:847-253-5532

TTY Number:847-797-5310

Ride Numbers:

303 Taxi847-303-0303

American Taxi847-673-1000

“Pace’s Arlington Heights – Rolling

MeadowsCall-n-Ride”

Monday – Friday6:10am–6:30pm General Public

$1.75perone-waytrip.Exactfareisrequired.Militarypersonnel&children under 7 ride

forfree.

At least one hour advancedreservation

required.

ServesportionsofArlington Heights & RollingMeadows.

224-803-9277

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CityOfRolllingMeadowsTransportationServices




InformationPhone

Number

“Pace’s Arlington Heights – Rolling

MeadowsCall-n-Ride”

Monday – Friday6:10am–6:15pm General Public

$1.75perone-waytrip.Exactfareisrequired.Militarypersonnel&children under 7 ride

forfree.

At least one hour advancedreservation

required.

ServesportionsofArlington Heights & RollingMeadows.

224-803-9277

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AdditionalRegionalTransportationServices




InformationPhone

Number

AlexianBrothersSpiritVan


Forhospitalproceduresonly–noDoctorvisits.

Serviceprimarilyforseniorcitizens.

Suggesteddonationof$4.00eachway. Call5daysinadvance.

Boundaries:East–ElmhurstRd.;

West–SpringinsguthRd;North–KirchoffRd;

South–ArmyTrailRd.

847-228-6394

AmericanCancerSocietyHospitalTransportation

Monday – Friday9:00am–5:00pm

Ambulatorypatientstoandfromcancer

treatments.Nofares. Pleasecall24hoursin

advance.

Boundaries:Variable

Toandfromcancertreatments.

847-368-1166

EscortedTransportationService

(Northwest)

Monday – Saturday8:00am–8:00pm

Seniorcitizensforanydentalormedical

appointment.

Suggested$12.00donationeachtrip.

Oneweeknoticeispreferred.

Boundaries:160sq.miles;

North–LakeCookRd;West–BarringtonRd;

South–BiesterfieledRd;East–GreenwoodAve.

Driverstayswithpassenger.

847-222-9227

HolyFamilyMedicalCenterCare-A-Van


Non-emergencymedicalappointments

only.

$5.00 – $10.00eachwaydependingon

location.Call3daysinadvance.

Boundaries:NorthtoHwy176;

SouthtoIrvingParkRd.;WesttoBarringtonRd;EasttoWesternAve.

847-297-1800

Ext.2626

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InformationPhone

Number

“FirstTransit”Medicaid Client Transportation


Medicaidclientsonly.

Noagerestrictions.Free(clientsonly). Reserve one week

ahead.

Noemergencytransportationservices.

Musthavepriorapprovalinprogram.

877-725-0569

NorthwestCommunityHealthcareCourtesy

Van


GeneralPublic.Toandfromhospitalcampusformedicaltests;nodoctorappointments.

$5.00one-way($10.00roundtrip).

Call24hoursinadvance.

Boundaries:West–Rte.59;East–Rte.294;North–Rte.22;

South–Elgin/O’Hare.

847-618-6480

RTAReducedFareProgram

AllhoursofCTA,Metra,and Pace buses and or

trains.

Hoursvaryfromeachfixed-routeservice.

-Seniorcitizens(Age65+)

-Medicarecardrecipientsreceiving

SocialSecuritybenefits.-DisabledcitizenswhoreceiveSocialSecurity

Benefits.

Fareisreducedanddeterminedbyoperatingtransit

service.

Noreservationnecessary;application

isrequired.

YoumustcalltheRTATravelInformationCenter

toapplyforaReducedFarePermit

or visitwww.RTAChicago.com/

ReducedFare

Serves Chicagoland area (Chicagoandsuburbs).


TTY Number:312-836-4949

RTARideFreeProgram

AllhoursofCTA,Metra,and Pace buses and or

trains.

Hoursvaryfromeachfixed-routeservice.

Low-incomeIllinoisresidents

(SeeAdditionalInfo.)enrolled in the Illinois DepartmentonAgingBenefitAccessProgram

asapersonwithadisabilityorasasenior

aged65&older.

Nofare. Noreservationnecessary;application

isrequired.

Eligibleresidentsmusthave household

incomelevelsrangingfrom$27,610orlessforanindividual,and

$36,635foratwo-personhousehold.


TTY Number:312-836-4949

www.RTAChicago.com/ReducedFare

www.RTAChicago.com/ReducedFare

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The Northwest Suburbs are the home of numerous senior housing facilities that offer a

variety of different levels of care and hospitality. Housing over 38,000 residents 65 and over

across the five municipalities.

Senior Housing:

Arlington Heights

BuffaloGrove

MountProspect

Palatine

Rolling Meadows

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AffordableIndependentLiving-isforlow-incomeseniorswhousuallymustmeetlowincomeeligibilityrequirementstoqualifyforunits.Generally,mealsarenotincludedinthemonthlyrent.Someamenitiessuchasormulti-purposeroomsandactivitiesmaybeprovided.

ContinuumofCareRetirementCommunities–typicallyprovidethreelevelsofcare–independentliving,assistedliving,andskillednursing.Theycanincludeindependentapartments,cottages,assistedlivingapartments,andnursinghomerooms.Theyusuallyrequireandentryfeeplusamonthlyfee.Therearemanyvariationswithfinancing,buttheentryfeesareusuallyupwardsof$100,000andarepartiallyrefundablebasedonaresident’slengthofstay.Unlikecondominium,residentsdonotbuyafeesimpleinterestintheirunit.

MarketRateIndependentLiving-isforthosewhowanttoliveinaseniorage-restrictedbuilding.Someorallmealsmaybeprovided.Theymorelikelytoberentalapartments,butmaybefor-salecondominiums,andaretypicallystudio,one,ortwobedroomunits.Amenitiesmayincludeacommunityormulti-purposeroom,exerciseequipment,computes,transportation,andsomeactivities.

MarketRateAssistedLiving–isforseniorswhoneedassistancewithactivitiesofdailylivingsuchasbathing,dressing,medicationmanagement,etc.Allmealsareincludedandnursesandnurse’saidesareonstaff.

MarketRateMemoryCare–isforthosewithAlzheimer’sandotherformsofdementiawhorequirespecializedcarebeyondwhatistypicallyavailableinassistedliving.

Skilled Nursing–iswhatpeopletypicallythinkofasnursinghomesandusuallyhavelongtermresidentsaswellasthoserequiringshorttermrehabilitationafteranillnessorsurgery.

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Arlington Heights Housing Services

Type of Housing Name & Address Units Offered Rents orMonthly Fees Information & Amenities

AffordableIndependentLiving

Linden Place700E.GolfRoad847-228-1212

1Bedroom 30%ofincome

• Unitshavestove,refrigerator,carpet,blinds• Laundry• Library• SocialRoom

Albert Goedke HouseHousing Authority of the County of Cook215E.MinerSt.847-253-5450

1Bedroom 30%ofincome

• Unitshavestove,refrigerator,blinds,emergencypullcords• Rentincludesheat,water&trashremoval• Tenantpayselectric• $45utilityallowance• On-sitecommunityroomwithkitchen,library,laundry&activities

Cedar Village of Arlington Heights320W.CampbellSt.

847-506-1010

Studio1Bedroom 30%ofincome

• Unitshaveelectricrange,refrigerator,carpet,A/Csleeves,windowshades&emergencypullcords

• Inducedinrentareheat,water,electricity&trashremoval• 5unitsarehandicappedaccessible• Communityroom• Craftarea• Coinoperatedlaundry• Transportationservices

Market Rate IndependentLiving

Luther VillageMid-Rise

1220VillageLane847-506-1919

Studio $872• Independentmarket-ratecooperativewithfor-salecondosand

townhomes• Monthlyfeecoverspropertytaxes,maintenance,24-hoursecurity,

activities,adiningroomminimum,cableTV,lawncare,snowandtrashremoval,andothersupportservices

• No 2ndpersonfee• Some2bedroomresidencefloorplanshave2bathrooms• 55acreswithcampuscenterat“WittenbergCommons,”restaurants,

billiardsandmulti-purposerooms,indoorpool,whirlpool,andfitnesscenter,scheduledtransportation,wellnessclinic,library,computercenter,bank,salon,“countrystore,”interdenominationalchapel,walkingpaths,ponds,pierforfishing,andgardens

• Housekeeping,pharmacy,andhospitalitysuitesforvisitorsareavailable

• Residencesincludeheatandwaterinmonthlyfee• Allresidentspayelectricity• Residenceshaveundergroundreservedparkingfor$15/month.Villas

andCourtyardshavegarages.• Someresidencefloorplansincludewasher/dryerandwalk-incloset• Allresidenceshavebalconyorpatio• Complimentarylaundryroomareavailableinmostareas

1Bedroom $813–$1,272

1Bedroom+Den $1,281–$1,457

2Bedroom $1,424–$2,132

2Bedroom+Den $1,988–$2,478

Luther Village Villas and Courtyard Homes1220VillageLane847-506-1919

2Bedroom(2Bath) $1,558–$1,661

2Bedroom+Loft(2Bath) $1,867–$1,958

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Market Rate Continuumof

CareRetirementCommunities

Church Creek1250W.CentralRd.

847-506-3200

IndependentLiving

• ContinuumofCareRetirementCommunity(CCRC)includingindependentliving,assistedlivingandmemorycare,andskillednursing

• One-timenonrefundablemove-infeeof$3,500inindependentandassisted living

• 2nd personfeeof$625inindependentlivingand$1,225inassistedliving

• Assistedlivingunitshavecarpet,blinds,emergencycallsystem,individuallycontrolledHVAC,nokitchenettes

• Independentlivinghaskitchenettes• Rentincludes3mealsperday,allutilitiesincludingbasiccable,

weeklyhousekeeping,scheduledtransportation,wellnessvisitsbyRN,activitiesandoutings,phoneis$20/month

• Extrafeeforlaundryservice• Amenitiesincludediningroom,conciergeservices,convenience

store,beauty/barbershop,bank,fitnesscenter,library,activityroomwithcomputers&internetservice,garden,patios&pond

• AssistedlivingresidentsrequirePersonalCareI($700/month)ataminimum,LevelII(additional$1,400/month)andLevelIII($2,200/month)

• Includedinfeesarelevelsofassistancewithactivitiesofdailyliving,medicationmanagement,continence&mobility

Studio $1,300–$1,500+

1Bedroom(1Bath) $2,300–$2,500

2Bedroom(2Bath) $3,600–$3,700

2BedroomDeluxe(2Bath) $3,800–$3,900

AssistedLiving(includesCareLevel1)

CompanionSuite $3,775

Studio $4,619

2ndPersonFee $1,225

MemoryCare(basicservice)

CompanionSuite $3,000–$3,500

Studio $4,000

Skilled Nursing

Semi-private $235/day

Private $288/day

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Lutheran Home800W.OaktonSt.847-368-7579

AssistedLiving

• ContinuumofCareRetirementCommunity(CCRC)includingassistedliving,memorycare,short-termrehabilitation,andskillednursingcare

• Allnursingrooms,includingrehab,areprivate• Assisted living 2ndpersonfeeis$1,200/month• Assistedlivingunitshavekitchenetteswithstoveandrefrigerator,

emergencycallsystem,individuallycontrolledHVAC,carpets&blinds,includes3mealsdaily,weeklyhousekeeping&linens,wellnessprograms,concierge,priorityaccesstohealthcare,activities&outings,scheduledtransportation,andallutilitiesincludingbasiccablebutnotphone

• RehabstaysarecoveredbyMedicareandtherearelicensedMedicaidbedsincludingmoderatetoseverememorycarebutnomildmemorycare beds have Medicaid

• Commonamenitiesincludediningroom,librarywithcomputer,chapel,communityroom,beauty/barbershop,patio,doctor’soffice&specialistvisits

• Eachnursingroomhasa½bathandsharesahallshower,allutilitiesandphoneincluded,pluscontinenceproductsincluded,patioandscreenedcourtyard,1to6staff/residentratioingeneralnursingand1to5inmoreadvancedareas

• Assistedlivingresidentstakepriorityfortransferstonursingbutmovesdirectlyintonursingarepermitted

• Carelevelscanincreaseingeneralnursingwithoutresidentmoving,butcarelevelincreasesinmemorycaretonecessitatemovingbetween wings

• Anypotentialresidentwithahomeworthmorethan60%oftotalassetsmustplaceitinamasterTrustProgram,whereathirdpartyemployedbyLutheranHometakesoverthehomeandmarketsitforsale.Thesaleincomeisheldintrustandusedtopaytheresident’srentandexpensesinperpetuity.Homeneednotsellpriortomove-in.

• Also,CherishPlaceadultdaycareisofferedfor$65/day,whichincludestransportation

Studio $5,502

1Bedroom $6,076

1Bedroom+Den $6,810

2Bedroom $6,810

MemoryCare

Private – Mild $288/day

Private – Moderate $357/day

Private – Severe $385/day

Nursing

PrivateRoom $276–$432/day

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The Moorings of Arlington Heights811E.CentralRd.847-437-6700

IndependentLiving

• ContinuumofCareRetirementCommunity(CCRC)• Independentlivingentryfeesare$123,835–775,984andare0%,

50%,or90%refundable• 60%ofassistedresidentsmayhavemildmemoryissuesrequiring

directionorreminders• Independentunitshavestove,refrigerator,microwave,dishwasher,

blinds,carpet,emergencycallsystem;somehavebalconies• Monthrentincludebreakfast&lunchordinner,weeklyhousekeeping

andflatlinens,scheduledtransportation,programs&activities,andallutilitiesincludingcablebutnotphoneandcomputer

• Indoorparkingis$75/month• Extensiveamenitiesincludea45-acregatedcommunity,walking

paths,2lakes,gazebo,gardens,diningroom,café,woodworkingshop,artstudio,computercenter,library,salon,bank,fitnesscenter,swimmingpool,whirlpool,privatediningrooms,guestsuites,healthcenter,chapel,andconveniencestore

• Assistedlivingunitshavecarpet,blinds,kitchenettewithmicrowave&refrigerator,emergencycallsystem,individuallycontrolledHVAC

• Includedinassistedlivingisare3mealsdaily,weeklyhousekeeping,morning/eveningcheck-in,medicinereminders,ADLassistance,weeklypersonallaundry,transportation,activities&outings,andallutilitiesincludingcableandphone

• Assistedlivinghasnotentrancefeeandisnotrestrictedtocurrentresidents

• Innursing,semi-privateroomsare2bedsmaximum• Mostmovesintohighercarelevelsareinternal

MidriseBuilding1Bedroom(1Bath) $2,450

1Bedroom(1Bath) $2,600–$2,635

2Bedroom(2Bath) $2,700

2Bedroom+Den(2Bath) $3,340

2BedroomVilla(2Bath) $2,800

2Bedroom+DenVilla(2Bath) $3,745

AssistedLiving

Studio $3,132

1Bedroom(1Bath) $6,083–$6,090

2ndPersonFee $791

Nursing


Private $396/day

MemoryCare


Market RateSkilled Nusing

Manor Care715W.CentralRd.847-392-2020

Semi-private $304/day • 42Medicaidcertifiedbeds

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Market Rate Assisted Living

Belmont Village500McHenryRoad

847-537-5000

Studio $4,500–$5,950

Extra Fees:• Incontinencecare:$710/month• Medicationadministration:$630/month• Additionalpersonallaundry:$170/month• Onetime,non-refundablecommunityfeeof1month’srent• Unitshaverefrigerator,microwave,emergencyresponsesystem,

individuallycontrolledHVAC,blinds&carpet• Rentincludesallutilitiesincludingbasiccableexceptphone,3meals

daily,weeklyhousekeeping&linenslaundry,dailytrashremoval,dailylivingassistance,dailywellnesschecks,transportationtomedicalappointments&shopping,escorttomeals&activities,&24-hourmonitoringofemergencysystem

• Amenitiesincludegreatroom,diningroom,computercenter,multi-purposeroom,fitnesscenter,library,salon,wellnesscenter,terrace,bistro,&2laundryroomsperfloor.Activitiesincludeshoppingandsalontrips.ProgramcoordinatorwithTraumaticBrainInjuryexperienceandrecreationaltherapistcertification

1Bedroom $6,950

CompanionSuite $3,125–$4,325

Sunrise of Buffalo Grove

180W.HalfDayRoad847-478-8484

Studio

$2,408+

• Kitchenetteshavesinkandmini-fridge• ApartmentshavewallHVACunits.• Amenitiesinclude“bistro”cafecounter,homelikecommonroom

withfireplace,commonandprivatediningrooms.• Meals included

1Bedroom

CompanionSuite

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MarketRateMemory

Belmont Village500McHenryRoad

847-537-5000

Studio $6,525 Extra Fees:• Incontinencecare:$710/month• Medicationadministration:$630/month• Additionalpersonallaundry:$170/month• Person-Centeredapproachforindividualneedsandabilities• Structured,research-baseddailyactivities• Programstailoredforbody,mind,andspirit• SecuredNeighborhoodenvironment• Speciallytrainedstaffandlicensednurseonduty24/7• Chef-preparedmeals• MedicationManagement• Assistancewithdailyliving• Housekeepingandlaundry

1Bedroom $8,275

SecuredStudio $6,525–$7,000

CompanionSuite $4,830

SecuredCompanionSuite $4,900

Sunrise of Buffalo Grove

180W.HalfDayRoad847-478-8484

Semi-private $2,980

• SpecialtyTrainedStaff• Transportation• 24-HourNursingStaff• IncontinenceCare• MedicationAdministration• RespiteCare• Skilled Care

Claremont Rehab & Living Facility

150N.WeilandRoad847-465-0200

Semi-private $242/Day

• Rentincludes3meals/day,woundcare,oxygen,continencecareandsupplies,fullassistancewithactivitiesofdailyliving(dressing,bathing,ambulation,medications,etc.)

• Roomsfurnishedwithwardrobe,nightstandandbed.• Amenities:library,computerroom,veryattractiverearandsidepatio

withplaystructureforgrandchildren,communityroom,icecreamparlor,familyrooms,loungesoneachfloor,privaterecoverysuites,conciergeservice,cableandsatelliteTV,Wi-Fiaccessibility,laptopsavailable,outdoorpatioandcafé,salonandSpa

Private $284/Day

Market Rate Skilled Nursing

Claremont Rehab & Living Facility

150N.WeilandRoad847-465-0200


Private $295/Day

Semi-privateRehab $256/Day

Private Rehab $298/Day

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Mount Prospect Horizon

1703E.KensingtonRd.630-499-9718

1Bedroom $328–$728

• Renttoincludewaterheating,coldwater,sewerandtrashremoval• Tenantspayforgasheat,electricity,phone&cable• Utilityallowances:1BR:$78;2BR:$90• CommunityroomwithprojectionTV&kitchenforparties• Exerciseroomwithfitnessequipment• Arts&craftsroom• Gameroomwithbilliardstable• ComputerlabwithInternetaccess• Librarywithfireplace,activities• Coinoperatedlaundryoneachfloor

2Bedroom $716–$877

Huntington Towers551&571W.

HuntingtonCommonsRoad

847-640-1337

Studio

30%ofincome

• Heatingandappliancesiselectric,whichispaidbytenants• Utilityallowances:• $31-studio• $33-1BR;$38-2BR• Laundryroomsandcommunityroom.• Parkinglotusedforpicnics.

1Bedroom

2Bedroom

Centennial North & South

900E.ArdyceDrive847-228-1212

1Bedroom

30%ofincome

• Rentincludesheat,water&trashremoval• Tenantspayelectricity.• On-sitecommunityareas• Library/cardroom• Laundryrooms• Beauticianbyappointment2Bedroom

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PalatineHousingServices



Greencastle of Palatine450E.BaldwinRoad

847-776-94201Bedroom 30%ofIncome

• Max1-personincomeof$25,800• Age62+;noyoungerdisabled• Electricbaseboardheatersinbathrooms• Lightfixturesinkitchensandbedrooms• Heat is gas and is included in rent• Tenantspayelectricity• Utilityallowance:$29

St. Joseph’s Home for the Elderly

80W.NorthwestHwy847-358-5700

1Bedroom $100–$950• RunbyLittleSistersofthePoorreligiousorder• Admissionsbasedonfunctionallevelandfitwithcommunity.• Foundation-supported• Allutilitiesincludedexceptphone• Freelaundryroom• Independentunitsunfurnished• Residentsmustbeself-sufficient• Unitshaverefrigerator,electricstove,tilefloor,laminatecounters,

carpet,A/C,bathroomgrabbars,andpullchords.• Servicesincludemedicationadministration,ADLassistance

housekeepingdaily

ShelterRoom $45/Day

AffordableSkilledNursing

St. Joseph’s Home for the Elderly

80W.NorthwestHwy847-358-5700

Intermediateroom $125/Day

Skilledroom $125/Day

Market Rate IndependentLiving

Tamarack55S.Greenley847-991-4700

Studio $1,795Extra Fees:• $565couplesfee• $500feetotransferwithinbuilding• Allutilitiesincludedinrent(exceptphoneandcable).Heatand

appliancesareelectric• Rentincludes3meals/day,weeklyhousekeeping,weeklylinenand

towelservice,scheduledtransportationwithin15milesforanypurpose,activityschedulebyenrichmentcoordinator

• Freelaundryroom

1Bedroom $1,895 –$2,219

1Bedroom+Den $2,800


Plum Grove Nursing and Rehab

24S.PlumGroveRoad847-358-0311

Semi-Private $200/Day

• AdvancedWoundCare,Audiology,BiPAP/CPAP,DementiaCare,Dentistry,HospiceCare,IsolationAccommodations,IVTherapy,Optometry,PeritonealDialysis,RespiteCare,RestorativeNursingCare,SkillsDevelopment&Training,TrachCare

• PaymentoptionsincludeMedicare,Medicaid:IlliniCareandAetnaBetterHealth,SocialSecurity/Disability,SomeInsurance:including:BCBS,PPO&HumanaPPO,andPrivatePay

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AffordableAssistedLiving

Plum Creek Supportive Living

28-1AlgonquinRoad847-670-8080

Studio $3,200• Attractivecommonareasincludingdiningroom,lobbyloungewith

cafe,library/movieroom,andgeneralpurposerooms.Medicaidresidentspayalloftheirincomeexcept$90/mo.forpersonalexpenses.

• Unitshaveemergencycallsystem,individuallycontrolledHVAC,carpet,blinds,&kitchenette(refrigerator&microwave).

• Rentincludes:3meals/day,laundry,housekeeping,activities,aidwithpersonalcare,&medicinereminders

• Doctorvisitsonceweekly1Bedroom $4,200

MarketRateMemoryManor Care

4225KirchoffRoad847-397-2400


• Marketrateskillednursingfacilitywith16semi-privaterooms


Manor Care4225KirchoffRoad

847-397-2400Semi-private $304/Day

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There are extensive senior services available throughout the Northwest Suburban Collaborative Housing communities.

Some are open to people regardless to where they live, while others have strict boundaries, often by municipality or

township. The following pages provide information regarding local governmental organizations that provide senior services

and/or that can provide information and referrals to the many organizations that provide senior housing and services.

Services:

Arlington Heights

BuffaloGrove

MountProspect

Palatine

Rolling Meadows

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Arlington Heights Services

Service Center Contact Information Hours Additional Information

Arlington Heights Senior Center

1801W.CentralRoadArlingtonHeights,IL60005

847-253-5532http://www.vah.com

M:8:30am–8:00pmT:8:30am–4:30pmW:8:30am–8:00pmTH:8:30am–4:30pmF:8:30am–4:30pm

SA:8:30am–12:30pm

Servicesincluderecreation,fitness,AthleticClub,bustours,dance,billiards,tabletennis,Sudoku,LaugherClub,readingroom,libraryloanscollection,computerlabandclasses,languageclasses,artsandcraftsstudio,specialevents,LifeLongLearningInstitutepartnershipwithHarperCollege,investmentclubs,discussiongroups,M-Fluncheonprogram,café,MealsandWheels,flushotclinic,healthspeakersandprograms,AsktheNurse,ConversationswiththeNurse,LendingClosetofsmalldurablemedicalequipment,SeniorHeathInsuranceProgram,DefensiveDrivinginstruction,RulesoftheRoad,RTApassapplication,escortedtransportationformedicalandentalappointments,subsidizedtransportationprogram,informationandreferral,casemanagement,elderabuseintervention,nursinghomeprescreening,familycaregiversupport,shoreandhomemakerservice,CommunityCareProgram,PostalCarrierAlertProgram,legalaidreferrals,willsprogramforpersonswithmoderateincomes,incometaxpreparationassistance,extensivevolunteerprogram,woodshop,patioandpatioprograms,andindoorwalkingtrack.

VillageofArlingtonHeightsDepartmentofBuildingandHealth

Services

33SouthArlingtonHeightsRoadArlingtonHeights,IL60005


Monday – Friday8:00am–5:00pm Servicesincludeemergencyassistance,counselingsubsidy,information&

referral,disabilityservices,healthscreenings,andvisitingnurses.

VillageofArlingtonHeightsDepartmentofPlanning&Community

Development

33SouthArlingtonHeightsRoadArlingtonHeights,IL60005



SingleFamilyRehabilitationLoanProgram:0%interest,deferredloansforhomeimprovementsareprovidedtolowtomoderateincomehomeowners.Nomonthlypayments.

http://www.vah.com/

http://www.vah.com/

http://www.vah.com/

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Northwest Suburban HousingCollaborativeHandymanProgram

AdministeredbytheNorthwestHousingPartnership

1701E.WoodfieldRoad,Suite203Schaumburg,Illinois60173

847-969-0561http://www.nwhp.net/programs.html


Specializesinchores,cleaning,repairsandvariousmaintenanceservices.Applicationtakenoverthetelephone.OpentoseniorcitizensresidinginArlingtonHeights,BuffaloGrove,MountProspect,Palatine,andRollingMeadows.

WheelingTownship

1616N.ArlingtonHeightsRoadArlingtonHeights,IL60004

847-259-7730http://www.wheelingtownship.com/

Senior-Disability-Services


ServicestoArlingtonHeightsresidentsresidinginWheelingTownshipincludeInformationandreferral,healthscreenings,Mealsonwheels/lunchprograms,andrepairs&maintenance.

ElkGroveTownship

2400S.ArlingtonHeightsRoadArlingtonHeights,IL60005

847-437-0300http://www.elkgrovetownship.com/senior/

Monday – Friday 9:00am–4:00pm Services to Arlington Height residents residing in Elk Grove include a general

assistanceoffice,mobiledentalclinic,CommunityHealthNurse,A-OKProgram,andvarioustransportationservices.

http://www.nwhp.net/programs.html

http://www.wheelingtownship.com/Senior-Disability-Services


http://www.elkgrovetownship.com/senior/

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PalatineTownshipSeniorCitizen’sCouncil

PalatineTownshipSeniorCenter505S.QuentinRd.Palatine,IL60067

847-991-1112http://www.ptscc.org/


MealsonWheels,SocialServicesincludingCounselingandDisabilityResources,GamesandSocialExcursions,RecreationandPhysicalFitness,TransportationServices,andComputerAccess.

PalatineTownshipFoodPantry

PalatineTownshipCenter721S.QuentinRd.Palatine,IL60067

847-358-6110http://www.palatinetownship.com

Monday 11:00am–4:00pm

Thursday 11:30am–4:30pm

GroceriesandHouseholdItemsforPalatineTownshipResidentsinNeed.

PalatineTownshipOffice




Saturday8:30am–12:00noon

ReducedFareRTATransitPermits,GiftCardPrograms,DiscountPrescriptionCards,NorthwestCommunityMobileDentalClinic,SeniorTransportationServices.

http://www.ptscc.org/

http://www.palatinetownship.com/


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BuffaloGroveServices


BuffaloGroveParkDistrict

530BernardDrive,BuffaloGrove,IL60089

847-850-2117http://bgparks.org/

Monday8:30am–6:30pmTuesday – Friday8:30am–5:00pm

Saturday9:00am–12:00pm

Programsforseniorsage50andabove–trips,lectures,servicesandplannedactivities.

WheelingTownship

1616N.ArlingtonHeightsRoadArlingtonHeights,IL60004




ServicestoBuffaloGroveresidentsresidinginWheelingTownshipincludeInformationandreferral,healthscreenings,Mealsonwheels/lunchprograms,andrepairs&maintenance.

VernonTownship

3050N.MainStreetBuffaloGrove,IL60068

847-634-4600http://www.vernontownship.com


Trips,50/50TaxiProgram,informationalmeetings/speakers,on-sitelibrary,PrimeTimerseachMonday11:30AM–3:00PM,SeniorHealthInsuranceProgram.







http://bgparks.org/



http://www.vernontownship.com/


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MountProspectServices


VillageofMountProspect

HumanServicesDepartment

VillageofMountProspectHumanServicesDepartment

VillageHall50S.EmersonStreet

MountProspect,IL60056847-870-5680

http://www.mountprospect.org


Someservicesareavailableontheweekends.

• Nursing OutreachforHomeBoundHealth Screenings

BloodPressureCholesterolDiabetes

HealthActivitiesWalkingGroup

• Social ServicesCaseManagementFinancialAssistanceCrisisInterventionFoodPantrySNAP,MedicareDReviewHelpInformation,Assistance&Referral

• SeniorRecreationActivitiesClubs,Bingo,Cards,BilliardsSeniorNewsletterCalendarofEvents

VillageofMountProspectCommunityConnectionsCenter

VillageofMountProspectHumanServicesDepartment

(satelliteoffice)1711W.AlgonquinRoad

MountProspect,IL 847-506-4930

http://www.mountprospect.org

Monday – Friday* 11:00am–7:30pm*11:00am–3:00pm

ontheFridayprecedingthe 2ndSaturdayofthemonth,andonthe2nd Saturdayofthemonth

All Nursing and Social Services listed above



1701E.WoodfieldRoadSuite203

Schaumburg,Illinois60173847-969-0561

http://www.nwhp.net


• Homerepairsandmaintenancejobs• Applicationstakenoverthephone• OpentoseniorsresidinginArlingtonHeights,BuffaloGrove,Mount

Prospect,Palatine,andRollingMeadows• SponsoredbytheNorthwestSuburbanHousingCollaborative

http://www.mountprospect.org/


http://www.nwhp.net/

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VillageofMountProspect

CommunityDevelopmentDept.

VillageofMountProspectCommunityDevelopmentDept.VillageHall

50S.EmersonStreetMountProspect,IL60056

847-818-5328http://www.mountprospect.org


• SingleFamilyRehabilitationPrograms• 0%interestloanupto$25,000• Matchinggrantupto$1,500• AvailabletoqualifiedLow/ModerateIncomehomeowners• ApplicationsavailableonVillagewebsite• FundedthroughtheVillage’sCommunityDevelopmentBlockGrant

Program

WheelingTownship

WheelingTownshipOffice1616N.ArlingtonHeightsRoadArlingtonHeights,IL60004




• ServicestoMountProspectresidentsresidinginWheelingTownship• Health and social services• Meals on wheels• TransportationServices• Friendlyvisitors• Informationandreferral

ElkGroveTownship

ElkGroveTownshipOffice2400S.ArlingtonHeightsRoadArlington

Heights,IL60005847-437-0300



• ServicestoMountProspectresidentsresidinginElkGroveTownship• Health and social services• Mobile Dental Clinic• CommunityHealthNurse• A-OKProgram• TransportationServices• GeneralAssistanceOffice





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PalatineServices







Nurse’sClubLendingCloset

PalatineVillageHall200E.WoodSt.Palatine,IL60067

847-934-3016

Wednesday & Saturday10:00am–11:30am

FreeLoanedMedicalSupplies;Wheelchairs,Walkers,Crutches,ShowerSeats,etc.























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Rolling Meadows Services


CityofRollingMeadows

CityofRollingMeadows3600KirchoffRoad

RollingMeadows,IL60008847-394-8500

http://www.cityrm.org


SeniorHandymanprogramSeniorSnowplowingprogram

Rolling Meadows Golden Years Council

Rolling Meadows CommunityCenter3705PheasantDrive

RollingMeadows,IL60008847-817-3205847-818-3200

http://www.rmparks.org

Monday – Thursday9:00am–4:00pm

Drop-InActivities:Monday – Friday9:00am–4:00pm

Service,supportandfunactivitiesforallactiveadultsintheNorthwestChicagosuburbs.

ElkGroveTownship

2400S.ArlingtonHeightsRoadArlingtonHeights,IL60005

847-437-0300http://www.elkgrovetownship.com/senior


ServicestoRollingMeadowsresidentsresidinginElkGroveTownshipincludeageneralassistanceoffice,mobiledentalclinic,CommunityHealthNurse,A-OKProgram,andvarioustransportationservices.

http://www.cityrm.org

http://www.rmparks.org


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SchaumburgTownshipOffice

TownshipofSchaumburg1IllinoisBlvd.

HoffmanEstates,IL60169847-884-0030

http://www.schaumburgtownship.org


ServicestoRollingMeadowsresidentsresidinginSchaumburgTownshipincludefoodpantry,mobiledentalclinic,LowIncomeHomeEnergyAssistanceProgramandSeniorServices.

WheelingTownshipOffice

TownshipofWheeling1616N.ArlingtonHts.Rd.ArlingtonHeights,IL60004

847-259-7743http://www.wheelingtownship.com


ServicestoRollingMeadowsresidentsresidinginWheelingTownshipincludefoodpantry,seniorandtransportationservices.







http://www.schaumburgtownship.org

http://www.wheelingtownship.com


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Senior Resource Guide – 2015

Produced by the Northwest Suburban Housing Collaborative

Documents

Senior Resource Guide - North West Housing Partnership · residency, & emergency contact info. 847-358-6907 “Subsidized Taxi Service” Monday – Friday 8:00 am – 4:00 pm (Closed