COMMUNITY CARE PROGRAM | SENIOR SERVICES OF WILL COUNTY
Helps seniors stay in their own homes by providing in-home and community based services. Aims to help seniors maintain their independence as an alternative to nursing home placement.
Services include adult Day Service, respite for family caregivers that include health, medication supervision, personal care, and recreational/therapeutic activities. Nutritious lunches and snacks are provided, including for special diets.
Automated Medication Dispenser Service (AMD) a portable mechanical system to dispense or remind about medications.
Emergency Home Response System (EHRS) 24 hour emergency communication link to outside assistance.
In-Home service assistance with household tasks, such as cleaning, planning and preparing meals, doing laundry, shopping, and running errands. Homemakers can also help with personal care, such as dressing, bathing, grooming, and following special diets.
Senior Companion offers scheduled visits by an older adult to provide friendship, companionship, and social activities.
Physical Address
251 North Center Street, Joliet, IL 60435
Hours
Mon 8 am - 4 pm; Tue 8 am - 4 pm; Wed 8 am - 4 pm; Thu 8 am - 4 pm; Fri 8 am - 4 pm;
Voice
Application process
Call for information
Fee
None
Required documents
Photo ID, proof of residence, proof of income, Social security card
Eligibility
Open to ages 60 and older, must be a legal resident of Illinois, score of 29 points on the DON (part of in-home assessment), and have non-exempt assets of $17,500 or less
Languages
English
Service area
Will County, Illinois
Agency info
SENIOR SERVICES OF WILL COUNTY
Aims to provide essential, quality and responsive service to residents age 60 and older of Will County, their families and caregivers.