Beyond finding a community, Chicago Senior Advisor points Chicago-area families to the free and low-cost resources that help an older adult stay safe and supported — whether they're aging at home or planning a move. Here's where to start across Chicagoland.
Core resources for Chicago-area seniors
- City of Chicago Area Agency on Aging (DFSS) & AgeOptions (suburban Cook): free options counseling, benefits screening, and caregiver support. Illinois Department on Aging Senior HelpLine 1-800-252-8966.
- Supportive Living Program (SLP) & Community Care Program (CCP): Illinois Medicaid coverage for assisted living and in-home care — see our Illinois senior care hub.
- Veterans benefits: VA Aid & Attendance through Jesse Brown VA Medical Center and Edward Hines Jr. VA Hospital; VA Caregiver Support Line 1-855-260-3274.
- Meals, transportation & senior centers: Meals on Wheels, non-emergency medical transport, and community senior centers throughout the metro.
- Report elder abuse: Illinois Adult Protective Services 1-866-800-1409 (24/7).
- Verify a license: check any facility's IDPH record in the Health Care Facilities & Programs directory (idph.illinois.gov) before you tour.
Neighborhood resource guides
Local senior resources — senior centers, meal delivery, transportation, and support groups — for specific Chicago-metro neighborhoods.
Lincoln Park (Chicago, IL)
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Not sure where to start? Give a free Chicago Senior Advisor advisor 15 minutes and we'll walk through it together — no pressure, no fee. Send us a note and we'll take it from there.
