All Senior Resources

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.

Browse care by city

See all cities we serve → or explore every type of senior care →.

Not sure where to start? A free Chicago Senior Advisor advisor will talk it through with you — 15 minutes, no pressure, no fee. Call (312) 555-0100 or send a message.