Senior Services

2221 11th Street, Rock Island, IL 61201
(309) 788-6335 / toll free: (800) 788-6308

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Serving as a county-wide Community Focal Point for seniors, and an Aging and Disability Resource Center, the Rock Island County Senior Center offers a variety of services for persons aged 60 and over and anyone over 18 with a disability. Any adult may access Information & Assistance to understand what community services may be available to meet their needs at our agency and receive referrals and follow-up assistance to access services they need. These services are funded primarily by the Western Illinois Area Agency on Aging (WIAAA) and are designed to help seniors live independently in their own homes. Services include:

Senior Center and Meal Sites Calendar -
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December Menu | December Newsletter

Donation Increase Letter

2021-2022 Mercer County Congregate and Home Delivered Meals Nutrition Provider Change Notice

Frequently Asked Questions for Senior Services (Home Delivered Meals, Congregate Services)

Home-Delivered Meals:

A dedicated group of volunteers delivers meals to homebound seniors each day.

• Provides a Lunch Time Meal
• Meals Are Available Monday – Friday
• Suggested Donation of $5.00 Per Meal
  • No one will be denied service if they cannot or will not donate to the program
• Call 309-788-6335
• Office Hours Are 8 am – 5 pm Monday Through Friday

We need your help! To volunteer to deliver home delivered meals call (309)788-6335

Congregate Meals:

Hot meals are served at 6 sites in Rock Island County:

• Provides a Mid-Day Meal
• Meals Are Available Monday – Friday
• Opportunity to Socialize with Friends
• Suggested Donation of $4.00 Per Meal
• No one will be denied service if they cannot or will not donate to the program
• Call 309-788-6335 24 hours in advance to reserve a meal

Meal programs are funded by Western Illinois Area Agency on Aging and through the Illinois Department on Aging.

Rock Island County Meal Sites:
(M-F) Rock Island County Senior Center, 2221 11th St, Rock Island
(M-F) Westwood Terrace 2200 1st Street A, Moline
(M-F) Colona House, 54 41st Ave, East Moline
(M, Th, F) Edgington Presbyterian Church, 13228 140th St W Edgington
(Tu, W) 1st United Methodist Church, 9412 228th St. N, Port Byron
(W) American Legion Hall, Reynolds

Transportation

For residents of Rock Island and Mercer County 60 years and over, Transportation Services are offered to Congregate Meal Sites, Medical Appointments, Grocery Shopping, Social Security, Human Services offices, and any other place you may need to go in our service area.

• Wheelchair Accessible Vans
• Door-to-Door Service
• Reservations Accepted
• Recommend 24 hour notice, but rides are not guaranteed, spots fill up fast.

Information & Assistance:

Seniors and Informal Caregivers can meet face to face with trained staff and receive Information & Assistance on a variety of services available to them including:

• Utility Assistance
• Social Isolation
• Medicaid Application Assistance
• SHIP Counseling – Medicare Guidance
• Benefit Access/Seniors Ride Free
• Internet Discount
• Information and Links to Other Community Services
• Caregiver Assistance
• ADRD
• Grandparents Raising Grandchildren
• TCARE

Outreach Staff provide home-based appointments to better meet the needs of homebound seniors.

Classes

A Matter of Balance

Stress Busting Classes

Activites

The Rock Island Senior Center is open 8 am to 5 pm Monday through Friday and provides a wide range of activities for Seniors including:

• Crafts, Cards, Bingo
• Health and Nutrition Presentations
• TV, VCR, and Computer
• Rules of the Road Class
• AARP Tax Preparation
• Special Events and Parties
• Good Fellowship and a Chance to Meet New Friends

Additional funding for Project NOW's Senior Services comes from participant donations.

For More Information on Any of These Programs Contact:
Rock Island County Senior Center

2221 11th Street
Rock Island, Il 61201
(309) 788-6335