Senior Services in Massac County, IL
Senior Nutrition Sites Counseling Services
Housing Options County Health Dept.
Nursing Homes Dept. of Human Services
Transportation Providers Food Pantries
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Senior Service Providers
Southern Pride Senior Program
P.O. Box 1372
60 St. Route 37 N.
Vienna, IL 62995
Phone: 618.658.9669
Fax: 618.658.8203
Services: transportation, outreach, information & assistance, congregate meals, home delivered meals, in-home respite care, health screening, medication management, home modifications, and family caregiver support.
Addus Health Care
P.O. Box 963
Marion: 1.800.487.5315 & 618.997.8008
Services: homemaker.
Shawnee Development Council
P.O. Box 298
Karnak: 618.634.2373
Services: homemaker and senior companion.

Senior Nutrition Sites

Happy Hearts (focal point)
701 Market St.
Metropolis: 618.524.9755
Fax: 618.524.7245 (call first)
Days of Operation: Monday through Friday.
 

Housing Options

Public Housing

Massac County Housing Authority
1209 E. 5th St.
Metropolis: 618.524.8411
Units in Metropolis, Joppa, & Brookport

Subsidized Housing

Rental housing for low-income families of all ages but, some units have been specifically designed to meet the needs of older people. Rent is usually 30% of family income.

Massac Village
Phone: 618.997.5365

Country Village I, II, & III
40 Lois Lane
Metropolis: 618.998.8018

Independent Living

Twin Oaks Estates
1421 W. 10th St.
Metropolis: 618.524.6868
Licensed: No.

Emergency Shelter and Assistance for the Homeless

Guardian Family Service Center
117 W. 10th St.
Metropolis: 618.524.4357 or 524.9922

Nursing Homes

Metropolis Nursing & Rehab Center
2299 Metropolis St.
Metropolis: 618.524.2634
Skilled Care
Southgate Health Care Center
900 E. 9th St.
Metropolis: 618.524.2683
Krypton
502 W. 8th St.
Metropolis: 618.524.8996
Beds for Dev. Disabled
 

Transportation Providers

Happy Hearts senior center (Metropolis): 618.524.9755
Arranges for senior adult transportation in the county. Call for information & assistance. Open Monday thru Friday. There is no cost, but donations are encouraged.
Southern Most Area Rural Transportation - Public transit provider.
618.634.9717 or 1.866.577.6278
For appointments call Monday thru Friday.
Transportation in Alexander, Johnson, Massac, Pulaski, and Union counties by appointment. Transit hours vary (generally Monday thru Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.) Senior adult passes may be available to senior nutrition sites from Happy Hearts senior center. For transportation to other destinations, the cost depends on travel distance and/or group affiliation.
Metropolis Airport
618.524.9976
VIP Taxi
Metropolis: 618.524.3890
Cab service.
Disabled American Veterans
Marion VA hospital: 618.997.5311 ext. 54266 or call the state Veteran’s offices to arrange transit. Daily transportation to the Marion IL Veteran’s Administration Hospital. Must be a veteran. Ambulance transportation from the Marion VA hospital to any other hospital including VA hospitals in St. Louis and Evansville. Serves veterans from as far north as Salem, IL, as far south as Cairo, IL, and from river to river in Illinois. Hours depend on rider and provider. There is no cost.
VIP Medical Transportation
1.888.392.0052 or 1.888.392.0048
Pickups in Alexander, Hardin, Johnson, Massac, Pope, Pulaski, and Union counties. No limits on drop-off points. 24-hours a day with an appointment. There is no cost for Medicaid eligible clients for medical appointments if pre-approved. For others, the cost depends on the distance.
American Cancer Society
1.800.642.7792
Road to Recovery Program in Illinois or within 100 miles of the state line. Volunteers can provide transportation to and from cancer treatment centers with an American College of Surgeons-approved cancer program. Hours depend on the provider of the service. There is no cost.
Department of Human Services
All requests for transportation must be pre-approved by First Transit at 1.877.725.0569. The rider must be on the state medical program and need transportation. A DHS approved provider of transportation must be used. The hours depend on the provider of transportation. There is no cost for Medicaid eligible clients for medical appointments if pre-approved.
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