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Senior Services in Massac County, IL |
| 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. |
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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. |
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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
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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 |
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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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