Helping an aging parent in Park Ridge? Start with Maine Township, whose town hall is right in Park Ridge on Ballard Road. It runs senior programs and a shuttle bus for township residents.
Senior help for Park Ridge families: start with the township.
For Park Ridge families, senior help comes from Maine Township. The town hall is at 1700 Ballard Road in Park Ridge. The main number is 847-297-2510, and the shuttle bus line is 847-297-2510 ext. 251.
What it covers:
- Senior programs and a shuttle bus for township residents.
- Information and referral for services not listed here.
If you're caring for a parent from a distance, the main number is the one to save. Tell the staff what's happening, and they'll point you to the right program.
Two of our guides pair well with this page: Choosing home care for when rides and programs are no longer enough, and Aging in place for home changes that keep a parent safe.
Editorial Review. Last verified: October 30, 2026 · Next review: April 30, 2027
Township Senior Services
Maine Township
Address: 1700 Ballard Road, Park Ridge, IL 60068
Main phone: 847-297-2510
Shuttle bus: 847-297-2510 ext. 251
Official site: mainetown.com
Call ahead to confirm hours and current programs.
Getting Around
Maine Township Shuttle Bus
Shuttle bus: 847-297-2510 ext. 251 (township residents)
Call ahead to confirm hours and current programs.
Pace Suburban Bus and Metra serve Park Ridge; see our Pace and transit options guide for details.
Medicare & Benefits Help
Cook County homeowners 65+ can cut their property tax bill. See how the Senior Exemption and Senior Freeze work. Behind on heating bills? Here's how LIHEAP works in the NW suburbs.
Medicare Counseling & Area Agency on Aging
Illinois SHIP (free Medicare counseling): 1-800-252-8966
AgeOptions (Area Agency on Aging, suburban Cook County): 708-383-0258, ageoptions.org
Timely: Medicare Open Enrollment runs Oct 15 to Dec 7. See our Medicare Open Enrollment guide.
Call ahead to confirm hours and current programs.
Rules for benefits and legal documents vary by situation and change over time. This is general information. Consider talking with an elder law attorney or your local Area Agency on Aging for guidance specific to your family.
Frequently Asked Questions
What senior transportation does Park Ridge have?
Maine Township's shuttle bus serves township residents; call 847-297-2510 ext. 251. Pace and Metra also serve Park Ridge.
Who runs senior services in Park Ridge?
Maine Township, 1700 Ballard Road, 847-297-2510.
Where can Park Ridge residents get free Medicare counseling?
Illinois SHIP, 1-800-252-8966, or ask Maine Township about local sessions.