Helping an aging parent in Prospect Heights? Senior help comes from Wheeling Township's Senior and Disability Services, a short drive away in Arlington Heights. It offers home-delivered meals, a Dial-A-Bus, a medical van and free Medicare counseling.
Senior help for Prospect Heights families: start with the township.
For Prospect Heights families, senior help comes from Wheeling Township's Senior and Disability Services. The office is at 1616 N. Arlington Heights Road in Arlington Heights, a short drive away. The main number is 847-259-7730. The bus line is 847-259-7743.
What it covers:
- Home-delivered meals for homebound seniors, delivered weekdays at noon.
- A medical van and a Dial-A-Bus service for appointments.
- Free Medicare and supplemental insurance counseling through SHIP.
- Senior homestead exemption help on your property tax bill.
- Information and referral for anything not on the list.
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 meals and rides 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
Wheeling Township Senior & Disability Services
Offers: Home-delivered meals, Dial-A-Bus and Medical Van, SHIP Medicare counseling, senior homestead exemption help.
Address: 1616 N. Arlington Heights Rd, Arlington Heights, IL 60004 (township office serving Prospect Heights residents)
Phone: 847-259-7730 · Dial-A-Bus and Medical Van 847-259-7743
Official page: wheelingtownship.com/Senior-Disability-Services
Call ahead to confirm hours and current programs.
Getting Around
Wheeling Township Dial-A-Bus & Medical Van
Service: door-to-door weekday rides for seniors and disabled residents.
Phone: 847-259-7743
Official page: wheelingtownship.com/Senior-Disability-Services
Call ahead to confirm hours and current programs.
Pace Suburban Bus serves Prospect Heights; 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.
Wheeling Township SHIP Counseling
Free, unbiased Medicare and supplement counseling; call 847-259-7730.
State SHIP line: 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 Prospect Heights have?
Wheeling Township's Dial-A-Bus and Medical Van, 847-259-7743.
Who runs senior services for Prospect Heights?
Wheeling Township Senior & Disability Services, 847-259-7730.
Where can Prospect Heights residents get free Medicare counseling?
Wheeling Township offers SHIP counseling at 847-259-7730.