Helping an aging parent in Rolling Meadows? Here’s the senior center, township services, park district, library and Medicare help, each with the official number and a link to the source. Call ahead to confirm hours.
A local’s guide to help for older adults in Rolling Meadows
I grew up in Rolling Meadows, graduated from Rolling Meadows High School, and I’ve spent 25 years at Northwest Community Hospital. When a family in town asks me where to start with a parent, the answer is usually a short list, not a long one.
Start with the Adult Activity Center, which the Rolling Meadows Park District runs. Older adults use it for classes and company, and staff there know which local services are current. The center’s number is 847-818-3205, and the Park District’s main line is 847-818-3220. The City also has an Aging and Disability Services program that you can reach through cityrm.org.
For benefits, Rolling Meadows is mostly in Palatine Township, with some addresses in Wheeling and Elk Grove Townships. That split surprises people. Two neighbors on the same street can be served by different offices. Call Palatine Township at 847-358-6700 and ask them to confirm the address before you go further. If you need to switch offices, they’ll tell you which one.
Once you know the township, three things tend to matter most:
- Free Medicare counseling through SHIP. Book it in October or early November, before the December 7 deadline. Our Medicare Open Enrollment guide tells you what to ask.
- Transit permits. Palatine Township handles RTA reduced-fare and ride-free paperwork for residents.
- Reliable numbers written down in one place. Put the township, the Adult Activity Center, the library at 847-259-6050, and the Police non-emergency line at 847-255-2416 on the fridge.
Nothing here replaces a conversation with your parent’s doctor or an elder law attorney. It gets you to the right door faster.
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Senior Center / City Programs
City of Rolling Meadows
Offers: the Adult Activity Center, run by Rolling Meadows Park District. The City also runs an Aging and Disability Services program.
Adult Activity Center: 847-818-3205
City Aging & Disability Services: cityrm.org/1020/Aging-and-Disability-Services
City website: cityrm.org
(call ahead to confirm full offerings)
Call ahead to confirm hours and current programs.
Community Center / Park District
Rolling Meadows Park District
Offers: a wood shop program for active seniors (847-818-3200 x1223).
Main Park District phone: 847-818-3220
Adult Activity Center page: rmparks.org/adult-activity-center
(call ahead to confirm full program list)
Call ahead to confirm hours and current programs.
Township Senior Services
Palatine, Wheeling & Elk Grove Townships
Rolling Meadows is primarily Palatine Township, with parts in Wheeling and Elk Grove Townships — confirm by address.
Palatine Township: 847-358-6700 — palatinetownship-il.gov/senior-services
(call ahead to confirm current details)
Call ahead to confirm hours and current programs.
Public Library
Rolling Meadows Library
Official page: rmlib.org
Main phone: 847-259-6050
Address: 3110 Martin Ln, Rolling Meadows, IL 60008
(call ahead to confirm current details)
Call ahead to confirm hours and current programs.
Getting Around
Local Transportation Options
Palatine Township TRIP: 847-358-6700 (confirm by address).
Call ahead to confirm hours and current programs.
Pace Suburban Bus serves Rolling Meadows; see our Pace transit options for seniors guide for details.
Medicare & Benefits Help
SHIP Medicare Counseling
Free, unbiased Medicare and supplement counseling by appointment. (call ahead to confirm current details)
State SHIP line: 1-800-252-8966
Timely: Medicare Open Enrollment runs Oct 15 – Dec 7. See our Medicare Open Enrollment guide.
Call ahead to confirm hours and current programs.
Meals, Caregiver Support & Emergency
Meals, Support & Emergency Contacts
Rolling Meadows Police — Non-Emergency: 847-255-2416. Call 911 for emergencies.
(call ahead to confirm current details)
AgeOptions (Area Agency on Aging, suburban Cook County): 708-383-0258 — ageoptions.org
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
Does Rolling Meadows have a senior center?
Yes — the Adult Activity Center, run by the Rolling Meadows Park District (847-818-3205 for the center, 847-818-3220 for the Park District’s main line). The City also runs an Aging and Disability Services program.
Which township serves Rolling Meadows for senior benefits?
Rolling Meadows is primarily in Palatine Township (847-358-6700), with parts in Wheeling and Elk Grove Townships — confirm by address.
Where is the library in Rolling Meadows?
Rolling Meadows Library is at 3110 Martin Ln, Rolling Meadows, IL 60008; call 847-259-6050.