Senior Ride Programs | ELDERCARE - Transportation Services
Provides door-to-door transportation for non-emergency medical appointments for older adults. Volunteer drivers transport clients to and from appointments using their personal vehicle. Vehicles can accommodate canes, light walkers, and small oxygen tanks. Provides a vendor transportation service for clients requiring a wheelchair. Also provides free grocery shopping service for seniors. Provides volunteers to shop and deliver groceries. The client must pay for the groceries.
Services
Date of Last Formal Update
05/09/2025
Data provided by
Lake County 211
Physical Address
410 Grand Avenue, Waukegan, IL 60085
Hours
Service Hours Monday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Tuesday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Wednesday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Thursday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Friday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Application process
- Call or visit website to apply. Application and waiver form can be provided by mail or printed from the website. - Ride reservations must be made by phone 10 days in advance. Cancellations must be made three days in advance. Documents Required: - Application, waiver, and application fee (may be submitted by mail or online)
Fee
Set Program Fee: - $10 one-time application fee - No fees for rides
Eligibility
- Must be Lake County residents ages 60 years or older - Service is limited to two round-trip rides per month - Does not offer emergency transportation
Languages
Spanish
Service area
Lake County, IL
Agency info
ELDERCARE LAKE COUNTY
Nonprofit organization providing services for older adults in Lake County.