Western Illinois Area Agency on Aging
Planning and Service Area 3
Area Agency on Aging
- Phone: 309-793-6800
- Address: 729 34th Avenue, Rock Island, IL, 61201-5950
- Visit agency website
Free senior care resources
Knox County, IL
Local aging agencies, meal programs, and in-home care contacts for families in Knox County.
1 aging agency 4 in-home providers 1 meal program
Independent directory. Last verified June 12, 2026. Call ahead because services and availability change.
Areas served
Cities: Abingdon, Altona, Dahinda, East Galesburg, Galesburg, Gilson, Henderson, Knoxville, Maquon, Oneida, Rio, Saint Augustine, Victoria, Wataga, Williamsfield, Yates City
ZIP codes (17)
61401, 61402, 61410, 61414, 61428, 61430, 61436, 61439, 61448, 61458, 61467, 61472, 61474, 61485, 61488, 61489, 61572
A practical first call
Where to start in Knox County
Use the county-specific contacts below in this order. Call ahead because eligibility, service areas, and waitlists can change.
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Start with the public aging network
Western Illinois Area Agency on Aging serves Knox County and can help screen for public benefits, transportation, caregiver support, and other local services.
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Ask about meals and nutrition
Volunteer Network on Aging (VNA Community Services) - Home Delivered Meals is the listed county contact. Ask about eligibility, delivery days, current availability, and any waitlist.
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Check free call programs
Knox County TRIAD R.U.O.K. serves this area. Confirm current eligibility and call schedule directly with the program.
Public aging network
Area Agencies on Aging and local services
No-cost programs
Free daily-call and reassurance programs
Knox County TRIAD R.U.O.K.
Knox County Sheriff's Office (TRIAD)
Computerized telephone checks of senior citizens; also weekly call-out/home visit checks; contact Coordinator Deputy Jacque Dare
Meals and nutrition
Meals on Wheels
Volunteer Network on Aging (VNA Community Services) - Home Delivered Meals
Knox County
Care at home
In-home care providers
Non-medical home care
Active state-license records.
| Agency | City | Phone | Website |
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| Caring Senior Service of Galesburg | Galesburg | (210) 757-4650 | Franchise site |
| Western Illinois Managed Home Services, Inc. | Galesburg | (309) 734-9376 | — |
Medicare-certified home health
CMS Care Compare records, ordered by reported rating.
| Agency | City | Phone | CMS rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Osf Home Health-Western Region | Galesburg | 3093449700 | 3.5 / 5 |
| Lhc - Illinois Home Health Care | Galesburg | 3093439031 | 2.5 / 5 |
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