Joliet is committed to serving residents of all generations, including its growing senior population. The Senior Services Center of Will County is an integral resource for area seniors, as it offers a range of social services, case coordination, an ombudsmen program, as well as activities and informational programs, health and nutrition services and more. More than 50,000 people a year utilize the center’s programs and services, which are offered at various locations throughout Will County.

The Joliet area is also home to many senior care facilities, including assisted living, skilled nursing, rehabilitation and memory care centers. Notable options include:

ASSISTED LIVING/NURSING HOMES

Alden Estates of Shorewood
710 W. Black Rd.
Shorewood, IL 60404
(815) 230-8700

Condominiums at Willow Falls
1681 Willow Circle Dr.
Crest Hill, IL 60403
(815) 725-5868

Heritage Woods of Minooka
701 Heritage Woods Dr.
Minooka, IL 60447
(815) 467-2837

Lakewood Nursing & Rehabilitation Center
14716 S. Eastern
Plainfield, IL 60544
(815) 436-3400

Rock Run Place – Assisted Living
3320 Executive Dr.
Joliet, IL 60431
(815) 729-4773

Rock Run Place – Memory Care
3315 Executive Dr.
Joliet, IL 60431
(815) 725-2364

Salem Village Nursing & Rehab Center, L.L.C.
1314 Rowell Ave.
Joliet, IL 60433
(815) 727-5451

Senior Star at Weber Place
605 S. Edward Dr.
Romeoville, IL 60446
(815) 439-9955

Solstice Senior Living at Joliet
901 Essington Rd
Joliet, IL 60435
(815) 744-4488

Spring Creek Nursing & Rehab
777 Draper
Joliet, IL 60432
(773) 563-1675

Sunny Hill Nursing Home of Will County
421 Doris Ave.
Joliet, IL 60433
(815) 727-8710

Symphony of Joliet
306 N. Larkin Ave.
Joliet, IL 60435
(815) 744-5560

The Cottages of New Lenox
1023 S. Cedar Rd.
New Lenox, IL 60451
(815) 463-8880

The Parc at Joliet
222 N. Hammes
Joliet, IL 60435
(815) 725-0443

The Timbers of Shorewood
1100 N. River Rd.
Shorewood, IL 60404
(815) 609-0669

Victory Centre of Joliet
29 N. Broadway St.
Joliet, IL 60435
(815) 724-0308

Villa Franciscan
210 Springfield Ave.
Joliet, IL 60435
(815) 725-3400

Hospices

Angels Grace Hospice LLC
440 Quadrangle Dr., Ste. G
Bolingbrook, IL 60440
(888) 444-8341

Joliet Area Community Hospice
250 Water Stone Cir.
Joliet, IL 60431
(815) 740-4104

Rainbow Hospice and Palliative Care
1550 Bishop Ct,
Mt Prospect, IL 60056
(847) 685-9900

Retirement Facilities

Brookdale Joliet Alzheimer’s & Dementia Care
(815) 729-4773

Cedarlake Village Senior Living Community
14800 S. Van Dyke Rd.
Plainfield, IL 60544
(815) 254-3564

Condominiums at Willow Falls
1681 Willow Circle Dr.
Crest Hill, IL 60403
(815) 725-5868

Joshua Arms of LSSI Senior Residence
1315 Rowell Ave.
Joliet, IL 60433
(815) 727-6401

Our Lady of Angels Retirement Home
1201 Wyoming Ave.
Joliet, IL 60435
(815) 725-6631

Senior Star at Weber Place
605 S. Edward Dr.
Romeoville, IL 60446
(815) 439-9955

Senior Suites of Joliet
215 N. Ottawa
Joliet, IL 60432
(815) 723-0333

Shorewood Horizon Senior Living Community
820 W. Black Rd.
Shorewood, IL 60404
(630) 499-9718

The Timbers of Shorewood
1100 N. River Rd.
Shorewood, IL 60404
(815) 609-0669

Victory Centre of Joliet
29 N. Broadway St.
Joliet, IL 60435
(815) 724-0308

Joliet’s strategic location in ever-growing Will County, approximately 40 miles southwest of downtown Chicago, places it within easy access of the region’s centers of employment, recreational hubs and popular cultural and entertainment attractions. With its ideal position within the “Crossroads of Mid-America,” Joliet has become the perfect place for commuters, as well as business ventures.

GROUND TRANSPORTATION

By car: The city is served by an organized web of local roadways, including U.S. Routes 6, 7, and 52, State Highways 53 and 171 and is afforded quick access to Interstates 55 and 80. Interstate 55 is a major north-south highway vital to transportation of goods and commuters. Interstate 80, a vital east-west highway, meets Interstate 57 at Tinley Park and now offers a link to Interstate 355 at New Lenox – thanks to the opening of the Interstate 355 extension project, which was designed to not only reduce travel times, but also to efficiently link the quickly expanding county and its communities with additional major Chicagoland areas.

By bus: The Regional Transit Authority operates public bus service through Pace, which offers several fixed routes within Joliet. Pace also provides ADA Paratransit Service and Dial-A-Ride Service for those located in the Joliet community. For more information on fares and schedules, visit the Pace website at www.pacebus.com.

By rail: Centrally located in the city center, the new Joliet Gateway Center offers both commuter and long-distance rail service. Two Metra commuter rail routes – Metra Heritage Corridor Line and Metra Rock Island District Line – service the station, providing quick transit to Chicago and a number of additional Chicagoland suburbs. For the long-distance traveler, a host of Amtrak rail lines run through Joliet Union Station, providing transportation to a number of Midwest cities, plus service to San Antonio, Texas (via the Texas Eagle Line). For more information on fares and schedules, visit the Metra website at www. metrarail.com and the Amtrak website at www. amtrak.com. What’s more, the Joliet region provides freight service through a handful of lines, including CSX, Santa Fe, Southern Pacific, EJ&E, BNSF, Union Pacific and Canadian National.

AIR TRANSPORTATION

Joliet is home to the Joliet Regional Airport, utilized for air charter service and a variety of pilot instruction programs for youth and adult. The airport is operated by the Joliet Park District and offers an array of modern amenities normally found through an airport of its size. The Lewis University Airport, located in nearby Romeoville, also offers instructional programs, as well as corporate charter opportunities through its facilities. Further air transportation, both domestic and international, can be found through both O’Hare and Midway airports. Each airport is situated within one hour of Joliet.

Joliet residents are highly active in their community, with many participating in a variety of local organizations and initiatives.

The city’s spiritual sector is vibrant and diverse, with more than 60 denominations represented at well over 150 churches, synagogues and other religious institutions. The area’s faith-based community is comprised of a bevy of longstanding houses of worship – with a number featuring historic architectural styles – and newer congregations housed in modern structures. Members and nonmembers are all invited to take part in an assortment of worship services and programming such as religious education, support groups, Bible studies, youth activities and more.

Volunteering through area organizations and nonprofits is also a big part of life in Joliet. Hundreds of residents donate their time, resources and talents through a variety of service organizations to improve their community’s quality of life. Among the many volunteer outlets in town are youth and women’s services, athletic organizations, business and career groups, services for low-income and poverty-stricken individuals and families, civic boards and commissions, health care and research-related initiatives and many more.

Whether it’s exploring your spirituality or donating your time for a good cause, there are plenty of ways to stay active in the Joliet area.