ocal Phone Numbers

This information is provided to patients and families to assist them in choosing services. This is only a partial listing of the community resources available in the DeKalb/Sycamore area and surrounding communities.

Kishwaukee Community Hospital does not endorse the services of one agency over another.

Nursing Homes, Rehab Centers and Housing

DeKalb Area Nursing Homes

• Bethany Healthcare & Rehab Center
  (815) 756-5526
• DeKalb County Rehabilitation & Nursing Center
  (815) 758-2477
• Oak Crest Retirement Center
  (815) 756-8461
• Pine Acres Care Center
  (815) 758-8151

Rochelle Area Nursing Homes

• Healthcare Center East
  (815) 562-4047
• Healthcare Center West
  (815) 562-4111

Sandwich Area Nursing Homes

• Dogwood Manor
  (815) 786-8409
• Willowcrest Nursing Pavilion
  (815) 786-8426

Shabbona Area Nursing Homes

• Shabbona healthcare Center
  (815) 824-2194

Aurora Area Nursing Homes

• Fox River Pavilion
  (630) 897-8714
• Long Term Care Ombudsman
  (815) 756-8632

Nursing homes provide various levels of care and services that may or may not be covered by insurance, Medicare or Medicaid.

The Nursing Home Quality Initiative information (comparison of area nursing homes) can be found on the internet at www.medicare.gov or call (800) MEDICARE (800) 633-4227.

Housing

• Barb City Manor
  (815) 756-8444
• DeKalb Co. Housing Authority
  (815) 758-2692
• Hope Haven Homeless Shelter
  (815) 758-3166
• Safe Passage (For victims of domestic violence & abuse)
  (815) 756-5228

Residential Care Facilities

• Bethesda Lutheran Home
  (815) 895-8099
• Genesis House
  (815) 784-5146
• Opportunity House
  (815) 895-5108

Community Services

• Tri County Health Center
  (815) 753-9010

Transportation

• ATEC Ambulance
  (815) 895-2780
• Ridge Ambulance
  (815) 756-3424
• Med Vac
  (815) 758-0818
• Trans Vac
  (815) 758-6641

Social Services/Mental Health

• Ben Gordon Center
  (815) 786-7544
• Crisis Line
  (815) 758-6655
• DeKalb County Health Department
  (815) 758-6673
• Energy Assistance, DeKalb County
  (815) 758-3835
• Family Service Agency, DeKalb County
  (815) 758-8616
• Partners in Health (Referral to physicians who accept Public Aid)
  (815) 758-6673
• R.A.M.P. (Advocate for disability services.)
  (815) 756-3202) or 756-4263 (TTY)
• Salvation Army of DeKalb County
  (815) 756-4308
• We Care Pregnancy Center (Crisis pregnancy support; baby equipment and clothes.)
  (815) 748-4242

County Health Departments

• DeKalb County Health Department (Public Health Services)
  (815) 758-6673

Emergency Response Systems

• Lifeline Information
  (815) 756-1521, Ext. 103395

Northern Illinois University

• University Health Service
  (815) 753-1311
  Student Counseling Center
  (815) 753-1206

Senior Services/Senior Center

• DeKalb County Elder Care Services
  (815) 758-6550

Assault & Abuse Services

• Child Abuse, DCFS
  (800) 252-2873
• Elder Abuse, Elderly Care Services
  (815) 758-6550
• Rape Crisis (Rape Abuse Incest Nat’l Network Hotline)
  (800) 656-4673
• S.A.A.S. (Sexual Assault/Abuse Services)
  (815) 758-7922
• Safe Passage (For victims of domestic violence & abuse)
  (815) 756-5228

Food

• DeKalb Area Food Pantry/Salvation Army
  (815) 756-4308
• F.O.O.D. (lunch sites)
  (815) 758-3820
• Meals on Wheels of DeKalb County
  (815) 758-5703
• Sycamore United Methodist Food Pantry
  (815) 895-9113

Local Pharmacies

• DeKalb Clinic Pharmacy
  (815) 758-4436
• Eggleston Pharmacy, Sycamore
  (815) 895-2444
• Lehan Drugs
  (815) 758-0911
• Medicine Shoppe
  (815) 758-8995
• OSCO Drug
  (815) 756-1328
• Target Pharmacy
  (815) 748-4405
• Walgreens, DeKalb
  (815) 756.-1815
• Walgreens, Sycamore
  (815) 895.-8227
• Wal-Mart Pharmacy
  (815) 758-6284

Medical Equipment

• Dependicare
  (815) 758-8233
• Lehan Drug Home Medical Equipment
  (815) 758-0911
• Neumann’s Home Medical
  (815) 787-9968

Some pharmacies may carry medical supplies and equipment.

Local Home healthcare

• Alpha Home healthcare
  (815) 758-1224
• Carlton Home Health
  (815) 758-7377
• DeKalb County Home healthcare
  (815) 787-8900
• DeKalb County Hospice
  (815) 756-3000
• KCH Maternity Suites*
  (815) 756-1521, Ext. 154034
  

* Provided through DeKalb County Health Department

Area Home healthcare

Aurora

• Access Home Health
  (630) 898-0122
• Visiting Nurse Association of Fox Valley
  (630) 978-2532

Rockford

• Gentiva Health Services
  (815) 908-3388
• Franciscan Home Care
  (815) 395-6013
• Swedish American Home healthcare
  (888) 391-7575
• Visiting Nurse Association of Rockford
  (815) 971-3748

Dixon

• KSB Home Care
  (815) 284-5739

Lincolnwood

• Dependable Nursing
  (847) 677-2919

Tinley Park

• Omni Home Care
  (708) 532-4466

Home healthcare services may include Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Therapy, Medical Services, Social Services, Skilled Nursing Care, Home Health Aides, and/or Medical Supplies and Equipment.

Note: Not all services are covered by insurance, Medicare or Medicaid. Check with your insurance company or the service provider to verify benefits or preferred providers.