An aging population encourages us here at the Vermilion County Health Department to continue exploring ways in which we can meet the needs of our senior citizens. Our Community Care program is one way to help older adults remain in their homes for as long as possible. Based on the 2000 census, we know that of Vermilion County's 83,919 residents, 13,425 or 16% are age 65 and older. There are 9,506 households (28.5%) in the county with individuals who are age 65 and older.

Our Community Care home-based program has been providing services since 1983.

The Vermilion County Health Department's Community Care program is for residents 60 years of age or older; who are unable to continue handling many of the acts of daily living; the program is income based.

Following a determination of eligibility, our Community Care case managers partner with local agencies to create a support system which allows the individual to remain at home and independent for as long as possible. The Community Care program also provides pre-screening for long term care. By mandate, the state of Illinois requires an assessment prior to an individual's admittance to a nursing home, regardless of income. The initiative is designed to control the growth of state spending for Medicaid, and to inform older adults and their caregivers about their options, and the choices available for long term care. During 2004, CCU completed 664 nursing home pre-screenings.

If you would like more information about our Community Care program, call us at 217-431-2662, or contact the program coordinator via email at

Monthly Blood Pressure Clinics...

FREE Blood Pressure checks on the second Tuesday of each month at the Village Mall in Danville, from 10am to noon.

FREE Blood Pressure checks and FREE Blood Sugar Screenings on the 4th Monday of every month at the Vermilion County Health Department, 200 South College Street, Suite A, Danville, from 8:30am to 10:30am

Cholesterol Screenings are also offered three times each month at the Danville facility by appointment only. COST is $7.00.

For more information, or to make an appointment, call 431-2662.

last updated 8-17-05

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