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Local Area Phone Numbers

This is only a partial listing of the community resources available in the Sandwich area. For more information call the Continuity of Care Department at (815) 786-8484, Ext. 253777.

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

Community Services

Transportation

Social Services/Mental Health

Salvation Army

County Health Departments

Emergency Response Systems

Senior Services

Assault & Abuse Services

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

Food

Meals on Wheels

Local Pharmacies

  • Ellis Family Pharmacy (815) 786-2300
  • Walgreens (Sandwich) (815) 786-8653
  • Wal-Mart (Plano) (630) 552-3104

Medical Equipment

  • Accessible Living (Yorkville) (630) 553-6607
  • Dependicare (DeKalb) (800) 758-8233
  • Neumann’s (Sycamore) (815) 895-8441
    Some pharmacies may carry medical supplies and equipment.

Nursing Homes

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

Residential Care Facilities

  • Ironwood, Sandwich (815) 786-8920
  • Sandwich Manor (815) 786-9497
  • Shabbona Supportive Living (815) 824-8480

Caregivers At Home

(Non medical in-home care)

Area Home Healthcare

Hospice Care

Home Healthcare

Home healthcare services may include:

  • Physical Therapy
  • Occupational Therapy
  • Speech Therapy
  • Medical Services
  • Social Services
  • Skilled Nursing Care
  • Home Health Aides
  • 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. 

Medicare & Medicaid Offices

  • Medicare (800) 772-1213
  • Public Aid (Medicaid)
    • DeKalb County (815) 895-8667
    • Kendall County (630) 553-7743
    • LaSalle County (815) 433-1572