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Harvey and Judy Stephens were surprised at the Aug. 26 gala to receive the philanthropy award from the Community Foundation for the Land of Lincoln. PHOTOS / COURTNEY WESTLAKE
Philanthropy is more than money
Judy and Harvey Stephens reflect on a lifetime of giving
BY JANET SEITZ “That’s where I really learned about Spring- it, “the concept was really cool.” The building support, the community is a much better
field,” Judy explained. “The Stephens family, became the Hoogland Center for the Arts. “A place.”
“Actions speak louder than words,” which had been in Springfield since the early lot of effort went into it. If anything anchors Through philanthropic services, strategic
reminds Judy Stephens. “My take on philan- 1900s, took me aside and taught me about downtown that’s it, and the ALPLM.” grantmaking and community leadership, the
thropy is it’s not just about giving money. It the various families of Springfield, the leaders, The Hoogland Center for the Arts was very Community Foundation for the Land of Lincoln
involves time, energy and a commitment to banks and churches.” That knowledge and special, Judy continued, especially since arts “connects people who care with causes that
make things happen.” network provided connections to make things education is limited or nonexistent in some matter.”
That’s surely the case with Judy and happen. schools. “The arts let young people expand Of course, the foundation and community
Harvey B. Stephens of Springfield, this year’s The list of their horizons and organizations need people to make a differ-
first recipient of the Community Foundation for organizations the explore in intelligent ence. “People like Harvey and I need to be
the Land of Lincoln’s Stephens Philanthropy couple has sup- and challenging able to change,” said Judy. “We are change
Award. The newly created award, presented ported and taken ways.” agents. If you don’t change, you’re going
Aug. 26 in celebration of the foundation’s 15- leadership and The Stephens’ backwards. The foundation will assist in mak-
year milestone, recognizes the achievements volunteer roles in support has ing a better way to live.” u
of those who have gone above and beyond to is long. It includes extended beyond
live their lives with an extraordinary commit- Kiwanis, Friends of the Springfield com- Janet Seitz of Springfield is a marketing
ment to philanthropy and community service. Memorial Medical munity. For example, communications professional, writer and
CFLL President and CEO John Stremster- Center, Springfield Harvey served on artist. She’s written for a wide variety of area
fer said when the creation of the Stephens Board of Education, the board of direc- publications.
Philanthropy Award was revealed to Judy and United Way, arts tors with Jackson
Harvey Stephens, they were surprised as the organizations and Lab in Bar Harbour,
inaugural recipients of the award named after more. Education is Maine, a facility that
them. the main theme, uses and provides The Community Foundation’s
“Together Judy and Harvey have been a according to Judy, mice for research
force for good in many areas of our communi- spurred by the in cancer, epilepsy, Transformation
ty for years,” said Stremsterfer. “Judy was the special education Harvey and Judy Stephens share “a commitment to diabetes and more.
catalyst behind the launch of the Community needs of their make things happen.” “It’s just mind-bog- The original Sangamon County Foundation
Foundation 15 years ago and served as its mentally chal- gling,” said Harvey. had been a leading supporter of organizations
first board chair. Harvey has served as our pro lenged daughter. The facility plays a throughout central Illinois since 1924. Three
bono attorney this entire time. It’s impossi- “If we don’t have an educated population, we very important part in the medical research Springfield banks created the Sangamon County
ble to think of the Community Foundation’s won’t stay number one in the world.” community, which includes being instrumental Foundation to provide financial resources to local
anniversary without also recognizing Judy and Judy said one of the more notable orga- in genome mapping. charitable causes. Those banks were the First
Harvey’s vision and commitment to seeing this nizations they’ve supported is the Hoogland Watching the community foundation State Trust and Savings Bank (now US Bank), the
work grow and succeed.” Center for the Arts. Harvey’s grandfather was grow has been rewarding, Harvey said. “The Ridgely-Farmers State Bank (which no longer
“As a couple, Judy and I did a lot together a 33rd degree Mason, and his life was built foundation is working to do more – be part of exists), and the Marine Bank of Springfield (now
in the community,” said Harvey. For Judy, around the Masonic order. The men in Judy’s the Chamber, United Way, Innovate Springfield, J.P. Morgan). The founders of the foundation in-
originally from a small town in Massachusetts, family in New England were all Masons. When Sangamon CEO. CFLL is a group that brings cluded some of the community’s most prominent
that volunteer work began in the 1960s when the Springfield building (Masonic Temple) be- many people together to discuss and identify citizens.
she was invited to join the Junior League. came available and offered a creative reuse of the needs of the community. If we can provide
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2017
Legacy Awards
Ceremony
On Sept. 12, the Illinois REALTORS ®
and Springfield Business Journal
hosted a reception to honor the 2017
Legacy Awards recipients. Started in
2015, the Legacy Awards recognize
longstanding local businesses who
have made significant contributions to
the community, as well as an individual
who has advocated for historic
preservation. This year’s recipients
were Isringhausen Imports, Ace Sign
Co., HSHS St. John’s Hospital, Lincoln
Memorial Garden and PJ Staab of Staab
Funeral Homes.
The event also served as a fundraiser
for the Community Foundation for the
Land of Lincoln’s Historic Preservation
Fund. Representatives from CFFL –
Historic Preservation Fund presented a
check for $7,500 to the Vachel Lindsay
Association, the recipient of the group’s
2017 grant.
Michelle Ownbey, publisher of Springfield Business Journal presents the Preservation Advocate – Organization award to Joel
Horwedel with Lincoln Memorial Garden. PHOTOS BY CAROL WEEMS
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PRESERVATION AWARDS
Jennifer and Geoff Isringhausen, of Isringhausen Imports, with Sheila Feipel Nicole Overcash, of the Vachel Lindsay Association and Sue Massie of the CFLL Historic
Preservation Fund
Dennis Bringuet, Joe Bringuet, JoEllen Higgins, Todd Bringuet of Ace Sign Co. Recipients of the 2017 Legacy Awards
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PHOTO / COURTESY OF ISTOCK
Dream of high-speed
rail lives on
Rick Harnish is enthusiastic about the
bright future of faster trains
BY ZACH ROTH how the state has been upgrading the
current train lines. He does not consider,
“High-speed rail would allow you to for example, the upgrades between Chi-
get from Springfield to Chicago and back cago and St. Louis as being high-speed
in a day,” Harnish says, “and be home in rail, although he admits that some might
time to tuck the kids in bed.” consider it as such.
Harnish is the executive director of “High-speed rail for Springfield would
the Midwest High Speed Rail Association be a train every hour,” Harnish said, “that
(MHRSA), an advocacy group that has gets to Chicago within an hour-and-a-
been pushing for a high-speed network half.”
that would include not just major metro- High-speed rail could also provide
politan areas like Chicago, but smaller Springfield with a major tourist and
towns such as Springfield. business boom, with local shops receiving
“We help the public and civic leaders more attention than they would have with
understand the benefits of high-speed cars or traditional trains. Documents pro-
rail,” Harnish said. vided by MHSRA suggest that Springfield
To that end, Harnish has released the could also see a growth of around 7,000
Phased Network Plan, a bold new idea for jobs as a result of the new lines, mostly
a series of high-speed rail lines connect- in the construction industry.
ing several cities across the Midwest, “While people are on foot in down-
including Springfield. town Springfield, they pass stores and
“The Phased Network approach is like are much more likely to buy things in
how we built our interstate highways,” Springfield,” Harnish said.
Harnish said. “We upgraded a lot of high- Funding has been an issue for people
ways at once, so that more cars could go seeking a high-speed rail line in Spring-
over them safely.” field and throughout the state. While
Those interstate highways heralded a Harnish has worked on trying to get pol-
new era for American transportation, with iticians on board for years, he still thinks
segments that could be built every 25-50 that the funding structure needs work.
miles, without railroad crossings, and “What needs to happen is the Illinois
built for all conditions. The Phased Net- DOT (Department of Transportation) needs
work railroad approach hearkens back to to be much more aggressive in taking a
that particular design, with segments of big-picture role,” Harnish said. “They re-
high-speed rail added on every 100 miles ally need to create a travel demand model
to the existing design of the track. for the state, so you can start having
Rather than being an entirely new de- these discussions.”
sign that replaces tracks that have been Harnish and his group want to create
used since the 1800s, Harnish says that an easier way to travel, one on par with
the Phased Network Plan supplements the the rest of the world. His vision would
existing tracks, while allowing for a safer benefit those who take day trips or those
and cheaper journey. The projected time who have business needs in Chicago,
between Springfield and Chicago would Springfield or anywhere across the Mid-
be reduced by two hours, and the time west.
between Springfield and St. Louis would “We need to be in front of each other
be reduced by an hour and a half. to have the most meaningful interac-
“We have thought of high-speed rail tions,” Harnish said. “Travel is incredibly
as something different from the existing important. High-speed rail allows you to
Amtrak service,” Harnish said. “It’s a mix, get to your destination faster, safer and
similar to the way that they are upgrading with less expense.” u
the Chicago-to-St. Louis corridor today,
where they replaced the track. They Zach Roth is a freelance journalist
worked with the railroads to modernize from Springfield. He likes reading, the
the entire operation.” Cubs and sports in general. He is a recent
Harnish points out that the Phased graduate of Bradley University in Peoria,
Network Plan is entirely different from where he studied journalism.
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Central States Fireworks
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established: 2001 18034 Kincaid St., Athens
owners: L arry and Vivian Lefferts 217-636-7598
employees: 5 centralstatesfireworks.com
services: fireworks sales and displays
PROFILE
“We try to craft a good working up to six-inch shells.”
relationship with our customers. We try Central States Fireworks also
to give our customers the best we can produces “close proximity” shows for
for their budget,” says Larry Lefferts, even tighter areas, including productions
president, who bought the business with for the University of Illinois football team
his wife, Vivian Lefferts, 16 years ago. “We and Chicago Fire soccer team.
are a display fireworks company. We sell Close, repeat customer relationships
shows and shoot displays throughout the are important to Central States Fireworks’
state.” success. “A lot of them have become
Notable annual displays in Springfield friends,” says Lefferts. “Our employees
include the Carillon Festival Fireworks are dedicated to partnering with our
and the Capitol Fourth in downtown customers to design and shoot a display
Springfield. These are very different that meets or even surpasses their
shows, explains Lefferts. “In our industry, expectations. It’s our passion ... whether
the size of product we can fire depends you have a small or large budget we
on the safety zones around the site. have ideas that will make your event be
Downtown, the shell size is limited to remembered fondly.”
three inches. At the Carillon, we can shoot - DiAnne Crown
THE OWNERS AND STAFF OF CENTRAL STATES FIREWORKS Photo by Terry Farmer
Law Automotive
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established: 1972 1817 W. Jefferson St., Springfield
owner: Roland and Stacy Law 217-546-2332
employees: 5 lawautomotive.com
services: a uto repair lawautomotive@comcast.net
PROFILE
“Law Automotive has been a family years. We’re close with our staff, and
owned and operated auto repair shop that transfers to our customers’ cars like
since 1972, founded by Howard ‘Butch’ they’re another member of the family.”
Law. Butch’s son, Roland Law, bought Law Automotive invests in training
the business in 1994. An ASE-certified for the team every year. “We realize with
Master Technician, Roland, along with the fast-paced technology of the industry
his wife, Stacey, updated the business, that we have to stay up to date with our
converting the shop to computerized equipment and our training,” Law says.
technology and modern tools,” Law “Our technicians have 100 hours per
Automotive says on its website, www. year to go to training and make sure
lawautomotive.com. we’re up to date on the advancements.
“Law is our firm’s name,” says Stacey That expense of time and money is an
Law. “We take personally everything we investment in our staff to make sure our
do because it’s the name on the shingle customers are getting the best service
and sign out front, and everything we do possible ‘allowed by Law.’ The dealers
represents our family.” have no information or training over us.”
In addition, Law says, “All of our - DiAnne Crown
employees have been here four to 16
STACY AND ROLAND LAW Photo by Terry Farmer
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Masco Packaging and Industrial Supply established: 2000 290 North St., Springfield
owners: Cress Maddox 217-744-0303
employees: 14 mascopackaging.com
services: wholesale distributor for packing cress@mascopac.com
materials, janitorial supplies and
equipment
PROFILE
“We are a wholesale distributor for by using environmentally safe, green-
packages, boxes, sealing tape, void fills certified cleaners. By reducing the toxicity
(peanuts, foam, padded mailers and bubble that is put back into the environment
wrap) and also provide janitorial supplies we are protecting our environment and
and equipment,” says Cress Maddox. “We improving our human safety. Customer
offer value and service, and try to partner satisfaction is our priority,” Masco says at
with our customers. We service just about www.mascopackaging.com.
every manufacturing plant in central Masco’s product list includes a wide
Illinois by giving them ideas on how they range of packaging and sealing, chemicals,
can save money.” paper, and equipment for floor care. “Safe,
“Masco is dedicated to creating a simple, natural” are the Masco values.
healthier, safer and more effective way - DiAnne Crown
to clean our homes, offices and school
LAURIE AND CRESS MADDOX, JENNIFER WAGNER Photo by Terry Farmer
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CrossFitXLT, Exceeding Limits Together established: 2014 251 Walnut Dr., Chatham
owners: Bryan Bridges and Jon Salvacion 217-416-0066
employees: 7 crossfitxlt.com
services: f itness classes and training crossfitxlt@gmail.com
PROFILE
Located in Chatham in a 9,000-square- says www.crossfitxlt.com. “In the world of
foot facility, and founded in 2014 fitness, everyone has to start somewhere
on principles of fitness, community, and it’s good to have support as you begin
accountability and integrity, CrossFitXLT and move along on your own personal
is dedicated to improved health through journey for health.”
teaching and encouragement. Its mission “We provide both private and group
is to offer the best possible service focused training to individuals of all ability levels,
on assisting people of all fitness levels even if you have zero CrossFit knowledge.
and improving quality of life. CrossFitXLT Our coaches are with you for every
also offers “WOD” (Workout of the Day) workout, they genuinely care about your
fundraisers, and makes the heart of their fitness goals, and they specialize in how
program the community of individuals well you move so you get a fun, safe and
who support and encourage each other effective workout in under an hour. Every
every day. workout is completely scalable and can
“CrossFit is the way to go in gaining be tailored to your exact needs,” says Jon
quick results, building your strength Salvacion. “We are not just a gym, but a
and joining a community that believes in FITFAM.”
supporting and encouraging one another,” - DiAnne Crown
THE TRAINERS OF CROSSFIT XLT Photo by Terry Farmer
Best Expo
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established: 2007 P.O. Box 107, Sherman
owners: Colin and Melanie Jacobs 855-777-EXPO(3976)
employees: 2 full-time, additional part-time as bestexpoinc.com
needed mjacobs@bestexpoinc.com
services: event rental equipment and services
PROFILE
Owner Melanie Jacobs is known for website www.bestexpoinc.com. “It should
complete service on jobs of every size in a be about good service and even better
niche market providing exhibition, event, relationships. That’s why we believe in a
meeting and trade show services. “We are more personalized approach in assisting
a full-service trade show company,” says with the production of your event. … At
Jacobs. “We offer vendor servicing, material Best Expo, we’re large enough to be able
handling, show labor, graphics and day- to handle just about any task, but small
of-show-services. We help foundations, enough to care about every detail. We feel
agencies, nonprofits, associations, that ‘Our job is to make your job easier.’
companies, universities and other groups “We can custom-design a to-scale floor
with their events, including festivals, fairs, plan of any facility, print your signs and
awards programs, weddings, fundraisers banners, and give expert advice. The only
and much more.” thing we can’t do is provide the attendees.”
“Best Expo was founded on a belief that “Our reputation is of flexibility, hard
the convention services industry should be work and friendliness,” says Jacobs.
about more than just rental equipment - DiAnne Crown
and rushed deadlines,” says Jacobs’
COLIN AND MELANIE JACOBS Photo by Terry Farmer
Fire and Ale
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established: 2012 135 Illini Blvd., Sherman
owners: S teve Fickas, Bill Hahn and 217-496-2236
Calvin Kirk fireandale.net
employees: 12 contact@fireandale.net
services: b
ar and restaurant
PROFILE
Owners Steve Fickas and Bill Hahn wood-fired oven fully cooked in only a few
say they took over the local sports bar in minutes. Try our selection of wines and
Sherman about four months ago and now craft beer. And book our back room for
feature an updated menu that includes your event (equipped with a projector for
homemade pizzas baked in a wood-fired presentations). Come relax and listen to
pizza oven, new desserts and wines, local talents play live music every week.
and a variety of craft beers. In addition, Can’t wait to see you here!,” say owners
customers can watch their favorite sports Fickas and Hahn at www.fireandale.net.
teams on the 18 televisions, sit at an “We’re service-oriented,” says Fickas.
outside patio with two fire pits, and play “We’ve learned that to be successful, we
video games on site. work on providing good service every day.”
“Come see our patio that is equipped Visit Fire and Ale on Facebook, and see
with two firepits, TVs and comfortable their current menu at www.fireandale.net/
seating. Or check out the 90-inch TV above menu.
the bar. Watch your pizza come out of our - DiAnne Crown
STEVE FICKAS Photo by Terry Farmer
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Gypsy Soul, Gypsy Tribe and Gypsy Dreamer established: 2012 Gypsy Soul-2939 Montvale Dr.
owner: S ue Schwartz Gypsy Tribe-2920 Plaza Dr.
employees: 2 full-time, plus part-time help Gypsy Dreamer-2935 Plaza Dr.
GS-217-679-0174
services: boutique for clothing, accessories
GT-217-679-5649
and gifts GD-217-679-1736
gypsystores.mybigcommerce.com
PROFILE
The Gypsy store boutiques team is always eager to help you get THE
successfully provide a personal shopping question -- ‘Where did you get that outfit?’
experience, says owner Sue Schwartz, We built our business on it.
including “the hands-on attention needed “We are a true family business. My
to accomplish the best gift giving and the daughter, Chanel Schwartz, manages
very best frame of mind when you walk Gypsy Dreamer. My daughter-in-law, Elle
out your door in our unique clothing Schwartz, manages Gypsy Tribe and I
brands and ideas.” manage Gypsy Soul.” The Facebook page
“Gypsy Tribe is a children’s store for Gypsy Tribe features cute kids in cute
providing items from birth to size 16. clothes — “Local children’s boutique in
Gypsy Dreamer is a treasure with fun Springfield, featuring a wide array of
clothing and accessories and kitschy unique clothing and accessories for ages
gifts,” says Schwartz. “We are now the 0-16 along with special gifts and toys.”
only place between St. Louis and Chicago Described as a “fun and eclectic boutique
that you can purchase the LULULEMON with amazing clothing and jewelry at great
athletica brand. Gypsy Soul is a boutique prices,” Gypsy Soul “also offers a selection
that is ever-changing in fun and functional of baby/kids items and home goods.”
CHANEL, ELLE, AND SUE SCHWARTZ Photo by Terry Farmer clothing, accessories and fun gifts. Our - DiAnne Crown
Your Corner Office
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established: 2013 427 E. Monroe, Suite 200, Springfield
owner: Melissa Hamilton 217-679-4653
employees: 6 urcorneroffice.com
services: o
ffice space, consulting and mhamilton@sylutionsinc.com
marketing services
PROFILE
With multiple business partners and Corner Office offers services like workshops,
six employees, Melissa Hamilton, president training, business mentoring, recruiting and
and community founder, is able to help social networking events to help support your
businesses succeed. “We provide office space, career development and grow your business.
consulting, networking and direction for “Across the country, the concept of a
business marketing, strategy and more,” says dedicated co-working space is expanding
Hamilton. as companies move towards virtual work
Open at her downtown location since environments. Your Corner Office aims to
February 2016, Hamilton describes her meet the needs of smaller companies, sole
business as a networking partnership. “This proprietors and community groups looking
co-working environment is designed to help to expand from their home or the local coffee
yield higher productivity while encouraging shop to more professional settings. Whether
you to grow personally and professionally. you are a start-up, nonprofit or small
“We are committed to help our members business, large leases may not make sense
build relationships within the community by when you can share business resources and
fostering a networking atmosphere with a connect with other like-minded individuals
diverse group of entrepreneurs, freelancers, and groups.”
small business owners, remote workers, - DiAnne Crown
MELISSA HAMILTON Photo by Terry Farmer travelers and working professionals. Your
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All in One On-Site Wash and Detail established: 2002 P.O. Box 2754, Springfield
owner: Pamela Frazier 217-415-8587
employees: 5 allinonesite.com
services: d
etailing, power washing, and allinonesite@yahoo.com
cleaning services
PROFILE
“All In One provides on-site detailing, com. “We at All In On bring to you mobile
powerwashing, steam cleaning and detailing, power washing and steam
construction cleanup for residential, cleaning and construction cleanup. We
commercial, industrial/agriculture and also provide the same level of expertise
government sectors,” says Pamela Frazier, to your automobile, RV, boat, motorcycle,
owner, as well as “self-contained mobile fleet, plane, bus, truck, trailer, equipment,
units offering personal/commercial, home, building, patio and driveway. …You’ll
one-on-one care including but not receive a personal touch and a dedicated
limited to automobiles, RVs, boats, fleets, appearance expert whose goal it is to leave
planes, buses, trucks, trailers, bridges, you completely satisfied.
construction heavy equipment, homes and “As a member of The Greater
building exterior, driveway, walkway, deck, Springfield Chamber of Commerce,
cleanup and more. Our primary business Illinois Women in Leadership, Local First
goals are customer satisfaction, unique Springfield and Central Illinois Networking
comprehensive solutions and quality work. Group, we proudly maintain the standards
Our mission is simple: ‘Get it clean.’” of excellence that have made our 13 years
All in One cleans anything on wheels, in business so successful.”
says Frazier’s website, www.allinoneonsite. - DiAnne Crown
PAMELA FRAZIER Photo by Terry Farmer
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Bailey Hardwoods and Woodworking established: 1983 628 E. Kimble Ct., Springfield
owner:Jennifer Bailey-Desart 217-529-6800
employees: 6 baileyhardwoods.com
services: c ustom woodworking jdesart@baileyhardwoods.com
and flooring
PROFILE
“We’ve been here for 35 years,” says room. The wood is two species -- walnut
owner Jennifer Bailey-Desart who bought and eucalyptus grandis. The combination
the company from her father, Tom Bailey, of colors and geometric shapes created
in 2006. “I’m surrounded with the same with the shelving and depths created from
people I’ve worked with for more than 25 floating drawers in the middle made it a
years. I do all the creative design work on really fun project.”
kitchens, custom entertainment centers, “I have really great clients,” Bailey-
custom cabinetry and more, and the guys Desart says. “We spend so much time
who have been here forever make me look together we become friends. It’s sad when
like a genius. Anything I can draw or create, the job is over. They’ve told me that. We
they can build.” miss each other when it’s over.”
One of Bailey-Desart’s most creative Bailey-Desart takes time with each
jobs was producing custom built-in project. “I take a real hands-on approach
shelving with mixed woods. “It was one of with my clients. I spend a lot of time with
the most unique things I’ve ever done. It them. Ninety percent of my business is
was a custom built-in unit with a unique, referrals and repeat customers.”
contemporary design for decorations, - DiAnne Crown
books, vases and pictures in the living
THE OWNER AND STAFF OF BAILEY HARDWOODS Photo by Terry Farmer
Springfield Travel Shoppe
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established: 1984 552 S. MacArthur Blvd., Springfield
owners: Frank and Jill Bowen 217-753-0255
employees: 2 full time, 1 part time travelshoppeil.com
services: t ravel agency jill_bowen75@hotmail.com
PROFILE
Explore. Dream. Discover. So begins personalized service.”
the inviting description of the Springfield “We are the oldest established travel
Travel Shoppe at www.travelshoppeil. agency in Springfield with a combined
com. “Established in 1984, Springfield experience of over 65 years,” says Jill
Travel Shoppe is proud to be a small, Bowen who owns the Springfield Travel
locally owned full-service travel agency. Shoppe with her husband, Frank. “We
As experienced travel consultants, we pride ourselves in personalized service,
are dedicated to providing outstanding and we consider our clients to be family.
customer service while sharing our love We work together as a team and we love
and passion for travel. With so many travel what we do. We help our clients navigate
options out there, it can be overwhelming. through the numerous choices and
…We will find amazing experiences that decisions of travel, as the travel industry
exceed your every desire but not your is continuously changing. We know that
budget (and) can save you time and money whatever the travel needs, we are able to
and assist with every aspect of your travel. offer help and professional guidance and
We will be your advocate in the event an always look forward to making their travel
issue arises with any part of your travel dreams come true.”
experience. We pride ourselves on our - DiAnne Crown
JILL BOWEN Photo by Terry Farmer
Springfield Jr. Blues
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established: 1993 Nelson Center, 1601 North 5th St.
owners: D an Ferguson Springfield
employees: 6 217-525-2589
services: h
ockey team jrblues.com
info@jrblues.com
PROFILE
“We do a lot of things with few people,” schools, and more.
says sports franchiser Dan Ferguson. “We “And part of what makes the players
have six full-time people and we sell special is they live with housing families
sponsorships, tickets, merchandise. There in the community,” adds Ferguson. “A lot
are many facets to what we do. of times those families look at the players
“We’re a community-driven program, like a big brother and role model for the
as well. We have student athletes trying to younger kids in the family.
achieve their goals as professional hockey “I think that’s a lot of what makes us
players or get collegiate scholarships. We unique as a 15 Under Fifteen organization.”
bring in players from all over the world Schedule, events highlights, free
– from Europe, the United States and mobile app information, news features
Canada – who are after a collegiate or pro and more are all available online at www.
contract. jrblues.com, which describes the franchise
“Our players participate with more on the sponsorship page. The Jr. Blues are
than 2,000 community service hours in entering into our 25th year in the North
such organizations as the Central Illinois American Hockey League and the sixth
Foodbank and the Ronald McDonald year under FERZOW LLC ownership.
House, they read and work with kids in - DiAnne Crown
THE OWNER, STAFF, AND PLAYERS OF SPRINGFIELD JR. BLUES Photo by Terry Farmer
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Rogers HR Consulting established: 2002 2712 Cronin Dr., Springfield
owner: D onna Rogers 217-414-1297
employees: 1 rogershr.com
services: human resources and training rhrc@rogershr.com
PROFILE
“I assist small to medium-size businesses handle employee situations.”
in all their human resources and training Rogers offers such project services as
needs as an outsourced HR professional,” says writing employee and safety handbooks,
owner Donna Rogers. “If they need advice on conducting compensation studies, creating
what to say, do or write, they can call or email affirmative action plans, and more. “I have
me to work hourly or by the project.” been doing this for more than 25 years,”
Rogers describes her services at www. says Rogers. “I have two HR certifications
rogershr.com: “Helping businesses with and a master’s degree, so my clients know
‘Hiring to Firing’ and everything in between they can believe in me and trust me to know
and after when some employees come back the answers for compliance at the state and
to challenge something that happened during federal levels, and even when to refer them to
that employment time frame.” Now in her 15th an employment law attorney.
anniversary year, the site continues, “Rogers “I have so much experience in so many
HR Consulting is available to assist you and different industries, in everything from
your company in achieving tomorrow’s complex and sensitive legal matters to routine
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just be ‘on call’ for those unexpected hard to - DiAnne Crown
DONNA ROGERS Photo by Terry Farmer
Deb Sarsany, The Real Estate Group
SNAPSHOT
established: 2015 3701 W. Wabash Ave., Springfield
owner: Deb Sarsany 217-313-0580
employees: 4 debsarsanyteam.com
services: r esidential real estate dsarsany@thegroup.com
PROFILE
“Let’s work together to find a home you in Springfield, we buy in Springfield. We’re
love,” is the welcome Deb Sarsany’s website neighbors and friends. We do a lot with
visitors receive at www.debsarsanyteam. charities and are a part of local organizations.
com. ”We have a wide variety of experiences
Sarsany attributes much of her success on our team,” which, she says, is increasingly
to her team’s emphasis on listening, moving their services into social media.
communication and personal service. “Some of the younger girls bring their
“Our primary thing is communication and experiences to the table and help us all keep
listening,” she says. “We listen and have our ideas fresh.”
incredible follow-up and customer service. For more information, tips, and listings
Our team members handle all of our listings visit www.debsarsanyteam.com. “We take
personally. We do a good job every Friday of our customer service very seriously and will
checking our listings to see how the market respond within 24 hours. Your satisfaction is
has adjusted (and) touch base with our our number one priority and we look forward
clients at least once a week.” to being able to help you in any way that we
”We are hands-on, available and can.”
approachable,” Sarsany continues. “We live - DiAnne Crown
MELISSA BLEVINS, DEB SARSANY, GAIL WASMER, JACKIE FROST Photo by Terry Farmer
Monty’s Submarines
SNAPSHOT
established: 1989 3124 Montvale Dr., 217-546-3020
owners: Robert and Patty Lanser 725 Bruns Ln., 217-546-6000
employees: 6 full time, plus part time as 1760 Sangamon Ave., 217-789-4575
needed montyssubs.com
services: restaurant montys.brc@gmail.com
PROFILE
Monty’s Submarines has been While some subs are tidy to-go
serving thick, fresh sandwiches since fare, Monty’s meals are best enjoyed
owners Bob and Patty Lanser started as two-handed, sit-down experiences,
this local business in 1989. Now so the generous toppings stay on
in three Springfield locations, the the table, not your tie. Sandwiches
business’ Facebook page sums it up – are either $6.44 or $7.44 with a
“Fun and fresh local Submarine shop choice of bread and toppings. Add
located in the heart of Springfield. a soup, salad, bag of chips, sweet
We offer all fresh ingredients and treat and drink for a hearty meal in a
nothing less. Hearty flavors and convenient location.
smells. Come join us for some hot “We stress customer service,”
oven-toasted submarine sandwiches, says Lanser. “We treat each customer
colorful salads and delicious soups!” like they’re the only one of the day.”
“We use real bread we bake here For the menu, photos and reviews,
every day, real meat, real cheese, and visit www.facebook.com/Montys-
our sandwiches are toasted in a real Submarines-211015808919941/
oven,” says Bob Lanser. “You get value - DiAnne Crown
for your money.”
THE OWNERS AND STAFF OF MONTY’S SUBMARINES Photo by Terry Farmer
12 u October 2017 u Springfield Business JournalSpringfield Business Journal u October 2017 u 13
SPECIAL SECTION: SENIORS
A Garden Villa at Lewis Memorial Christian Village offers a home-like feel. PHOTO / COURTESY OF LEWIS MEMORIAL CHRISTIAN VILLAGE
Retirement and care communities grow
Facilities and care options expand during challenging times
BY SCOTT FAINGOLD and administrator Cari Claussen.“Then we very small, home-like feel. Everyone has different than other places that are corpo-
get a playlist together for them – some of their own private bedroom and private rate, for-profit and investor-owned.”
Despite the closing of the Oak Ter- our gentlemen like Johnny Cash and some bath but we also have a beautiful cen- Located on 26 acres of land at the cor-
race nursing home in September due of our ladies like the big band music. We tral hub in the center of the house. We ner of Chatham Road and Lawrence Ave-
to financial concerns, the number of find that it tends to make them feel better want residents to be out of their rooms nue, Illinois Presbyterian cares for about
Springfield-area retirement communities and brighten their day and changes their and mingling and socializing.” All meals, 60 residents at any given time, providing
continues to grow, along with options for mood.” Other recent activities at Country housekeeping, laundry, utilities, cable three meals a day, housekeeping, laun-
care of people suffering from dementia Lane have included visits from ponies and television and phone services are pro- dry, maintenance and around-the-clock
and Alzheimer’s disease. Here are just a a live performance from a pianist. vided, along with transportation to and nursing care. “We have nurses on all three
few recent developments in residential “We can do anything for the resi- from doctor appointments. Also included shifts who can pass meds and call doctors
options for elders. dents outside of hands-on services,” said is membership to the Lewis Memorial and certified nurse aides who provide
Cedarhurst Memory Care in Jack- Paulette Buch Miller, executive director of wellness center, which includes an indoor for care needs on all three shifts.” The
sonville is part of a regional chain from Pleasant Hill Village in Girard. The facility pool. Many of the organized activities take facility’s activity program includes the ev-
St. Louis which will soon be opening a has 48 apartments on its campus, 25 of place in the house, including Bible studies er-popular bingo games along with regular
Springfield location at Old Jacksonville which can float between independent and with their on-site, full-time chaplain. “We church services, fellowship nights, Bible
Road and Koke Mill Road. “Our team assisted living. “A resident can come in also have cookouts and include families of study, crochet groups, singing groups,
gets to know who our residents and their as independent living and let’s say six the residents,” said Tierney. “They can be arts and crafts and musical entertainment
families are and what each resident finds months from now they need more services as busy as they want to be.” The assisted in a unique music parlor, complete with
most fulfilling,” said Lisa Kluge, commu- – they can stay right where they live and living villas are part of a continuing care grand piano. “Our goal is to provide a
nity relations director for the Jacksonville we will transfer them to assisted living.” retirement community at Lewis Memorial, comfortable, caring environment,” said
location. “Before they were diagnosed, Pleasant Hill Village offers washers and which also offers independent living, and Cross. “The people here have a close-knit
how late did they sleep in? What time of dryers in each apartment, allowing resi- short-term rehabilitation at GracePoint feeling.”
day did they shower? Do they like to be dents to do their own laundry if they wish Short Term Rehab, located on-site, along In addition, The Villas in Sherman
outdoors? What is their favorite snack? (if not, staff takes care of it). They also with long-term care. “Someone can vir- recently partnered with St. John’s Hospital
Knowing these things, Cedarhurst of Jack- have planned activities on a daily basis tually come in as independent or assisted to open a new facility there. And Abundant
sonville empowers each resident to make and a bus which takes them to different living and stay here until their very last Faith Church in Springfield, which already
their own choices leading to genuine events. Recent trips have included a visit day on earth,” said Tierney. administers Timberlake Supportive Living
fulfillment every day.” to the Brass Door restaurant in Carrollton “We have been open and had a single and Timberlake Independent Living (both
Country Lane Memory Care in Riv- and a shopping excursion to Kohl’s. owner for 60 years and we are man- of which serve lower-income and fixed
erton has recently begun implementing Lewis Memorial Christian Village aged by a local board of directors,” said income populations) reportedly plans to
music therapy, with a program called “Us- has two assisted living garden villas on Kathleen Cross, executive director of build a third senior facility in the near
ing music to combat anxiety and create its campus at 3400 W. Washington in the Illinois Presbyterian Home, which future.u
harmony.” Springfield. According to Kelley Tierney, includes the Fair Hills Apartments and Fair
“We talk with the families and get director of sales and marketing, each Hills Residence. “We are a nonprofit and Contact Scott Faingold at sfaingold@
music that our residents like,” said owner villa is licensed for 10 residents. “It’s a independent, which makes us look much illinoistimes.com.
14 u October 2017 u Springfield Business JournalCaring for seniors at home
Help at Home allows clients to keep living in their favorite place
BY WHITNEY BARNES
Leaving home is scary, especially for se-
niors who have worked all their lives to make
their home a place of comfort and belonging.
Understanding this fact of getting older, Help
at Home LLC and its sister company, Oxford
Healthcare, have been providing alternatives
to nursing home placement for over three
decades.
Last year, the organization did 26 million
hours of home services for 65,000 consumers,
40,000 of whom lived in Illinois, according to
CEO Tom Ford.
While the company at large provides a
variety of services in 12 states, the primary
function of their Springfield location at 1873
E. Sangamon Ave. is to serve as homemakers,
home care aides and companions. They offer
personal care assistance with bathing, dress-
ing and grooming, light housekeeping and
laundry, meal preparation, including shopping
and assistance with meal planning, errands or
transportation and companionship.
The core mission for all their services is to
help keep their customers at home for as long
as possible.
“Compassionate care for us means
providing seniors with the ability to stay in The Help at Home Springfield-area home care staff. PHOTO / COURTESY OF HELP AT HOME
their own home, on a schedule they like for
receiving services,” Ford said.
Ford says the program allows seniors more “With us, seniors feel they are getting better, “Our workers are making a difference. They to accept their compensation as a reward, but
independence to eat what they want and have not worse,” Ford said. aren’t just taking care of someone — they are also the difference we make,” Ford said.
visitors at their leisure in a personal, comfortable To continue with their mission, Help at Home helping them improve,” he added. Not limited to senior care, Help at Home
setting, surrounding by their belongings, photos provides an Adult Day Care located at 919 Spring To encourage these relationships, the offers similar in-home services to members of
and freedom. St. in Springfield. The center is a safe place for company places a high value of respecting their the community with developmental disabilities
“Some people, once they have to give up seniors to go full or part-time, from 7 a.m. to 5 employees so they return that respect to their at their office at 1875 E. Sangamon Ave. in
some of their possessions and independence, p.m., Monday through Saturday. customers, he added. Springfield.
feel they have given up some of themselves,” They accept all payer sources, including “We put many people to work. We have “I’ve owned Health at Home for 15 years
Ford said. Medicaid, VA and private pay. 20,000 screened and trained union members. now… Seeing the company grow to employees
While their customers benefit from com- They serve three dietician-approved meals They get a decent wage in addition to free health in twelve states means we are making a differ-
panionship and assistance, they can go to sleep a day and offer activities, crafts and outings. care if they work 18 hours a week,” Ford said. ence to our seniors and the people we employ,”
every night in their own bed. A nurse is on site to distribute medication. The The reason they have so many offices, 65 Ford said.
Ford said the service can be completely free service helps family members or caretakers in Illinois alone, is to make it easier for their You can find out more information about their
to the consumers through the Illinois Department fulfill their commitments during the day, and the employees to get to work, Ford explained. senior services online at helpathome.com or by
on Aging and the Illinois Department of Veterans’ seniors to spend the evening in their own home. “We believe that if we are a better employer calling 217.753.0211. u
Affairs. “We come and pick you up in a brand new and if we treat employees well, they will go forth
“What the state may pay us for the entire van so loved ones can work, go to school or just and do the same. It cuts both ways,” Ford said.
year is much less than one month of nursing have a break,” Ford said. For him, finding the right employee makes all Whitney Barnes has found her way back to
home care the state could be paying for,” Ford “You know they are going to be safe and get the difference. Springfield, after years of exploring other sides of
said. to be with other people who are similar in age “This is a job that requires compassion. the fence. She has dabbled in political, profes-
Their in-home program is centered around and health,” Ford said. You’re dealing with someone who may be in pain sional and corporate communications, but mostly
their customers’ individual goals, whether it is to Interactions with other seniors and the or may not be as responsive as we would like, enjoys writing about the people, places and ideas
go to the bathroom by themselves, walk to the trained staff can make life less lonely and more and we’re trying to make a difference in their life. that paint the masterpiece of home. She can be
mailbox, hold a grandchild or just sit and chat. fulfilling, he explained. In doing that, we have to encourage our workers reached at whitneyleighbarnes@gmail.com.
Springfield Business Journal u October 2017 u 15RETIREMENT AND CARE COMMUNITIES
Sources: The individual facilities.
N/A - Not Applicable
(Ranked by total number of beds)
NAME PHONE (-) NUMBER OF
STREET ADDRESS FAX (=) TOTAL SERVICES FACILITY FULL TIME YEAR
CITY/ST/ ZIP WEBSITE / EMAIL BEDS OFFERED MANAGER EMPLOYEES AMENITIES EST’D
Concordia Village, 217-793-9429 Independent
1
Chapel, movie theatre, restaurant-style dining, private dining
Senior Living Community 217-793=1333 living, skilled Jacque Bogner,
316 233 rooms, outdoor dining courtyard, market, wellness clinic, 1995
4101 W. Iles Ave. LSSLiving.org beds, assisted executive director fitness room, indoor pool, game room, juice bar, art studio
Springfield, IL 62711 concordiavillage@lssliving.org living
The Mosaic of Springfield 217-525-1880
2
On-site therapy staff, Wi-Fi, transportation, beauty salon, day
555 W. Carpenter 217-789=4560 220 Skilled beds Barb Lowry 210 room, library, business center, private rooms, refrigerators, 2002
Springfield, IL 62702 mosaicspringfield.com pet friendly
Heritage Health of Springfield
3
Short term rehabilitation unit, physical, occupational, speech,
217-789-0930 Skilled and
900 N. Rutledge 178 Dana Larson 160 and respiratory therapy services, beauty salon, transportation, 1982
217-789=6465 intermediate beds Wi-Fi, Memorial Garden Courtyard, pet friendly
Springfield, IL 62702
GracePoint short-term rehabilitation providing speech, occu-
Independent living, pational and physical therapies. Scheduled transportation,
217-787-9600 assisted living, maintenance-free living, full-time chaplain, remodeled garden
Lewis Memorial Christian Village
4 3400 W. Washington St.
Springfield, IL 62711
217-787=9601
christianhorizonsliving.org
bblack@chliving.org
171
skilled nursing and
long term care,
short-term rehab,
Cindy Schaaf
Brandy Black
240
homes and apartments, aquatic classes daily, full calendar
of activities, library, pet friendly, bistro with daily specials,
salon services, private Medicare suites, beautiful courtyards,
1974
aquatic therapy groomed mature landscaping, VIP placement to all levels of
care. Convenience of the city, but feels like country living.
217-522-8843 Nurses 10 hours per day, CNAs around the clock, assistance
Springfield Supportive Living
5
with medications, bathing, laundry and housekeeping, three
217-522=8803
2034 E. Clear Lake Ave. 135 Supportive living Shawn Braley 33 meals daily, fenced in outdoor patio with walking path, daily 2005
springfieldsupportiveliving.com activities, weekly out trips, all utilities included except phone,
Springfield, IL 62703
jenniferh@springfieldslf.com free WiFi and Dish Network.
217-793-0431
Hickory Glen
6 1700 W. Washington St.
Springfield, IL 62702
217-793=0525
hickoryglenil.com
manager@hickoryglenil.com
129
Independent
living
Jill A. DelValley 11
Restaurant style dining, gym, transportation, full-time lifestyle
coordinator, cinema, library, lounge 1986
217-546-5577
Montvale Estates 217-529=8590 Transportation, housekeeping, chef prepared meals, 24/7
7 2601 Montvale Dr.
Springfield, IL 62704
saintjosephshome.org
lhighland@
121 Independent Rebecca Siltman 30
emergency response services, pets welcome, salon, social
activities, utilities included, no buy-in fees, some Wi-Fi, sit
down dining, excercise room, billiards, weekly trips..
saintjosephshome.com
217-529-5596
Intermediate
St. Joseph Home of Springfield 217-529=8590
8
A home-like environment in a park-like setting, private and
sheltered
3306 S. Sixth St. Rd. saintjosephshome.org 113 Sr. Lenore Highland 135 semi-private rooms. Religious services, activities, beauty shop/ 1903
care beds, barber, housekeeping, round the clock medical care.
Springfield, IL 62703 lhighland@
memory care
saintjosephshome.com
The Villas Senior Care Community – 24-Hour nursing, transportation to doctor’s appointments,
8
physical, occupational and speech therapy on-site, wi-fi,
Sheltered Care 217-744-9891
113 Sheltered care Donna Heneghan 69 computer room, libraries, pet friendly, private rooms with 4 1981
100 Stardust Dr. 217-744=8378 floor plans available, beauty/barber salon and respite care,
Sherman, IL 62684 bistro, chapel.
The Villas Senior Care Community – 217-744-2299 Accessible van and bus for outings, courtyard with walking
9
paths and gazebo, therapy gym, on site nurse practioner,
Short Term Rehab & Skilled Nursing 217-496=3165
109 Skilled beds Sharon Reynolds 78 Wi-Fi, jacuzzi tubs, daily activities, aviaries, café, private and 1987
100 Marian Parkway VillasSeniorCare.com semi-private accommodations, salon, new therapy wing
Sherman, IL 62684 kandring@heritageofcare.com including 10 private suites and expansive therapy gym.
Aperion Care 217-245-4174
10 1021 N. Church
Jacksonville, IL 62650
217-243=0650
aperioncare.com
102 Skilled beds Peg Turke 70
private suites, beauty salon, great food, hospice care, respite,
Wi-Fi 2015
Regency Nursing Care Residence
11
Salon services, therapy, speech therapy, private bath and
217-793-4880
2120 W. Washington 99 Skilled beds Anthony Twardowski 90 shower in each room. Cafeteria menu service, Medicare suites, 1991
217-793=4894 Wi-Fi
Springfield, IL 62702
All private rooms, handicap showers and walk-in closets with
Fair Hills Residence of the Illinois 217-546-5622 Independent 24/7 nursing care offering medication pass and assistance
12
with ADL. Therapy on site. Supportive services of housekeep-
Presbyterian Home 217-546=5645 living, intermedi-
88 Kathleen Cross 45 ing, laundry activities, 3 meals a day, religious services and 1954
2005 W. Lawrence fairhillsres.com ate and sheltered transportation. Enjoy our fitness room, beauty shop, library
Springfield, IL 62704 info@fairhillsres.com care beds and bay windows overlooking our 26 acres in a park-like
setting.
16 u October 2017 u Springfield Business Journal
NAME PHONE (-) NUMBER OF
STREET ADDRESS FAX (=) TOTAL SERVICES FACILITY FULL TIME AMENITIES YEAR
CITY/ST/ ZIP WEBSITE / EMAIL BEDS OFFERED MANAGER EMPLOYEES (pool, workout,transport, etc.) EST’D
217 245-2996
Cedarhurst of Jacksonville 217 245=2989
13
Therapy, movie theatre, four seasons, lake with fishing,
Assisted living,
2225 W. Morton Ave. cedarhurstliving.com 76 Becky Woiwode DND restaurant style dining, person centered dementia care, 2016
memory care secured care
Jacksonville, IL 62650 bwoiwode@cedarhurstliving.
com
217-787-9000 Independent and assisted living up to 5 levels of care. Home-
Bickford Senior Living 217-241=0105 Independent like setting with meals served restarurant style, transportation
14 2451 W. White Oaks Dr.
Springfield, IL 62704
enrichinghappiness.com
rachel.jackson@
67 living, assisted
living
Bridget Beaty DND
plus daily activities. We have nursing staff 24 hours a day and
coordinate all care for our residents. Our Bickford family is
able to age in place within their homes. Enriching happiness
2010
enrichinghappiness.com is our goal!
217-726-7900 Meaningful Moments dementia care program, specially
Mill Creek Alzheimer’s trained staff, supervised, success-oriented activities program,
217-726=7297
15 Special Care Center
3319 Ginger Creek Dr.
Springfield, IL 62711
jeaseniorliving.com
jeanne.campbell@
66
Assisted living,
memory care
Jeanne Campbell 55
supervised outings, three meals a day, linens and house-
keeping, landscaped secured courtyard with walking areas,
electronically monitored security system, support groups,
2006
jeaseniorliving.com educational programs, referral services.
Aperion Care Springfield 217-789-1680
16
Wound care, on site x-ray, infection control, medication man-
525 S. Martin Luther King Dr. 217-789=0199 65 Intermediate beds Jacqueline Liddell 40 agement, individual and group therapy, dentist, podiatrist, N/A
Springfield, IL 62703 jliddell@aperioncare.com and optometrist, diabetic management, pain management.
217-321-2100 Refrigerator/microwave, 3 meals a day and snacks,
Timberlake Supportive Living
17 2521 Empowerment Rd.
Springfield, IL 62703
217-321=2130
Timberlakesl.com
chliving.org
60
Independent
living
Barbara Varwig 31
transportation for appointments and shopping, activities,
CNA’s 24 hours a day, nurse on duty 8 hours a day,
housekeeping and laundry service
2009
New assisted living that is family owned and operated locally.
Specializes in memory care with 24 hour licensed nursing and
Country Lane Memory Care – 217-629-4265 medication management. Staff trained for alzheimers disease
18 Assisted Living
875 Riverton Rd.
Riverton, IL 62561
217-629=5490
CountryLaneMemoryCare.com
Cari@countrylanememorycare.com
50
Assisted living,
memory care
Cari Claussen 32
and dementia. Offers private and semi-private rooms in a
country setting. Three meals a day, daily housekeeping and
laundry and individualized activities. Theatre room,
2016
lounge areas, dining and activity room, beauty shop, courtyard
with country views overlooking fields and timber.
217-483-4661 All inclusive pricing: three meals a day, transportation, activi-
The Villas of Holly Brook Assisted living,
18 825 E. Walnut St.
Chatham, IL 62629
217-483=4662
meridiansenior.com
vcha.adm@meridiansenior.com
50 independent
living
Tina Williams
executive director
DND
ties, weekly laundry and housekeeping, assistance with ADL’s,
medication management, pet friendly, spacious apartments,
movie theater, indoor fish pond, game room
2012
Unique home-like environment. Assisted living for seniors
217-547-0400 unlike any other in our area. Private rooms for every resident.
River Birch Senior Living
19 4012 Cockrell Ln.
Springfield, IL 62711
217-547=0401
riverbirchseniorliving.com
office@riverbirchseniorliving.com
42 Assisted living Kevin Jarvis 40
All inclusive care, no buy in fees. CNA/Caregiver ratio 1:7. In
addition, RN’s and LPN’s on site 24/7 providing all nursing
care and administration of all medications. Locally
N/A
and privately owned.
Centennial Pointe – 217-546-9301 Private and semi-private accommodations with full private
Assisted living,
20
baths, 24/7 nursing on-site, assisted spa with whirlpool bath,
Assisted Living by Americare 217-546=9765 Jen Fisher, regional 20 F/T
28 senior day daily social enrichment programs, restaurant style dining, 2015
3440 Hedley Rd. americareusa.net eldercare advisor 15 P/T beauty/barber shop, exercise area including outdoor walking
program, respite
Springfield, IL 62711 jfisher@americareusa.net path and garden, we welcome pets.
The Arbors at Centennial Pointe – Our “Best Friends” approach focuses on creative ways to
217-546-9301 help manage and treat the behavior-based symptoms of
Memory Care assisted living
21 by Americare
3430 Hedley Rd.
217-546=9765
americareusa.net
jfisher@americareusa.net
22 Memory care
Jen Fisher, regional
eldercare advisor
15 F/T
10 P/T
Alzheimer’s disease before introducing or expanding the
use of medications. We offer a controlled Multi-Sensory
Environment (MSE) that is therapeutic for our friends with
2015
Springfield, IL 62711 memory impairment.
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