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Business
SPRINGFIELD October 2021
JOURNAL
15 Under Fifteen
Small business award winners
Q&A with Brad Zara
Weaving a legacy
PERMIT NO 209
SPRINGFIELD, IL
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In this issue:
SBJ articles
6 24 30
Q&A with Brad Zara State mandates vaccines for health care workers Decluttering in your golden years
by Lana Shovlin by Karen Ackerman Witter by Carey Smith
22 Home Health Care • 26 Retirement and Care Communities
Columns
36 Ask an attorney
By Sarah Delano Pavlik
38 Professional
development
By Kristina Barbee
32 Medical news
40 Restaurant review
By Thomas C. Pavlik Jr.
34 Philanthropy
By Janet Seitz
10
2021 15 Under Fifteen
Cover photo by Ben Romang
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Leaving a legacy
For most of us, the thought of growing older brings to mind the
saying, “Everybody wants to go to heaven, but nobody wants
to die.” While the majority of people express a desire to live into Editor: Fletcher Farrar
old age, few of us are particularly eager to get there. However, fletcher@springfieldbusinessjournal.com
there are things we can do now to ease the transition, whether Publisher: Michelle Ownbey
we are planning for our own life after retirement or providing michelle@springfieldbusinessjournal.com
assistance to our parents and other family members. Associate Publisher: James Bengfort
jbengfort@illinoistimes.com
This month’s issue has advice on decluttering, which can be a
challenge for people of all ages, but getting into the habit now Copy Editor: Stacie Lewis
of regularly downsizing possessions will certainly help avoid the stacie@springfieldbusinessjournal.com
common scenario of accumulating a lifetime of stuff that your Production Design: Brandon Turley
heirs don’t want (pg 30). My own mother is a collector (which bturley@illinoistimes.com
sounds nicer than a hoarder, but the results are similar), and as Advertising:
her only child, I’ve warned her that my solution may be to take a
Yolanda Bell
match to it all at some point. yolanda@springfieldbusinessjournal.com
217-679-7802
What your heirs do want is a way to remember the essence of
who you are. We highlight a new business called Legacy Weavers Beth Parkes-Irwin
beth@springfieldbusinessjournal.com
Video that capture the recollections of a person’s life, with the 217-679-7803
goal of creating something tangible that can be shared with
future generations (pg 20). My beloved great-grandmother Ron Young
lived to the age of 99, and while I have many memories of her, ron@springfieldbusinessjournal.com
217-679-7807
it would be a gift to be able to see her and hear her voice again,
in addition to having something of that nature to share with my Subscriptions:
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As a final note, allow me to introduce our new SBJ associate editor,
Holly Whisler. Regular readers are already familiar with her work, October Contributors:
Kristina Barbee
since she’s been writing for the publication since 2004. Holly Sarah Delano Pavlik
will still continue to contribute an article or two each month, Thomas C. Pavlik
but she’ll also be working behind the scenes with our various Ben Romang
freelance writers and photographers. She’s a welcome addition Janet Seitz
Lana Shovlin
to our team as we continue to expand our coverage of central Carey Smith
Illinois businesses. Karen Witter
Eric Woods
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Q &A with
Brad Zara
By Lana Shovlin
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rad Zara graduated from Riverton High 1991, Zara’s Collision Center opened in a newly the largest collision repair consolidator in
School as the class valedictorian but built facility at 3117 Wide Track Dr. The business the country, with more than 1,400 locations
opted to go to trade school, rather added additional employees, including several nationwide.
than college. He spent several years other family members. His wife, Julie, eventually Brad and Julie have been married for 35
working for an auto body shop before going left her career as a teacher to coordinate the years and have three daughters, Hannah,
out on his own in 1987. The business, originally marketing, while brother Mike Zara worked Emily and Claire. Brad said he and his wife
named Zara’s Auto Body, was initially located at as the parts manager and sister-in-law Kim have no specific retirement plans as of
1859 S. 16th St. with Brad as the sole employee. Wooland handed customer service. On Aug. yet, although they enjoy spending time in
However, the business grew rapidly, and by 13, the company was sold to Caliber Collision, Florida.
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Where were you born? was valedictorian of my high school class,
I was born and raised in Riverton, Illinois, and when I mentioned to my guidance
and a few years later my family moved counselor that I wanted to go to trade
to Spalding, which is basically still part school, he actually discouraged me from
of Riverton. I have an older brother and going. He felt that I was wasting a lot
sister and we were all born within three of good potential, but my parents fully
years of one another, so I imagine my supported my decision. Because of them,
parents had their hands full. I realize how important it is for parents to
encourage their children to follow their
What did you want to be when you dreams.
were a child?
As a child, I had two dreams: I wanted What made you decide to sell Zara’s
to own a junkyard, because I thought Collision Center?
that would be the coolest thing to own I was starting to feel really burnt out, and
all of that stuff, and I also wanted to be I realized that in order for things to be
a garbage man. My grandpa owned an sustainable, there were going to have to
old stepside pickup and I would stand be some new leaders in our business. I
on that step and act like I was riding on a knew that I needed to back away a little
garbage truck. Every once in a while, I’d and not feel responsible for everything,
even jump off to “collect the trash.” I guess so I made a very conscious effort over the
I kind of achieved the junkyard dream last 12 years or so to start building a team
because I got to deal with wrecked cars, culture. I identified a couple of young
just in a very different way. leaders that I knew could be our next
generation, and over a period of time I
How did you get into the auto body just worked myself out of a job. When
business? the opportunity came along to sell the
Growing up, my dad was a banker and business to an organization that would
my mom worked at the middle school help our team continue on to the next
in Riverton. My family wasn’t necessarily level, I knew that I had to take it. When
considered blue collar, but my parents I announced my exit to our team, I used
had a lot of friends that did construction- the Seinfeld comparison about going out
type work and my grandpa had also done on top. Selling the business gave people
construction. He and my dad were do- on my team the opportunity to step up
it-yourselfers, and I got the opportunity into positions that we could not have
to work on some things with them and offered them.
realized pretty early on that I enjoyed
working with my hands. What is your proudest
During my junior and senior years of high accomplishment?
school, I attended a vocational school Having a successful business has been
program. During the second semester of wonderful, of course, but what I’m really
my senior year, my instructor saw that I proud of is my family. My wife and I are
had some potential. He got me placed at coming up on 36 years of marriage and
a local auto body shop on a work co-op we have three daughters, who are really
program, and it was there that I really good human beings. Honestly, I’ve been
had the opportunity to work on a lot of blessed in ways beyond what I ever could
vehicles. When it came time to decide have imagined, and I’m so happy that my
if I wanted to go to college or take the family enjoys one another.
vocational school route, I went with the
latter. I continued to work at that auto If you could give your younger self one
body shop all through school, and they piece of advice, what would it be?
ended up hiring me full time. I’ve spent When you’re repairing someone’s vehicle, Top: Mayor Jim Langfelder presented Brad and Julia Zara
the last 40 years working in the auto they expect perfection, and I think I let with a proclamation on Aug. 13, the day the sale of Zara’s
body industry. that need for perfection seep into other Collision Center to Caliber Collision was finalized. Middle:
areas of my life. I’d tell myself to try and Brad and Julie Zara founded the business, originally
Is there anyone who has helped you overcome that perfectionist flaw and known as Zara’s Auto Body, in 1987. Bottom: Brad and
along your way? not dedicate so much time to things that Julie’s middle daughter, Emily, had a backyard wedding in
I’ve had so many mentors, but my parents don’t really matter in the grand scheme March of this year due to COVID.
PHOTOS COURTESY OF BRAD ZARA
helped guide me right from the start. I of life.
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When collision repair and creativity collided
By Michelle Ownbey
When Brad Zara retired in August and Zara’s
Collision Center, 3117 Wide Track Dr., was
purchased by the national chain Caliber
Collision, not only did over three decades of
exceptional craftsmanship and community
support come to an end, but so did years
of creative billboards that entertained the
metro Springfield area.
“After people learned of the ownership
change, we would receive comments on
social media from people wondering about
our billboards,” said former owner Brad Zara.
“Common responses were, ‘Will you still
continue the billboards? They always made
me laugh,’ and ‘We will miss seeing the Zara’s
billboards.’”
“It was fairly typical for a new customer to
come into the shop and tell us he or she had
decided to bring a vehicle to Zara’s because
of seeing a particular billboard message and
remembered us because of it,” said Zara.
“The interesting thing would be that in some
instances the billboard message the person
would mention had ran four or five years
earlier. Most people don’t have collision
damage an hour after seeing our billboards,
but when something would require a repair,
our boards were creating top-of-mind without input from a committee causes a in and month out. It doesn’t have to be a
awareness.” lot of engaging, impactful messaging to be large budget, but you need to do it right.
From 2004 to 2019, the billboards and all diluted or scrapped. We never experienced Find talented, reliable professionals and then
marketing creative were the product of HIP any of that mentality with Brad in nearly two get out of their way. Most people aren’t good
Advertising of Springfield, and when HIP decades of work,” said Butler. at repairing their own collision damage; why
closed at the end of 2019 and some agency In the early years, Zara’s marketing would collision repair people be good at
members formed Paszkiewicz Marketing, consisted of radio and print advertising marketing?”
the memorable Zara’s billboard messages along with billboards. Because billboards Zara’s Collision Center operated in
continued with the new creative boutique. were received so positively in the market, Springfield for 34 years, growing from a
“In comparison to other clients over the that later became the primary focus. Social one-man operation to a staff of more than
years, Zara’s marketing budget was modest media marketing had been a continual tactic two dozen full-time employees. In addition
but generated impact well beyond its size,” for the past decade, often amplifying and to the creative billboards for the business,
said Mark Butler, former HIP employee leveraging the billboard advertising. Zara’s was known for the quality of its work
and current director of marketing and “The types of creative messaging that environment and its commitment to team
creative at Paszkiewicz Marketing, 3161 W. resonated with people for billboards members. Zara’s also was highly devoted to
White Oaks Dr. “We only had a handful of transferred to our social media efforts, the community, supporting entities such as
billboard locations in Springfield, but over generating lots of positive responses in Big Brothers Big Sisters and most notably the
the course of a few years we were able to engagement,” said Ellen Marten, former Zara’s Benevolence Program.
secure high visibility, high-traffic sites and HIP employee and current creative services Zara’s would refurbish a vehicle written
then hold onto them. Mostly though, Brad director at Paszkiewicz Marketing. off as a total loss, restoring it to a safe, road-
Zara was the type of client who trusted his “Zara’s was a small business, so I know the ready condition and then donate the vehicle,
instincts and allowed us to do good work. budget constraints and juggling that take insurance and other gifts to a deserving
“Client fear of negative comments, fear place all the time,” said Zara. “It’s a challenge person in the community. Nearly 50 vehicles
of not doing what other similar businesses to do some months, but you have to commit were given away over two decades of the
are doing or fear of not making a decision to a marketing budget and stick to it month program’s existence. SBJ
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This is the 19th year that Springfield Business Journal has partnered with United Community Bank
to recognize 15 outstanding small businesses in the local area. To qualify, a business must be
located in Sangamon or Morgan county, have been open for at least two years and have 15 or
fewer full-time employees. A business is eligible to be recognized again after five years, and several
of this year’s recipients are repeat winners. The recipients represent a wide variety of industries,
and some have been in business for decades – including several second-generation family
businesses – while others are much newer. What they have in common is that each of these
business owners is passionate about their company and providing a service to the Springfield area.
If reading these profiles makes you think of another small business who deserves recognition, you
don’t have to wait to make a nomination for next year’s 15 Under Fifteen. To submit a nomination
and view a list of previous selectees, visit www.springfieldbusinessjournal.com and click on the
awards program tab.
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Established: 2015 3351 S. Sixth St., Suite 5, Springfield
Owner: Ashley Sims
Employees: 1
217-971-3072 15
/
Services: Pet grooming
15
PROFILE
Ashley Sims opened Ashley’s at door and are so excited to see me,”
Home Grooming in order to said Sims. “I strive to make each
balance work and family “I worked ‘spaw’ day a great experience for
for a local grooming salon, but the dogs. I also make sure each
with having an infant, it was hard dog is as calm as possible; I work
to find reliable care for him,” said with them and not against them.
Sims. If a dog is having a hard time, I
Ashley’s at Home Grooming will give it breaks, and sometimes
Ashley’s at Home Grooming
offers quality grooming specifically recommend that in the future,
tailored to each individual pet. a dog’s ‘spaw’ day be broken up
“I strive to make every pup look into multiple sessions so it is not
and feel their best. I thoroughly a stressful experience,” explained ASHLEY SIMS
enjoy when dogs come to the Sims.
Photos by Ben Romang
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Established: 1976 2425 W. Iles Ave., Suite 1,
Owners: Steven Bailey and
Kristopher Bailey
Springfield
217-546-1009
15
/
Employees: 4
Services: accounting and taxes
steve@myaxistax.com
15
PROFILE
Axis Accounting and Tax Service business in 1995.
is owned by Steven Bailey and his Axis Accounting & Tax Service
son, Kristopher Bailey. specializes in accounting, payroll
“I started the business and tax preparation for small
because I wanted to have control businesses, as well as individuals.
of my own destiny,” said Steven “All our people are very friendly,
Bailey. “I did not want to be courteous and helpful. We strive
controlled by some corporate to please each and every one
giant or government agency. I of our clients to the best of our
also thought I could make more ability,” said Steven Bailey. “For Axis Accounting and Tax Service
money working for myself than I over 46 years, we have helped
could make working for someone our clients with tax planning and
LEFT TO RIGHT: STEVEN W. BAILEY, BARBARA GRIFFIN, BRENDA ELAM
else.” Kristopher Bailey joined the financial planning strategies.” AND KRISTOPHER B. BAILEY
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Established: 2017 1625 S. Sixth St., Springfield
Owners: Mark and Christine Bailey 217-441-2342
15 Employees: 6 christine@bfi.us
/
Services: insurance
15
PROFILE
The mission statement at Bailey Family business. By opening their own
Insurance is “Loving the community independent insurance agency, they
through protection and education,” had the power to make an impact on
and owners Mark and Christine their community and help each
Bailey take great pride in doing client set their lives up for secu-
insurance differently because of their rity and success.
passion for helping people. Insurance “BFI was built on a family-
isn’t just a job for the BFI team. centric foundation, with customer
Through his military career and experience at the base of its core
Bailey Family Insurance
insurance experience, Mark Bailey values,” said Christine. “We often
has dedicated his life to helping say, ‘Welcome to the BFI Family’
people. After obtaining her MBA during the onboarding process
LEFT TO RIGHT: KEELY CARDWELL, TYLER BASKETT, MARK BAILEY, and growing other small businesses with both clients and team members,
CHRISTINE BAILEY, JOHN DRUM AND JOURDAN KITCHENS during her marketing career, Christine as we truly do invite you in and
(DOGS: GUNNER AND DAISY) dreamed of owning her own small treat you as one of our own.”
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Established: 1987 217-546-3973
Owner: Bobby Shaw bobby@bsmaint.com
15 Employees: 9
/
Services: home remodeling
15
PROFILE
Bobby Shaw Building and to reach out to one person to handle
Remodeling started out as a any of their needs. We started this
handyman service outside of Bobby business as a family 35 years ago,
Shaw’s day job. After a couple years, and to this day remain family-owned
he was able to turn the company and operated.”
into a full-time business. The Shaw family prides
“We are not just one specific themselves on the principles
type of contractor. We are able to of quality workmanship, timely
offer full service, covering all aspects completion, competitive pricing and
of a customer’s project,” said Shaun integrity in all business dealings. “We
Bobby Shaw Building and Remodeling Shaw, Bobby’s son and operations
manager. “We can handle residential
combine knowledge and research
with our extensive practical ex-
and commercial maintenance and perience to ensure a specialized ap-
LEFT TO RIGHT: SHAUN SHAW, CHANTELL CHASE, remodeling. The customer only has proach for your property,” said Shaw.
BOBBY SHAW (OWNER), DANNY RUNKEL, TRAE RUNKEL
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Established: 2013 4580 W. Wabash Ave., Springfield
Owners: Terry Stromquist and Steve Brink 217-546-4002
Employees: 12 adam@creditproautos.com
15
/
Services: auto sales and service
15
PROFILE
As vice president of Mercantile businesses in this field is the two-
Bank in Quincy, Terry Stromquist year/24,000-mile limited war-
saw an opportunity to open his ranty each customer gets free of
own business by providing de- charge. We have a highly capable
pendable transportation for those service department that can fix
with no credit or poor credit. Today, any maintenance issues that may
Stromquist, along with Steve Brink, come up. We also report monthly
own both the Springfield and Quincy to TransUnion, which is helpful for
Credit Pro Autos dealerships. those customers looking to build
“We provide our customers
with the combination of quality
their credit.”
Credit Pro Autos’ employees
Credit Pro Autos
vehicles, affordable financing and pride themselves on being per- LEFT TO RIGHT: MIKE SIELSCHOTT, FRANKLIN WILLIAMS, AMANDA
expert servicing after the sale,” said sonable, dependable and always PINGLETON, JEREMY SMITH, FRANK PHILLIPS, ADAM KARGER, TANNER
Adam Karger, accounts manager. willing to go the extra mile to PARRISH, HEATHER HULL, BRANDON BRADY AND ASIF RAZA.
“What sets us apart from other satisfy their customers. NOT PICTURED: PATRICK ECKHARD
Springfield Business Journal • October 2021 • Page 1315 UNDER FIFTEEN 2021
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Established: 2018 217-891-3809
Owners:Jeff and Monique Wantland
Employees: 5
ductdusters@comcast.net 15
/
Services: air duct cleaning
15
PROFILE
After learning that their 4-year-old After a few years, the couple
daughter suffered from respiratory decided to start their own air duct
allergies, Jeff and Monique Wantland cleaning company, with Monique
knew it was crucial for her to breathe handling the business side and Jeff
clean air. At the time, Jeff was working taking care of day-to-day operations.
for a plumbing and HVAC company The Wantlands said that a key to
that also offered air duct cleaning, their success is keeping things simple.
and they had this service performed “We stand out because we have a
regularly at their own home. Then, simple approach to business: people
Jeff met someone who worked for
a company that designed and built
first and business second,” said Jeff.
“We treat people the way we like to Duct Dusters
duct cleaning equipment. He became be treated: by charging a fair price, D,
convinced that machinery was superior showing up on time, being friendly, LEFT TO RIGHT: ERIC COURTAWAY, JEFF WANTLAND, MAC WANTLAN
KURTIS MCCUBBIN
but couldn’t find a local company with admitting mistakes and believing in
anything similar. what we do.”
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Established: 1964 2525 North Grand Ave. East, Springfield
Owners: Steve Poe, Debbie Wallace, 217-522-2408
15 Terry and JoEllen Dalton esmboats@aol.com
/
Employees: 7
15 Services: boat sales and service
PROFILE
East Side Marine opened as a small “Our success is a direct result
retail and repair boat business and of the type of people who work
was subsequently sold in 1984. “I at East Side Marine. All are hard-
bought into the business in 1996 working, dedicated individuals who
because of my friendship with the are highly skilled and a lot of fun
owner at that time and my love of to be around,” said Poe. “When
all things boating fostered through- you sell fun, you should exude it.
out my life,” said co-owner Steve When prospective clients come
Poe. “Prior to East Side, I had spent in, they leave as customers and
20 years in the medical profession.” friends. We’ve grown from a local
East Side Marine Poe’s business partners are
Debbie Wallace, along with Terry
one-room business to a much larger
intra- and interstate business due
and JoEllen Dalton, who own The to these individuals’ desire to please
TOP ROW: JAMES BRANSON, STEVE POE, ANDY VINCENT; BOTTOM Boat Place in Rockville, Indiana. our customers.”
ROW: ELAINA BRANSON, DEB WALLACE, GEOFF BENDORF.
NOT PICTURED: DEVIN MARTIN AND KEVIN MARTIN
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Established: 2017 15 S. Old State Capitol Plaza, Springfield
Owners: Rusty Jones and 888-474-3556
15 Tom Bushkie rusty@hellowater.com
/
Employees: 10
15 Services: beverage sales
PROFILE
Hellowater is a manufacturer of people with active lifestyles
enhanced waters. The company who are looking to make good
was co-founded by innovators choices that will positively
Tom Bushkie and Rusty Jones, impact their health.”
who wanted to provide true The company has been helped
functionality without sugar for by the support of the leadership
the next generation of beverage team at Innovate Springfield, who
consumers. has opened doors along the way.
“Hellowater includes three “Hellowater understands the
varieties, each designed to value of a community,” said
Hellowater deliver quality wellness benefits
in digestive health, immune
Jones. The company has also
recently partnered with Spring-
defense and pH balance,” said field-based business BRANDT
RUSTY JONES
Jones. “Hellowater was born in bringing to life a patented
with the mission to inspire immunity beverage, Hellowater
health. It meets the needs of Defense.
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Established: 1930 932 S. Spring St., Springfield
Executive Director: Matt Hart
Employees: 6
217-789-6017
matt@iltrucking.org
15
/
Services: trade association
15
PROFILE
The Illinois Trucking Association and cost-effective transportation
is a nonprofit, full-service trade system.
association led by trucking com- Also, the ITA is committed to
panies. It works to promote and articulating the concerns of the
protect the interests of the trucking trucking industry to government,
industry throughout Illinois. regulatory bodies and the general
The ITA is dedicated to public. The association further
enhancing the effectiveness of its assists member companies in
member companies by providing managing the impact of change
excellence in education, advocating
for sound public policies, providing
in the trucking profession and
enhancing the professional and
Illinois Trucking Association
quality training and information economic growth of their many
LEFT TO RIGHT: JENNIFER GRIDER, LINDA BLISSET, MATT HART AND
and promoting a safe, dependable members. ADINA DUNN. NOT PICTURED: BRIAN SCHUMACHER AND DANA FALCO.
Springfield Business Journal • October 2021 • Page 1515 UNDER FIFTEEN 2021 SNAPSHOT
Established: 2020 213 S. Fifth St. and White Oaks Mall
Owners: Kadejia Berkley 217-717-0299
15 and Ken Berkley jerkshopgo@gmail.com
/
Employees: 9
15 Services: restaurant
PROFILE
Jerk Shop Go is run by the father attending Eastern Illinois University,
and daughter duo of Ken and then she moved to Springfield fol-
Kadejia Berkley. “We opened up lowing her graduation.
our Springfield shop in March 2020, “We offer our customers a
right before the pandemic started, unique dining experience by utilizing
in hopes of providing a fresh and our Jamaican – spiced family recipes
savory Caribbean flavor to the city to create flavorful, fun and creative
of Springfield,” said Kadejia Berkley. menu options,” Ken Berkley said.
The family’s first restaurant was “I believe we stand out as one of
The Jerk Shop, which opened in Springfield’s best small businesses
2014 on the west side of Chicago. because our meals are made fresh
Jerk Shop Go Kadejia and her two sisters opened daily and always served with a
another location in Macomb while smile.”
LEFT TO RIGHT: JKWON LEE, JEMARI JACOBS,
KADEJIA BERKLEY (OWNER), LES FAVOR AND DEANDRE AVILA.
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Established: 2015 1941 W. Iles Ave.
Owner: Angie Keefner-Grieser
Employees: 12
217-546-1941 15
/
Services: restaurant
15
PROFILE
Angie Keefner-Grieser opened own place. “My family was on board,
Keefner’s as a tribute to her and even helped me financially. It
father, Paul Keefner, who owned was then that I decided to have
Bachmann and Keefner Drugstore a place where folks could enjoy
that was located in downtown their favorite comfort foods in a
Springfield. “I have his menu on comfortable atmosphere.”
my menu,” said Keefner-Grieser. For her and her staff, their
“The restaurant has a collection of prime objective is to make sure
items that were part of the decor that everyone who walks through
in the drugstore. I worked there as
a teenager and young adult.”
the doors of Keefner’s feels like
family. Keefner’s
Keefner-Grieser learned how Keefner-Grieser extends the
LEFT TO RIGHT: CHLOE ALBERT, FELICIA YATES, MIKE DAVIS, JIMMY
to run a business while managing family welcome to her staff as
BURKE, ANGIE KEEFNER (OWNER), DEANDRE HOPSON, KRISTI ADAMS,
the Office Sports Bar & Grill for well. “I treat my staff like family, SEAN CUMMINS, JENNY ALLISON, MADDY ST. AUBIN
12 years before the landlord for and we work well together. My AND CHARLES WELLS
Montvale Junction approached customers recognize that, and it is
her with the idea of having her appreciated,” she said.
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Established: 1992 1225 Toronto Road, Springfield
Owners: Bret and Lisa Todd 217-585-0241
15 Employees: 8 Pier55lounge@hotmail.com
/
Services: bar
15
PROFILE
Pier 55 Lounge is a friendly enjoyed every minute of it.”
neighborhood bar which boasts a According to Todd, Pier 55
cool nautical theme and a 7-foot Lounge is one of Springfield’s best
swordfish as the center of atten- small businesses because it is
tion. Owners Bret and Lisa Todd not just in the business of selling
purchased the business in October alcohol. “We have a dedicated team
2020, amidst the COVID pandemic. of bartenders who are committed
“We were sitting at a restaurant to delivering a fun yet relaxing envi-
with some friends when one of ronment, serving the coldest drinks
them hollered, ‘Hey Bret, you and best popcorn in town,” she said.
Pier 55 Lounge oughta buy the Pier!’ The owner’s
wife was sitting nearby, and she
“Each brings a unique style and
attitude to the bar, and customers
shook her head, confirming that love their diverse personalities,
SITTING: LISA TODD (OWNER), KATHY BARTLEY AND LIZ TURY; the bar was for sale,” said Lisa Todd. which we feel is a huge part of our
SKI
STANDING: BRET TODD (OWNER), CURT HOLDENER, STACY WASILEW “Owning a bar is not something success. Our employees are full of
AND LISA BARRY
either of us had ever thought enthusiasm, making sure that Pier
we’d do, but we have thoroughly 55 is a fun and friendly place to be.”
SNAPSHOT
Established: 1994 115 N. Fifth St., Springfield
Owners: Barry Friedman and 217-523-1455
15 Amy friendman 310 N. Main St., Chatham
/
Employees: 10 217-483-6699
15 Services: bar
PROFILE
The Alamo is one of downtown’s change, and the landscape of
longtime watering holes and Springfield has changed,” said
music venues. “I, and others in Friedman. “What used to be a
my age group, had moved home bustling downtown with foot
from college and were working traffic is now a challenge, as
young adults,” said owner Barry well as our latest impasse, the
Friedman. “So, when an op- pandemic. But we have always
portunity happened to present been a small business that does
itself (to purchase the business), its best to adapt and works to
I knew there were people who provide a quality environment.”
The Alamo were always looking for a fun
place to go. Everyone I knew
Friedman believes downtown
Springfield is pivoting into more
liked to get together, socialize of an entertainment hub than a
,
LEFT TO RIGHT: MADDIE SHURES, DANIELLE CLARK, BARRY FRIEDMAN and have a good time.” business district, and he intends
AMY FRIEDMAN, JON CLARKE AND BRITNEY LONG. Generations of families have to continue to provide entertain-
been customers, and with that ment for the community, such as
comes the need for evolution taking over sponsorship of the
and adaption. “My age group annual Old Capitol Blues & BBQ
grew up and had kids. Times festival.
Springfield Business Journal • October 2021 • Page 1715 UNDER FIFTEEN 2021
SNAPSHOT
Established: 1993 501 W. Monroe St., Springfield
Owner: Jamie Patarozzi
Employees: 4
217-787-7919
truecolorsfloral@yahoo.com
15
/
Services: floral shop
15
PROFILE
Jamie Patarozzi purchased True nized this and chose to continue
Colors Floral in May of 2019 and the legacy of True Colors,” said
moved to the current location Nelson.
in 2020. “True Colors has been Whether for a wedding, event,
one of Springfield’s leading floral birthday, get well, sympathy or
design businesses since its open- just – because occasion, the full-
ing in 1993,” said LeeAnn Nelson, service flower shop gives the best
floral designer. “Over the years, customer service, value and cre-
we have become known for our ativity. “Jamie does not hesitate
beautiful and personal approach to jump in and help with all areas
to floral design that suits any style
or budget. Everyone needs beauty
of True Color’s business. She is an
active owner, and we are lucky to
True Colors Floral
in their lives, and Jamie recog- work with her,” said Nelson.
LEFT TO RIGHT: MIKAYLA NABORS, KENDY GRISWOLD, LEEANN NELSON
AND JAMIE PATAROZZI (OWNER).
SNAPSHOT
Established: 1987 1530 S. Sixth St., Springfield
Owner: Denise Kerr
Employees: 4
217-528-3613
wdyh1530@aol.com
15
/
Services: hair salon
15
PROFILE
Denise Kerr and Mary Ushman more than 30 years, and Who Does
Schwarz worked together at a hair Your Hair? strives to capture each
salon, and when that business was person’s style with the perfect look
put up for sale, they decided to go out for them.
on their own and continue working “Our stylists must excel in our
together. “We originally leased a specialized training program before
small salon on West Jefferson that they start working on clients. And,
we could decorate with our own our continuing education surpasses
style and cater to the needs of our industry standards,” explained Kerr.
Who Does Your Hair?
clientele,” said Kerr. “Unfortunately, Furthermore, “We work together as
in 1990, Mary was diagnosed with a team, always helping each other
multiple sclerosis and had to step out when we have time. If you would
away from the business.” like a fresh point of view, we offer LEFT TO RIGHT: CYPRIANA (PRI) ADAMS, DENISE KERR (OWNER, SITTING),
There are now some clients who input from multiple stylists on any ASHLEE ROBERTSON AND TAYLOR STOVALL.
have been coming to the salon for consultation.”
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SBJ SPECIAL SECTION
Weaving a legacy
Dan Frachey launches a business to capture seniors’ stories
By Carey Smith
“People may say they don’t have much of a
story to tell, but when people start talking,
when they are given permission to share,
they start revealing that there is a great
narrative over the course of one’s life,” said
Dan Frachey, owner of Legacy Weavers
Video.
Frachey began working on the concept
for his new business after the closing of
the Chiara Center, 4875 Laverna Road,
in February 2021. Frachey had served as
program director for the retreat center,
which never reopened after being closed for
a year during the pandemic.
Soon after being laid off, Frachey began
working on a business idea, inspired from
his tenure as a supervisor at St. John’s
Breadline, another previous employer.
He discovered one of the regular guests
who had been absent was actually in
Leigh Steiner shares recollections about her father with Dan Frachey. PHOTO COURTESY OF DAN FRACHEY
rehabilitation. When he visited, she said she
wanted to reconnect with her daughter.
“The one way we could do that was
there. It’s the ordinary details that become others may expound on values they hold
to make a video. I brought an old video
the extraordinary weaving of the tapestry of dear, or leave some kind of legacy statement.
camera, and we got her story. Years later, the
their life.” “The beauty of the video is that the people
daughter contacted us and said she hadn’t
Frachey notes that not only the good watching are going to see their loved one
seen that kind of clarity from her mother
times, but even the darker times, are worth with their mannerisms, the way they tell their
for years – it was a real gift.” The business
remembering, too. “The harder times people story, their facial features and gestures, their
idea stuck in his mind, and when he was
have had to get through – the death of a laugh – that’s a powerful thing,” notes Frachey.
laid off, “it really sprang to the forefront, like
loved one, or being in financial straits – it “The grandkids are going to learn some
someone pushing their way through the
reminds us that we don’t get around these details about what life was like at a certain
crowd.”
dark times, we have to go through them. It historical period and how grandparents dealt
Frachey honed his idea through
makes for a very good story.” with these changes. They’ll come away with
CO.STARTERS, a business incubation course
Producing a legacy video begins with a a stronger sense of identity, with pride. This is
offered by Innovate Springfield, which
conversation on how to approach making an important part of being in this family, the
Frachey describes as “a really excellent
it. Sometimes the client may have a firm same values and determination.”
program” in which would-be entrepreneurs
idea of what stories they want to share, Frachey feels not only his clients’ lives
share their business ideas to see if they
and other times they may need assistance are enriched by this experience, but his own
have merit. After completing the 10-week
in figuring it out, especially if the video life as well. “I don’t like to say I’m ‘taking’ a
course, Frachey purchased the equipment
is a gift from children or grandchildren. video. I use the word ‘receiving,’ followed by
he needed and began to offer his services
Frachey states the focus is usually on some ‘cherishing’ – to receive a story and offer it to
through Legacy Weavers Video.
combination of chronology in discussing others. It’s a way to celebrate even the terrible
“I see value in a regular person’s story,”
key moments – marriage, kids, military things, and the good things that come out of
said Frachey. The stories need not be of
service – interspersed with family pictures, that. It’s just astounding the blessed ordinary
an extraordinary event, but simply the
sometimes video clips and original music. moments of life, and together they make a
rich details of a life thoroughly lived. “How
“There are lots of possibilities,” said Frachey. nice story.” SBJ
did people relate? How did they meet?
“It’s an open canvas. I don’t tell anyone what
What were their favorite foods? How did
to say; I just guide them.” In addition to family Carey Smith loves stories, and prizes the ones
they spend time with their family? I love
stories, some clients offer words of advice or she recorded from her grandfather, also a
prompting people, and pretty soon they
encouragement for their loved ones while storyteller.
are revealing the golden nuggets that are
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HOME HEALTH CARE
Sources: The individual agencies.
DND - did not disclose
Listed in alphabetical order.
NAME NUMBER OF
STREET ADDRESS PHONE AGENCY FULL TIME YEAR
CITY/ST/ ZIP WEBSITE/EMAIL MANAGER EMPLOYEES PRIMARY SERVICES OFFERED EST’D
Advanced Healthcare Services, LLC
217-726-6956 Juanita Jones Skilled nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech
3900 Pintail Drive 47 language pathology, medical social work. 2007
ahsllc.org RN, WCC
Springfield, IL 62711
Alterna-Care Home Health System 217-679-2631 Skilled nursing, physical, occupational and speech therapy, home
Kathleen Sgro
319 E. Madison St., Suite 2C alterna-care.com 40 health aide, medical social worker, palliative care, non-medical 1990
DNP, MBA, RN in-home care, adult day care and assisted living.
Springfield, IL 62701 kasgro@alterna-care.com
Anchor Home Health Care 800-853-5292
Pediatric, adult and senior private duty nursing, aide and personal
1999 Wabash Ave. anchorhomehealthcare.com Beth Albert DND care attendant services.
1999
Springfield, IL 62704 beth@anchorhomehealthcare.com
Apria Healthcare
217-789-0461 Home health care equipment, respiratory equipment, wound care,
775 E. Linton Ave. Ron Bond 9 ventricular nutrition.
DND
apria.com
Springfield, IL 62703
BrightStar Care of Springfield, Decatur
217-318-3396
and Bloomington
brightstarcare.com/springfield-decatur L. Christopher Miller 40 Home care, medical staffing, IV infusion, wound care. 2015
801 S. MacArthur Blvd.
julie.miller@brightstarcare.com
Springfield, IL 62701
CareLink Home Care
877-884-8480 Cara Reynolds Private-duty home care for aging in place, recovery and respite, and
1999 Wabash Ave., Suite 202 4 2015
carelinkhomeservices.com home care director in-home memory care with Pathway Memory Support.
Springfield, IL 62704
Comfort Keepers #526
217-744-2226 Julie Carnegie Reams
975 S. Durkin Drive, Suite 101 4 Non-medical, in-home care on a 24/7 basis. 2003
comfortkeepers.com
Springfield, IL 62704
Encompass Home Health of Illinois
217-542-7138 Rachel Deilkes
2970 Baker Drive 26 Skilled nursing, physical, occupational and speech therapy. 1984
encompasshealth.com RN/branch director
Springfield, IL 62703
Help at Home, LLC
217-753-0211
1873 Sangamon Ave. Dana Platt 600 Housekeeping, laundry, shopping, meal preparation, personal care. 1975
helpathome.com
Springfield, IL 62702
Home Instead
217-245-9192 Jerry Best Non-medical in-home care including companionship, meal
1440 W. Walnut St., Suite A6 8 preparation, personal care, Alzheimer’s care and more. 2004
homeinstead.com/545 owner
Jacksonville, IL 62650
Home Instead Personalized in-home caregiving services including
217-547-1300 Rob First
2040 W. Iles Ave., Suite A 100 companionship, meal preparation, personal care, Alzhiemer’s care 2011
homeinstead.com/762 Amy Best and more.
Springfield, IL 62704
Memorial Home Services Home Health 217-788-4663 Skilled nursing, physical, occupational and speech therapy, home
Christina King
701 N. First St. 800-582-8667 60 health aide. 1988
director
Springfield, IL 62781 www.memorialhomeservices.com
Safe Haven Hospice
855-879-4096 Raianne Hodges-Melton
1999 Wabash Ave., Suite 202 10 Hospice care. 2015
safe-havenhospice.org interim executive director
Springfield, IL 62704
SYNERGY HomeCare of Central Illinois 217-303-8555
Taylor Stevens Personalized care plans, companionship care, assistance with
3259 W. Iles Ave. synergyhomecare.com 4 personal care. Available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. 2013
client care manager
Springfield, IL 62711 taylorspada@synergyhomecare.com
Visiting Angels Personal in-home care including hygiene, meal preparation,
217-568-6308 Rod A. Lane
2731 MacArthur Blvd., Suite 201 85 medication reminders, housekeeping, errands, companionship and 2017
visitingangels.com owner/director memory care. No minimum hour requirement.
Springfield, IL 62704
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SBJ SPECIAL SECTION
State mandates vaccines for health care workers
Some Springfield senior living facilities already on track
By Karen Ackerman Witter
All health care workers and school personnel Communities, 2005 W. Lawrence Ave., is a including free on-site vaccination clinics. Staff
in Illinois are now required to be vaccinated privately-owned, nonprofit facility. There are with an approved medical exemption will
against COVID-19, or undergo weekly approximately 50 staff, and vaccinations have still follow all the same protocols for masking,
testing, following an executive order issued been required for all existing staff and new shields and social distancing and will also be
by Governor JB Pritzker on Aug. 26. The hires since June, unless there is proof of a required to be tested at least weekly.
deadline to receive the first vaccine was Sept. medical exemption. Amy Rasing, director of Lewis Memorial Christian Village, 3400
19. This is more expansive than the Biden development, said there has been no negative W. Washington, and River Birch Living, 4012
administration’s earlier directive requiring reaction to the mandate. She said they have Cockrell Lane, are both operated by Christian
all nursing homes that receive Medicare or a small, dedicated staff, and many have been Horizons, a faith-based nonprofit that operates
Medicaid funds to require vaccinations for all there for a long time. senior living centers in Illinois and surrounding
staff.“ Many other senior living centers in states. Jennifer Knecht, chief of sales and
“In February, two of the largest nursing Springfield are part of larger organizations. marketing for Christian Horizons, said the
home trade groups, the American Health Concordia Village, 4101 W. Iles, is a senior living company took a proactive stance last April to
Care Association and LeadingAge, set a require all staff to be vaccinated by Nov. 15.
target to get 75% of nursing home workers She said the senior living centers serve the
in every facility nationwide vaccinated by the most vulnerable populations, and the first
end of June as part of their #GetVaccinated priority is the health and safety of residents,
campaign,” said Lori Hendren, associate state staff and guests. According to Knecht, there
director for AARP Illinois. “Tragically, only 26.3% was some resistance early on, which varied by
of Illinois nursing homes have achieved the location, but she said in service to their mission
75% staff vaccination benchmark. In contrast, of caring for the most vulnerable, it is their
the nursing home residents they care for are responsibility to keep people safe. Christian
vaccinated at a rate of 84.8%,” she explained. Horizons is sticking with the Nov. 15 deadline,
AARP Illinois has been a strong advocate while continuing to encourage employees
for requiring nursing homes to vaccinate to get vaccinated as soon as possible and
staff, residents and visitors in order to protect implementing weekly testing for any employee
the state’s most vulnerable residents, and not yet fully vaccinated.
strongly supports the governor’s recent order. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid
When the vaccine first became available, Services tracks COVID-19 nursing home data,
AARP Illinois made a concerted effort to help including numbers of cases, deaths and
educate and inform its members through vaccination rates. Data is available for each state
town halls, newsletters, partnering with other and individual nursing homes. Data available
organizations, working with elected officials as of Aug. 22 indicated just over 86% of nursing
and encouraging people to talk to medical home residents in Illinois were fully vaccinated,
professionals. in contrast to 62% of staff. Twenty-nine states
A number of Springfield-area senior living community operated by Lutheran Senior had higher staff vaccination rates than Illinois.
facilities directed all staff to be vaccinated even Services (LSS), based in St. Louis, with multiple However, this data only includes nursing homes
prior to the governor’s executive order and are facilities in Illinois and Missouri. Currently, over certified by Medicare or Medicaid.
currently in varying stages of implementation. 90% of Concordia Village’s nearly 250 staff in For information, visit: https://data.cms.
St. Joseph’s Home in Springfield, 3306 S. Springfield are vaccinated, or in the process of gov/covid-19/covid-19-nursing-home-data.
Sixth St., is a privately-owned facility that being fully vaccinated, according to Maryanne COVID-19 data is also available through the
provides multiple levels of care for seniors. Wallace, executive director of marketing Illinois Department of Public Health https://
Administrator Anna Johnson said 100% of and communications for LSS. Three percent www.dph.illinois.gov/covid19/long-term-care-
their 44 residents and 85 staff members are have an approved medical exemption. LSS data-covid19. The data may not be identical on
vaccinated, which has been a requirement informed staff of the vaccination requirement these two sites, due to differences in definitions
since the early stages of the vaccine being in June, with a deadline for all staff to be in reporting, timing and variations in reporting
available. Johnson said this was not difficult to vaccinated by Sept. 1. Although there was requirements. SBJ
implement. It was handled “matter-of-factly,” pushback from some employees within the
and everyone wanted to keep their jobs. “It’s overall organization, “It was the right thing to Karen Ackerman Witter is a frequent contributor
about time that everyone else caught up,” do,” said Wallace. She said they have made it a to Springfield Business Journal and Illinois
said Johnson.The Illinois Presbyterian Home priority to provide information and resources, Times.
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RETIREMENT AND CARE COMMUNITIES
Sources: The individual facilities.
DND - did not disclose
Ranked by total number of beds.
NAME NUMBER OF
STREET ADDRESS PHONE TOTAL SERVICES FACILITY FULL TIME YEAR
CITY/ST/ ZIP WEBSITE/EMAIL BEDS OFFERED MANAGER EMPLOYEES AMENITIES EST’D
Concordia Village, Independent
217-793-9429
1 and assisted Chapel, movie theatre, restaurant-style dining, private dining
Senior Living Community Jacque Bogner
LSSLiving.org 316 233 rooms, outdoor dining courtyard, market, wellness clinic, fitness 1995
4101 W. Iles Ave. living, skilled beds executive director room, indoor pool, game room, juice bar, art studio.
concordiavillage@lssliving.org
Springfield, IL 62711 and memory care
Independent and Short-term rehab, physical, occupational, speech, aquatic therapies.
Lewis Memorial Christian Village 217-787-9600
2
Maintenance-free living set on 19 acres. Three beauty salons,
assisted living, Christine Hopson
3400 W. Washington St. lewismemorialchristainvillage.org 233 240 community Wi-Fi, tree-lined walking paths, pet friendly, wellness 1974
skilled nursing executive director center with therapeutic pool, wide array of activities and events,
Springfield, IL 62711 chopson@chliving.org
care staff chaplain, church services and Bible studies.
Controlled building access, elevators, community spaces, salon,
Serenity Manor at Springfield
3
fitness center, unit and community space upgrades, interior mail
217-698-9600 Independent
2801 Montaluma 160 Vicki Chamblin 4 rooms, covered parking available, pet friendly, on-site laundry, 1998
serenityspringfield.com living library. Shopping, dining and other small businesses and medical
Springfield, IL 62704
facilities are nearby.
Short-term rehab, physical, occupational, speech and respiratory
Heritage Health of Springfield
4
therapy seven days a week. A preferred provider, partners with
217-789-0930
900 N. Rutledge St. 153 Skilled beds To be appointed 160 Memorial Health Systems and has a VA contract. Also available 1982
heritageofcare.com/springfield are transportation services, Wi-Fi, cable TV and it is a pet-friendly
Springfield, IL 62702
facility.
Nurses 10 hours per day, CNAs available 24 hours, assistance with
Springfield Supportive Living 217-522-8843
5
medications, bathing, laundry and housekeeping, three meals
Supportive
2034 E. Clear Lake Ave. springfieldsupportiveliving.com 135 Shawn Braley 33 daily plus snacks, fenced outdoor patio with walking path, daily 2005
living activities, weekly trips, all utilities included except phone, free
Springfield, IL 62703 jenniferh@springfieldslf.com
Wi-Fi and Dish Network.
Hickory Glen Restaurant-style dining, Sunday brunch, transportation, house-
217-793-0431
6 1700 W. Washington St.
Springfield, IL 62702
hickoryglenseniorliving.com
manager@hickoryglenseniorliving.com
129
Independent
living
Jeremy Harbin 11
keeping, activities, social events, full-time lifestyle coordinator,
cinema, library, lounge, gym, hair salon, store, pets welcome,
utilities and basic cable included.
1986
Montvale Estates Transportation, housekeeping, chef-prepared meals, 24/7
217-546-5577
7 2601 Montvale Drive
Springfield, IL 62704
holidayseniorliving.com
rebecca.siltman@holidayseniorliving.com
121
Independent
living
Rebecca Siltman 30
emergency response services, pets welcome, salon, social
activities, utilities included, some Wi-Fi, excercise room, billiards,
weekly trips.
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Seasons Active Senior Living Ruth Engleman
8 3511 & 3201 Conifer Drive
Springfield, IL 62711
217-698-5780 120
Independent
living
Sally Patrone
Debbie Deopere
8
Garages and covered parking, covered patios, library, exercise
rooms, private party room, walking paths, fishing lake.
DND
Aperion Care – Capitol 217-525-1880
9 555 W. Carpenter St.
Springfield, IL 62702
aperioncare.com
jliddell@aperioncare.com
115 Skilled beds
Jackie Liddell
executive director
150
On-site therapy staff, Wi-Fi, transportation, beauty salon, day
room, library, business center, private rooms, refrigerators.
2018
The Villas Senior Care Community – 24-hour nursing, transportation to medical appointments,
10 Sheltered Care
100 Stardust Drive
Sherman, IL 62684
217-744-9891
113 Sheltered care Russel Bagdanovich 69
physical, occupational and speech therapy on site, Wi-Fi, computer
access, library, cat friendly, private suites, beauty/barber salon,
respite care, bistro and chapel with weekly Mass.
1981
Aperion Care
10 1021 N. Church St.
Jacksonville, IL 62650
217-245-4174
aperioncare.com
113 Skilled beds Greg Sandidge 86 Private suites, hospice care, respite, IV therapy, Wi-Fi. 2015
217-529-4586 Three meals a day, weekly housekeeping, bus service five days
Brenden Gardens
11 900 Southwind Road
Springfield, IL 62703
brendengardensretirement.com
Jbalota@5ssl.com
112
Independent
living
John Balota 18
each week, 100% maintenance service, year-round activities, 24-
hour coffee café, laundry service, bed linens provided, six laundry
rooms and two elevators.
2006
The Villas Senior Care Community – Accessible van and bus for outings, courtyard with walking paths
12 Short Term Rehab & Skilled Nursing
100 Marian Parkway
Sherman, IL 62684
217-744-2299
VillasSeniorCare.com
109 Skilled beds Sharon Reynolds 78
and gazebo, therapy gym, Wi-Fi, Jacuzzi tubs, daily activities, aviar-
ies, café, private and semi-private accommodations, salon, therapy
wing, therapy gym and short-term rehab.
1987
Private and semi-private rooms, restaurant-style dining, beauty
Regency Nursing Care Residence
13
salon services, activities, transportation, Wi-Fi, cable TV, laundry
2120 W. Washington St. 217-793-4880 99 Skilled beds Shana Lister 90 service and private party rooms. Long-term and respite care and 1991
Springfield, IL 62702 short-term rehab including physical, occupational and speech
therapy.
Illinois Presbyterian Home Scenic, park-like campus, open to all faiths, month-to-month rent.
Communities - Fair Hills Residence, 217-546-5622 Assisted living - spacious private rooms with walk-in showers, 24/7
14 Cottages & Apartments
2005 W. Lawrence Ave.
iphcommunities.org
amyrasing@iphcommunities.org
88
Independent and
assisted living
Maryann Walker 45
nursing assistance, laundry, housekeeping, meals, plus social and
spiritual activities. Independent living - apartments or cottages
with senior-friendly accessibility, all appliances, light housekeep-
1954
Springfield, IL 62704 ing, utilities and more.
Cedarhurst of Jacksonville 217-245-2996
15 2225 W. Morton Ave.
Jacksonville, IL 62650
cedarhurstliving.com
vtempleton@cedarhurstliving.com
86
Assisted living,
memory care
Victoria Templeton 54
Therapy, movie theater, lake with fishing, restaurant-style dining,
person-centered dementia care, secured care, therapy gym. 2016
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