The Independent Living Community
at Concordia Village.
Historic Springfield, Illinois, has a rich and active cultural scene, with quaint shops, great restaurants, lush golf courses, and artistic events around every corner. What better place to take advantage of all that the city has to offer than Concordia Village?
Located two miles north of I-72 off Illinois Route 4, Concordia Village’s personal services and on-site conveniences help you lead an independent, stimulating lifestyle right in the heart of town. Plus, you have the added comfort of knowing you have quality health care available right here on campus. Call 217.993.7045 or e-mail us today to schedule a visit.
Retiring in Style
Concordia Village personal services and on-site conveniences help you lead an independent, stimulating lifestyle filled with endless opportunities for fun and friendship. Our 111 spacious senior living apartments and 23 patio homes offer a full range of first-class amenities and services. Surrounded by warm, friendly neighbors and a caring, professional staff, you’re sure to feel right at home.
There are many special and unique features offered at Concordia Village, including:
- Diverse social, cultural and educational services all year round
- Active senior living with a sense of community and friendship
- A wide range of onsite health care services for mind, body, and soul
- Full service building, grounds, and appliance maintenance
- Exceptional housekeeping service
- A community center with regularly scheduled activities for many different interests
- A variety of patio home and apartment floor plans to choose from
- Many utility costs included
- Superb dining services with options to fit your lifestyle
- Move-In Resources to assist you with the moving process
- Financial options – a range of payment plans to suit your needs
- Onsite transportation services, beauty shop, and barber shop
- A faith-inspired community with an onsite chaplain and spiritual services
- Skilled Nursing
Health Care
Concordia Village is a continuing care retirement community, offering a full range of licensed health services. This currently includes assisted living and skilled nursing, but we will soon add the REACH Short Stay rehabilitation program. To learn more about these programs, click here.
Activities
Our full time activities staff is always coming up with fun and exciting new day trips, games, celebrations, and opportunities for live entertainment right here on campus. Plus, Concordia Village is home to a wide variety of clubs, from community government to volunteer groups. Got an idea for a new activity? Propose it at our monthly events planning meeting. We’re here to make sure you’re having a great time!
Wellness activities abound as well – be sure to make use of our senior-friendly fitness equipment, outdoor walking paths, and year-round exercise programs. All of these come together through our REACH Wellness program, which incorporates health clinics and short-term therapies.
Dining
Our dining services staff works to provide a variety of dishes to excite every palate. From home cooking to more exotic cuisine, there’s always something new to try, and something familiar to savor.
Independent living residents can enjoy lunch or dinner in our beautifully appointed dining rooms, or take a meal back to enjoy in the comfort of their own homes. Our attentive dining services staff is always ready to assist you! Click here for a sample menu.
Pastoral Care
At the heart of Concordia Village’s philosophy of service is our Christian mission: Older Adults Living Life to the Fullest. Here, we honor and cherish people of all faiths, respecting their beliefs and helping them stay in touch with their personal faith practices.
We strive to serve the entire person—body, mind, and soul. To that end, we have a full time chaplain on staff to host weekly worship services, teach Bible classes, and to provide spiritual support when needed.
Our Promise To You
Concordia Village is part of Lutheran Senior Services, one of the largest not-for-profit senior care networks of its kind in the country. Our goal is to create the highest quality Continuing Care Retirement Communities possible, with a full array of personalized features to customize the retirement living experience for each person.
We look forward to showing you our beautiful campus here in Springfield. At Concordia Village, we’re more than a retirement home — we’re a community of close friends.
Photo Gallery
Here’s just a small sample of what awaits you at Concordia Village. Click on the pictures below to enlarge the images.
Floorplans
Retire in style — Concordia Village offers a variety of floorplans for apartment homes and patio homes. Click on the pictures below to enlarge images of a few samples.
Apartment Homes
Patio Homes
Healthcare
Concordia Village offers a full continuum of options for retirement living, from independent living to assisted living to skilled nursing, with a short stay rehabilitation household preparing to open soon. To learn more about any of the health care options listed below, click here.
Assisted Living
Need a little extra help to maintain your independence? We offer private assisted living and residential care apartments featuring access to our friendly, professional nursing staff. Here, residents find help with personal care, medication assistance, weekly housekeeping, linen service, and three daily meals. Click here to learn more.
Skilled Nursing
Concordia Village’s care center provides private and companion rooms for residents who need 24-hour professional nursing care. Our state-of-the-art skilled nursing households provide care for small groups of residents in environments modeled after family homes. Click here to learn more or learn more about the household model by clicking here.
Helping You Live Life to the Fullest
Greetings!
Welcome to Concordia Village! We offer seniors an active lifestyle and the peace of mind that comes with knowing that help is available if you need it. Located in Springfield, Illinois, our personal services and on-site conveniences allow you to lead a maintenance-free lifestyle. When you arrive at Concordia Village, you’ll feel right at home. Here, you will have the time to really enjoy the important people and activities in your life in a carefree environment.
As part the of Lutheran Senior Services family of communities, we combine a faith-based approach and a respect and dignity for all who call Concordia Village home. Whether you or your loved one is looking for a maintenance-free, independent apartment or patio home or requires varying stages of assistance and supervision, Concordia Village is the senior living community in the Springfield area to select. Please contact us with questions or to set up a time to visit. We look forward to meeting you!
Mary Riggs
Executive Director
Members of Our Team
Executive Director
ph 217.793.9429
As executive director for Concordia Village, Mary Riggs is a seasoned leader in long-term care, with a passion for quality care and services to seniors. Mary is a registered nurse and a licensed nursing home administrator. She has a master’s degree in health services management. Mary and her husband Bill have one son and three adorable grandchildren.
Director of Assisted Living
ph 217.793.9429
Janine Buzick, LPN, RACC, NALPNCC, the director of Assisted Living at Concordia Village, brings with her 20 years of experience in long-term care. She has served as an assistant Director of Nursing, RACC, and Medicare Assessment Coordinator for various agencies. A Certified Aging Services Professional, Janine is responsible for managing the nursing department and overseeing Assisted Living at Concordia Village.
Administrator of Care Center
ph 217.993.7069
Maryann Walker brings more than 25 years of experience in the long-term care profession to her role as Administrator of the Care Center at Concordia Village. She has a bachelor’s degree in Psychology and a certification in Management. Her education and experience are combined with her passion to serve seniors as she mentors the Care Center staff in their daily mission. Maryann and her husband Bill live in Springfield and have two sons.
Senior Living Counselor
ph 217.793.9429
Jennifer Cole, senior living counselor, helps incoming residents to select their new homes and apartments. Before coming to Concordia Village, she focused on customer needs during a 30-year career with Xerox.
Senior Living Counselor
ph 217.993.7047
Kari Pranger joined LSS in September 2009. She has 25 years' experience in the hospitality industry, having worked in sales and marketing for Marriott, Sheraton, Holiday Inn, and even Walt Disney World. A 24-year resident of Springfield, Kari holds a bachelor's degree from Eastern Illinois University. She and her husband have three teenage sons.
Health Services Counselor
ph 217.993.7076
Leanne Arndt, LPN, joined LSS in November 2011. She cultivated 23 years’ experience in sales and marketing in the broadcast industry before returning to school to pursue a nursing career. She works to market the Skilled Nursing Care Center to the community and health care professionals. Responsibilities include admissions of residents into the Care Center. She lives in Springfield with her husband and has two lovely daughters.
Chaplain
ph 217.993.7076
Jonathan Vierkant was born and raised in East Texas. He currently serves as the first full time chaplain at Concordia Village. Jonathan is married to his wife, Katie, and has a son named Daniel, as well as a dog named Libby. As chaplain, Jonathan is responsible for the spiritual life at Concordia Village, which includes persons from a wide variety of faith traditions. In addition to leading chapel services, he also offers counseling and guidance for everyone who lives and works at Concordia Village.
Director of Nursing, Care Center
ph 217.993.7069
Amy Monroe began her nursing career as a Certified Nursing Assistant in 1990 and graduated from LLCC as a Registered Nurse in 1995. She has 15 years of experience as a Director of Nursing. Her goal has been to change the perception of long term care and to bring the quality of life to our elders that they deserve. Amy lives in Petersburg, IL and has one teenage son.
Director of Dining Services
ph 217.793.9429
Stephane Perrin was born in Normandie, France. He started his culinary career as a baker and after serving in the armed services went on to cook in the resort town of Deauville. He moved to the United States in 1989. He worked in restaurants and country clubs in Champaign and Galena before settling in Springfield in 1993. He was the Chef at Sebastian’s Hideout for almost six years before coming to Concordia Village. He lives in Springfield with his wife Karen and their son Maxime.
Giving
Volunteering:
Giving A Gift of Time
At Concordia Village, service-minded individuals find many opportunities to give of their time and talents. We match each volunteer with residents and their families depending upon skills, interests, and availability.
Volunteering can include any number of activities, including:
- Clerical work
- Assistance with resident activities
- Support for special events and fundraisers
If you are interested in volunteering at Concordia Village, click here to email our volunteer coordinator.
Stewardship:
Giving a Gift of Treasure
Lutheran Senior Services is a not-for-profit organization that is built on financial stability and sound stewardship. We invite you to share our mission of serving seniors at Concordia Village by making a gift that will advance our Christian mission of honoring and cherishing those we serve. Your gift will be used to directly help people.
Make your legacy part of the Lutheran Senior Services legacy. Select a specific area for your gift or make a gift to the area of greatest need. You may give now, or contact our gift consultant for free and confidential advice about how your gift can help others.
Click here to make a donation online using our secure online system powered by E-Service.
For More Information, Call...
Director of Stewardship
ph 309.683.1298
Phil King has been on the staff at Lutheran Hillside Village in Peoria, Illinois for 20 years, and he is pleased to also serve the residents of Concordia Village. He has served as Development Director, Marketing Director, and most recently as Director of Stewardship. He has a bachelor’s degree in business management from Bradley University. Phil and his wife, Marcia have two children and four grandchildren.
Giving Opportunities
Benevolent Care
Contributions to our Benevolent Care Fund endow future financial assistance for residents who have exhausted their financial resources and are no longer able to afford service at their care level.
Good Samaritan
Good Samaritan donors support residents who are currently in need of additional funding to maintain their present level of care.
Christ Care
Donations to the Christ Care Fund help provide relief for Lutheran Senior Services staff members who are experiencing emergency financial needs.
Christian Artwork
Donors to the Christian Artwork fund help to purchase inspirational decorations for LSS communities, adding to a feeling of home for our residents.
Pastoral Care
Supporting Pastoral Care aids the efforts of our specially trained chaplains. The Pastoral Care team provides comfort and spiritual guidance to our residents, families and staff.
Staff Scholarships
Donations to the staff scholarships assist with educational opportunities that keep staff throughout the Lutheran Senior Services organization current on the most advanced methods for caring for and supporting seniors.
Area of Greatest Need
Your unrestricted gift will go directly to the area of greatest need.
Moving In
Think about everything you spend on your home in a given month – mortgage, utilities, repairs, landscaping and more. Now think about how much you spend on eating out, entertainment, a health club membership, and transportation.
At Concordia Village, most (if not all) of these expenses are covered with a single monthly payment. And when you compare it to what you’re paying now, you may be surprised at how reasonable a move to Concordia Village can be.
Pricing
When you move into an independent living apartment home or patio home, you pay a one-time refundable Entrance Fee. This amount helps keep your monthly service fees lower. When you move out, you receive up to 95% of your Entrance Fee, depending on the refund option you choose.
For specific pricing, contact our senior living counselors by calling 217.993.7045 or by email.
LSS Move-In Resources
Lutheran Senior Services offers a host of resources to make the move to Concordia Village as smooth and carefree as possible. Through the LSS Move-In Resources Service, you can find help to organize, rightsize, move, and enjoy!
Our Move-In Resources Service can provide…
- Help with managing the home sale process.
- Assistance with transforming a new space so it becomes home.
- Advice on what to take, sell, or give away.
- Preapproved resources to help make the transition easy.
To learn more, contact our senior living counselors by calling 217.993.7045 or by email.
