Where Springfield goes for Senior Living,
Assisted Living, Skilled Nursing & More.
A great location, neighbors who quickly become friends, and programs to stimulate body, mind, and spirit…Concordia Village senior living offers all this and much, much more.
Here in the heart of historic Springfield, Illinois 62711, you can enjoy the comforts of home without the work and worry. You can live with peace of mind, knowing that you will receive priority access to our comprehensive continuity of senior health care should your health needs change over time.
Come join us where value and peace of mind are part of everyday living. Call 217.993.7045 or email us to learn more!
What We Offer
One of the things that set Concordia Village apart is our wide array of senior living options. As a continuing care retirement community, we offer four levels of service, all on one beautifully maintained campus. To learn more about any of our levels of service, please click on the links below.
Independent Living 
Concordia Village is filled with endless opportunities for fun and friendship. Our spacious, comfortable senior living apartments and patio homes offer a full range of first-class amenities. Surrounded by warm, friendly neighbors and a caring, professional staff, you’re sure to feel right at home.
REACH Short Stay
Need short-term care following a qualifying hospital stay? You can find it through our REACH Short Stay Rehabilitation program. Here, our interdisciplinary team can help you work hard toward achieving your goals in a comfortable, homelike setting.
Assisted Living
In our private assisted living apartments, residents benefit from 24-hour staffing, help with personal care, medication assistance, weekly housekeeping, linen service, and three daily meals. We’re here to help you maintain your independence by offering the help you need, when you need it.
Skilled Nursing
For residents who need 24-hour nursing care, we offer private rooms, companion rooms, and companion suites to help seniors continue to live life to the fullest. Far from the sterile image of the traditional nursing home, our care center is a warm, welcoming environment featuring on-call nursing assistance, licensed medication management, an incontinence care program, and medical director oversight.
The Lutheran Senior Services Difference
As a Lutheran Senior Services (LSS) retirement community, Concordia Village is part of a 150-year tradition of compassionate service. At the heart of our philosophy of care is LSS’ Christian mission: Older Adults Living Life to the Fullest.
Serving with heart is at the core of all we do. We cherish people of all beliefs and strive to meet the complete needs of each person we serve — body, mind, and spirit. To that end, we are dedicated to a comprehensive approach to senior care and services, from our skilled team of caregivers to our full time chaplains who provide spiritual support for residents and their families.
Photo Gallery
Here’s just a small sample of what awaits you at Concordia Village. Click on the pictures below to enlarge the images.
The Lifestyle at Concordia Village
What does an active lifestyle look like at Concordia Village? What do you want it to look like?
When you choose a maintenance-free lifestyle at Concordia Village, you get to leave the hassles and headaches of maintaining property to us. That leaves you free to pursue all the things you love.
Just think — what would you do if you didn’t have to spend all your time keeping the house in order? Spend more time with family and friends? Volunteer at your church? Work on your hobbies? Kick back and relax? Here, all your options are open.
Recreation at “The Village”
Our recreation team designs a unique and varied calendar of events each month, with an eye toward helping you expand your horizons socially, culturally, spiritually, and educationally.
There’s always something happening at Concordia Village, from exercise classes to discussion groups in the Chapel, from movie nights in the media room to shopping trips off campus. And if there’s ever something you want to do that’s not on the calendar, let us know! We’re always looking for new ideas.
Dining at “The Village”
One of the most popular features of life at Concordia Village is our fabulous on-site dining. Our attentive dining services staff is always ready to assist you! Residents in our independent living apartments and patio homes can enjoy meals in our dining room or packaged to go, with meal plans included in their monthly service fee. Meanwhile, our REACH Short Stay, assisted living, and care center dining areas provide table service for three meals a day.
Plenty of Fun Just Around the Corner
Located in the heart of Springfield, Illinois, Concordia Village is just a short drive from everywhere. Springfield and its neighboring communities offer a wealth of cultural attractions, dining, shopping, golf, and medical facilities. Click below to see what Springfield and its sister cities have to offer.
Stories
Life Begins at 80
Joy Kimler
Most golfers only dream of playing with the pros. Concordia Village resident Joy Kimler has been doing it for more than 30 years.
“My team with Christina Kim came in second in 2011 (at the LPGA Pro-Am),” she says. “I was 82.”
Before moving to Concordia Village, Joy and Mickey had lived on a golf course in a condo for 25 years. And while she misses having the sound of the links just outside her window, the trade-off has been more than worth it, she says. “Living here is great. The neighbors treat you really well and we have gotten acquainted with a lot of people.”
Joy and Mickey also enjoy the size of their patio home, which boasts three bedrooms and a full kitchen. “It’s a fully equipped home. In fact, it is big enough that we’ve hosted dinner parties.” And the best part was, they didn’t have to cook. Joy reached out to Stephane, the community’s chef, and he prepared a sumptuous feast for Joy and Mickey’s guests.
As much as Joy and Mickey love their new home, they do spend quite a bit of time traveling. “It’s great, because we leave for the whole winter and never have to worry about our house,” she says. “There’s a great security system, and if someone opens the door, the concierge desk is alerted. When we go away we don’t have to worry about a thing.”
Welcome to Concordia Village
Marilyn Hindson
Concordia Village resident Marilyn Hindson has been reading a book titled “100 Wonders of the World.” Of those 100, she’s seen more than a few of them first hand.
Marilyn’s travels were usually side by side with Carl, her husband of 58 years. Three years ago, he passed away. “I hadn’t had a meal alone in 13 years (since Carl retired),” Marilyn said. And, as she began considering a move to Concordia Village, she started wondering, “‘Will I have to sit there and do things all alone?’ I was tired of being alone. I need people to be around.”
Fortunately, Marilyn got just her wish when she arrived at Concordia Village. “Nowadays, I don’t have a lot of free time,” she says. “I volunteer, I visit people in the care center here, and…” she says, significantly, “…I’m a game player.” Bridge, mah jong, hand-and-foot…if it’s a table game, Marilyn has probably gotten together a four-person group to play it in Concordia Village’s third floor game room.
“The people who live here and work here are terrific. It’s very harmonious for all of us. Now I have three families – my church family, my personal family, and my Concordia family.”
On the Right Track
Carolyn Eyre
Carolyn Eyre and her husband Vern were two of the first people to move into Concordia Village’s new apartments, and the change to a new way of life couldn’t have happened fast enough for them.
Having a house back home was increasingly becoming a hassle for these globetrotters. “Vern had to deal with the maintenance; I had to manage the housework,” Carolyn says. “But here, I feel much more independent than I did in my own home. They take care of everything; I feel as though I’m being treated like a queen.”
“They have so many activities you can pick and choose,” she says. “We’ve met some wonderful, wonderful people here and it’s easy to get out to see our old friends around town. We’ve really got the best of two worlds here.”
Life here has had an unexpected side effect, Carolyn says: “We’re getting to the place now that we enjoy being here at Concordia so much that we find ourselves taking less big trips, because while we’re gone, we end up missing our friends and activities so much we can’t wait to get home. And we do call this place home. We absolutely feel moving here was the best decision we made in life except for getting married,” she says with a smile.
Jim and Martha Deterding
Jim and Martha Deterding did not plan to retire in Illinois. They had hoped to spend their retirement years in Bartlesville, Okla., with their son, Timmy, who had Down syndrome. Their plans changed, however, after he passed away in 2010 at the age of 53.
Jim searched the Internet for “Lutheran retirement” and looked at facilities in St. Louis and Bloomington. The couple fell in love with Concordia Village in Springfield. “We drove down here and knew this was the one,” said Martha Deterding. “It was like God said this was the one.”
“We started with independent care in the patio homes,” Jim Deterding said. “When we need to, we can transition into assisted living and then to a nursing home. They have it all.”
Our Staff
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
Debra Rhoads, BSW, Health Services Counselor, joined the LSS team in September 2012. Debra attended University of Illinois- Springfield and received her bachelor’s degree in Social Work. Her professional career started in marketing and social services in a long term care facility before joining the Concordia team. She works to market the Skilled Nursing Care Center to the community and health care professionals. She is here to assist with incoming and potential residents. Debra and her husband live in Springfield.
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
A Gift of Time and Talent
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.
Giving a Gift of Treasure
Our parent organization, Lutheran Senior Services, is a not-for-profit organization built on financial stability and sound stewardship. We invite you to support us in our mission of service by making a gift through the LSS Living Foundation.
Your help will advance our Christian mission of honoring and cherishing those we serve. Your gift will be used to directly help older adults living life to the fullest.
So make your legacy part of the Lutheran Senior Services legacy - give today or contact our stewardship director for free and confidential advice about how your gift can help others.
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.
Moving In
Making the move to a senior living community is an investment in your own peace of mind. Here, you can enjoy an active, maintenance-free lifestyle. And, as a resident of Concordia Village, you gain priority access to higher levels of care should your needs change.
Pricing for Independent Living
When you move into one of our independent living apartment homes or patio homes, you pay a one-time refundable Entrance Fee. Investing in our 95% or 50% refundable entrance fee options is a wise financial strategy that reduces your monthly service fees and keeps your money working for you while preserving your assets.
In addition, we have a variety of other
financial options that can reduce your monthly fees.
For specific pricing, contact our senior living counselor by calling 217.993.7045 or by email.
Pricing for Other Levels of Service
For pricing information on assisted living, contact our senior living counselor by calling 217.993.7045 or by email.
For pricing information on short stay rehabilitation, or skilled nursing, contact our health services counselor by calling 217.993.7076 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 counselor by calling 217.993.7045 or by email.
