Concordia Village:
A Continuing Care Retirement Community.
An active lifestyle. Freedom from the hassles of home repairs. Priority access to quality health care. A community of close friends. It’s all here at Concordia Village.
Located in Springfield, Illinois, two miles north of I-72 off Illinois Route 4, our community offers independent living and assisted living, in addition to a wide array of personal services, stimulating activities, and on-site conveniences. Plus, our state-of-the-art care center offers skilled nursing and our REACH Short Stay rehabilitation program. How can we help YOU live life to the fullest? Call 217.993.7045 or e-mail us today to find out!
Our state-of-the-art Care Center is now open, with skilled nursing available and REACH Short Stay Rehab coming soon!
What We Offer
One of the unique features of Concordia Village is our Continuum of Care. Concordia Village is a continuing care retirement community, which means that independent living, assisted living, skilled nursing, and short stay rehab are all available within our community. Our senior living counselors can assist you in identifying which program is right for you as well as provide pricing and availability.
To learn more about any of our levels of service, please click on the links below.
Independent Living 
We offer 111 spacious senior living apartment homes and 23 patio homes. Services include a meal plan for on-site dining, twice monthly cleaning, all maintenance, an urgent call system and many paid utilities. You get to enjoy your life while we take care of the day-to-day necessities.
REACH Short Stay (Coming Soon!)
If you need short-term rehabilitation following a qualifying hospital stay, you will soon be able to find it in Concordia Village’s REACH Short Stay household. Here, you will benefit from our team of licensed nurses, therapists, nutritional managers, social service workers, and a chaplain as you work to reach your highest potential 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. This program helps you maintain your independence while having someone available at all times to assist you when needed.
Skilled Nursing
Concordia Village’s state-of-the-art skilled nursing care center is built on a household model of care, which features small teams of flexible caregivers providing person-centered care in a family-style environment. Here, residents find 24-hour professional nursing care 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) community, Concordia Village is part of a 150-year tradition of compassionate service. At the heart of its philosophy of care is LSS’ 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 you need comfort most.
Photo Gallery
Here’s just a small sample of what awaits you at Concordia Village. Click on the pictures below to enlarge the images.
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
Making the move to a senior living community is an investment in your own peace of mind. When you become a resident at Concordia Village, you get priority access to higher levels of care should your needs change.
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 payment plan you choose.
For specific pricing on independent living or any of our other levels of care, 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 a Concordia Village apartment home or patio home 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.
