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Champaign County is leading the state in terms of senior population growth. Nothing makes that more apparent than the thriving long-term care industry here locally. This issue takes a look at the industry and our members doing the great work.
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C O M M E R C ECONNECTION
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Champaign County is leading the state in terms of senior population growth. Nothing makes that more apparent than the thriving long-term
care industry here locally. Before looking at the local industry, it is important to discuss and understand the senior population.
According to a study from the Harvard Joint Center for Housing Studies and the AARP Foundation, by 2040 the number of people over the age of 80 will increase to 28 million, which is more than three times the number in 2000.1
As a result of this growth, many locations are beginning to have a higher concentration of people over age 50. In 1990, there were only 156 counties (5 percent) in the United States where older adults made up 40 percent or more of the population. Within 20 years that number has multiplied to 1,031 (33 percent) of counties.1 See maps below.
On a more local level, according to the Executive Director of the East Central Illinois Area Agency of Aging, Michael O’ Donnell, and the 2012 Census, Champaign County has seen an increase of 2,300 people aged 60 or older from 2010 to 2012. That is an 8.2 percent increase, which is far ahead of any other county in the state of Illinois.
With a population of nearly 205,000 in Champaign County, just over 15 percent (30,865 people) are 60+ years old. To take an even closer look at that group:
• 9,998 – aged 75+ • 7,955 – live independently • 4,009 – minority • 2,014 – live below poverty
When discussing the senior population in more depth, O’Donnell noted that the vast majority of the senior population is living independently; however, living independently is considered an indicator of risk, which is due to seniors being more prone to accidents, falls or even slow recovery after an illness.
O’Donnell also noted that although Champaign County is home to the University of Illinois, which ultimately skews the population breakdown due to high volume of young adults in the community, the area continues to see a growing aging population in rural areas.
Jason Grill, Administrator at County Health Care & Rehab located in the rural town of Gifford, spoke of the industry growth, “long-term care facilities have seen people’s needs become more complex.” Healthcare service providers must now figure out how to provide the best care for an increasing number of individuals needing specific services.
Nicole Monroe, Executive Director of Aspen Creek, also touched on that topic saying, “the long-term care industry has grown locally with the emergence of all types and options for care.” She also added that they are opening locations in Tolono and
Monticello because “there is an unmet need. We serve
How the long-term care industry is Champaign County is filling the growing need and why local residents are so fortunate.
Emerging no more. the LTC industry has responded.
Aspen Creek Nicole Monroe, Executive Director 1009 S. Irving St. | Monticello 503 S. Bourne St. | Tolono www.aspencreekliving.com 217.728.4876
Champaign Nursing & Rehab Katrina Buhlig, Marketing Director 302 Burwash Ave. | Savoy www.cunr.net 217.402.9700
Clark Lindsey Village Deb Reardanz, President & CEO 101 W. Windsor Rd. | Urbana www.clark-lindsey.com 217.344.2144
Country Health Care & Rehab Jason Grill, Administrator 2304 County Rd. 3000 N. | Gifford www.countryhealthgifford.org 217.568.7362
Willowbrook Memory Support Residence Brenda Winskill, VP of Operations 404 W. Curtis Rd. | Savoy www.willowbrookliving.net 217.342.3233
Windsor of Savoy Nancy Mella-Oliver, Administrator 401 Burwash Ave. | Savoy www.windsorofsavoy.com 217.351.1437
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rural parts of the local market, which allows families to stay close to their loved ones.”
With the wide variety of services available in Champaign County it is important for the senior care industry to focus on the needs of those who receive services. “There are many opportunities in this market to provide for the individual care needs of the community…we are all working together closely to coordinate and provide the necessary services to our community. We serve some of the same individuals, but at different stages of their lives,” said Champaign Urbana Nursing and Rehab (CUNR) Marketing Director, Katrina Buhlig.
The long-term care industry has grown significantly and Americans are taking notice. During the past two decades, few industries outside Silicon Valley have taken off as quickly as assisted living, which has grown from an emerging concept to an $18.6 billion industry that cares for about 1.25 million of the country’s elderly and disabled.2
“Less than 2 percent of adults aged 50-64 and 65-79 live in group quarters (nursing facilities, supervised care settings, etc.) but the share climbs to over eight percent of adults aged 80 and over.” 1
After talking with a variety of long-term care industry leaders in Champaign County, that statistic reflects the current senior population; the majority of individuals in retirement communities, assisted living facilities and nursing homes are in their 80s or older.
The long-term care industry must also address the differences between the various types of care. Retirement community, assisted living facilities, nursing homes, etc. are terms that should not be used interchangeably.
As explained by Vice President of Operations at Willowbrook Memory Support Residence, Brenda Winskill, “retirement communities can encompass several different levels of care that range from independent living in which certain amenities such as lawn care, home maintenance and security make life a little easier to continue living independently, but allows for little or no in home physical care services.”
“Assisted living still allows for a greater level of
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How the long-term care industry is Champaign County is filling the growing need and why local residents are so fortunate.
Emerging no more. the LTC industry has responded.
independence but provides more physical care services such as medication assistance, aide with activities in daily living such as dressing, bathing and/or personal hygiene.” Professionals are available 24/7 in the case of emergency and/or added assistance as necessary.
Winskill added, “Nursing homes or skilled care are the highest level of care provided for older adults and most residents in this senior living arrangement have higher acuity levels and therefore need more assistance and hands on care.”
With a better understanding of the factors that separate one facility from another, here’s a brief look at some of the services available locally.
Nancy Mella-Oliver, Administrator at Windsor of Savoy explains that their location is “a rental community that provides both independent and assisted living options.” She added that Windsor of Savoy is for seniors who are “tired of all the responsibilities involved in owning a home. From shoveling snow to preparing their own meals, our residents are more than happy to let us do that for them.”
Katrina Buhlig with CUNR said they “provide care to patients with a variety of clinical needs. CUNR offers
long-term care, but also has a very successful rehab-to-home program.”
Clark-Lindsey Village, which has been around for more than 30 years, “offers the full continuum of care from our 132 independent living apartments and 16 luxurious villas to assisted living, skilled care, and therapy services offered in our Meadowbrook Health Center,” said President and CEO, Deb Reardanz.
“As an official Certified Center for Successful Aging (CSA), we have distinguished ourselves from other older adult organizations by implementing innovative programs that provide a unique culture of growth and empowerment for residents,” she continued.
Aspen Creek specializes in services involving memory care. “Our staff is trained for any situation in regards to our residents. Our facility has a lot of science behind the design of it – we choose appropriate paint colors and offer an open floor plan. We create a home like environment for our residents,” said Nicole Monroe.
“Country Health [located in Gifford, IL] provides all services related to an individual’s care. Clinical Services along with therapy, social services, activity staff and a variety of other services are available and on-site to encompass the continuum of care. [We work with those] who need assistance so they are able to return home,” commented Administrator, Jason Grill.
Winskill of Willowbrook Memory Support Residence stated, “We specialize in care for individuals with dementia at an assisted living level. Our focus and philosophy is to concentrate on what a resident can do rather than what they can’t do. We keep our resident population small so we can provide the one-on-one attention someone with this disease so often require.”
Trends indicate that the lifespans of individuals are on the rise. As a result, many younger adults have found themselves identifying with the “sandwich generation.” Investopedia defined this generation as “The generation of middle-aged individuals who are pressured to support both aging parents and growing children.”
Sandwich generationers hold a great deal of responsibility and with that comes stress. Reardanz of Clark-Lindsey Village advises those individuals to “Plan for your retirement living long before there is a health crisis. The decision to move to a retirement community is a big one, and no one likes to make life changing decisions under pressure or in moments of crisis. Having discussions with loved ones early and often gives you the benefit of being in charge of your own destiny and allows you the opportunity to find a
community that fits your personal preferences.”
Windsor of Savoy Administrator, Nancy Mella-Oliver said, “I would recommend that they look for a quality senior housing facility that can provide services, care and socialization to their parents. Our whole industry is designed to do the best they can for each resident in their care. We have the resources and expertise to maximize the quality of life for seniors.”
While the decisions can be overwhelming and difficult, Champaign County residents should have some peace of mind with the highly talented and diverse facilities available. Due to the growing senior population, the local long-term care industry has worked to improve upon their long term care services available for the next generations of seniors.
“The Windsor of Savoy has been providing quality senior services to the area for the past 26 years. Our greatest satisfaction is seeing our residents happy and engaged. This makes us want to continue on, helping future generations of seniors. The challenge is keeping up with them,” said Mella-Oliver when asked about the growing market here locally.
Reardanz also spoke to how her organization continues operating in the booming industry. “Clark-Lindsey’s recent expansion, Meadows Edge, which includes 16 new villa homes for active retirees who are 62 and better, has already welcomed its first residents. This development provides another option in comfortable, gracious independent living accommodations, while still offering opportunities to numerous amenities and security as our apartments.”
Willowbrook Memory Support Residence, which will be opening in Savoy this year, “made the decision to come to Champaign County because the need for the type of services we provide continues to grow. There are no viable solutions to minimizing the symptoms or curing Alzheimer’s disease. Therefore families need options outside of the home when their loved ones needs grow greater than they can contend with on their own.”
This piece merely scratches the surface of the local long-term care industry. For additional information, materials and interesting facts, please visit www.champaigncounty.org or one of the websites of our experts.
1 Harvard Joint Center for Housing Studies2 Market Analysis of Assisted Living Industry – CareHomeUSA.com
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Carpet Weaver’s was named Floorscapes Retailer of the Year in Mohawk’s National Retailer of the Year Awards. Owners Mark and Tyler Weaver were recognized before industry leaders and retailer peers at the Mohawk aligned-retailer gala in Orlando, FL. In identifying its Retailers of the Year, Mohawk looked for businesses that are ambassadors of Floorscapes and ColorCenter programs and that show commitment to training, store standards, brand building, merchandising, installation ideas and community involvement. Carpet Weaver’s is a second-generation family floor covering business in its 25th year of operation.
Diana Sarabi who has been with Ragle Dental Lab, Inc. for over 20 years was presented with the 2014 Wilken Award at their annual holiday luncheon. The award is named after Harold who retired from Ragle in 1995 after 37 years of service to Dental Technology, where he taught and represented excellence in his work and life. The award is a reminder of what we all strive for at Ragle.
Ruzica Cuk, owner of Pekara Bakery, had a big heartfelt thank you to all of their loyal customers, past and present. Her little bakery in downtown Champaign was a dream for years. Since opening 10 years ago on January 14, and they have opened a baking facility in midtown Champaign in 2008. This enabled them to expand their wholesale business, which now encompasses Champaign-Urbana, Decatur, Bloomington-Normal, Peoria, Effingham, Rockford, Mahomet and St Louis, MO. They also maintain market stands at farmer’s markets in Champaign, Urbana, Monticello, at historic Soulard Market, St. Louis and Kirkwood Farmer’s Market, Kirkwood MO. They now employ over 50 people. Congratulations on this milestone.
Lynne Mullen of Developmental Services Center was recognized for her 25 years of service at the organization. She began her career at DSC on January 2, 1990, as a case coordinator/qualified intellectual disabilities professional.
Papa Del’s Pizza, founded in 1970 by Bob Monti, recently joined an exclusive group of Illinois restaurants. They were named one of 19 eateries considered a tourist destination. Papa Del’s received a “Delicious Destination” award from the Illinois Office of Tourism, saying they are “a one-of-a-kind restaurant that is authentic to Illinois and an established part of its community.” Papa Del’s, known for its deep-dish pizza, sends orders of up to eight pizzas overnight anywhere in the US. Congratulations to the Papa Del’s Pizza team.
Maggie Johnson, LSW, was recently hired as a new therapists at Elliott Counseling Group. Maggie graduated with a Masters of Social Work from UIUC.
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Party On Productions awarded The Knot Best of Weddings 2015. The 2015 award recipients represent the best and most-rated wedding professionals as reviewed by real couples, their families and wedding guests on The Knot. This year, a select group of 5,500 local wedding professionals, representing two percent of The Knot’s wedding professionals nationwide, received the distinguished accolade. Party On Productions also was a recipient of The Knot Best of Weddings 2014. With a continuation of professional and classy entertainment service, they strive to receive this award year after year.
Kayla Sanders recently joined the Elite Bridal team. She is a graduate of Steven Institute of Business and Art. With her ten years of experience in the bridal industry and formal education, they feel lucky to have found such an excellent fit to their team. In the short period of time that Kayla has been with us, we have already seen her passion for the business and commitment to her brides. The atmosphere here at Elite Bridal continues to grow more positive with each and every happy bride that walks out their doors.
Town & Country Apartments has announced the hire of their new Leasing Director, Jamie Halbert. Halbert is originally from Terre Haute, Indiana. She completed her Bachelor’s degree at Greenville College in 2011 and has worked in marketing and sales for over 10 years. Halbert is pleased to be here in Champaign, Illinois, and working as the Leasing Director for Town & Country Apartments.
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From monthly First Friday Coffee and Business After Hours to our annual Golf Outing, the Chamber hosts a number of events each month. By sponsoring a Chamber event, your business obtains great exposure not only at the event itself, but also within all promotional materials (emails, mailings, e-newsletters, Commerce Connection, website, etc.). We have numerous opportunities throughout the year, here’s what’s coming up:
Breakfast Series sponsorship (includes table of 8): $1000ATHENA Luncheon sponsorship: $1500 SOLD!
Additional sponsorship information for events such as Business Success and Solutions Seminars and the ATHENA Award® Luncheon is available upon request. Contact Karly Combest at [email protected], Mary Murphy at [email protected] or call 217.359.1791 with any event sponsorship inquiries.
Complimentary services: rental of laptop computer, conference space and LCD projector; Certificate of Origin; Notary service; information, assistance and resources.
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First Friday CoffeeFriday, Febuary 67:30 a.m. to 9:00 a.m.Champaign Jewelers2223 S. Neil St., Champaign
Starting a Small Businessan event hosted by ECI SCORESaturday, February 79:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.303 W. Kirby Ave., Champaign
Connect @ LunchMonday, February 9*(one week early due to President’s Day)12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m.Olive Garden Italian Restaurant30 E. Anthony Dr., Champaign
BSS Seminar - Medical Marijuana & the Workplacea workshop facilitated by Inman & FitzgibbonsTuesday, February 108:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m.303 W. Kirby Ave., Champaign
Agribusiness Breakfast - Shark Tank Survivor, Dave Alwan an event sponsored by The Atkins Group, Birkey’s Farm Store, CliftonLarsonAllen and Wells Fargo AdvisorsThursday, February 127:30 a.m. to 8:45 a.m.Hilton Garden Inn1501 S. Neil St., Champaign
Nonprofit Organization (NPO)an event hosted by ECI SCOREThursday, February 123:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.303 W. Kirby Ave., Champaign
ATHENA Award® LuncheonThursday, February 19Noon to 1:30 p.m.Champaign Country Club1211 S. Prospect Ave., Champaign
Business After HoursThursday, February 195:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.Hilton Garden Inn1501 S. Neil St., Champaign
Writing a Business Planan event hosted by ECI SCORESaturday, February 219:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.303 W. Kirby Ave., Champaign
Fast Facts
5.9%Champaign County Unemployment Rate in November 2014
17business licenses applied for in Champaign County in December 2014
106.5December 2014 U of I Flash Index for Illinois
1,053,201rides were taken on CUMTD in December 2014
5,814visits to the Chamber’s page, champaigncounty.org in December 2014
7,977average amount of referrals PER DAY the Champaign County Chamber of Commerce Online Business Directory received via search engines and online sourcesin December 2014
2014The year that the Champaign County Chamber of Commerce was named the Illinois Outstanding Chamber of the Year
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