State Representative Tim Butler visits residents at Christian Village

[July 11, 2015]  State Rep. Tim Butler visited The Christian Village in Lincoln today to meet older adults who would be adversely impacted by a proposed 9.5 percent cut in state Medicaid funding for nursing home residents.

Another year of major cuts to Medicaid funding would affect the level of care at nursing homes across the state. This would be a challenge for The Christian Village -where nearly half of the residents are covered by Medicaid - as well as for the seven other nursing homes in Illinois owned by Christian Homes, Inc.

The organization is being proactive in educating legislators about the impact Medicaid cuts would have on those who require skilled nursing care. Christian Homes is committed to being a haven for those who can no longer care for themselves. Remaining a financially stable ministry is also a priority.

While at The Christian Village, Butler chatted with several residents and toured the campus to become familiar with existing services and the current expansion.

The Christian Village offers Rehab-to-Home, long-term skilled nursing care, respite care and hospice care. Garden homes and apartments also are available for independent older adults.

The ministry has begun an expansion project which will add an assisted-living Garden Villa for memory care residents and a special wing for Rehab-to-Home guests.

State Representative Tim Butler talks with Majorie Hawes, a resident at The Christian Village, about the 40 years she spent in Portugal as a missionary.

Patricia Mizuer, a resident at The Christian Village, chats with Butler .

Retired farmer Marion Maaks visited with Butler when he visited The Christian Village to learn about the impact of proposed Medicaid cuts.

[Jan Schumacher, The Christian Village]