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October 18, 2007
Provena Senior Services Adds Managed Facility
From Provena Senior Services in Mokena
On October 1, 2007, Provena Senior Services and the Daughters of St. Francis of Assisi, began a new chapter in the life of St. Joseph Nursing Home in Lacon, Illinois. The sisters approached Provena Senior Services with a need to keep their ministry to elders viable in the ever-changing environment of healthcare. They contracted with Provena Senior Services who will provide management oversight of their operations. This is the fourth facility managed by Provena Senior Services. Management contracts allow Provena Senior Services to use its success and expertise to aid other senior care providers in meeting their own Mission and goals. The administrator and business office manager will become Provena Senior Services employees.
The Daughters of St. Francis of Assisi have maintained a commitment to healthcare in the Lacon area since they arrived from Slovakia in 1946. The Daughters of St. Francis of Assisi traveled across the globe to Lacon, Illinois where they settled and began work on their mission. They are the founders and current owners of St. Joseph Nursing Home, which is located 25 miles north of Peoria. They also sponsor a small hospital in Missouri that they operate in partnership with the Sisters of Mercy St. Louis Region. They reside in their Motherhouse which is located adjacent to the Nursing Home. The Sisters also fill many of the staff positions and this presence gives a constant feeling of spirituality and unselfish giving.
St. Joseph's was opened in Lacon, IL in 1965, with a capacity for 50 residents. In 1968, due to demand, an additional wing (St. Francis Wing) was added with a capacity for an additional 49 beds. The number of beds was then reduced to increase our ability to provide other services and office space. Currently there are a total of 93 intermediate care beds available for resident care. St. Joseph's has established a reputation as the facility of choice in the Lacon area. The Catholic health care facility is open to the community regardless of race, color, creed, age, sex, national origin, handicap, or religion. The facility is licensed by the State of Illinois Department of Public Health and the Illinois Department of Public Aid. St. Joseph Nursing Home is a current member in good standing of Life Service Network, Catholic Health Care Association, and American Association of Homes for the Aging. "Our primary purpose is caring for the poor sick and elderly, to provide a loving home for the,. Joining with Provena Senior Services has strengthened our mission and our presence as a Catholic Health Care Provider to the elderly in this area. "Under the leadership of Provena Senior Services, St. Joseph's Nursing Home, will continue to advance toward the future and expand our ability to serve the elderly for years to come." said Sr. Adriana, Provincial Superior, Daughter of St. Francis of Assisi. (Lacon- Franciscans)
"Provena Senior Services is looking forward to working with St. Joseph Nursing Home. The mission, values and goals of the home are very consistent with those of Provena Senior Services. It is a partnership that is meant to be," said Connie March, President and CEO.
About St. Joseph Nursing Home
St. Joseph Nursing Home is a non-profit, community based health care center.
Their Mission: "We are committed to providing for the physical, social,
emotional, and spiritual needs of persons requiring assistance in a loving,
caring, dignified and Christian environment." Visit their web site at:
www.stjosephnursinghome-lacon.com.
About the Daughters of St. Francis of Assisi
"As the Congregation of the Daughters of St. Francis of Assisi, our primary goal
is the glory of God and the sanctification of its members by fidelity to our
Vows of Chastity, Poverty and Obedience. Our particular aim is the service of
Christ in His poor and sick, as we strive to imitate St. Francis in his poverty
and humility. Our daily life includes the celebration of the Holy Sacrifice of
the Mass, Liturgy of the Hours, Rosary, and Personal Prayer. Our apostolate
involves us in a variety of roles of service at our hospital in Missouri, and
our nursing home in Illinois. We strive to live authentic Religious Life as
taught by the Holy Father in conjunction with the Magisterium of the Church."
Council of Major Superior of Women Religious
About Provena Senior Services
Provena Senior Services (www.provena.org/seniors), a subsidiary of Provena
Health, cares for older adults through a network of nursing homes, senior
housing, assisted living residences and adult day centers throughout Northern
Illinois and Northeastern Indiana.
To learn more about Provena Senior Services key accomplishments, clinical excellence, technological excellence, and community commitment, read our Fact Sheet at www.provena.org/seniors/factsheet.