Congressman Rodney Davis to Visit Eagle Ridge Affordable Assisted Living
Bradley, Illinois (PRWEB) October 06, 2013 -- Congressman Rodney Davis will visit Eagle Ridge of Decatur, a BMA affordable assisted living community, from 3 p.m. to 4 p.m. on Oct. 15.
The community, which is located at 875 W. McKinley Ave. in Decatur, Illinois, serves older adults of all incomes, including those on Medicaid, who need some help to maintain their independence.
During the visit, Congressman Davis will discuss legislative issues affecting central Illinois. There will be time for guests to ask questions
“With all of the issues facing our country, we wanted to take an opportunity to bring in one of the lawmakers who represents our area and talk about the things that matter to older adults in our community,” said Eagle Ridge Administrator Amy Bretz. “Join us for what we expect to be a lively discussion with Congressman Davis.”
For more information about the Congressman Davis visit or Eagle Ridge, call 217-872-1282.
Eagle Ridge is certified to operate through the Illinois Supportive Living program and is managed by BMA Management, Ltd., the largest provider of assisted living in Illinois.
The community combines residential apartment-home living with the availability of personal assistance, help with medications, and a variety of convenience and support services.
"We provide older adults of all financial means with a wonderful alternative to a nursing home or to struggling alone at home," says Bretz.
Residents live in private apartments that they furnish and decorate to their taste. Each of the studio and one-bedroom floor plans include a kitchenette, spacious bathroom with shower and grab bars, individually-controlled heating and air conditioning, and an emergency alert system.
Certified nursing assistants, working under the direction of a licensed nurse, are on-duty 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Meals, housekeeping and laundry are among the included services.
"Residents also benefit from all of the opportunities that are available to socialize with friends and neighbors and to participate in activities and special programs," says Bretz.
BMA Management -- the company that has operated Eagle Ridge since the community opened for occupancy 10 years ago -- is based in Bradley, Illinois.
"Our focus," says Rod Burkett, President and CEO of BMA, "is to provide the residents of Eagle Ridge with the love, compassion and dignity they deserve and the help and assistance they need. Our emphasis is on helping each resident achieve and maintain as much independence as possible for as long as possible."
Communities managed by BMA include the Bowman Estates affordable assisted living community in Danville, Illinois; the Heritage Woods affordable assisted living communities in Charleston, Flora and Watseka; and the Prairie Winds affordable assisted living community in Urbana.
For more information about BMA Management; the assisted living, senior living and memory care communities that the company operates; and the company's management, development and consulting services, visit http://www.bma-mgmt.com or call 1-877-882-1495 toll-free.
Amber Ellis, BMA Management, http://bma-mgmt.com, +1 (815) 935-1992 Ext: 292, [email protected]
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