Our Story — Facts at a Glance

|   A recognized leader, with decades of experience

ABOUT US
A recognized leader in aging services, Providence Life Services draws on decades of experience to help enhance people’s lives, no matter what their age or medical situation.

OUR HISTORY
A Christian, not-for-profit ministry, Providence Life Services was founded in 1959 out of a partnership of churches and Christians who wanted to be able to offer better care to their seniors than what was available from typical facilities of the day.

What started as a single Christian nursing home in Palos Heights, Illinois, has now expanded to include rehabilitation services, Assisted Living options, Retirement Living communities, and in-home medical and private duty help in Illinois, Indiana, and Michigan.

Providence Life Services is a member of AAHSA (the American Association of Homes and Services for the Aging), IAHSA (the Illinois Association of Homes and Services for the Aging), LSN (Life Services Network), ALFA (Assisted Living Federation of America), and Quality First (a quality standards program developed by AAHSA). Providence Healthcare & Rehabilitation Centers are accredited by the Joint Commission.

OUR SERVICES
Each year, the 1,400 staff of Providence Life Services serve approximately 4,600 clients, offering a variety of life-enriching services in multiple locations:

Independent and Assisted Living:
Emerald Meadows (Grand Rapids, MI) 616.954.2366
Holland Home (South Holland, IL) 708.596.3050
Royal Atrium Inn (Zeeland, MI) 616.772.1248
Royal Park Place (Zeeland, MI) 616.772.2224
Saratoga Grove (Downers Grove, IL) 630.971.1995
Victorian Village (Grand Victorian and Victorian Inn) (Homer Glen, IL) 708.301.0800
Village Woods (Crete, IL) 708.672.6111

Rehabilitation & Skilled Care:
Providence Healthcare & Rehabilitation
Palos Heights, IL (708.597.1000)
South Holland, IL (708.596.5500)
Downers Grove, IL (630.969.2900)
Zeeland, MI (616.772.4641)

Home and Community-Based Services:
Providence At Home
serving from South Holland, IL (708.331.2005)
serving from Homer Glen, IL (708.301.3229)
serving from St. John, IN (219.365.3229)
serving from Zeeland, MI (616.772.2935)

Providence Hospice
serving from South Holland, IL (708.331.0400)

OUR LEADERSHIP
Throughout our history, this ministry has been blessed with leaders who base their decisions on God’s Word and the faithful leading of the Holy Spirit. We are grateful for the men and women below who form our Board of Directors:

Sam Van Til, President
As an innovative businessman, involved church member, committed citizen, and father of a child with special needs, Sam Van Til brings unique expertise, compassion, and balance to his leadership role on the Providence Board of Directors. Having known both heartache and victory, he embraces opportunities to leverage his experience for the benefit of others who may be walking a difficult path through any stage of life.

Richard Schutt, CEO
With more than 30 years of leadership experience in serving seniors, Rich Schutt is a sought-after expert who generously shares his gifts and vision with similar organizations across the nation. He has served as Chair of the board of the American Association of Homes and Services for the Aging, and has chaired the Life Services Network Association and the Health Resources Alliance boards. He has spoken extensively on issues affecting aging services, including Strategic Planning, Alliances, Technology, and Public Policy. Having earned his master’s degree in Health Administration from Governors State University, he periodically returns there to teach courses in Nursing Home Administration and Concepts of Long-Term Care. He currently serves as a member of the Owner/Operator Advisory board of the National Investment Center. Rich also puts his faith into action by serving on his local church and school boards.