Evergreen Senior Living

A Warm, Caring Assisted Living Community

For more than 25 years, Evergreen Senior Living has been a steady presence in the Bloomington–Normal community. As the area’s first assisted living community, we’ve grown alongside generations of families who trust us to care for the people they love most.

Our story has always been about people—the residents who make this place feel alive, the families who trust us with something irreplaceable, and the long-tenured staff who choose Evergreen as their professional home year after year.

We’re proud to be affiliated with Carle Health, one of the region’s most trusted healthcare networks—giving residents and families an added layer of confidence in the care they receive here.

A Community Built on Heart, Stability, and Genuine Connection

Evergreen Senior Living opened with a simple promise: to create a home where seniors could find support, independence, and a true sense of belonging. That promise hasn’t changed.

We’ve continued to grow over the years, adding new amenities, updating our spaces, and investing in tools that keep families informed and connected. 

Our Approach to Care

We believe the best care comes from people who truly see and understand you. That’s why our team takes time to learn each resident’s routines, preferences, and personality.

With experienced staff across departments, residents benefit from consistent, familiar caregivers who know what matters most to them.

Our three essential pillars

The Evergreen Senior Living approach is focused and purposeful.

Physical Well-Being

On-site therapy through our partnership with Limber Therapies, monthly physician rounds with Dr. Lau, weekly visits from Nurse Practitioner Sarah Maas, medication management, and personalized 24-hour care support help residents stay healthy, mobile, and confident in their own bodies. You don’t have to leave the community to get the care you need.

Emotional Well-Being

We build real relationships. Our long-tenured team members know residents by name, by story, and by what makes them smile. Sometimes care looks like sharing a laugh over dinner. Sometimes it looks like sitting quietly with someone during a hard moment. We’re here for all of it—and families tell us that consistency of familiar faces is one of the things they value most.

Social Well-Being

Daily activities, community outings, shared meals, resident-led groups, and ongoing partnerships with Illinois State University’s Music Therapy and Therapeutic Recreation programs help everyone stay connected, engaged, and part of something. The Welcome Committee—made up of longtime residents who sit with newcomers at meals and make introductions—means no one settles in alone.

A Small Community with a Big Heart

With fewer residents than larger facilities, Evergreen Senior Living offers something that’s genuinely rare: the kind of personalized attention that only comes when staff truly know the people they’re caring for.

Take a Virtual Tour

Take a virtual tour or browse our photo gallery to see what makes Evergreen Senior Living so special. When you’re ready, come visit us in person and experience the warmth of our community firsthand.

Our Team

Our dedicated team provides compassionate care for our residents on their terms, with privacy and dignity on their terms. We understand the challenges seniors experience and are committed to preserving individuality, while fostering a sense of community.

Joyce Benton

Executive Director
The buck stops here:  overseeing all day-to-day operations for your community- encouraging an open door for communication to boot!
Contact Joyce

Jenny Valeu

Wellness Director
Want to add some pep in your step? Our Florence Nightingales are at your service, whether you are under the weather or needing some advice on how to maintain your health and wellness, our caregivers and nurses are here for you.
Contact Jenny

Rachel Santana

Community Relations Director
So you decided to join our family! These folks probably worked with you and your family answering questions, picking out your apartment and throughout the move-in process. We also develop business relationships to promote our community. Help us out and tell someone how much you love it here!
Contact Rachel

Chris Fuss

Community Relations Director
So you decided to join our family! These folks probably worked with you and your family answering questions, picking out your apartment and throughout the move-in process. We also develop business relationships to promote our community. Help us out and tell someone how much you love it here!
Contact Chris

Julie Tilley

Culinary Director
Hungry? Look to these folks to satisfy your appetite. Bring your favorite recipe, suggestions and compliments to our monthly culinary meetings. We will do our best to get you featured on our menu!
Contact Julie

Jessica Strack

Life Enrichment Director
Looking to add a little meaning and fun into your life? Then look no further! Our activities and events offer opportunities to stay engaged emotionally, spiritually, physically and psychologically. From outings to cultural events, serving the community and/or enjoying happy hour, there’s plenty to do if you choose!
Contact Jessica

Elizabeth Chanda

Administrative Service Director
Need an explanation of your monthly statement? You can usually find these organized folks at the front desk… think of them as responsible for handling most clerical, accounting and human resource needs.
Contact Elizabeth

Larry Orris

Building Service Director
Looking for help with general repairs, maintenance or hanging that picture in just the perfect spot? Our maintenance team can assist. This service area is also responsible for the cleanliness of the entire community.
Contact Larry

Nikki Scoggins

Wellness Supervisor
Want to feel your best every day? Whether you need a little extra care or just some guidance on staying healthy, our nurses and caregivers are always ready with support, encouragement, and a helping hand.

Delena Mitchell

Wellness Supervisor
Want to feel your best every day? Whether you need a little extra care or just some guidance on staying healthy, our nurses and caregivers are always ready with support, encouragement, and a helping hand.
Contact Delena

Our dedicated team provides compassionate care for our residents on their terms, with privacy and dignity on their terms. We understand the challenges seniors experience and are committed to preserving individuality, while fostering a sense of community.

Joyce Benton

Executive Director

The buck stops here:  overseeing all day-to-day operations for your community- encouraging an open door for communication to boot!

Jenny Valeu

Wellness Director

Want to add some pep in your step? Our Florence Nightingales are at your service, whether you are under the weather or needing some advice on how to maintain your health and wellness, our caregivers and nurses are here for you.

Rachel Santana

Community Relations Director

So you decided to join our family!  These folks probably worked with you and your family answering questions, picking out your apartment and throughout the move-in process.  We also develop business relationships to promote our community.  Help us out and tell someone how much you love it here!

Chris Fuss

Community Relations Director

So you decided to join our family! These folks probably worked with you and your family answering questions, picking out your apartment and throughout the move-in process. We also develop business relationships to promote our community. Help us out and tell someone how much you love it here!

Julie Tilley

Culinary Director

Hungry? Look to these folks to satisfy your appetite. Bring your favorite recipe, suggestions and compliments to our monthly culinary meetings. We will do our best to get you featured on our menu!

Jessica Strack

Life Enrichment Director

Looking to add a little meaning and fun into your life? Then look no further! Our activities and events offer opportunities to stay engaged emotionally, spiritually, physically and psychologically. From outings to cultural events, serving the community and/or enjoying happy hour, there’s plenty to do if you choose!

Elizabeth Chanda

Administrative Service Director

Need an explanation of your monthly statement? You can usually find these organized folks at the front desk… think of them as responsible for handling most clerical, accounting and human resource needs.

Larry Orris

Building Service Director

Looking for help with general repairs, maintenance or hanging that picture in just the perfect spot? Our maintenance team can assist. This service area is also responsible for the cleanliness of the entire community.

Nikki Scoggins

Wellness Supervisor

Want to feel your best every day? Whether you need a little extra care or just some guidance on staying healthy, our nurses and caregivers are always ready with support, encouragement, and a helping hand.

Delena Mitchell

Wellness Supervisor

Want to feel your best every day? Whether you need a little extra care or just some guidance on staying healthy, our nurses and caregivers are always ready with support, encouragement, and a helping hand.

The Strength of Our Network

Choosing assisted living isn’t just about today—it’s about having the right support as life unfolds. Evergreen Senior Living in Normal on Gregory gives you something most assisted living communities simply can’t offer: a built-in safety net.

Our sister community, Evergreen Senior Living in Normal off Raab, is the only Medicaid and Supportive Living community in all of McLean County.

That matters. If a resident’s financial situation ever changes, there’s a trusted, familiar path forward—within the same family of care, the same community, the same people. Families don’t have to start over. Residents don’t have to leave everything they’ve built here.

It’s the kind of long-term confidence that’s genuinely rare in senior living—and it’s part of what it means to be part of the Evergreen family.