Macon County Health Department | Decatur, IL
Geriatrics • Decatur, IL
About
Macon County Health Department is a private, non-profit healthcare organization based in Decatur, Illinois. Key details: - Services: Clinical and social preventive programs and partnerships for all ages. - Location: 1221 E Condit St and other Decatur offices, Decatur, IL. - Size & finances: About 26 employees; annual revenue around $3.0M. - Leadership: Director (Karen Shiflett) and HR Director (Scott P.), among others; CFO salary noted. - Industry: Hospitals and Health Care; focuses on preventive services, public health programs, education, and community partnerships. - Online presence: Website maconchd.org; active on social media; moderate traffic (~3.4K monthly visits). - Reviews: Employer rating 4.2/5 based on 12 reviews. - Contact: Phone (217) 423-6988. If you’re seeking public health services or partnerships in Decatur, this department is the local health authority with multiple programs and community collaborations.
Clinic Type
Geriatrics
Address
1221 East Condit Street; Decatur, 62521, United States
Phone
(217) 423-6988
caregiver@maconchd.org
Opening Hours
Not published — contact the clinic to confirm hours.
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FAQs
Caregiver Advisory Services (CAS) – who is served?
Informal caregivers of adults who are age 60 or older or developmentally disabled and to grandparents and other kinship caregivers raising children under age 18.
What services does CAS provide?
Inform caregivers of available services; assist caregivers in accessing services; provide emotional support through individual counseling and support groups; provide training and education.
What are some CAS programs offered?
Virtual Caregiver Support Group (monthly 10:00-11:00 a.m.); Macon Memories Memory Café (2nd and 4th Mondays, 1:00-2:30 pm at Eagle Ridge of Decatur); Evidence-Based trainings (e.g., Powerful Tools for Caregivers, Savvy Caregiver, Stress Busting for the Family Caregiver).
How can I get more information about Caregiver Advisory Services?
Call (217) 423-6550 or email caregiver@maconchd.org.
What is Our Choices for Care Program?
Offers consultations and assessments for in-home services for persons considering nursing home placement or discharge; assessments mandated by law prior to nursing home placement; no financial eligibility for the consultation.
How to contact for Our Choices for Care information?
Call (217) 423-6550.
What is Community Care Program (CCP)?
For residents aged 60 and older; provides Comprehensive Care Coordination; services include In-Home Care, Emergency Home Response Service, Automated Medication Dispenser Service, Money Management Program and referrals; eligibility based on assessment.
How to get CCP information or schedule an assessment?
Call (217) 423-6550.
Information specialist services?
Free consultations to provide information, resources, and improved access to long-term care support services; eligible clients include anyone age 60+, 18+ with a disability, and their families.
What can information specialists help with?
Housing options, In-home care services, assistance with Medicaid/Low Income Subsidy/other applications, assistance with Medicare, etc.
Money Management Program (MMP)
Helps low-income senior citizens who have difficulty budgeting and paying bills; clients are matched with trained volunteers; sponsored by the Illinois Department on Aging.
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed
- Facebook: 84% recommend (15 reviews) (15 reviews)
- Beauty Illinois: 2/5 average rating across sampled reviews (4 reviews listed)
Patients praise
- Efficient and painless vaccination services
- Helpful staff for records and general inquiries
- Cost-effective for vaccinations compared to private doctors
Common complaints
- Difficulty scheduling appointments
- Long wait times for appointments and walk-ins
- Issues with phone communication and reaching staff
- Perceived inflexibility with patient policies
"amazing communication, called for assistance and they helped immediately. also the quickest and most effortless (and painless) flu/covid shots I've gotten"
— Loc8NearMe"I had a wic appointment today at 2 pm got there a little early and was taken to the waiting room where me and my three children sat for over 45 mins just to be taken into a room... this is unacceptable!!!!!"
— Beauty Illinois"Macon county health department is a Great place to get various vaccinations. Considerably cheaper than going to my doctors office. It was also much faster than my doctors office. The staff was friendly, and I was in and out in under a half hour."
— Beauty IllinoisSynthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- Now Offering Walk-in Blood Draw Services — Jun 24, 2026
- Macon Co. Health Department to offer walk-in blood draws | WCIA.com — Jun 24, 2026
- Medicare Part D and Medicare Advantage Plan Open Enrollment Events for 2026 Coverage — Oct 17, 2025
- Drive-Thru Flu Clinic to be Held — Oct 17, 2025
- Macon County Health Department Offering Walk-in Blood Draw Services Starting July 1 – Decatur Tribune — Jun 24, 2026
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
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