Evenglow - A senior living community with over 65 years ...
Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation • Pontiac, IL • 2 (downtown Pontiac location and Village campus on Indiana Avenue) locations
About
Evenglow Senior Living (Evenglow Lodge) is a nonprofit, United Methodist Continuing Life Community based in Pontiac, Illinois, with over 65 years of experience. It offers a full continuum of senior care, including independent living, assisted living, memory care, skilled nursing, short-term stays, and long-term care, all in a Christian environment. The organization focuses on maximizing physical, social, spiritual, and emotional health while promoting independence and an active lifestyle. Key details: headquarters in Pontiac; annual revenue around $12.9M; about 14 employees; led by CEO Cindy Wegner and a team of directors across residency, development, marketing, social services, and administration. The campus provides multiple living arrangements to meet varying needs and emphasizes a continuum of care within a nonprofit, faith-based framework.
Clinic Type
Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation
Address
215 E. Washington St., Pontiac, IL 61764
Phone
815-844-6131
dherkert@evenglow.org
Opening Hours
Not published — contact the clinic to confirm hours.
Website
Emergency Care
Emergency care available
Services Offered
Insurance & Payment
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Languages Spoken
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FAQs
What services does Tjardes Health Center provide?
Skilled Nursing Facility and Rehabilitation services as part of Evenglow’s senior care offerings.
What is the address for Tjardes Health Center?
215 E. Washington St., Pontiac, IL 61764.
What is the phone number for Tjardes Health Center?
815-844-6131.
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: positive
- Medicare.gov, AssistedLivingScout, My Caring Plan, Facebook, NursingHomeDex: Generally 4.2 to 5 out of 5 stars across various rating platforms, including Medicare/CMS ratings (36 reviews on AssistedLivingScout, 28 reviews on Facebook)
Patients praise
- Caring, friendly, and professional staff members
- High quality of care for both assisted living and nursing home residents
- Clean, safe, and welcoming environment
- Effective communication with families regarding care and condition changes
- Wide range of programs and activities for residents
Common complaints
- Isolated reports of health deficiencies regarding resident monitoring and assistance documentation
- Instances of minor facility incidents requiring correction
"My mother lived at Evenglow Lodge for 14+ years. She really enjoyed her time with the residents and caring staff. I am convinced that the atmosphere there enabled her to achieve her 100th birthday. The staff was fantastic."
— Family member review on AssistedLivingScout"The current nurses and CNAs on first floor health center are quality people who treat residents with respect and in a caring manner. I feel confident leaving mom in their care."
— Family member review on AssistedLivingScoutSynthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- 2024-2025 Impact Report - Evenglow — Oct 17, 2025
- Evenglow Lodge - July 2026 Pricing (UPDATED) — Oct 6, 2021
- Nursing Care Companies in Pontiac, IL | Indeed.com — Jan 8, 2026
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
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