Skilled nursing facility info session December 19, 2025

December 19, 2025 recording of the informational session on The Cottages project, sponsored by The Grainger College of Engineering. The Cottages will be a new skilled nursing facility in Champaign County starting in 2026-2027. Advocates for Aging Care (AAC), a community group, has been working with a collaborative of key stakeholders to address the critical shortage of skilled nursing facilities in Champaign County. The proposed solution is to create a new skilled nursing facility in the Champaign County limits called The Cottages. This facility will be a flagship model for the state and nation by providing an innovative approach to skilled nursing care through research opportunities to embed new technologies and educational opportunities for students. This short informational online session was with AAC key organizers, Cathy Emanuel and Lynne Barnes.