At this time all State Operated Developmental Centers are open for visitation for all residents.
Visitors are encouraged to contact the Center before visiting for the latest updates concerning the status of the area they are visiting and the health of their resident. Visitation Coordinators, listed below for each Center, may also be contacted for further information.
Please visit the Policy and Procedure: Visitation Guidelines and the Transition / Home Visit Guidelines during COVID-19 for more information regarding State Operated Developmental Center Visitation Status. The IDPH website at https://dph.illinois.gov/covid19/community-guidance/long-term-care.html may also be used as a resource.
Choate Center
Visitation Coordinators:
Tammy Johnson (primary): Tammy.L.Johnson2@Illinois.gov; (618) 202-6265
Lisa Stone (back-up): Lisa.Stone@Illinois.gov; (618) 202-6138
Fox Center
Visitation Coordinators
Charity McDonald (primary): Charity.McDonald@Illinois.gov; (815) 584-3347, ext. 227
Kathryn Posey (back-up): Kathryn.Posey@Illinois.gov; (815) 584-3347, ext 222
Kiley Center
Visitation Coordinators
Shinara O'Neal (primary): Shinara.Oneal@Illinois.gov; (847) 249-0157
Cherie Spencer (back-up): Cherie.Spencer@Illinois.gov; (847) 249-0157
Ludeman Center
Visitation Coordinators:
Crystal Weatherspoon (primary): Crystal.Weatherspoon@Illinois.gov; (708) 283-3123
Pamela Clay Wilson, LEVRAS Director (back-up): Pamela.Clay-Wilson2@Illinois.gov; (708) 283-3101
Mabley Center
Visitation Coordinators:
Erin Dempsey (primary): Erin.Dempsey@Illinois.gov; (815) 288-8331
Rosa Rojas (back-up): Rosa.Rojas@Illinois.gov; (815) 288-8385
Murray Center
Visitation Coordinators:
Holly Shipley (primary): Holly.Shipley@Illinois.gov; (618) 352-6316
Kelly Hobbs (back-up): Kelly.Hobbs@Illinois.gov; (618) 352-6321
Angela Bargh (back-up): Angela.Bargh@Illinois.gov; (618) 352-6318
Shapiro Center
Visitation Coordinators:
Tasha Harwell (primary): Tasha.Harwell@Illinois.gov; (815) 939-8646
Brandi Mullady (back-up): Brandi.Mullady@Illinois.gov; (815) 939-8377
