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Progressive Eye Center proudly serves Cherokee Village and the surrounding areas under new ownership by Dr. Elizabeth Kilgore and Dr. Hayden Sowers. Dr. Kilgore began her optometry career with Progressive Eye Center in 2010 and has returned to the practice as owner. Dr. Sowers is an accomplished eye care professional and owner of White River Eye Care in Batesville, Arkansas. Together, they are committed to continuing the legacy of excellent, patient-centered eye care that Dr. Jerry Ellis provided for over thirty years.
Progressive Eye Center offers comprehensive eye health and vision exams, diabetic eye exams, glaucoma and macular degeneration management, contact lens fittings, dry eye treatments, and advanced treatments including IPL, red light therapy, and DSLT.
Our in-house optical shop features a wide selection of designer frames and premium lenses, with licensed opticians available to help patients select eyewear, answer questions, and provide expert adjustments and repairs.
Conveniently located at 197 Hospital Drive, next to the Cherokee Village Emergency Room off Highway 62/412 in the White River North Complex, Progressive Eye Center is independently owned and operated.
Proudly helping patients look and see their best since 1993!

Care Coordination

We provide assistance with navigating the confusing maze of senior care. With the use of health information and technology, we promote health and wellness to both consumers and family members.

Our Care Managers provide a single point of contact to evaluate your needs and monitor to ensure the best and most appropriate services and care are being provided.

We not only coordinate services our agency offers but also assist in the transitional care and coordination of services among other providers in your area.
Information and Assistance

Based on your needs, our Information Specialist and Care Manager will begin the process of determining exactly how programs and services can help you. They will assist and explain many options for your care.

Care Planning and Management

Development of the care plan based on the needs of the consumer identified through a comprehensive assessment.
Coordination of social and medical services needed including those available through WRAAA or other non-AAA sources.
Communication and coordination with family support.
Ongoing care management, monitoring and follow-up

General referral services (financial, legal, housing, and healthcare)

Communication and referrals to service providers regarding services to be rendered by consumer as part of care plan

Ordering Medical supplies (DME)

Offering alternatives in ordering and receiving medical supplies. Incontinence supplies such as diapers, liners and under pads; bedside commodes; walkers; canes; and more can be directly shipped to the home.

Prescription Management
Family Caregiver Program

This Program supports Caregivers caring for a relative 60+ in the home to reduce the burden and stress of caregiving. It also provides assistance with some costs of care, education, emotional support, and information and referral.

Applications (public and private assistance)
Medicare Prescription Drug Counseling
Advocate and assist with Medicaid, Medicare and VA benefits
Transportation needs

Nutrition & Wellness

The Area Agency on Aging administers a contract with various agencies to provide nutrition and wellness programs. These programs offer a place where participants can engage in community services that can help them stay healthy and independent by offering a wide variety of programs and services, including Meals and Nutrition Programs, Social & Recreational Activities, Wellness Programs, Transportation Services and Senior Center Volunteer Programs.

These programs are available through senior centers in the following counties in our service area:

Senior Living

We are pleased to offer two types of living options to Seniors in our area.

Our Assisted Living Facility located at 302 Woodmont Circle, Batesville Arkansas
Affordable Housing for eligible seniors in 12 different locations.

Community Services

We offer supportive services to our community in three different areas.

Our Foster Grandparent Programs offer assistance to children in our local schools
The Ombudsman Program advocates for residents residing in long term care facilities
Our Ticket to Work Program assist individuals with disabilities obtain employment