Assisted Living Communities in Kalamazoo, MI

"I went to look at Bickford of Portage. It's a beautiful building. I love the décor. The woman who walked us around was very friendly. I would probably live there. I love the style of the place. The lady was very nice. The rooms had a lot of variation. It wasn't just one style of a room. They all had kitchenettes, which I liked. I like the variation in the rooms. They had tons of amenities like outdoor areas, a library, activity room, sitting rooms, and tons of different scheduled activities. She gave me a full tour, and I appreciated that. One thing I thought was strange is they didn't show me the price upfront, which I thought was a little sketchy as I have no idea how much they cost. The woman that I met was wonderful. She answered all my questions. She was nice. The building was beautiful. I loved it. It was my style."

"I went and visitied Wynwood of Portage. My mom was not ready to move in just yet, but that's where she would want to go because she knew people who have gone there and love it. It had appropriate décor. It seemed a little old fashioned to me, but I think that's probably for the target audience for care. It was perfectly modern, but the décor seemed appropriate for the age group served. I met with the person who handled all the placements, and she was exceptionally helpful. The other people I had interacted with were all very friendly and positive. The rooms were large enough for a nice sized bed, a pretty good sized sitting area, and a nice walk-in bathroom space. It was pretty big, so you could have privacy when you wanted it. They seemed laid out to be safe. They served me lunch, and it was a 3 on a scale of 1 to 5, but I had a feeling that the food was probably appropriate for the audience because it was not heavily seasoned. The dining room was very nice and welcoming. She told me of the things that they do, and they do quite a lot, but I don't remember them specifically. I liked the helpfulness of the staff, and I would recommend them to others. "

"Its a great place from get go. They were able to fill all the paperwork for my mom and have taken care of her since last 3 years. The rooms are airy, well maintained and staff is very courteous and kind. Food is whole some and nutritious. It is a great place for my mom who has enjoyed staying there ever since. I can trust the staff to do the right things. My mom's safety has always been on top of their mind. Highly Recommended!!"

Kauhale Otsego offers assisted living and memory care. Our building features 52 private suites, two dining areas, great rooms with fireplace, and a beauty/barber shop. Each resident suite includes a bedroom, sitting area, and large ADA-accessible bathroom. Our state-of-the-art community includes a security system, call system, wireless internet, Sonos music, and medication management with eMARS. Kauhale Otsego was designed to feel like home with comfortable decor, a double-sided fish tank, and a community room for private family gatherings. Kauhale Otsego has 5.9 beautifully landscaped acres. Our outdoor amenities include secure central courtyards, garden, and an infinity walking path.To learn more about this providers license and review other available state reports, please visit: Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs Adult Foster Care Search

"I toured Blueberry Hill Assisted Living Lawton. I like that it was clean. The people were very friendly. The rooms were of a good size. They're not tiny, but they're not enormous either. All the meals are provided. The person during the tour was very informative, answered any questions that we had, and generally showed us around the facility. So she did a great job. The people stay in a room. They have activities that you can go on and they have meals that are prepared. The residents don't ever cook. They have three meals a day and a snack in the evening."

"There are not enough words or time to explain what a blessing Maple Lake has been to our family. We moved my Dad in January 2020. From the very beginning, the staff, (Kallie, Carmon, Brandi + everyone else) and Administration (Kristen) have all been truly amazing. As soon as we moved him in, they wanted to learn about my dad - his likes, dislikes, patterns ...... including his extreme love of coffee. When Covid hit, Kristen and her team were on top of it. From wearing masks, lockdowns, opening back up, to lockdown again ...... they were in constant communication with us and did the best they could to make sure families could stay connected. The staff has done an incredible job keeping my dad comfortable and filled with coffee, as his dementia has worsened. Knowing my dad is safe and well cared for is priceless."

"We are so thankful for TrueCare. They were the only assisted living place that financially met our needs. The rooms are cozy and the French toast is amazing. Plenty of things to do for residents and the tranquil outdoors makes it perfect for watching the birds. They have a beautiful park across the street to sit on a bench or go for a walk. Staff are easy to work with and do a great job taking care of the residents.. We love Calina, Iris, Paige, Judy and Nicol! They are committed to taking care of the residents and have become part of the family."

"We had a very nice tour. I liked the size of the rooms and that seemed to be really nice. The bathroom that goes with it is big enough that you can get a wheelchair in very easily, so that looks like it's a plus. I see that they have a salon to do the people's hair there, and that sounds kind of a plus for me too. I see that they've got a nice little spot in the backyard that's fenced in so that nothing can get in, and my mother won't end up wandering somewhere, and it seems to be very clean from what I've seen. The man that showed us through on tour was very helpful. I also talked to a lady to find out where we were supposed to meet and stuff, and she seemed like she was really nice, too. We didn't have a meal, but they told us that there are three meals scheduled each day, and they have a nutritionist for their whole great big corporation type thing, so they have very nutritious meals is what I understand. I like the fact that they had a TV room where the residents could gather together. There is also a sitting room up near the front. There is a piano up there, and they said sometimes people come in and play the piano for the residents so that they can be together. Or you could go back to your room and kind of have privacy if you wanted. Everything seemed to be very clean and nice, so I would say that they have a really good crew."

"They have people of differing mental capacities at Bickford all mixed in together. They do group similar people together, so you're meeting people that are more of your standard. It was a very nice facility with nice rooms. One thing that bugged me was that the lady giving us the tour, who was the marketing lady, would just open up the door and look in some people's apartments; she didn't have permission to go in there, but she was just opening them up and showing us these apartments. I know when I toured a couple of the others, they always went and asked the person, "Can I show your room?" I was a little uncomfortable with the idea of us going into these rooms where the person didn't know we were going in. We were there at meal time, and they had a nice menu with a lot of choices, and if you didn't like what they were offering that day, they have standard things you could get, like a regular sandwich or whatever. They had activities going on, and they took people on outside activities with a small bus. They've have about 70 people there, so it's a large amount of people to use the small bus. "

"Nice rooms of various sizes with pleasant views. Helpful, friendly, caring staff. Exceeds all expectations."

"My mom is well taken care of. Food is great and fun activities "

"I toured the assisted living facility of LakeHouse Three Rivers for my mother. I liked how it was nice and open with open rooms. A lot of places you go to have a lot of small rooms, but this was nice and open, so everyone can fit together. It was clean and well-kept. I liked how the nurses and the med passers interacted with the residents. From what I could tell, they were very nice and kind. I know they have housekeeping, meals, med-passing, and help with daily living like showering, getting dressed, and that kind of thing. There were two ladies there who ran the place, and they were constantly calling me and asking me questions about what they could do. They're generally concerned about what my mother likes or doesn't like, so I appreciated that. They were amazing and very accommodating to my schedule. They answered all my questions and concerns, and even gave me papers that went into detail about things we talked about. There was no guessing on my part; I knew exactly where they stood and everything, so that's nice. The facility was beautiful. It was like a family home, so it was very comfortable and very cozy with all the pillows on the couches. It also didn't smell like urine. A lot of places I went to smelled, but this one was clean, and that really makes a difference."

"My uncle is comfortable at Kelly's Hillside Manor. He likes the other people who live there. He likes the guy who owns the place who also takes him to all his doctors' appointments. My uncle shares a room with a fella and they get along really well. The owner's wife is from the Philippines and she does all the cooking, so she cooks Filipino food and my uncle really likes it. The owner takes them out for a pizza once every two weeks and asks them if they want to go to a movie and if they do, he takes them. Don, the owner, is a really great guy who cares a lot about the people. He always talks to them and listens to what they have to say."

"Wonderful warm community filled with caring staff. Supportive and always there for residents . "