Assisted Living Communities in New Buffalo, MI

"Brookdale Valparaiso was great and seemed really nice and relaxing. If I were to go some place, this is where I want to go. We like it a lot for our cousin. They have a side that is more for people having issues with memory, which is what I would choose for my cousin. "

"We have placed my father at Brentwood at Niles. I would say that we were impressed with the facility itself. They encourage their residents to be active and socialize with others, so they have a sense of community. The staff has always been very helpful and friendly. He was just placed there on Monday, so it's only been a couple of days that he's been there. His room is very nice. He was able to bring some of his own belongings and furniture in to make it his home. I think the facilities are very nice. It was very welcoming, and the facilities were clean. We just feel very comfortable with him being there. He likes the food. They're hoping to loosen up things with COVID and everything, but they do have movie nights, card games, bingo, and family nights. We picked it because of the location. I only work maybe three minutes away, so it's convenient for family members to come and visit him."

"I toured The Whitcomb Senior Living Tower. I like the location. It overlooks Lake Michigan and downtown Saint Joseph, and that's very appealing to me. The staff was very helpful and friendly. The residents I interacted with seemed quite pleased to be living there. The dwelling places were nice. The dining area was very appealing, with a nice view of Lake Michigan. The food was okay, nothing special. It was well-appointed and well cared for. It has recently been remodeled, and they're in the process of doing more. They have a salon, a workout room, and a gathering room where activities take place. They have all the standard things that these places have. They have a lot of helpful information. They're very friendly and welcoming."

"Tanglewood Trace was one level all around. It's very nice. It had patios, grills, and all those kinds of things. Shawna toured us around and she was very nice, too. She was even going to give my sister a discount for two months. The food looked very good when we were going by it. They have two dining rooms. They have three meals a day and they have a breakfast bar that's always open with cereals, juices, and water that the residents on either side can get. They also have a beauty shop, card games, board games, libraries, and all kinds of stuff like that."

"We have visited Silver Birch of Michigan City. It was very clean, there were a lot of activities for the people there, and it seemed like they had a very good meal plan. The rooms are very spacious. We only spoke with one staff member, we didn't interact with very many. They have bingo, they also have a puzzle room, billiards, and they have some ladies there who put together a weekly fun night for the girls."

"I went to look at Trail Creek Place. Everything looked clean and nice. They had nice furniture. It seemed like they have good staff, and that's important too. They have outings. The rooms were one bedroom, and it looks nice. It had a small kitchen and a living room."

"The apartments are very spacious. My loved one is able to retain their independence but have have services that help make their life easier so there’s more time to enjoy activities and friends. The food is amazing and the staff is wonderful. I definitely recommend Oak Woods Manor to anyone looking for Independent Senior Living with some assistance available."

"Hamilton Grove was nice. The room that I had visited with a friend of mine that was there was an older complex, but it still was clean. It was very roomy."

"There are several buildings at Woodland Terrace for different levels of need, and mom was in one that had 20 residents. It was like moving into a family and becoming part of it. They served all the meals family-style, and it was homey and nice. There were a lot of activities to keep the residents busy. The staff was very friendly and nice, and they did things together a lot. The food was OK, and Mom never complained. They had exercises in the morning and sang old songs that the residents knew. They had special people come in to sing, teach flower making, and do coloring and puzzles for the residents. They had hair and makeup for women once a week. The facility seemed like a country retreat. "

"Symphony Chesterton did not smell. Everything's nicely furnished. It's an uplifting place. The staff was very nice and kind of just went above and beyond. I had four small children and they went with me to visit my dad every day when he was there. So, we got to know the staff and they just treated us nicely. They were nice to my kids, too. They gave them tours of different areas of the establishment, including the kitchen. They showed them how they prepare the food. They had a movie theater room that we went in and visited often. The menu looked good. There are a lot of different options and different choices each day. They played poker, they had paintings, and people came to do music or dance. For St Patrick's Day, they had a lady dressed as a leprechaun and visiting all the rooms, giving out candies."

"My dad moved into CrownPointe of Stevensville a few months ago. We chose this one for basically the convenience, the price, the cleanliness of the area and the staff. We were familiar with the place. It's right next door to where we live, so they let us come in. The staff members are wonderful. They're also very helpful. The rooms are very spacious, very accessible for wheelchair although my dad is not in a wheelchair, he uses a walker. The doors are nice and wide. Obviously, they have people to come around and clean, and they do a fine job. He likes the food. He said it's very good. He is gaining weight. There is transportation there, but generally we take care of that problem. I think it's the best value for the money. They had some problems in the beginning but they got that all straightened out. I think it's reasonable compared to everybody else."

"The facility itself is very nice and attached to a family home which the owners live in. The owners are courteous, friendly, and seem very competent. The residents were well cared for, and had a fairly strict daily routine. The atmosphere was very "homey", with relatives visiting often, including relatives of the owners. The owner's children are also involved in the family business, and together they seem to have created a unique environment for elderly care. There aren't a lot of amenities here, and I guess that keeps it from a perfect 5-star rating. Then again, the activity level of most of the residents seems pretty sedentary - these are elderly individuals with little independence or desire for interaction. "

"Woodland Terrace was excellent. The food was very good. It was very clean, very neat, and very organized. They had nice rooms with nice lights and fresh air, and everything smelled good. Everything about it was good. The staff was very accommodating and very cheerful. They brought everybody ice creams in the afternoon and were just upbeat and uplifting. The rooms were bright and clean. They had a lot to do, like taking you by bus to concerts and different tables set up for games. The director was there walking from table to table. However, the area was in the middle of a field near nothing and perhaps it would be easier if something was closer to take people to get groceries. They were just not close to anything. "

"Assisted living care was on point on day shift! Activities is amazing the girls take the time to know the residents as well as family members. Ibwill definitely recommend this facility!!"