Independent Living Communities in Kalamazoo, MI

"There are several different buildings at Friendship Village including a nursing home, assisted living building and a dementia assisted living building. What I toured was the regular assisted living building, which I was extremely impressed with. This facility is extremely beautiful and home-like. Residents have private rooms that they can decorate how they wish. Additionally, there are computers, a library, several dining areas that the residents can socialize at. Also there are several activities that are conducted throughout the day the residents can choose to participate in or not. Activities include discussions on major issues, crafting, group outings, and exercise programs. Unlike other nursing homes, there is not a strict schedule that the resident is forced to follow. They can choose what they wish to do and choose when they want to do it. Staff is on call 24/7 in order to assist with ADLs (dressing, eating, toileting etc.) The staff seemed to be very friendly and willing to do whatever it takes to ensure the resident is safe, comfortable and happy. "

"Everything so far that we have experienced with Story Point has been wonderful. When we needed help with my mom’s dog, staff helped. Now we are having more issues and everyone has been great. Giving wonderful experienced advice and just giving us time to figure things out. Our mother had met some great people that she now calls them friends. The facility sits on a great piece of property and is very inviting. I would totally recommend this Senior place of it fits for yourself or your parents."

"My in-laws live at Story Point at my recommendation. As a pastor, I get to several facilities in our community and have found that Story Point is among the best, especially for independent living. The grounds are beautiful, and the interior is quite "swank" in that it is clean, bright, uncluttered, stylish, and seems a bit like a luxury hotel. The staff are friendly, the residents affable, the activities meaningful and enjoyable, and the food is rather good too. "

"My friend moved to Centre Meadows which is a 55 and older apartment complex. I like the location the best. The least would be the lack of staff communication. They offer food drop-off five days a week, Monday through Friday. They do cookouts and they have luncheons (it's mostly female there and he's male). They also have a movie theater, hair salon, a game room that has a pool table, and a fitness room. So, it's an excellent value for the money."

"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."

"My parents moved into ML last October. The facility is a secure coded entrance. The staff members were all welcoming. Meagan and other staff members make sure my Mom gets showers and her meds. Brittany and her team ensure the residents keep active both mentally and physically. The themed events are above and beyond amazing. Every last detail is well planned - Holidays, Veterans dinner, opening day of hunting, the Ball, etc. I love that photos are posted on FB so that other family members can keep an eye on what my parents are up to. Can't wait until the live Clue game that is being planned!"