The Brook of Cheboygan

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My father lived in a place called Brook of Cheboygan. I liked that place because it was smaller. They only have like 40 or 50 residents. The staff was very good. Everybody knew everybody. They had bingo, cards, and a movie theater. They had a very nice dining room. The facility was very nice. They had nice furniture. It would remind you of a fancy hotel, and they had a beauty salon.

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In November of 2010, we had to make a rather quick decision to move my father into this Assisted Living Facility. The staff at The Brook was very helpful when we toured the facility. They did an assessment of my father's health and needs without making him feel belittled or more helpless than he was. After he moved in the staff seemed to make his comfort and safety their number one concern. They gently guided him through the adjustment process by encouraging him to participate and get out of his room. They knew just how far and when to push him and when to let him retreat to his room. As a result, within a couple of months he was telling people how well taken care he is and how happy he is to be there. They allow him to do as much as he can for himself which makes him feel useful. In addition, to taking care of my father the manager and staff have helped our family adjust to our father being in an assisted living facility. When we were concerned about how he was adjusting we were assured he was right on track and sure enough he was. I drop in on a regular basis. He is always clean, fed and well cared for. He did have a few medical issues at the beginning and the staff made sure the situation was handled. His family and friends are always made to feel welcome by the staff and I am notified if there are any isssues that require my attention. I must say I am more than satisfied by the staff, manager and facility.