Breakwater East, also known as Beacon Home At Breakwater East, is a senior living facility on 28730 63rd Street in Bangor, Michigan, that has 10 assisted living units and provides care for older adults needing help with daily activities, like bathing, dressing, transfers, and medication management, with a focus on keeping people as independent as possible while still providing support when it's needed, and they do this for seniors, people with memory conditions like Alzheimer's, folks with Parkinson's disease, diabetes, physical disabilities, brain injuries, developmental disabilities, mental illness, and even people going through addiction recovery by working with MI Recovery. The home is licensed under Michigan license number AM800267887, with an active license status, and meets safety requirements through features like ADA-compliant bathrooms, all maintenance included, a 24-hour security system, in-room emergency systems, and staff trained to monitor health needs, plus a licensed RN on-site and a staff dietitian who makes sure meal preparation can accommodate allergies and diabetes and has specialized meal plans when needed.
The facility has a mix of private studio units, single bedrooms, and shared apartments, all furnished and designed with safety in mind, and offers extra touches like a theatre room for movies, a spacious library, decks, porches, and a garden where folks can walk on the paths or do a bit of gardening, and there are wellness programs, massage services, all-day snacks, a games room with cards and bingo, and scheduled activities including regular movie nights and community-sponsored events. You'll find a communal kitchen and a dining room with scheduled meals, individualized dining help for those who need it, and all the cleaning and laundry services are included, too, plus folks can use the computer lab and internet, and there are telephones in the rooms, parking spaces, and transportation for shopping and doctor visits, and access to healthcare facilities, retail shopping, and houses of worship nearby.
The staff at Breakwater East can help with everything from medication management, help going to the bathroom, spoon feeding when necessary, walking and transferring, scheduled bathroom reminders, falls management, and occupational therapy for those with rehab needs or dementia, as well as providing support for diabetic management and Parkinson's. The facility maintains strong links with healthcare providers to ensure all medical needs are met, has a strong mental health support presence as a community mental health resource, and even has certifications for caring for people with developmental and mental health needs. Tenants participate in communal meals, games, and social rooms, and the community keeps a caring, safe environment that fits those who want to remain as active and independent as possible while knowing there's help on hand whenever they need it, with an average monthly cost of about $3,014.
