Bedford North

Bedford North sits in Boyne City, Michigan, and has four assisted living units, set up to care for seniors who need extra support, including those with dementia or Alzheimer's. The place is licensed under Michigan license # AS150383742 as an adult small group home, which means there's room for up to six people, but this location seems set for four, and folks living here get 24-hour supervision from trained staff, plus a registered nurse on call. The staff helps with bathing, dressing, medication management, and getting around, along with mealtime help and laundry every week, so folks don't have to worry about those daily tasks. Residents can live in studio apartments or one-bedroom units, and the rooms have pull cords and emergency systems in case someone needs help fast. There are outdoor porches, a well-lit dining area, a movie theater room, a reading space, a chapel, and even a garden, which makes the place feel more like a home. Bedford North offers services throughout the community, so residents don't have to walk alone to activities or appointments, and they offer planned games, movie nights, and social get-togethers, which is nice for people who like to keep busy or just be with others. Meals are cooked for everyone, with special care for folks with allergies or a need for a special diet, and there are birthday and holiday meal options too. Monthly doctor visits keep an eye on everyone's health, with rehab services for physical therapy and help with mobility, including wheelchair accessibility and support for non-ambulatory residents. The building has keypad entry, so safety is a focus, and pets are sometimes allowed. There's also help with moving in, and spaces to visit with family, so it's set up to feel comfortable. Some people living here have developmental or mental health needs, and the staff can help with this, offering custom care plans. There's parking, transportation to stores, and a few fitness and arts activities, though it's a small group, so things run quieter than bigger places. Bedford North closed in January 2023, so it's not taking new residents, but this is the way things worked when it was open.