Railside Assisted Living Center is a welcoming community located in Byron Center, Michigan, dedicated to providing seniors with a comfortable and accommodating assisted living experience. At Railside, residents enjoy spacious, accessible, and barrier-free studio apartments designed to combine the warmth of a home-like environment with the convenience and support of assisted living. Residents are encouraged to personalize their spaces with their own furniture and cherished belongings to foster a true sense of home.
The center offers a wide array of amenities and personalized support services tailored to the individual needs of each resident. Upon move-in, and on a regular basis thereafter, a Personal Needs Assessment is conducted to determine the specific requirements of each resident in areas such as mobility, cognition, and activities of daily living. Assessments are also performed after significant health events, ensuring that care plans remain responsive to changing needs. Residents and their families are actively involved in developing individualized service plans, allowing care to be continually refined for both comfort and well-being.
Railside Assisted Living Center provides a host of daily services designed to promote independence, comfort, and dignity. Staff are available at all times to assist with both scheduled and unforeseen personal needs, offering peace of mind to residents and their loved ones. Meals are a central part of community life, with three home-cooked, nutritious meals served in an elegant dining room each day. Residents may also choose to dine in their rooms for a modest fee. The daily menu includes a hot breakfast made to order between 7 and 9 a.m., with cold breakfast items available afterward, a substantial lunch at noon, and lighter supper fare between 5 and 6 p.m. Throughout the day, snacks such as homemade baked goods, fresh fruit, and beverages are always on hand.
The well-being of residents is further supported through medication assistance supervised by a registered nurse, ensuring proper administration and reminders as needed. Regular wellness checks and daily mail delivery provide additional touchpoints for monitoring and connection. The professional maintenance team addresses everything from routine tasks like changing lightbulbs to more involved needs, while housekeeping staff manage daily bed-making, twice-weekly towel changes, weekly bathroom and linen services, personal laundry, dusting, and vacuuming.
Railside’s commitment to meeting specialized needs is exemplified by The Terrace, a dedicated memory care unit designed for residents living with Alzheimer’s, dementia, or other memory impairments. Here, staff members are specially trained to understand and support the unique challenges faced by those with memory loss. The Terrace features a modified environment that is adapted to reduce anxiety, stress, and confusion, enabling residents to function more comfortably and enjoy a higher quality of life.
Residents of Railside Assisted Living Center benefit from a vibrant and active community life. Monthly calendars are filled with an array of on-site and off-site events, fostering social connection and engagement. Activities are thoughtfully planned to appeal to a variety of interests and abilities, creating opportunities for residents to make new friends, pursue hobbies, and celebrate together as a community. The center welcomes small cats and dogs, provided the resident can independently care for their pet, further adding to the sense of home and companionship.
Above all, Railside Assisted Living Center is guided by a mission to offer a home-like setting that promotes the independence, dignity, and psychological well-being of each resident. By combining attentive care, comfortable accommodations, enriching activities, and a dedicated team, Railside strives to ensure that every individual can live well and enjoy each day to the fullest.