Railside Assisted Living Center provides assisted living and memory care services in a setting designed for seniors who want comfort and help with daily life but still value their independence, and the community itself is fully licensed as a Home for the Aged by the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services. Trained staff help residents with things like bathing, dressing, and medication, and they keep an eye on residents' health, making note of changes in routine, confusion, or signs of pain, plus comprehensive healthcare services like diabetic support, incontinence care, non-ambulatory care, and 12-16 hour nursing care are available. The staff also completes Personal Needs Assessments before moving in, after 30 days, and every three months to tailor services to each person's needs, whether it's extra support with meals, bathing, grooming, or managing medication, and special care plans exist for those with Alzheimer's, mild cognitive impairment, or dementia in The Terrace, which is a memory care unit set up for safety and comfort.
The community offers spacious apartments with wall-to-wall carpeting, large bay windows, bathroom linen closets, barrier-free access, heating and cooling, and private bathrooms with walk-in showers, handrails, and hand-held shower wands, making these rooms feel home-like with personal touches like coordinated quilts and matching dressers. Residents eat daily meals-planned and prepared by chefs-in a restaurant-style dining room with round tables, soft chairs, and a fireplace, and social times happen in indoor areas like a living room, a cozy couch area in Memory Care, an activities room filled with books, games, a TV, and exercise gear, or in common spaces with big windows and views of the landscaped grounds.
Outdoors, there's a covered entryway for easy drop-off and pick-up, and people often spend time in the gazebo or out on the patio, which has umbrella tables and plenty of chairs, plus there are raised flower beds to enjoy. Pets, including small cats and dogs, are welcome if registered, vaccinated, and well-managed, and sometimes visitors bring their own animals along on a leash or in a carrier. Security matters, so there's a 24-hour entry system, emergency call features, and regular fire safety checks with smoke detectors and sprinklers. Amenities include a beauty salon and barbershop, housekeeping and laundry services, basic satellite TV, and utilities, except for phones.
Railside also keeps a full schedule of activities, so residents can join devotionals, walking groups, chair dancing, balloon toss, aerobics, or games on the Nintendo Wii, and social events are common, while wellness programs like blood pressure checks, podiatrist visits, and fall prevention classes take place with healthcare pros. Other conveniences include a whirlpool bathing room, catering for special occasions, and a covered portico at the entrance for sheltered arrivals. The community sits near restaurants like the 76th Street Truck Stop Diner and Starbucks, with Trinity Health Medical Center and Walgreens pharmacy close by.
All in all, Railside Assisted Living Center focuses on providing support and offering a home-like setting where elderly residents can enjoy safety and dignity while getting the help they need.
