Serenity House

    13326 Bliven Rd, Byron, MI 48418
    • Assisted Living
    • Memory Care

    Dependable compassionate accessible assisted living

    I placed my mom at Serenity House and I'm very pleased. The owner-run, renovated home is clean, wheelchair-accessible and peaceful with lovely country views and daily activities; the compassionate, experienced staff provide family-like, attentive care (strong dementia/Parkinson's support and hospice coordination), checked in with us after a loss, and made us feel truly welcome - I would recommend them for dependable, heartfelt assisted living.

    Loved one of resident
    Jul 2026

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    Reviews

    4.00·(22)

    Overall rating

    1. 5
    2. 4
    3. 3
    4. 2
    5. 1
    • Care

      4.7
    • Staff

      4.4
    • Meals

      5.0
    • Amenities

      3.8
    • Value

      4.0

    Pros

    • compassionate, family-style care
    • experienced dementia and Parkinson's support
    • attentive and responsive caregivers
    • owner-operated, personalized oversight
    • home-like environment and vintage charm
    • private rooms in a renovated house
    • clean, well-maintained interior
    • engaging daily activities (games, puzzles)
    • home-cooked meals
    • supportive hospice coordination
    • wheelchair accessibility
    • quiet country setting and attractive views

    Cons

    • inconsistent management and family communication
    • environmental maintenance deficiencies (ramps, handrails, doors)
    • gaps in interior lighting and hallway visibility
    • inconsistent entry-door security procedures
    • limited bathroom access in parts of the building
    • unsafe driving practices by staff on nearby roads
    • variable staff professionalism and conduct
    • remote location with limited city access

    Summary of reviews

    The reviews present a mixed picture of Serenity House. Many families describe a small, owner-operated assisted living home with a strong emphasis on personalized, family-style care. Positive themes include staff who are described as compassionate, attentive, and experienced with dementia and Parkinson's disease; coordination with hospice services; private rooms within a renovated, homelike residence; engaging activities such as games and puzzles; and a quiet country setting with pleasant views. Several accounts highlight continuity of caregivers, meaningful post-discharge follow-up with families, and a level of trust and accommodation that families found valuable.

    Care quality and staffing are commonly praised for warmth and responsiveness. Reviewers often emphasize caregivers who provide individualized attention, assist with end-of-life support, and treat residents like family. Clinical support for dementia and Parkinson's needs is repeatedly noted as a strength, and families report effective problem-solving and coordination with outside providers when needed. At the same time, there are recurring comments about variability in staff conduct and professionalism; reviewers indicate that interactions and communication can range from highly supportive to problematic, and a subset of concerns relate specifically to management and how family complaints are handled.

    Dining and activities are characterized positively: meals are described as home-cooked rather than institutional, aligning with the residence's homelike atmosphere, and daily programming includes low-key social activities such as games and puzzles. The facility's physical setting—a renovated, vintage-style house with private rooms and communal family rooms—appeals to those seeking a nonclinical, residential experience. Accessibility features such as wheelchair access are noted, but reviewers also point to several facility and safety shortcomings. These include deficiencies in exterior and interior maintenance (handrails, ramps, door frames), inconsistent hallway lighting, limited bathroom access in some areas, and concerns about entry-door security procedures.

    A distinct cluster of safety-related concerns appears in the reviews: unsafe driving behavior by staff on the surrounding country roads and condition issues with ramps and railings that suggest the need for maintenance attention. There are also serious, isolated complaints about management and owner conduct; while many families praise the owner-run approach for personalized oversight, others describe trust and communication failures significant enough to advise caution. These represent important considerations for prospective families evaluating the residence.

    Overall, Serenity House appeals to those seeking a small, home-like assisted living environment with experienced dementia care and committed caregivers. However, prospective residents and families should evaluate the facility's environmental safety features, entry security procedures, and management communication during a visit. Asking for recent maintenance records, staffing continuity plans, examples of emergency response procedures, and references from current families may help clarify whether the home's strengths align with an individual’s needs and safety expectations.

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    Location

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    Serenity House is located at 13326 Bliven Rd, Byron, MI, 48418.

    About Serenity House

    Serenity House sits on a rural road outside Byron, Michigan, with space for up to 12 adults, mostly for folks over 55 who need assisted living or Alzheimer's and memory care services, and it's a place where people can choose between private studio or semi-private rooms that get cleaned regularly with laundry and dry-cleaning included. Folks here have simple meal services with special diets like vegetarian, low sodium, or low sugar available three times a day plus snacks, and they'll find communal dining rooms as well as indoor and outdoor common areas with planned activities or devotional services when they're wanted. If someone's diabetic, staff monitor blood sugar and give insulin injections, though they don't do sliding scale therapy, and for those with incontinence, trained workers help with reminders and care, so residents with either bladder or bowel incontinence are looked after.

    The memory care section sits in its own secured building with purpose-built space and technology like bracelet alarms for wandering, which keeps residents with dementia or Alzheimer's, even those who might act out or try to leave, safe and comfortable, while an experienced crew handles behavior problems with steady care and patience. Staff remains awake and on duty at all hours, always ready to help with transfers, whether it's a simple one-person lift or a mechanical device, and provide hands-on support with activities of daily living like bathing, dressing, or just offering reminders to take medicine-a visiting nurse and therapists like a podiatrist, physical therapist, and even a speech therapist stop in, so care covers both health and safety. There's a beautician right on site and wheelchair-accessible showers, which is handy for folks with mobility needs, plus special programs with distinct names, tailored to keep minds and bodies as active as possible, from social activities to devotional hours, all set up to let people keep their independence while staying safe.

    Serenity House also welcomes people for respite care or hospice as needed, and it's licensed for an adult medium group home under number AM780092109, keeping its status active with the State of Michigan under the regular license until October 2026. The facility takes a range of payments, including private pay, military or veteran benefits, and Social Security, but there are fees for entry, levels of care, and extra persons. Residents who need rides can arrange transportation, though sometimes there's a fee, and free transport gets offered for certain services or needs. Folks who want or need devotional services have those options too, both in the house and out in the community, and the setting overall feels private, quiet, and made for people who just want to be comfortable and supported in their later years, even if the schedule of activities changes or isn't packed with options every day. Serenity House also keeps up with its documentation and inspection reports and puts some effort into education about addiction and community reintegration, offering support in that area for those who might need it. The staff-and the programs-aim to give people a good, safe, clean, and respectful place to call home, with as much independence as a person can handle, and neighbors to spend a little time with.

    People often ask...

    Serenity House offers assisted living and memory care.

    There are 16 photos of Serenity House on Mirador.

    The full address for this community is 13326 Bliven Rd, Byron, MI 48418.

    No, Serenity House does not offer respite care. Respite care in assisted living communities provides temporary, short-term relief for primary caregivers by offering professional care for their loved ones. It allows individuals to stay in an assisted living community for a limited time, giving caregivers a break while ensuring residents receive necessary support and assistance with daily activities.

    Safety & Compliance

    In Michigan, the Department of Licensing & Regulatory Affairs (LARA) licenses adult foster care homes and homes for the aged, conducting renewal inspections and complaint investigations and publishing the resulting reports.

    License numberAM780092109
    StatusActive
    Facility typeAdult Medium Group Home (capacity 7-12)
    License classRegular
    Capacity12 residents
    LicenseeSerenity House Inc.
    Care servedAged, Alzheimer's
    EffectiveOctober 26th, 2024
    ExpiresOctober 25th, 2026
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    Inspection Reports

    1

    Reports

    3

    Citations

    0

    Complaints

    1

    Years

    09 Feb 2025Renewal
    Identified deficiencies included missing funds and valuables transaction forms for resident files, incomplete emergency drill records, and missing handrails on exterior stairs.
    • R 400.15315Handling of resident funds and valuables
    • R 400.15318Emergency preparedness; evacuation plan; emergency transportation
    • R 400.14403Maintenance of premises

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