Sharon Bates

Sharon Bates is a small assisted living community in Coldwater, MI, where seniors can find a calm, home-like setting with spaces for relaxation, meals, and group activities, and you'll find just four assisted living units and a handful of beds, so there's a bit more individual attention than at bigger places, and the staff helps with daily needs like bathing, dressing, moving around, and making sure medication management and health care services happen the way each resident's situation demands, and, with 24-hour supervision and responsive call buttons, people know someone's around if help's needed in the middle of the night or during the day, and they're set up to offer continence support, specialized care for folks with Parkinson's, and memory care for Alzheimer's and dementia-there's even monitoring of exits to help prevent wandering along with activities and games to keep minds as sharp as possible. The facility has access to geriatric doctors, therapy services like physical and speech therapy, transportation for medical appointments, and regular health check-ups, while keeping things simple so families don't feel overwhelmed, and those with pets can bring them along if that helps feel more at home, which can make a real difference to some. Licensed by state authorities, Sharon Bates isn't certified by Medicare or Medicaid, but the staff does comply with Adult Family Home regulations and state oversight, and the memory care areas offer secure outdoor spaces, personalized meals, help with eating and grooming, and a comforting daily routine. Residents can expect nutritious food, personalized care plans, help with laundry and linens, and the choice to join chapel services, theater events, or arts and crafts, plus a chance to join in social gatherings and one-on-one visits according to what feels right, and if a primary caregiver needs a break, there's respite care for short-term stays. The facility also provides amenities like a bistro, private dining, a community kitchen, scheduled bathroom reminders, and a 24-hour security system, all in a setting designed to feel welcoming to seniors, where the staff tries to focus on comfort and dignity above all else.