Twin Doves II sits out in the country about five minutes from downtown Decatur, Michigan, where the peaceful rural setting suits seniors who want a quieter way of life and the comfort of a small group home. The adult small group home is authorized and operated by Rickie Lynn Hernandez under Twin Doves II LLC and serves up to six people, focusing on those who are developmentally disabled, mentally ill, or physically handicapped, with a special state license covering these needs. The place has six private bedrooms, an expansive living room, a dedicated recreation area, an outdoor deck for fresh air, and a smoking zone for those who need it, and every room comes with a free 19-inch TV and cable TV service. The staff provides 24-hour supervision, offering help with bathing, dressing, medication, meals, and transfers, and there's always support for non-ambulatory residents, so people with mobility challenges are included, and coordination with healthcare providers helps keep up with every resident's changing needs.
Meals come scheduled, and there's all-day dining for those who get hungry on their own time, with attention to special dietary restrictions like allergies and diabetes, so nobody has to worry about going without a proper meal, and dining is available in a shared dining room. There are housekeeping and laundry services, including dry cleaning, and furnished rooms with telephones. Residents get to take part in a lively social community with group activities, movie nights, and events, plus a weekly outing somewhere fun like the zoo, museums, go-cart tracks, county fairs, and even local restaurants and beach excursions, so there's not much sitting around bored. Every week, there are three scheduled trips into town, and the community offers transportation and parking for those who need to get out and about.
The place is adult foster care, licensed by state authorities, and they're Home and Community-Based Services compliant, which ties to the rules about safe, supervised care for people who might need it, and there's a continuing care setup where residents can move from independent living to skilled nursing or memory care without switching communities. Memory care comes with memory-enhancing activities and a secure environment for those with dementia or Alzheimer's, and the skilled nursing offers rehabilitation, wound care, comprehensive medical support, and help after an illness or hospital stay. Assisted living services are there for people who need a hand with daily activities, while independent living is available with support as needed, offering a maintenance-free lifestyle, amenities, and social events.
There's a special incentive program giving $2.00 a day to residents who stick to their treatment or behavior plans, and that can add up to $14 a week, helping encourage positive routines. The facility works under license number AS800399685, which is effective from April 28, 2024, until April 27, 2026, and keeps a regular license status. Online services run through Lara Licensing and Regulatory Affairs. Twin Doves II works closely with related care homes like Twin Doves AFC and Twin Doves III LLC and is part of MI Recovery, which brings extra support for those recovering from substance use disorder or addiction. The goal throughout is to help residents grow life skills, find comfort, and offer peace of mind for families. Long-term care tends to cost less than a full nursing home, and the smaller, home-like setting makes it easier for staff to know each resident's needs. Twin Doves II doesn't accept Medicare unless certified by the proper agency but does keep up with inspections from state agencies like the Department of Aging or Veteran's Services. Housekeeping, safety measures, meal support, and a range of services all aim to help residents keep their independence as much as possible while having help close by whenever it's needed.
