Sugarbush Living- Calkins House, sometimes called Sugarbush House #5, is a residential care home in Flint, Michigan that's been open since 2008 and offers both assisted living and memory care. The house sits close to local hospitals, specialists, and pharmacies, which makes appointments and emergencies easier to handle, and it's also near places for shopping, social activities, and community events. Residents can choose between shared or private suites, and all rooms are fully furnished, with several bedrooms offering private bathrooms with colorful tiles and heated floors. There's wheelchair access throughout, large bedrooms, and a big living room filled with comfortable chairs, with floor-to-ceiling windows looking out at a blooming apple orchard, and a ceiling-mounted projector TV for movie nights or group programs, and the central courtyard brings in extra natural light while giving everyone a spot for fresh air. There's a focus on helping people feel at home, with regular social activities, clubs, indoor and outdoor spaces for gathering, and community dining that gives people a chance to connect.
Staff at Sugarbush Living- Calkins House are known for being friendly, kind, and helpful, earning the community awards like Best of Senior Living and Best of Senior Living All Star. Residents get help with daily needs like bathing, dressing, transferring, and medication management, and the staff is trained to provide high acuity care, incontinence care, diabetic care, and support for people who might have trouble moving or need non-ambulatory care. There's 24/7 supervision, with on-call physicians, and people who need respite care or short-term stays can be accommodated. People living with dementia or Alzheimer's benefit from custom care plans, safety-focused features, and cognitive activities, and there's a steady routine of educational, social, and entertaining events to help keep everyone active and involved. The facility offers nourishing meals planned and prepared by chefs, and special diets are handled as needed, while snacks, beverages, and social dining are always a part of life there. Personal laundry, room cleaning, and household maintenance are included, and the living is meant to be worry-free, so residents don't have to cook or take care of chores.
Amenities were chosen to make life relaxed and safe, with private baths, walk-in showers, bathtubs, kitchenettes, air-conditioning, cable TV, internet, telephone service, and emergency alert systems. People can use the very large living room or the indoor and outdoor common areas, walk the community paths or relax in the gardens, and join devotional services offsite or take part in onsite clubs and activities. Parking is available for residents, and transportation to appointments or outings is offered for an extra cost. The environment feels supportive and home-like, with staff and caregivers aiming to respect each person's dignity and personal choices while encouraging independence. Move-in coordination helps new residents settle in, and the whole approach is about allowing seniors to enjoy a secure, friendly, and social retirement without the everyday worries of home ownership. The facility operates under State License AS250306415 and maintains a professional, attentive team dedicated to residents' health, happiness, and comfort.
