Alternative Assisted Living sits in a quiet, welcoming neighborhood in Flushing, MI, where seniors get both independence and the right amount of help when needed, because the staff gives supervision and personal care around the clock and everyone gets support with daily things like bathing, dressing, taking their medicine, and moving about, and there's always someone nearby to help with meals, housework, or getting to the doctor's office since transportation and even parking are taken care of, too. The community keeps things small, so each person gets more attention, and residents can choose from private or semi-private rooms-all fully furnished and designed for comfort, and the buildings have air conditioning, Wi-Fi, cable TV, and telephone service, so folks can stay connected or just enjoy the peace and quiet if they want.
There's a good mix of activities-art classes, trips, beauty salon appointments, daily events, and on-site and off-site devotional services-along with gardens and open indoor spaces to gather, making it easy to stay active and meet friends, and a full-time activity director plans things to keep everyone mentally and physically busy. Many meals are made from scratch by experienced chefs planning around special diets or allergies, including those for diabetes, and the kitchen serves balanced, nutritious food in the dining room or takes care of meals in residents' rooms as needed, while help with laundry and housekeeping means no one has to worry about chores.
Alternative Assisted Living offers both assisted living and memory care in separate areas, because some folks need support for Alzheimer's, dementia, mental health, or developmental disabilities, and those living with memory issues can rely on safe layouts that reduce wandering and confusion, and staff use memory care therapies every day with activities to help the mind and keep spirits up. Healthcare services cover basic needs like incontinence care, transfers, medication management, and non-ambulatory support, with 24-hour supervision and emergency call systems, and the community can work with residents and doctors to manage more complex health needs as they change.
Residents can bring a cat or dog along, and there are maintenance-free living arrangements-with kitchens and private bathrooms in many rooms-so there's a lot less worry about the details of daily life, and respite care means families can get temporary help when they need it. The community welcomes a range of needs, always focusing on comfort, dignity, and a strong sense of belonging, and rooms start at $2,800 per month for a semi-private setup or $3,800 for a private suite, with personal attention as a constant, and plenty of ways for seniors to keep their independence while getting the support they want.
