Lakeshore Woods, A Randall Residence

Lakeshore Woods, A Randall Residence in Fort Gratiot, MI, sits about 5.5 miles outside Sarnia and gives seniors many care options like assisted living, memory care, hospice, and even active adult programs, so people can stay as their needs change, and the staff there offer help with daily tasks like grooming, bathing, dressing, and medication management, with nurses and doctors on call, plus therapists for physical, speech, occupational, and even music or pet therapy, and you see they always keep someone around to help out, whether it's for short stays, adult day services, long-term skilled nursing, or home care including non-medical, home health, and home hospice for those needing it. You'll find a range of studio, one-bedroom, two-bedroom, and suite layouts, all with Wi-Fi, cable or satellite TV, kitchenettes, wheelchair accessible bathrooms, and ground-floor options for those who want them, while cats and dogs are allowed, and there's even pet-focused programs and activities, with staff that'll help with pet care. People who need extra support with wandering, behavior issues, or Alzheimer's and dementia get a purpose-built community with secured property, designed spaces, wandering alarms, and trained staff who know how to help when someone needs a little more patience or specialized care. The facility runs in English, Spanish, and Filipino and lets residents smoke outdoors, eat meals in the fancy dining room, and enjoy choices like no-salt or no-sugar dishes, snacks, and guest meals. Residents get daily housekeeping, laundry, errands, and even grocery shopping covered, and you don't have to worry about transportation, since there's resident parking, free rides, transportation at cost, paths if you like to walk, and public transit close by. They've set up activities from art and cooking classes to trivia games, Wii bowling, current events, music shows, dancing, karaoke, stretching, cards, and even a residents' band, plus outings and visits from clergy with on- and off-site Catholic and Protestant services, so folks can keep up their interests, see friends, and get spiritual support. Indoor and outdoor common areas-like the billiards lounge, game room, TV lounge, computer room, beauty/barber shop, fitness center, arts and crafts center, hot tub, swimming pool, fireplace, gazebo, waterfall, garden space, and a central courtyard-all make the place feel open and lively, and the grounds give lots of places to sit, talk, or just have some quiet time. The community has friendly, well-trained staff, including an Executive Director, Director of Nursing, Life Enrichment Director, and specialized care workers, plus visiting doctors, dentists, podiatrists, and chaplains, ready to change care plans as residents' health and needs change. Safety features include mechanical lifts, standby help for transfers, supervision for daily activities, and technology like wander-guard bracelets to keep people safe, especially those who are prone to wandering or tricky behaviors from memory problems. They've won awards for their meals, activities, and staff friendliness, and you'll notice people say meals are both nutritious and tasty, and the staff are helpful but not overbearing-you can see why there's an 8.4 out of 10 average rating, and 4.5 stars labeled as excellent, and folks mention the calm feeling, the comfort in every room, and a sense folks are looked after for who they are. Prices start around $2,000 a month, which covers meals, amenities, care, and all those extras to make daily life enjoyable and safe, and with personal care, rehab programs, special diets, and aging-in-place support, Lakeshore Woods, A Randall Residence, tries to make sure anyone who moves in finds both dignity and comfort in whatever stage of life they're in.