Newaygo Medical Care Facility

Newaygo Medical Care Facility sits in Fremont, MI, serving seniors and residents who need different levels of care, and the staff there work hard to create a safe and welcoming place for both residents and employees, because having dedicated people on site makes a big difference for day-to-day life in a long-term care community. The facility offers independent living options for those who want to live on their own but stay connected to a community, as well as assisted living services, skilled nursing, and a complete range of medical and dental services, so whether someone needs help with daily activities or special therapy after an illness or surgery, the professional team can step in to help. There's a big focus on a community approach, making sure folks in Newaygo County have access to quality health care and a good support system, and they follow The Eden Alternative, which supports well-being for everyone, no matter how much help someone needs or how much someone's abilities change over time. The facility holds up to 110 residents, with short- or long-term nursing care for people with physical or mental health needs, including a 20-bed dementia unit that has its own therapeutic garden, which can make a real difference for people living with memory loss. There's a strong rehabilitation program, so residents can get physical, occupational, or speech therapy to recover from an injury or surgery, or just to keep as much independence as possible, and they get support from onsite social work, nutrition, dental services, podiatry, x-ray, and optometry, so most health needs get handled without leaving the building. Meals come out of an equipped kitchen, laundry services are on-site, and there's a large dining room with a big-screen TV, surround sound, and even a popcorn machine, which the residents and families use for activities or just gathering. Safety and comfort stay top priorities, with a 650-kilowatt generator for emergencies and amenities aimed at keeping everyone comfortable. Activities cover a range of interests, from gardening and bird watching on the grounds to bus trips for shopping, outings to Whitecaps baseball games, apple orchards, or music festivals. Residents can live at Newaygo Medical Care Facility, at Trillium Springs Senior Residential Living for more independence, or use The Stone Lodge Community Center for events, gatherings, and activities, since it includes a coffee shop, market, and wellness clinic. The facility's staff work closely together, aiming to respect everyone's choices and wishes, trying to improve quality of life for those they serve, supporting each resident's dignity, and making the place feel as much like home as possible, whether someone stays for a short rehab visit or a longer stay, and the goal always stays the same, to help every person live their best life.