Commonwealth Senior Living at East Paris sits at 3956 Whispering Way Dr SE in Grand Rapids, Michigan, and offers several types of living arrangements, with options including semi-private, studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom floor plans, and the place welcomes both independent seniors and those who want assisted living or memory care. The staff stays on site 24 hours a day and includes trained caregivers and a part-time nurse, helping with needs like bathing, dressing, dining, toileting, incontinence care, and medication reminders; they also help residents age in place so no one has to move as their needs change. The community keeps a friendly, home-like feeling, and the grounds have fresh landscaping, secure courtyards, butterfly and hummingbird gardens, raised garden beds, and a peaceful view that's not far from Lake Michigan. Residents and their families can enjoy things like a beauty salon, coffee shop, movie room, arts and crafts room, TV lounges, indoor gathering spaces, a library, and even group activities, live entertainment, and both onsite and offsite devotional services including Catholic and Protestant options.
Dining comes with choices: there's restaurant-style seating, Anytime Dining, guest meals, and even a private dining room, with chefs serving up farm-to-table plans, special diets like gluten-free, vegan, low/no sugar or sodium among the choices, and even room service for those who want it. There are enrichment programs like Sweet Memories™ for folks with memory care needs, and staff use Montessori and music therapy, including something called SingFit, to help residents stay connected. One can find both indoor and outdoor spaces to relax or meet with others, and there are plenty of daily and weekly activities, trips, and social programs, including a "Travel the World" program, virtual reality, tai chi, and life story reminiscence.
Services cover housekeeping, laundry, linen, apartment maintenance, grocery shopping, and access to Wi-Fi. The building has a gated setup, safety systems, medication management, and a 24-hour emergency call system. Care includes on-site skilled nursing, physical therapy, rehabilitation, and hospice services, and they take in short-term respite visits as well. Transportation is available-complimentary for most needs and at cost for other trips, and the spot lies near a bus line for extra convenience. Pets under 25 pounds are allowed, but no smoking inside. Resident parking, guest parking, and accessible kitchens or kitchenettes in units show up among the amenities, and the updated furnishings in new rooms add a modern touch.
The minimum age to move in applies, and the community's earned past SeniorAdvisor.com recognition for high ratings from residents and families. Commonwealth Senior Living at East Paris provides different living and care options all on one campus so seniors can get the right support while keeping their independence as much as possible.
