Kendall West

Kendall West sits on Kendall Street in Grand Rapids and offers care for up to six people in a small, residential setting, and with apartments ranging from studios to one-bedroom and shared units, residents can pick what fits their needs best, whether they want private or semi-private rooms, and inside those rooms you'll find all the basics, they're furnished and have emergency systems, plus around-the-clock supervision by awake staff, with medication management, crisis support, and non-ambulatory care provided for people who can't move on their own, which really means this community can help folks with many health conditions like Parkinson's, Alzheimer's, dementia, traumatic brain injury, and physical or mental handicaps, including special licenses for aged, mentally ill, or developmentally disabled people. Kendall West also offers help with daily things like bathing, dressing, spoon feeding, going to the bathroom, and moving around the home, and while the place is small and home-like, there's a dining room with scheduled meals and snacks available all day, plus special menus for allergies or diabetes, so nobody has to cook if they don't want to, but if they're feeling active, there's a communal kitchen, arts and crafts, a chapel service, walking paths, gardens, a greenhouse, movie nights, and other daily activities for people who want a bit of social life. The laundry, dry cleaning, and housekeeping are taken care of, so that's one less thing to worry about, and if anyone has pets, they're welcome too, and there's a beauty shop and massage service on site for those who want them. When needs get more serious, Kendall West brings in skilled nursing and rehab care for wounds or medical problems, and has memory care programs for seniors with dementia, including specialized activities and secure environments, and for everyone, the facility runs regular service assessments, health monitoring, and case management, working with outside doctors or therapists when needed, with transportation and parking available for scheduled outings or appointments. The home is certified as an Adult Foster Care and Small Group Home, it's licensed by Michigan's regulatory office, and belongs to Corewell Health Worth Residential Homewards, making it possible to offer a variety of services, including both independent and assisted living, skilled nursing, and memory care, all based in a residential neighborhood, with the main goal being to make daily living safer and easier for older adults or people with disabilities, while helping families know their loved ones are cared for, though do note that Medicare isn't accepted unless there's a CMS certification.