Harrisville Home sits on 0.86 acres and was built in 1988 as a single-family home, now licensed as a small adult group home serving up to 6 residents, and it's known for taking care of people who might need a little more support because of aging, memory loss, mental illness, or developmental disability-there's a special certification for that, and the place has regular license status, with the license effective until 2027. Northeast Michigan CMH Authority runs the facility, and a team led by physicians manages everything from medication to activities of daily living, so folks get help with bathing, dressing, moving around, and taking the right medicine at the right time, and there's around-the-clock supervision along with an emergency alert system, so there's always someone looking out for safety.
Residents at Harrisville Home have a choice between furnished shared rooms or private suites, and each room comes with a private bathroom, kitchenettes, cable television, phone service in the rooms, air-conditioning, and access to the internet-a lot of comforts for people who might want to keep a little routine, and there's move-in help for those starting new. The community takes pride in providing maintenance-free living-no worries about cooking, cleaning, laundry, or home repairs-because housekeeping, laundry, and meal services are included, and they take special dietary needs seriously with options for allergies or diabetes in the dining room.
Folks can find the Light of Hope Clubhouse and lots of other psychosocial services on-site, including mental health clinic and outpatient therapy, peer specialist support, parent support partners, skill-building, and support for independent living or job-seeking through programs like Supported Independence and Supported Employment. There's also wraparound care, crisis response, integrated health care for folks managing more than one illness, and care for autism spectrum disorder-everything guided by the idea of helping people meet personal goals and stay a part of the community.
Activities keep life lively, with community-sponsored events, scheduled daily programs, movie nights, and chances to socialize in the community room or library, and there are garden paths for those who like to be outside. Dining spaces, parking, and wheelchair-accessible facilities make daily life easier, and transportation is covered for errands or medical appointments-especially since Lincoln Pharmacy and Alcona Health Center are just a short drive away if prescriptions or doctor visits come up. The home welcomes family involvement and encourages friends and loved ones to visit, and it offers educational workshops and counseling to make sure mental health isn't ignored.
The home runs several assistance programs funded partly by the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services, including respite services, home-based care, family support, transition help for young adults, and programs to build skills or self-determination. Extra support is available, like case management, jail services, independent facilitation, psycho-social rehab through the Clubhouse, residential options for different needs, and reports about licensing are available for review. Harrisville Home holds a community score of 3.8 and offers families help from local advisors to figure out if it's the right fit, and that's what makes it an option for seniors and others looking for care, support, and a welcoming environment.
