The River AFC sits in Hesperia, Michigan, as an Adult Foster Care home with a license for 15 residents in a large group setting, and it's set up to feel much like a family home where people can live in either a private suite or a shared room, fully furnished with kitchenettes, private bathrooms, cable TV, telephone, internet, and air-conditioning. Staff always stay on-site, awake around the clock, and they're ready to help with medication management, Alzheimer's and memory care, and daily living tasks like bathing, dressing, and moving around-there's a call system for extra support anytime. Meals are made each day by the staff using organic food and ingredients, with three home-style meals and a snack at bedtime, and everyone gets their meals prepared and served daily so nobody has to cook or worry about cleaning up, because laundry, housekeeping, and other chores get handled by the staff as well.
Common areas inside the home let people move around easily and chat or enjoy activities together, and there are always social, educational, and fitness programs to choose from, which keeps everyone engaged and gives the day some variety. The staff can help set up rides to medical appointments or devotional services outside of the home, which means residents don't have to figure out transportation by themselves. With staff trained to care for people who are aged, physically handicapped, developmentally disabled, or mentally ill, the River AFC tries to match every person's care needs and abilities with individualized care plans designed for each resident's comfort, preferences, and independence, and for those needing Alzheimer's care, the staff stay alert and ready at all hours. It's a quiet, warm place where people get the help they need to keep living as independently as they're able, and residents can always find someone close by if they need a hand with anything, whether it's taking medicine on time, planning a day, or just having a peaceful moment with a neighbor in a bright, comfortable room.
