Benjamin's Hope-Home 4 sits on a big 52-acre campus at 15468 Riley Street in Holland, Michigan, where there's plenty of space for walking, gardening, and just being part of the neighborhood. The home is licensed as an adult small group home, with room for up to six residents, and provides care for adults with developmental disabilities, including those with autism and dementia, who need help with daily activities but still want some independence; they've got a license number AS700365618 that runs through April 2027. The staff help with things like bathing, dressing, meals, medication, and transfers, and there's 24-hour supervision to support everyone, but the place is really set up like a regular house, so people can feel comfortable and safe, even though there's professional help available when needed.
Benjamin's Hope follows a faith-based approach that they call "Live, Learn, Play, Worship," which means people join in church and worship activities right there in the community, and everyone can take part, no matter their ability. Residents get to enjoy community spaces, a big dining room, and all sorts of activities, and there are paths to walk, gardens for relaxing, and special programs focused on learning and play. There's a special focus on making things work for people with sensory sensitivities, and the place tries to match personal care to each person's needs, so no one feels left out.
On top of the regular care, Benjamin's Hope-Home 4 is known for hosting yearly community events like the Harvest Festival where you see antique cars, get close to a U.S. Army Blackhawk helicopter, listen to live music, and eat hotdogs, chips, and ice cream, and people can decorate pumpkins, ride the barrel train, play carnival games, or watch the model train show-they even have barn visits with alpacas, goats, and bunnies, and you sometimes get to meet first responders, which folks always enjoy. There are church services and worship, but also chances to work on crafts or buy things like lavender sachets, goat's milk soap, hand balm, candles, and other small items made by the men and women who call Benjamin's Hope home.
The community helps with things like move-in coordination, laundry, and transportation, and they offer housekeeping and meal services, with choices for people who have allergies or diabetes. Meals are set up to encourage good nutrition and give people time to socialize, and folks also enjoy activities like games of , hayrides around the grounds, and all-day dining. It's a nonprofit, debt-free operation, so they focus on comfort and safety rather than making money, and many adults with developmental differences call it home, building friendships and participating in daily life together. Residents and their families like that there's a real neighborhood feel, with chances to be part of a community while still receiving the care and support each person needs.
