My Sister House sits in Holland, Michigan, licensed under Michigan license # AS700012865, and operates as a small adult group home for up to six female residents. The house has seven bedrooms, three bathrooms, non-slip floors, and plenty of closet space in each private suite. Folks can bring their own pets and find a family-like setup where people share daily responsibilities, spend time together, and help each other out, so there's a strong sense of community among housemates, staff, friends, and sometimes church members or others from around town. Care covers needs like dementia, Parkinson's, and other specific health needs, and the team-supervisors include Adrianna Rouwhorst, Maria Vick, Earlene Klein, Jessica Fitz, and Deb Heeringa-make sure each person has an individual care plan, regular health checks, and help with diabetic care or medication management. Health staff offer 24-hour supervision, bathing, dressing, transfers, grooming, and all activities of daily living support, with help for those needing speech or occupational therapy, incontinence care, or more. Residents get housekeeping, linen service, meals prepared with dietary restrictions in mind, snacks between meals, and meal service in a big dining room, which sits near a spacious living area.
Special amenities include ADA compliant private baths, a beauty salon, a theater room, a fitness room, a greenhouse, on-site parking, a garden, and laundry services, plus cable TV, WiFi, and two televisions-one in a recreation room down in the basement. There's a house piano, puzzles, a Nintendo Wii, and board games for free time, as well as community activities like arts and crafts, computer classes, movie nights, Project ABLE outings, and wellness programs. Folks can also get massages, and there's an on-site dietitian. Daily life includes scheduled social and recreational activities to help everyone stay connected and engaged, plus transportation and scheduled rides to doctor appointments. When someone needs short-term help or respite care, the home can arrange temporary stays. Residents can join counseling, outreach, or volunteer programs, and there's support for people with disabilities and developmental needs, too. Accommodations come fully furnished, with shared or private rooms, and emergency alert systems for peace of mind. Everything's designed to help seniors feel safe and comfortable while living as independently as they can.
Surveys and inspections by local authorities, including the Department of Aging or Veteran's Services, keep the home up to state standards. My Sister House doesn't take Medicare unless the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services certify it. It offers a quiet place to call home, aimed at providing steady care and support for seniors in Holland, Michigan, where people can find friends, safety, and help with whatever they need, from daily tasks to staying part of the wider community.
