Synthia Afc Care was a small adult foster care home at 13069 Blueberry Lane in Holland, Michigan, where Sweety Rozario and Subir Croze ran things with a license for up to six residents, and they took in folks who needed support for aging, Alzheimer's, developmental disabilities, mental illness, or traumatic brain injuries. They offered a range of care from independent living to assisted living, skilled nursing, and something called memory care, and provided services like medication management, help with bathing and transfers, three meals a day, and help with laundry or housekeeping, so those living there didn't have to worry about daily chores or home maintenance. The whole place was set up with private bathrooms, kitchenettes, furnished living spaces, shared and private rooms, emergency alert systems, air conditioning, cable, telephone and internet connections, so people could be comfortable, stay in touch, and feel a bit more at home.
There were community areas, a dining room, walking paths around the grounds, a garden, parking, and scheduled activities like movie nights and group events, along with transportation when needed, so folks could have both privacy and a sense of belonging. They put a lot of focus on personalizing care, with written plans for each resident, and staff nearby at all hours to help with whatever people couldn't do for themselves, whether it was taking medicine, getting dressed, or just moving around safely. For those with more complex needs, like dementia or Alzheimer's, Synthia Afc Care had secure areas and memory care programs that included cognitive exercises, therapies, and round-the-clock supervision to prevent confusion and wandering, all in an environment meant for both safety and comfort.
Meals could be tailored for special diets-like for diabetes or allergies-and there were options for people to get as much or as little support as they needed, with services set up to help maintain independence as much as possible. They coordinated care with doctors and healthcare providers, had support for mental health, rehabilitation, wound care, and could manage comprehensive nursing care if health issues got more complicated. Synthia Afc Care served seniors and people with disabilities in a quiet residential neighborhood, giving residents a chance to age in place in a peaceful community, and provided a stable, maintenance-free lifestyle until their closure on March 2, 2023.
