Green Acres Ionia

Green Acres Ionia, also known as Foxley Manor, sits at 439 W. Main St. in Ionia, Michigan, and is meant for adults 55 and older, giving folks a group home and retirement community that tries to offer good care without some of the bigger nursing home costs, so what you get here is a licensed adult group home with 12 beds where staff stays awake all night and is around 24 hours a day to help out, and they handle things like help with baths, dressing, medication, and getting from bed to a wheelchair if that's needed, while people who need help transferring or diabetic care, including insulin and sliding scale therapy, will find support, though when it comes to incontinence, residents need to take care of it themselves. Green Acres Ionia provides meals each day and can handle special dietary needs or all-day dining, which lots of people find makes things easier, and in the common areas, residents can pass the time with activities like movie nights, set up by the staff, and there are gardens, art projects, and scheduled events, along with weekly worship services, games, and exercise classes. There are two apartment floor plans, some of which are private and customized especially for memory care, with safety features like emergency alert systems and wheelchair-friendly spaces, and the community lets seniors have small pets under 30 pounds, which is nice for those who don't want to give up their furry friends. There's a dining room with an elegant feel, as well as beauty and barber services onsite, and folks can use the indoor common rooms or walk outside on the paths lined with trees, benches, and even old-fashioned street lamps, making it feel a bit like a neighborhood. Transportation to appointments is included, and staff helps with move-in and continued coordination with outside healthcare providers, which can be a relief for residents and their families. Memory care and hospice waiver services are offered for those dealing with Alzheimer's or other forms of dementia, and support is there when people start requiring more help, so the community adjusts from light to heavier care as needed. Seniors who want to stay active will have access to arts and social activities run by both residents and staff, and a monthly newsletter, member directory, and calendar from the Ionia Area Chamber help keep everyone informed about what's going on in the wider area. Green Acres Ionia doesn't accept Medicare unless certified, but does take long-term care insurance and works to create a welcoming atmosphere, and the overall place feels well maintained and like somewhere people can get support while holding onto their independence as long as possible.