Almena Drive Adult Foster Care is a board and care home in Kalamazoo County that provides assisted living services for older adults in a small, home-like setting, so folks get help with daily activities like bathing, dressing, transfers, and medication management, and there's always someone around since they have 24-hour supervision and healthcare staff. The facility offers mostly semi-private, one-bedroom living options, which means residents share some spaces like the living room or dining area, but can relax in their own rooms and set them up to feel personal and comfortable. The community is quite close-knit, with only a few residents living together-usually between three and six-so it feels supportive, and people get to know each other and staff members well, and some larger properties in the same group can house up to 215 residents, but Almena Drive AFC keeps it smaller.
Residents eat home-cooked meals in a shared dining room, with special dietary options for things like diabetes or allergies, and there are group activities, movie nights, and a community garden, plus common spaces for quiet time or celebrations. The facility has features for wheelchair users and helps with things like moving around and getting ready each day, making sure no one gets left out if they need more support. Security measures and emergency alert systems are in place, and there's close coordination with local healthcare providers, along with transportation services for doctor visits or errands. Almena Drive AFC gets regular oversight from the state, with specific license numbers for each location, so each property has a set number of residents allowed by law.
For those needing a short stay, there are respite care options, and memory care is also available for people who need it. The facility is located near stores, churches, and healthcare centers, making it easy to stay connected with the surrounding community. Residents can enjoy things like walking paths and the garden, and rooms come furnished, but everyone's welcome to decorate how they like. Staff develop personalized care plans for each resident, paying attention to physical, mental, and emotional well-being, and work to support independence and dignity for everyone living there.
