Grace Valley sits on Douglas Avenue in Kalamazoo, and it's a small group home with room for up to six people, so it never feels crowded but more like a cozy family setting than a big facility, and folks will see studio and one-bedroom apartments along with some semi-private rooms, so people can pick what suits them, whether that's sharing with someone else or having their own space with a private bath or kitchenette. Residents here get personal care plans, which matter a whole lot with conditions like Parkinson's or dementia, and staff always help with things like spoon feeding, moving between rooms, getting baths, and dressing, and the same staff help take care of people with Alzheimer's or those who need memory care.
Many services focus on making life easier, so linen, laundry, meals, dusting, and vacuuming all get handled by the staff, and Grace Valley even has a case manager and dietitian to monitor health and nutrition, especially for special diets and diabetes, plus the menus are dementia-friendly for folks who need a little extra help. Residents can bring their cats or dogs, and they get 24/7 supervision from a team that includes help with medication, incontinence management, and regular health checks, while the emergency system in each room, along with air conditioning, keeps the place safe and comfortable. Folks will find cable TV, internet, phones, and private suites, and the building is fully furnished, so nobody has to worry about moving heavy furniture or missing home.
Community amenities give people plenty to do with movie nights, garden walks, crafts, a bistro for snacks, a beauty shop, a fitness room, and even a little movie theater, and there's always transportation ready, whether folks need a ride to the doctor or church. If you don't like cooking or cleaning anymore, this place covers everything, and meals are cooked at home with private or group dining, plus extra assistance for anyone who needs it at the table. The Grace Valley team helps people with brain injuries, developmental challenges, the physically handicapped, mental illness, or those just needing a bit more help as they get older, and the facility holds certification for all these services.
Grace Valley isn't a big, noisy spot, but a licensed and certified assisted living home with just six beds, which means more attention for each resident. Staff stay on to work with family caregivers and support long-term care insurance, plus the community keeps up to date with state licensing requirements. Activities like exercise, crafts, helping in the kitchen, and movie nights make the environment inviting and warm, and the grounds even have paths and gardens to enjoy. The everyday focus remains on personal dignity, supporting strengths, and meeting the physical, emotional, and social needs of everyone living there, so it's a steady and loving place for elderly women and men who need help but don't want to be lost in the shuffle.
