Greater Heights Afc in Kalamazoo, Michigan, sits at 3916 Oakland Drive as a small adult foster care home where up to six residents live together and get care, which means folks can expect a close, homey setting rather than a big facility, and you'll see it's set up with both indoor and outdoor common spaces like a central fireplace, outside patio, and private sitting areas if you want some quiet time, plus there's a library and a game room where residents can spend their days with hobbies and books. There's an arts and crafts center for creative folks, and people can get involved in art classes, cooking classes, or community service programs, and they even plan things like birthday parties, BBQs, and wine tastings, along with day trips and group outings. The community allows dogs within a certain weight limit, plus offers pet care services, so if you have a small dog and need help looking after it, they can help with that.
The rooms come with Wi-Fi, cable or satellite TV, air conditioning for hot summers, and wheelchair accessible showers or bathtubs, and you'll find kitchens or kitchenettes in some rooms. The staff help with laundry, including dry cleaning, and regular housekeeping so you don't have to worry about chores. Meals are provided with all sorts of options like vegetarian, vegan, kosher, gluten-free, organic, low or no sodium, and no sugar, and anytime dining means you can eat when you're hungry, not on a strict clock, and if you want to eat in your room, they'll bring it to you, or you can enjoy restaurant-style lunches and dinners in the shared dining room.
Greater Heights Afc focuses heavily on healthcare with support for memory care conditions, diabetic care, incontinence care, and high acuity needs for folks who need more medical help, and they handle medication management and non-ambulatory care, so people who aren't very mobile get safe, steady help when needed. You'll see personal care offered for daily tasks like bathing, dressing, toileting, and even more medical services like wound care or help from a nurse or podiatrist, so there's a lot of professional help on hand, and there's support for respite care when family caregivers need a break.
Residents can use complimentary transportation for appointments or errands, plus resident parking's available, and the site's near public transportation for visiting loved ones or personal outings. For safety, the home has handicap accessible features and sprinkler systems. The setting feels like a house with all the comfort and security of a care facility, and folks get freedom mixed with the support they need, and if you're considering a place that's not too big and where you won't have to worry about basic needs, this small group residential setup lets people know the staff and other residents pretty well. The facility works as an Adult Small Group Home, licensed for six beds, and accepts long-term care insurance but doesn't take Medicare unless it's certified. There's always a focus on comfort, safety, and a sense of community, with staff who get to know each resident's routines and preferences, and families can use their free advisor service to get matched with options that suit their loved one's needs.
