Sues Loving Care sits in Parchment, Michigan, at 2827 Courtlandt Ave, where Ms. Susan E. Dornan has owned and operated the home for about 20 years now, and you'll find it's a small, steady place where up to 8 people live at a time, and every person gets care and attention that fits what they need, because the staff, with more than 70 years of combined experience, really do their best to keep each resident's safety and comfort first. The home is licensed to care for adults who may be aged, living with Alzheimer's or dementia, or people with physical disabilities, and the license is current and regular, running until late 2025, so everything's above board. The caregivers, including Ms. Dornan herself, are always there around the clock to help with things like bathing, dressing, medication, meal prep, and even insulin injections or blood sugar checks for those who need diabetes care, and they also help with transfers and regular daily activities. People who come here get a home-like setting, what some folks call "home away from home," with walking paths, gardens, a dining room, furnished semi-private or private rooms, and phones in each room. You've got a choice of rooms with an average cost of $5,200 for a semi-private one.
The place is built for wheelchair use, and there are safety features like emergency alert systems to make sure people can get help fast if they need it. Sues Loving Care puts real effort into combining physical, medical, and emotional support for the people they care for, and with things like movie nights, community gatherings, and multisensory therapies, they try to create some joy along with the practical care. They've handled dementia and Alzheimer's for years, adapting to each person's needs, even as those needs change-plus, they offer hospice support and collaborate with local health professionals, including geriatrics experts and brain/dementia doctors, so the care stays current, and the staff update families every week on changes or needs. There's also a hospice waiver and dementia waiver, and assistance for people who need monitoring for cognitive challenges or help with challenging behaviors.
Meals are made in the house, and diets can be adjusted if needed; the caregivers speak English and have training with memory care. Residents have their laundry, transportation, and basic housekeeping handled, along with move-in help when it's time to start living there. The caregivers give personal, hands-on care all day and night, so if someone wants help out in the garden, or company for a walk, or someone to guide them through medication, there's always help on hand. Sue's idea is that care can be loving, like what family would give, and everyone tries to make sure folks don't feel left out or forgotten. Over 250 people in Kalamazoo County and Southwest Michigan have lived here, and the place partners with hospice teams, local doctors, V.A. advocates, and other professionals, so residents get what they need as time passes. The community's got a 3.5 out of 5 rating from six reviews and a community score of 3.8 out of 10 from Seniorly, which gives some idea of folks' experiences there. The slogan "The Hands That Care from the Heart" sums up what they try to do day after day, so people can stay safe, cared for, and as happy as possible, even if life has become more difficult or confusing.
