Kalkaska Memorial Health Center sits at 509 S Orange Street in Kalkaska, Michigan, quietly nestled on private wooded acres that offer a calm and scenic place for older adults to live, and with licensed care for up to 40 residents, the place stays comfortable without feeling too crowded. The state's license number AH400295173 covers this site, and the home stays in good standing, with its license active all the way through July 31, 2026, and it carries an average community rating of 6.7 out of 10, which is the highest in the city, while the nursing home section holds a 4-star rating from Medicare & Medicaid Services. The community operates as a Home for the Aged, which means that it serves seniors with a range of needs, offering options for independent living, assisted living, memory care for those with dementia, skilled nursing, nursing home care, short-term rehab, respite care, and home care, so people can get the help they need if their health or mobility changes. The trained staff can help with medication, bathing, dressing, transfers, diabetic care, and incontinence care. The home also provides support for people who need assistance with daily living, and even those who can't move about on their own get the care they need. Residents and families get some peace of mind with a 24-hour call system, emergency alert buttons, and on-site supervision around the clock, and rooms come furnished, including amenities like telephones and Wi-Fi.
The community offers on-site activities, daily programs, movie nights, and ways for folks to stay active and meet with each other, while devotional activities and worship take place off-site for those wanting spiritual support, and people of all faiths can easily get to Coldsprings Christian Fellowship or Kalkaska United Methodist nearby. Residents can enjoy indoor common areas, a library, walking paths, gardens, a beauty/barber salon, and pet-friendly living if they wish to bring along a small companion. Meals are prepared for everyone, with special needs like diabetic or soft diets handled by staff, and dining spaces feel welcoming rather than formal. The facility supports independence as much as possible, but staff stay ready to step in with a helping hand whenever needed, and personalized service plans adjust as a resident's needs change. Recreational parks such as Birch Street Playground and Alden Park sit close by, and dining choices like Up North Grill or Nico's Pizza & Grinders are handy for visitors or outings, plus Family Fare Pharmacy and Rite Aid can fill prescriptions with little trouble. The local hospital, also called Kalkaska Memorial Health Center, sits right nearby, and other healthcare providers, like Kalkaska Family Practice, mean urgent needs get attention right away.
Transportation options exist for seniors or their family members, making trips to appointments or errands simpler, and there's parking for those who still drive, with handy local services like a U-Haul Neighborhood Dealer. The place accepts payments from Medicaid and Medicare, aiming to help families manage costs. Residents get to live in a middle-sized community where neighbors get to know each other, staff are familiar faces, privacy is respected, and beauty and comfort are part of daily life. The facility runs community homes like Cardinal Senior Living, K.A.M.B.S, LLC, and Autumn House of Williamsburg, which offer even more ways for older adults to find care that fits their own needs or health changes. Kalkaska Memorial Health Center's focus stays on helping each resident have a safe, comfortable, and independent life, with as much help or privacy as folks wish, and while it doesn't claim to be perfect, it does work hard to provide steady support, health care, and a sense of belonging for seniors in Kalkaska.
