Northern Comfort Spec. Care is recognized as the Upper Peninsula’s first residential facility specializing in brain injury care, thoughtfully located in Manistique on the picturesque shores of Lake Michigan. Boasting 3,000 square feet of intentionally designed luxury living space, this care home offers a unique environment that emphasizes both health and comfort within a beautiful Northwoods setting. Residents are surrounded by barrier-free living accommodations with private bedrooms that feature sweeping views of the surrounding landscape, including wooded vistas and a direct outlook over the ninth hole of the Stony Point Golf Course. Every aspect of the home is designed to create a safe, caring, and comfortable environment—one in which each individual can nourish their spirit and feel at home.
Northern Comfort Spec. Care extends a comprehensive scope of care that adapts to various individual needs, with the main priority being the highest possible quality of life for each resident. The professionally trained staff provides 24-hour support and assistance for individuals who require help with daily living skills. Specialized programs thoughtfully address the needs of those recovering from developmental delays, trauma, strokes, dementia-related brain insults, as well as brain and spinal cord injuries. Care plans at Northern Comfort Spec. Care are highly individualized, focusing on each resident’s abilities and potential rather than their limitations. This person-centered approach is evident as staff members work closely with both residents and their families to support the achievement of each individual’s highest level of independence.
Services at Northern Comfort Spec. Care are diverse and flexible, encompassing long-term assisted living, transitional care for those returning to the community after rehabilitation, respite care for stays of up to fourteen days, and adult day services, which can be scheduled for half or full days. Within these programs, residents benefit from continuous supervision, personal care assistance, structured activities, medication management, meals, laundry, and toileting support. Staff members routinely coordinate with local healthcare providers to ensure that all evolving medical needs are met, prioritizing seamless, compassionate care and expert guidance through all stages of recovery or decline.
Recognizing that an accident or decline in brain function can be a life-altering experience, the supportive care team at Northern Comfort Spec. Care strives to include families in the care process, nurturing meaningful relationships and supporting social and recreational engagement. Life at the facility is enriched through various community access activities and leisure opportunities, all thoughtfully structured to align with each individual’s unique hobbies and interests. The care team’s primary commitment is to treat every resident with dignity, honesty, and integrity, continually striving to balance each person's clinical and personal needs within the warmth and grace of a homelike setting.
For those in need of hospice care, Northern Comfort Spec. Care’s nursing staff partners with their hospice team to provide medical care, pain management, and spiritual and emotional support, always respecting the individual values, beliefs, and needs of both residents and their family members. The professional team ensures that private bedrooms not only offer beautiful views but also a sense of security and personal space, further enhancing the resident’s comfort and well-being. At Northern Comfort Spec. Care, the belief is strong that every individual, regardless of their health condition, deserves the opportunity to pursue potential, embrace independence, and experience the highest quality of life possible in a setting that feels like home.