Mary's House sits right over on 862 Forest Park Road in Muskegon, MI, and it's one of those small group homes where only six people can live at a time, so things stay pretty quiet and personal, and folks who move in here find themselves in a place that really tries to offer both comfort and care, especially for seniors or adults with intellectual or developmental disabilities. Mary's House works as a licensed Adult Foster Care home with six beds, private and semi-private rooms, and ADA-compliant bathrooms with emergency buttons so people can feel safer for themselves and their families. You've got closets with plenty of space, your own washer and dryer in each unit, and the staff stays on call around the clock if residents need help moving around, taking medicine, going to the bathroom, bathing, dressing, or just handling the things that come with getting older or living with disabilities, and there are custom care plans set up so people get what they need the way that fits best for them, including those facing dementia or Alzheimer's.
Meal plans at Mary's House let folks eat throughout the day, and the kitchen team fixes food for many dietary needs, like if you've got allergies or diabetes, plus they prep healthy snacks between meals. Every residence gets laundry and dry cleaning services, and people can bring in help with moving and settling in through move-in coordination. Residents can enjoy activities every day, movie nights, arts and crafts, exercise classes for fall prevention, bingo, cards, a big library, a furnished dining room for scheduled meals, and access to a theater and entertainment space, which keeps the days going and gives people things to look forward to. The place uses a full apartment security system and emergency alert buttons for peace of mind, and for those who want to get out and about, Mary's House has transportation covered-working with the Michigan Department of Transportation and the Muskegon Area Intermediate School District, they run a fleet of lift-equipped buses and vans for seniors and people with mobility needs or who have trouble getting around. The campus also has walking paths and a garden for a little fresh air and calm.
This group of homes isn't just for seniors; Mary's House is strongly tied to Covenant Enabling Residences of Michigan and helps residents with addiction or with intellectual or developmental disabilities, offering hope and care that's lasted over eighty years in the community. People find meetings, professional support, and literature for those walking the road to recovery, with many options based on Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) teachings right on campus. There are also resources for men and women needing a faith-based setting, with homes called Faith House and Hope House right next to Mary's House and Joseph's House, and everything's built around a Christian community that tries to treat folks with dignity and help them be as independent as possible, whether they're dealing with mental health needs, special education, addiction, or just aging. With medical checks, cooperation with healthcare providers, and regular family involvement to make care more personal, people know they'll have supervision and support as their health changes, plus access to community activities, safe housing, and a calm, Christian setting.
Mary's House is part of Covenant Living of the Great Lakes, so residents can benefit from a lot of programming and ministry, and with all the different group homes nearby, people end up with a community around them. This place has opened its doors to men and women of all backgrounds and helps them stay as healthy, safe, and engaged as possible-whatever stage of life, whatever extra support is needed.
