Donna's Elderly Care Centre Inc, which was located at 19688 Ash Court in New Buffalo, Michigan, served seniors in a small, home-like setting with a limit of 4 to 6 residents, making it easy for people to get the help they needed without feeling crowded, and the place always focused on care plans meant for each resident, so folks would only get the exact level of support they needed whether it was assisted living, memory care, or something in between. The staff offered 24-hour supervision, help with bathing, dressing, medication, and transfers, and could also help with stricter care needs like diabetic, incontinence, and non-ambulatory care, and sometimes could even do two-person transfers or insulin shots by request, and there were different room layouts, all furnished, with telephones, linens, and emergency alert systems for added safety.
The centre ran daily home-cooked meals, including options for diabetes and other special diets, and guest meals, so everyone could stay healthy and feel connected, and mealtime always brought people together in the main dining area or a private room if someone wanted that instead, and whenever people needed help with hygiene or getting in and out of the shower, the staff was ready. Activities were always happening too, whether it was movie nights, board games, music therapy, exercise programs, trips and outings, art plans, devotionals, hot tub, steam room, garden walks, field trips, social nights, or just relaxing outdoors because the centre wanted everyone to stay active and feel part of the community, and people could bring their pets as long as that worked for them and the staff.
Donna's Elderly Care Centre supported seniors who needed a bit of help, as well as those with Alzheimer's disease or dementia needing more supervision and a secure environment, and the place kept a locked setting with programs and wandering prevention events focused on safety, comfort, and lowering confusion, with memory-enhancing activities and a full-time activity director always around, and sometimes the centre offered hospice or respite stays for caregivers needing a break. The centre also offered transportation for doctor visits or errands, had a beauty salon, a barber, a book room for quiet time, and Wi-Fi for anyone who wanted to stay connected, so people could keep up their routines or stay in touch with loved ones.
The staff always aimed to create a safe and respectful setting where everyone felt seen and supported, and with English-speaking caregivers who knew the routines and special needs seniors have, there was a focus on kindness and helping folks feel at home, and over the years, the centre even got some awards for its meals, friendliness, and activities, though nothing about the place was fancy-just steady care, organized routines, and an easygoing pace. The centre accepted payment by private pay, long-term care insurance, and Veterans Aid and Attendance, and supported independent living, home care, skilled nursing, and nursing home options, but above all, daily life was about gentle care, simple meals, quiet moments, and always some activity, whether social or private, that let the residents keep some independence while having the help they needed. Donna's Elderly Care Centre Inc closed on April 6, 2023, and doesn't accept residents now, but for the years it was open, it focused on being a careful, caring place for seniors who needed a bit more support to stay healthy and comfortable.
