Woodland Terrace at Longmeadow sits on Longmeadow Village Drive in Niles, MI, and offers assisted living, independent living, and memory care for seniors, and the place has wide walking paths, gardens, a gazebo in an enclosed park, as well as patios and landscaped courtyards where people can relax or visit. The community sponsors activities such as movie nights, music programs, arts and crafts, and there are wellness rooms, devotional services, and Bible studies, so residents often find something going on even if they just want to listen or join in a board game, play cards with someone, or do a puzzle or gardening with friends. There are rooms for games, music, movies, and a café for coffee, snacks, and fresh fruit, plus a popcorn machine and an ice cream parlor, and you see people sitting in living areas with enclosed fireplaces, just talking or sometimes reading by the windows when the weather's nice.
The apartments come in deluxe studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom layouts, semi-private options included, and all offer private baths, cable TV, kitchenettes, Wi-Fi, telephones, and air conditioning, and small pets are allowed in some units with doors to the outside, which makes it easier if someone has a cat or a little dog that likes to walk with them. There's a restaurant-style dining room serving chef-prepared meals with care taken on dietary needs, so if somebody's diabetic or needs help choosing, the staff assist, and residents get meals included so they don't have to worry about cooking anymore. The private dining room is nice because it gives families a place to gather when visiting, and there's always coffee or Danish available at the café if someone wants something lighter.
Staff at Woodland Terrace provide daily help with things like bathing, dressing, and medication management, and they keep a nurse awake and on-duty all night, along with a call system in every room in case of emergencies, and people mention that employees are friendly and attentive, and the caregivers have special dementia and Alzheimer's training, especially in Winding River Court, which is a specialized neighborhood for residents who may need extra help with memory or physical needs. The services include laundry and housekeeping, move-in coordination, and help transferring from bed to wheelchair if someone can't get up on their own, and if a resident needs diabetes care, staff monitor blood sugar but don't give insulin shots, and for incontinence supplies, people are expected to manage themselves with some standby help.
People can see the dentist, doctor, nurse, podiatrist, or get physical, occupational, or speech therapy right there, and there are beautician and barber services on site with a beauty parlor, so folks don't need to travel to town unless they want to, and there's a bus and other complimentary transportation, plus parking for those who drive. The building's one level with a Town Square in the center where residents gather, making it easier for folks who use wheelchairs or need walker access, and all showers are accessible for wheelchairs as well. Smoking's not allowed indoors, so the air stays clean. Family support services include visits, support with paperwork, and information when someone needs help figuring something out.
Woodland Terrace at Longmeadow is owned and run by the Dockerty Family and ties to Christian values, though it welcomes people from all backgrounds, and it gets an average rating of about 3.7 out of 3 reviews. Care types cover anything from independent and active living to memory care for those with Alzheimer's or dementia, respite for short stays, hospice support, and home care through trained aides. They aim for affordable, person-centered service with dignity and respect, and the staff stay on-site 24 hours a day. The facility is known as clean, friendly, and welcoming, and new residents often comment on how helpful the staff is during move-in and afterwards.
