Essence Memory Care

    20800 Chigwidden St, Northville, MI 48167
    • Assisted Living

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    Healthcare services

    • Activities of daily living assistance
    • Assistance with bathing
    • Assistance with dressing
    • Assistance with transfers
    • Coordination with health care providers
    • Medication management

    Healthcare staffing

    • 24-hour supervision

    Meals and dining

    • Diabetes diet
    • Meal preparation and service
    • Special dietary restrictions

    Room

    • Cable
    • Fully furnished
    • Housekeeping and linen services
    • Telephone
    • Wifi

    Transportation

    • Transportation arrangement (medical)
    • Transportation to doctors appointments

    Community services

    • Move-in coordination

    Activities

    • Community-sponsored activities
    • Scheduled daily activities

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    Essence Memory Care is located at 20800 Chigwidden St, Northville, MI, 48167.

    About Essence Memory Care

    Essence Memory Care is a dedicated residential adult foster care home that specializes in providing care for individuals living with Alzheimer’s/Dementia, Parkinson's, and other similar conditions. Located in Northville and Farmington Hills, MI, Essence House offers a comforting and secure environment for its residents. With small, intimate homes that only accommodate up to six residents each, Essence House emphasizes the importance of personalized care in a homely setting.

    Led by Registered Nurse Misty Novakowski and her partner Mike Kruckeberg, Essence Memory Care focuses on creating moments of meaning and joy for its residents. The philosophy at Essence House is centered around recognizing the value and worth of every individual, treating each person with dignity and respect, and acknowledging their unique life experiences and strengths. By providing custom care plans and strength-based activities throughout the day, Essence House aims to keep residents engaged and living each day to the fullest.

    At Essence Memory Care, the focus is on the person rather than their illness. The staff at Essence House strive to step into the world of each resident, communicating and interacting in a way that is respectful and understanding. By nurturing relationships based on trust, shared experiences, and community, Essence House creates a supportive and enriching environment for its residents. Through meaningful activities and opportunities for contribution, residents are encouraged to maintain a sense of purpose and fulfillment in their daily lives.

    With a belief that residents should feel at home and comfortable, Essence Memory Care goes above and beyond to ensure that its homes feel like a welcoming and familiar environment for residents and their loved ones. By fostering a culture of respect, enjoyment, and mutual support, Essence House strives to provide quality care that prioritizes the well-being and happiness of each individual.

    People often ask...

    Essence Memory Care offers competitive pricing, with rates starting at a cost of $3,961 per month.

    Essence Memory Care offers assisted living.

    The full address for this community is 20800 Chigwidden St, Northville, MI 48167.

    No, Essence Memory Care does not offer respite care. Respite care in assisted living communities provides temporary, short-term relief for primary caregivers by offering professional care for their loved ones. It allows individuals to stay in an assisted living community for a limited time, giving caregivers a break while ensuring residents receive necessary support and assistance with daily activities.

    Safety & Compliance

    In Michigan, the Department of Licensing & Regulatory Affairs (LARA) licenses adult foster care homes and homes for the aged, conducting renewal inspections and complaint investigations and publishing the resulting reports.

    License numberAS630418131
    StatusActive
    Facility typeAdult Small Group Home (capacity 1-6)
    License classRegular
    Capacity6 residents
    LicenseeEssence Memory Care LLC
    Care servedAged, Alzheimer's
    EffectiveDecember 3rd, 2025
    ExpiresDecember 2nd, 2027
    View the official license record

    Inspection Reports

    7

    Reports

    30

    Citations

    0

    Complaints

    8

    Years

    13 Dec 2025Renewal
    Renewed license granted after determining substantial compliance with applicable rules. It remains valid only at the present address.
    23 Jun 2025Renewal
    Found numerous deficiencies across staff training, medications, resident funds, and safety systems indicating non-compliance with several rules.
    • R 400.14204Direct care staff; qualifications and training.
    • R 400.14306Use of assistive devices.
    • R 400.14312Resident medications.
    • R 400.14312Resident medications.
    • R 400.14312Resident medications.
    • R 400.14312Resident medications.
    • R 400.14312Resident medications.
    • R 400.14312Resident medications.
    • R 400.14312Resident medications.
    • R 400.14312Resident medications.
    • R 400.14312Resident medications.
    • R 400.14315Handling of resident funds and valuables.
    • R 400.14401Environmental health.
    • R 400.14403Maintenance of premises.
    • R 400.14505Smoke detection equipment; location; battery replacement; testing, examination, and maintenance.
    04 Oct 2024Investigation
    Identified extensive lapses in staffing, training, and resident care that affected safety and proper treatment during a transition period.
    • MCL 400.734bCriminal history checks; prohibitions; exemptions
    • R 400.14204Direct care staff; qualifications and training
    • R 400.14205Health of licensee, direct care staff, administrator, other employees, etc.; tuberculosis testing
    • R 400.14206Staffing requirements
    • R 400.14301Resident admission criteria; resident assessment plan; emergency admission; resident care agreement; physician's instructions; health care appraisal
    • R 400.14301Resident admission criteria; resident assessment plan; emergency admission; resident care agreement; physician's instructions; health care appraisal
    • R 400.14303Resident care; licensee responsibilities
    • R 400.14305Resident protection
    • R 400.14312Resident medications
    • R 400.14318Emergency preparedness; evacuation plan; emergency transportation
    • R 400.14408Bedrooms generally
    04 Oct 2024Investigation
    Identified two rule violations: required resident records were not kept on file for 2 years after discharge, and requested resident records were not provided.
    • R 400.14316Resident records
    • R 400.14103Licenses; required information; fee; effect of failure to cooperate with inspection or investigation; posting of license; reporting of changes in information.
    04 Oct 2024Initial
    Found substantial compliance and issued a temporary license with a maximum capacity of 6.
    13 Apr 2024Investigation
    Identified two rule violations: hospital bed used without written physician authorization, and gluten-free diet not prescribed by a physician.
    • R 400.14306Use of assistive devices
    • R 400.14313Resident nutrition
    08 May 2018Initial
    Found substantial compliance with applicable licensing statutes and rules and issued a temporary license with a six-resident capacity.

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