Southworth Elder Care

Southworth Elder Care sat at 9476 Southworth Avenue in Plymouth Township, Michigan, and folks would find it was always a small, quiet place since the community only held six residents at a time, which meant everyone got more attention and help with what they needed, whether it was meals, bathing, or getting dressed each day, and this place was an adult foster care home with a license for six beds, so it felt more like living in a regular house with a bit of extra care and not a big, busy facility. The rooms were furnished, and things like cable TV, telephones, and Wi-Fi made it simple for residents to feel connected, while the staff helped with everything from medication to bathing and transfers, and for those with memory problems, like Alzheimer's or dementia, there were special safety features to help reduce confusion and wandering, with a team focusing on memory care therapies and daily routines to make life a little easier and calmer. Meal services took special diets into account, and meals could be tailored for diabetes or allergies, plus there were daily activities, movie nights, devotional programs, and even walking paths and a garden outside for some fresh air, which some residents enjoyed in the afternoons, while housekeepers made sure everything stayed clean and laundry got done on schedule. The place had wheelchair access, non-ambulatory care, and staff around at all hours, so help was always at hand, and when it came to getting to doctor's appointments or needing transportation, those arrangements could be made too. Folks could also find community-sponsored activities, a dining room where everyone gathered, and spaces for group events, plus the care team did their best to help new residents settle in and aimed to provide care that respected everyone's background and needs, following the principles of the Transcultural Nursing Society for equitable treatment. Southworth Elder Care supported both long-term stays and short-term respite care, so families could get a break when necessary. According to Seniorly's own rating, the community scored about 3.8, which seemed fair for a small place that offered assisted living, board and care home, and memory care services, but as of August 6, 2024, Southworth Elder Care was marked as closed, so the community won't be taking in any new residents.