Gull Arbor Senior Living

    7788 E De Ave, Richland, MI 49083
    • Assisted Living

    Compassionate, attentive 24/7 elder care

    I'm very pleased with Gull Arbor - a beautiful, home-like facility with compassionate, owner-supervised staff who provide personalized, dignified 24/7 care. My loved one improved within weeks thanks to skilled, attentive caregivers, home-cooked meals, daily activities and strong, approachable communication. The low staff-to-resident ratio, clean rooms and peaceful country setting make it feel like family. I consider it a very good choice for trusted elder care.

    Loved one of resident
    Jul 2026

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    Amenities

    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

    Reviews

    4.59·(29)

    Overall rating

    1. 5
    2. 4
    3. 3
    4. 2
    5. 1
    • Care

      4.8
    • Staff

      5.0
    • Meals

      4.7
    • Amenities

      5.0
    • Value

      4.6

    Pros

    • Family-style, homelike atmosphere
    • Low caregiver-to-resident ratio
    • Owner involvement and on-site supervision
    • 24/7 personalized nursing care
    • Geriatrics-experienced on-call physician
    • Home-cooked, healthy meal plans
    • One-on-one attention and individualized care
    • Prompt phone contact and follow-up
    • Active social and recreational programming
    • Accessible, no-appointment visit policy
    • Well-maintained, attractive residence
    • Adequate bathroom-to-resident ratio
    • Assistance with grooming and bathing by healthcare staff
    • Pet-friendly environment
    • Quiet, rural setting
    • Staff described as compassionate and respectful
    • Common-area amenities (sun porch, large living and dining rooms)
    • Beauty shop and on-site grooming services

    Cons

    • Variable care consistency across residents
    • Administrative and billing communication gaps
    • Limited capacity and frequent waitlisting
    • Intermittent phone-responsiveness issues
    • Occasional mismatch between marketing materials and on-site impressions
    • Potential inaccuracies in external online listings

    Summary of reviews

    Overall impression: Reviewers consistently emphasize a small, home-like assisted living environment with a strong family atmosphere and hands-on ownership. Many families describe personalized, compassionate care delivered around the clock, with a low caregiver-to-resident ratio that supports one-on-one attention. The facility’s rural setting, attractive house, and communal features (sun porch, large living and dining rooms, a visible front-yard landmark) contribute to a sense of place that reviewers characterize as warm and peaceful.

    Care and staff: The dominant theme is individualized, dignity-focused caregiving. Reviewers note owner-supervised operations, frequent owner contact, and staff who are described as attentive, respectful, and invested in residents’ wellbeing. Clinical supports mentioned include on-call medical coverage with geriatrics expertise and bathing/grooming assistance provided by healthcare staff. While many accounts highlight prompt outreach from staff and a willingness to accommodate family needs (including overnight stays and close communication), a minority of comments indicate variability in care experience between residents.

    Dining and activities: Dining is frequently highlighted as a strength — home-cooked meals served family-style with attention to healthy options and pleasant presentation. Activities programming appears active for a small facility: arts and crafts, sing-alongs, movie nights, themed parties and daily social invitations are mentioned repeatedly. The presence of a resident dog and outdoor cats is noted as contributing to a homelike environment and social engagement for residents who enjoy pets.

    Facilities and amenities: The physical setting is described as clean, well-decorated and comfortable, with multiple bathrooms relative to the census, large common rooms and on-site amenities such as a beauty shop and sun porch. Reviewers emphasize neat appearance and grooming of residents. Accessibility for visits is presented as convenient — some reviewers state drop-in visits are welcome and that staff will show the home without an appointment.

    Management and operational patterns: Strengths include visible owner involvement, responsiveness to family contacts, and a caregiving approach framed as a labor of love. Operational limitations that prospective families should consider include limited capacity (openings may fill quickly), occasional administrative or billing communication gaps, and intermittent issues with phone responsiveness or inquiry handling. A few reviewers noted a perceived mismatch between promotional materials and their on-site impressions, and there are remarks about external listing inaccuracies (for example, online photos not matching the property) that warrant verification during a visit.

    Notable patterns and guidance: The overall pattern is of a small, closely supervised assisted living home that prioritizes personalized attention, social engagement and a homelike dining experience. However, there is some variability in experience and a small number of critical comments related to administrative responsiveness and overall care consistency. Prospective residents and families would be well-advised to tour the home in person, confirm current occupancy and waitlist status, ask specific questions about staffing ratios and after-hours clinical coverage, review billing and communication procedures, and verify online listings before making placement decisions.

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    Location

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    Gull Arbor Senior Living is located at 7788 E De Ave, Richland, MI, 49083.

    About Gull Arbor Senior Living

    Gull Arbor Senior Living sits at 7788 East DE Ave. in Richland, Michigan, and mainly serves older adults looking for a warm, home-like setting with lots of support. The facility's licensed as an Adult Small Group Home-license number AS390295180-and only has room for up to six people, which helps everyone get more personal attention and care. Gull Arbor Senior Living is family-owned and family-run, so the staff treat folks like neighbors, always focusing on respect, dignity, and making sure residents feel they really belong. The place works hard to avoid any kind of big, cold, institutional feel, instead putting effort into a friendly, home-style atmosphere where small touches-like a sun room, themed decorations, and even the chance to bring pets-make the difference.

    Here, the care covers a lot, because the needs of older adults cover a lot, too. There's assisted living for folks who want to keep some independence but need help with daily chores or things like bathing, dressing, and managing medications. The staff help with meals that meet dietary needs, laundry and cleaning, and even dry cleaning-so people don't have to worry about those things. For people with memory loss, there are memory care programs set up to help reduce confusion, prevent wandering, and provide a safe place to live. Some residents might only need a short stay for respite care, which offers a break for regular caregivers. Nurses and care aides are there 24 hours, with extra support for things like incontinence care. The home works with doctors and health care workers when needed, so health care stays coordinated.

    The rooms come in a few choices, including semi-private or one-bedroom for more privacy. All rooms have safety features like walk-in tubs and support rails, along with cable TV, WiFi, and telephone services, so it's easy to keep in touch or stay entertained. There's assistance for those who need help moving from bed to chair, and for those who need it, the building has things set up for wheelchairs or walkers.

    Gull Arbor Senior Living offers community activities every day, with arts and crafts, social gatherings, exercise classes, and scheduled outings. The facility provides rides to doctor's appointments or errands, and they handle housekeeping, so residents don't need to worry about dirty sheets or clutter. For meals, staff cook food to meet dietary rules, and provide healthy snacks. Technology support is available too, with help choosing things like senior cell phone plans or medical alert systems like Bay Alarm Medical and Medical Guardian, plus hearing aid resources. Safety goes further with medication dispensers, home security, and ID theft protection specially for older adults.

    People can choose from services like independent living, senior apartments, or townhome options, making it easier for those who want freedom, but with less work and more support. Gull Arbor Senior Living is pet-friendly, so some residents bring a dog or cat with them. The place is licensed for aged individuals and focuses on aging in place, so folks don't have to move just because their needs change. Inspection reports are available, and the most recent are from 10/23/2022 and 11/15/2024, showing the license is current through 11/13/2026.

    Gull Arbor Senior Living aims to keep life simple, safe, and a bit friendlier for older people in Richland, with care that matches what each person needs, whether that's just a little help now and then, or more complete support every day.

    People often ask...

    Gull Arbor Senior Living offers competitive pricing, with rates starting at a cost of $3,810 per month.

    Gull Arbor Senior Living offers assisted living and board and care.

    There are 4 photos of Gull Arbor Senior Living on Mirador.

    The full address for this community is 7788 E De Ave, Richland, MI 49083.

    No, Gull Arbor Senior Living 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 numberAS390295180
    StatusActive
    Facility typeAdult Small Group Home (capacity 1-6)
    License classRegular
    Capacity6 residents
    LicenseeGull Arbor Senior Living, Inc.
    Care servedAged
    EffectiveNovember 14th, 2024
    ExpiresNovember 13th, 2026
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    Inspection Reports

    2

    Reports

    5

    Citations

    0

    Complaints

    18

    Years

    15 Nov 2024Renewal
    Identified several rule violations related to assistive device authorizations, resident funds documentation, means of egress, and electrical safety.
    • R 400.14306Use of assistive devices
    • R 400.14315Handling of resident funds and valuables
    • R 400.14507Means of egress generally
    • R 400.14507Means of egress generally
    • R 400.14512Electrical service
    21 May 2008Initial
    Confirmed substantial compliance with licensing rules and issued a temporary license for 6 residents.

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