River's Edge Assisted Living sits in St. Clair, MI, where it offers care for seniors in a retirement community with a small group home feel, and it's set up to handle between one and six residents at a time, with six licensed beds in total, so there's always a sense of close attention and a more personal approach, with staff present every hour of every day, year-round. The place doesn't take Medicare since it isn't certified with the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, but it's designed to be easier on the pocket than most nursing homes, offering long-term assisted living for folks who can do some things themselves but need help with bathing, dressing, transfers, managing medicine, eating, or housekeeping, and that round-the-clock support sits alongside services like laundry, help with personal needs, and parking space for visitors who stop by.
Inside River's Edge, you find private suites and shared rooms, both fully furnished, and some even come with kitchenettes, private bathrooms, telephones, and cable TV, with air-conditioning to keep things comfortable, and there's always an emergency alert system with pull cords nearby in case someone needs help quick, plus the grounds are secured and wheelchair-accessible. Meals are prepared and served on-site in the dining room, taking into account special needs like diabetes or allergies, and there's a snack shop as well for smaller bites, while housekeepers make sure things stay tidy and stress is down because residents don't have to worry about cleaning or home repairs.
The facility organizes wellness programs and on-site activities, offers devotional times and movie nights, and maintains a games room for cards or bingo, plus there's a theatre room and landscaped walking trails outside for those who like fresh air, and if someone enjoys gardening, there's a place for that too. Residents also get to join outings or community-sponsored events, and when it comes to health, there's always an on-call nurse available at any hour, with services for diabetic care, incontinence care, help with showering or manual feeding, and care for Alzheimer's and Parkinson's disease, and they tailor care for disabilities or diseases as needed.
River's Edge Assisted Living South is one of their named buildings, and the whole setup focuses on personalized care with individual plans, forming supportive relationships among residents and staff, so family members can feel a bit more at ease. Wellness, fall prevention, and memory care get special attention, though memory care services aren't always specifically called out. The staff speaks English, and the community offers help with medication, coordination with outside healthcare providers, and safe help for folks who might need assistance moving around, including those who can't walk on their own. River's Edge truly aims to provide a bright, nurturing environment by balancing safety, care, activities, and a choice of independent or assisted living options, all in a small, familiar setting. And if someone wants to visit or learn more, tours and additional resources are available too, giving families a chance to see things firsthand.
