Fullerton House sits in St. Joseph, Michigan and serves seniors who need different types of care, whether that's just a little help or more support. Built in 1995 and renovated in 2011, this place is part of a senior living campus made up of different "Inns" like The Arlington House, Bristol House, Eaton House, and Fullerton House itself, and it shares the ground with other licensed facilities such as Sunshine House Watervliet, Petrona's Country Home, Smith's Family Home, Riveridge Manor, Roy AFC Home, The Willows Assisted Living #1, Buchanan Meadows Living Center #1, Abi's AFC Home, Emanuel Home, and Country View Manor AFC, each with its own state license and services.
Fullerton House has 20 private suites at 3905 Lorraine Path, all with their own bathrooms and kitchenettes including a fridge and microwave, and some suites have desks, big closets, window seats, and even private patios or companion rooms, so folks can pick what suits them best, and bring their own furniture or use the furnishings provided. The rooms have telephones, cable, Wi-Fi, and an emergency call system, with staff available around the clock, while cameras and alarmed exits help keep everyone safe. You'll find spaces to relax such as dining rooms for shared or private meals, family gathering areas, and both large and small common rooms for privacy or visiting with neighbors.
There's always something on the calendar like arts and crafts, movie nights (with popcorn, of course), happy hour, music activities, group exercise, and even local outings, with places in the building like Penny Lane set aside for art, music, and social times, and spots such as a hair salon, barber, day spa, and an old-fashioned gift shop called Choo Chews where you can get snacks or ice cream. The garden with walking paths, enclosed patios with sculptures, and water fountains give places for a quiet moment outdoors. For those who attend or want to, there are religious services right there in the community.
Residents who need help get daily assistance with bathing, dressing, meals, medication, personal care, and nurses and aides are always around to check on health or answer the call-lights, and provide medication management. There's a big focus on safety with alarmed exits, check-in kiosks, cameras, daily cleaning using air purifiers and electrostatic misters, and security staff to keep watch. Folks with memory loss have care plans and dedicated spaces with extra safety measures and programs meant to help maintain dignity and comfort, thanks to the Dover Memory Care services designed for Alzheimer's or dementia.
The LIFE Wellness Program offers health and exercise help, with dedicated therapy teams who can work on strength, speech, or other rehab needs following a surgery, fall, or illness, and they help with transitions back home, too, by making sure folks are safe when they leave. There's a range of care, covering independent seniors, those needing assisted living, folks who need skilled nursing, memory care residents, and even post-acute rehab, and for those still living at home in the area, aids can provide companionship and non-medical support at home.
Home-cooked meals come with the all-inclusive price plan, served all day, and the kitchen pays attention to dietary needs including diabetes or allergies. Housekeeping, linen change, laundry, dry cleaning, and move-in coordination make it easier for new folks to settle in, and there's still plenty of help for those doing therapy or seeing doctors outside the building, with transportation and parking available. Emergency alert systems, wheelchair friendly spaces, individual help with all daily needs, and staff trained for remote health monitoring wrap in with everything else to create a stable environment, so seniors get the right support whether they're very independent or they need more supervision due to age or health. Fullerton House is licensed for adult foster care (license #AL110306606) and serves up to 20 residents at a time in an environment that's as homey, active, and supportive as they can make it.
