Culver Meadows Adult Foster Care sat in Traverse City, MI, and was licensed as an Adult Large Group Home under Michigan license # AL280291584. The home, owned by Brad and Trina Jewett, continued a family tradition of elder care, with over 40 years of combined experience. The place welcomed up to 15 residents and ran from October 17, 2022, with its license closing January 13, 2023. Staff included a facility manager and a full-time administrator with more than 20 years in dementia care, and the team came from backgrounds in Therapeutic Recreation, Gerontology, and Psychology, and they also had experience in Skilled Nursing Facilities, Hospice, and community programs.
Residents lived in furnished studio units, single bedrooms, or shared living quarters, and found a home-like setting that aimed for safety and comfort. The house focused on long-term care for seniors who didn't need acute medical support but did need daily help. Staff supported residents with assisted living and memory care, including Alzheimer's and dementia, and accepted adults who were physically handicapped or had other special needs. Help included bathing, dressing, transfers, medication management, and individual care plans. The home offered end-of-life care, coordination with hospice, and a dementia waiver as needed.
Meals were chef-prepared, with choices for special diets like diabetes or allergies. There was also a snack shop and menus were easy to read. Living spaces had cable and WiFi, HD TVs, and there were lively spaces like a movie theatre, arts and crafts studio, and a communal kitchen. The house provided daily housekeeping, laundry, linen service, and offered move-in help when needed. The grounds included gardens, walking and jogging paths, and a courtyard where residents could enjoy nature and each other's company.
Daily activities covered arts and crafts, bingo, ball toss, board games, coloring, music, gardening, and movies, along with scheduled community-sponsored activities. Staff offered weight management, incontinence care, feeding assistance by spoon, and ambulation help. The house had advanced safety with coded entry, alarmed exits, and smart lighting in both the common areas and bathrooms. Staff provided care day and night, including a licensed nurse, and made routine health checks. Transportation arrangement was available for doctor visits. Memory care was available with programs to help with Alzheimer's and dementia, and residents could come for short-term respite after hospital stays or rehabilitation, or for longer stays if more help was needed.
The facility always emphasized a safe, caring, and respectful environment, following the Jewett family's long-standing tradition. The home was surveyed by local authorities and served as a licensed senior living choice until its closure. Residents and families could count on a calm, supportive place focused on dignity and comfort, with the experience of Mrs. Trina Jewett as President and Mr. Brad Jewett as Vice President guiding daily operations. Culver Meadows provided a well-managed, caring home for seniors needing regular support, active engagement, and a friendly environment.
