French Manor Terra sits over on Terra Road in Traverse City and has a map to help you find the place, and once you find it, you can take a tour, which can be nice if you're thinking about moving in because you can see all the things they have, and you might notice they offer care homes for folks 55 and over, so whether you want independent living, assisted living, or memory care, they've got those and they even have 15 Assisted Living Units and 15 Memory Care Units, which is good for people who need different levels of help, but at the same time they offer respite care, home care, nursing care, and even continuing care for those who need it, so there's quite a variety. It's a retirement community, and what stands out is how they help with move-in to make that part less stressful, and you can look for activities like bingo, gentle yoga, crafts, and music performances because they want everyone to stay active. Some folks run their own groups, and there are outings, movie nights, and even a garden you can walk around, and that makes the place feel lively without being overwhelming.
The building itself is safe because they keep a 24-hour call system in every room and the place is built to be easy to use, even for people in wheelchairs, and there's on-call nursing and registered nurses doing regular wellness checks, which can help you feel safe. The rooms are private suites with full closets and bathrooms, furnished, with cable, phone, wireless internet, and every room has the emergency call system, and that's convenient, especially if you need help. They do accommodate special diets and the food is home-cooked and made fresh every day, and snacks too, so you don't have to worry about your meals. The staff is kind and well-trained, and the whole community feels family-like and warm, and there's companionship because you're always around people, but also privacy if that's what you want-they try to keep both. For folks who need help with bathing, dressing, getting around, or meds, the staff assists any time, day or night, and they'll even coordinate care with your own healthcare team.
They offer foot care clinics and have an in-house barber and beauty salon, so you can keep up with grooming without leaving the community, and there's transportation for doctor's visits and errands, which is handy. The grounds are nicely landscaped, so you can spend time outside if you want. There's always something going on, from arts and crafts to social events, and laundry and housekeeping are included, so daily chores are taken care of, and they've got an emergency alert system in place throughout the community in case you need it. The Operations Manager is Mr. Rusty Ackerman, and French Manor Terra has a Better Business Bureau A+ rating. With six locally owned communities in Traverse City, they keep things local, focusing on quality care that's personal and honest, and they make it as easy as possible for folks who need both privacy and company. People find peace of mind here because safety, comfort, and friendly faces make the days easier, and that's what matters for many in their later years.
