Northern Star Assisted Living sits on Munson Avenue in Traverse City, MI, and has been serving seniors for 29 years under the care of Mr. Rob Rodenroth and Traverse Victorian Assisted Living, LLC. The place aims to feel homelike, putting comfort and safety first while letting folks bring their own things to make their space feel personal. Residents can enjoy restaurant-style dining with home-cooked meals, special diets like diabetic meals, and help with meal preparation and service. Rooms come fully furnished with private bathrooms, air conditioning, cable TV, telephone, and wifi, so folks have the things they need, and there are heated sidewalks to make winters safer. Staff help with daily things like bathing, dressing, and medication, and healthcare staff, including a nurse on staff part-time, are there for up to 16 hours a day, with a 24-hour call system and supervision in place.
Northern Star offers a variety of activities, both on-site and out in the community, including community-sponsored programs, day trips, things run by residents, devotional activities, and a regular daily schedule to keep people busy if they want to be. Common areas include a dining room, fitness room, small library, wellness center, gaming room, garden with outdoor space, and a safe fenced courtyard with exterior door alarms. Residents can get around using the community's own transportation, or staff can help arrange rides for non-medical needs. There's move-in support, housekeeping, laundry, linen services, fitness programs, concierge service, and foot and nail care available.
The community takes care of seniors who need help with many types of care, including Alzheimer's, Dementia, Multiple Sclerosis, Muscular Dystrophy, Lou Gehrig's Disease, Diabetes, hospice care, respite care, non-ambulatory care, and incontinence care. There's a secure call system with GPS, and staff have specific training to respond to special needs. Northern Star tries to create a steady and welcoming place where people can feel safe and accepted and keep their independence as much as they can. They also have religious services right onsite.
The facility welcomes Medicaid, has all-inclusive rent options, and charges a one-time $1000 community fee. Hospitality and personal care come as part of the main package. Folks and their families can get help from the Caring Family Advisor when choosing senior living, and there's a tour available to see daily life at Northern Star. The website has a form where families can ask for free help. The focus always stays on providing not just the basics, but enough support and kindness to let each person feel as at home and well cared for as possible.
