The Brook of West Branch is a senior living community for adults aged 55 and older, sitting at 646 Court St., West Branch, MI, where people get different kinds of support like independent living, assisted living, and memory care, and you'll find residents with all sorts of needs-some need just a little help and others need a lot, and the staff here is known for being friendly, helpful, and dedicated, plus they're available around the clock with nurses on-site in each building and on call 24 hours a day, and if a person needs diabetic or incontinence care, help with bathing and transfers, or even hospice or respite services, the staff handles that, too. Folks here can enjoy fully furnished apartments that come in studio, one-bedroom, or two-bedroom layouts, each with private bathrooms, walk-in showers with assist bars, kitchens, cable TV, phone hookups, air conditioning, and even individually controlled heating and cooling, and if you bring your own car, there's parking, or you can take advantage of the transportation services-there's scheduled, complimentary transportation as well as a bus for outings and appointments in town.
The building itself is well-kept and has a bit of a welcoming feel, with landscaped gardens for sitting out on a nice day and comfortable common areas like a library, game room, theater, fitness room, spa, beauty shop, living room with a fireplace, and a dining room under a chandelier, and for meals, the kitchen staff puts together restaurant-style food, with meal plans available for a fee, and they do cater to special diets, so folks with allergies or diabetes have options. Residents can stay busy with exercise classes, arts and crafts, music, gardening clubs, sing-a-longs, BBQs, parties, worship services both on-site and off, and group trips, so there's a mix of activities meant for socializing and keeping engaged, and it can feel like a small town where there's always something going on if you want. There are devotional services, both on and off campus, for those who wish, and a beautician right on site. Pets like cats and dogs are allowed, which you don't find everywhere.
The community has added safety steps like emergency call systems, a computerized medication system, and wheelchair accessible rooms and showers, and rooms are built with senior comfort in mind, so getting around's easier, and there's both indoor and outdoor spaces for sitting or walking when the weather's right. If you need therapy, nurses, or visits from podiatrists, physical therapists, or occupational or speech therapists, that's all arranged, and residents who have served in the military find help with veterans benefits. Residents pay a monthly fee for rent, with included utilities like gas, electric, and water, and there's extra support for those who might need short-term stays or more advanced memory care. People around here describe the place as joyful and kind, and it gets a 6.4 out of 10 as a community score from one online rating. The Brook of West Branch aims for a safe, steady, and comfortable environment for seniors, with a little bit of support for everyone's different needs.
