Woodhaven Retirement Community sits in a heavily wooded area with nice, paved walking paths and is right next to a 12-acre nature preserve, so you often see people taking walks or watching for birds, and the place itself has campuses in Livonia and Bay City, which means folks have options depending on where their families might be. It calls itself a full service Continuing Care Retirement Community, or CCRC, which means the staff can help with independent living, assisted living, adult foster care, long-term care, and even skilled nursing, so a person doesn't have to move if their needs change, and the independent living apartments come with choices like meal plans or housekeeping for a little extra help when someone needs it. Some apartments are one-bedroom with their own kitchenettes, and others are two-bedrooms with two bathrooms, and folks can choose services as needed, pretty much like having your own place but with some neighborly help and safer surroundings.
There's a real focus on safety and care here, too, which means they have a fully secured perimeter around the living areas and the Alzheimer's care unit, along with memory care services in a totally secured setup, so people who need extra watching over, they get it. Nurses stay on campus 24/7, and you'll often see doctors or nurse practitioners coming by nearly every day, which helps if someone has medical needs, and some folks stay for Medicare Part B rehabilitation like physical, occupational, or speech therapy. There's wound care, help with medication, diabetic care, or tougher things like bolus tube feedings and oxygen use.
The adult day service is a big help for families since it's grant funded and open from five in the morning until eleven at night, seven days a week, so people can bring loved ones for just the day and then take them home at night, and it covers social, mental, and physical activities. They also teach CNA classes for caregivers, which helps with staffing and gives a good job path. The staff gets a lot of credit for being friendly and cheerful, and if someone needs a little extra company, there are always activities planned, both on campus and out in town, plus devotional gatherings for people who want spiritual support.
Meals are prepared by chefs and meal planners, and there's restaurant-style dining with menu choices for every meal, plus an on-site bistro restaurant for something different, so you rarely see people skipping meals unless they want to eat in their own apartment. Transportation is complimentary for things like doctor appointments or shopping trips, so you don't have to worry much about getting out and around, and parking's always available. The whole place is built around making sure folks can stay comfortable and safe, whether they only need a little help or they need continuous care, and the different neighborhoods inside the community are on a smaller scale, so you get the feel of home instead of a big institution. The common indoor areas give people places to gather, talk, or play games, and most people mention there's plenty of space for everyone. Overall, Woodhaven Retirement Community offers a wide range of support under one roof, with a lot of options to fit changing needs and a nice wooded location, which seems to help the days pass a little easier.
