Town Village Sterling Heights and The Gem Memory Care sit together as part of a continuing care retirement community, offering independent living, assisted living, and dedicated memory care for seniors who have Alzheimer's or other types of dementia, and The Gem Memory Care operates in its own secured building with staff on hand at all hours and a nurse available, so family members can feel a sense of support knowing extra help is close by if a resident starts to wander or needs behavioral support, and they use things like bracelets that set off alarms to help keep folks safe. Residents can bring their pet dogs or cats along, and the services include pet care, which makes the place feel more like home, and for people who need help with day-to-day activities like dressing, bathing, or getting medications on time, there's full assistance including help with transfers and lifts. The site is set up with Craftsman-style buildings, quaint and welcoming interiors, and plenty of spaces to relax, such as walk-in closets, book nooks, and colorful living rooms for visiting or reading quietly.
The place offers a lot for folks to do, with both indoor and outdoor activities, a swimming pool, whirlpool spa, walking paths, butterfly garden, fitness rooms, and a putting green, so there's always something going on whether that's water aerobics, yoga, gardening, or movie nights in the community theater. They've got art classes, brain fitness, cooking sessions, trivia, and devotional services, making it easier for people to stay active and connected to their interests and friends. The dining services there give a choice between restaurant-style meals, special diets like low-sugar or gluten-free, room service, and even private dining rooms for families to gather together, and residents have access to salons for hair and nails and spaces to enjoy the outdoors or get fresh air. Transportation to appointments, stores, and outings gets provided complimentary, plus there's on-site parking for those who still drive.
Memory care at The Gem is customized for those who have cognitive challenges, with activities and therapies meant for their needs, spaces that help with orientation and safety, and extra support for people who may act out or tend to wander, and everything is secured but meant to encourage independence as much as possible. Medical care, dental care, and medication management, including help with insulin injections and blood sugar checks, are part of the services, and they accept veterans and help with veteran benefits when needed. The staff stays focused on offering clear information, resources, and programming for residents and families, running newsletters and events as part of their Graceful Living™ and living gracefulness philosophy that aims for dignity and wellbeing. Grace Management, Inc. runs this community and their four decades of experience seem to show in how the facilities cover daily needs, comfort, personal safety, and social life, all while allowing for short stays or respite care if families need a little break, and everything's situated in a spot near shops, parks, hospitals, and nature centers so outings are simple to arrange, making it possible for residents to age in place while keeping their routines, interests, and sense of self.
