St. Paul's Life Plan Community sits less than an hour from Lake Michigan, tucked among pine groves and nice suburban homes, where people always seem to enjoy the quiet beauty outside as much as the gatherings inside. The community supports all sorts of care needs, so you'll find independent living, assisted living, skilled nursing, and memory care all under the same roof, which means folks can stay in place as needs change over the years, and families won't have to go searching for another place if more help's needed down the road. The staff includes nurses, therapists, and aides trained in memory care and dementia, with 24-hour nursing to step in when someone needs help with dressing, medication, or daily routines, and they take care to keep things safe with emergency alert systems and doors that keep memory care areas secure.
Residents get a choice of studios, single, or two-bedroom apartments, some with full-size kitchens or kitchenettes, private bathrooms, and all options are licensed by the state, with cable, Wi-Fi, air conditioning, furnishings if wanted, and telephones ready to go. There are places for overnight guests, pets are allowed, and the whole place is set up for moving around easily with wheelchairs or walkers, including wheelchair-accessible showers and wide, easy paths. Meals are served in a comfortable dining room with restaurant-style service, allergy-sensitive and special diet options, plus a chef who pays attention to nutrition, and there's always the choice of eating in your own room if that's what you prefer.
The campus has a movie theater, an arts room, a music program-there's even a Handbell Choir for those who want to join in-plus library, computer and media rooms, fitness center, chapel for all faiths, and outdoor walking paths, gardens, and patios for just being outside. Scheduled rides get folks to appointments and shopping, and there's free parking for those who have cars. Families can use guest suites if they want to stay overnight. Housekeeping, bi-weekly laundry, dry cleaning, and maintenance are included, so daily chores won't get in the way of enjoying life. Staff helps with medication management and coordinates with outside healthcare providers, and there's non-ambulatory care, hospice, and respite care when needed.
The place runs daily and community-sponsored activities-clubs, outings, resident-run events, and religious services-because they want to keep people engaged physically, mentally, and socially, whether in a group or just sharing coffee with a neighbor. There's always something happening, from art and music to wellness programs, fitness classes, and outdoor walks, and the campus includes things like salons, barbers, reflection gardens, and even a beauty parlor. Smoking isn't allowed inside, so the air stays clean. The whole community is owned and operated by Trinity Senior Living Communities and sits as part of the larger Trinity Health System, which connects residents to wider health resources when needed. Folks here can choose independent living to keep things simple and maintenance-free, assisted living for extra help, memory care for those who need more supervision, or skilled nursing for ongoing medical support, all in a faith-based setting that encourages learning, involvement, and plenty of shared experiences.
