Birchwood Manor sits on the south side of Ann Arbor in a quiet residential neighborhood close to the University of Michigan Hospital and St. Joseph Mercy Hospital, and it looks like a cottage with red-brick walls and a welcoming, wide front porch where you'll find rocking chairs, porch swings, and plenty of shade from big, mature trees. This home-like place has six private, cable-ready bedrooms, each with its own decorations, large closets, blinds, and a flat-screen TV, so everyone gets some comfort and personal space. Folks here share two big bathrooms, and one comes with a therapeutic walk-in jetted tub and a wheelchair-accessible shower, making bathing safer for people who need a little extra support. The living room feels cozy and bright with lots of windows, comfortable seats, and a large TV for watching shows or just talking with friends. Meals are healthy and made on site with good ingredients served in a dining room that tries to feel like eating at home. There's a full-service salon for haircuts and personal care, and residents can bring their pets, because Birchwood Manor allows them and keeps the place accessible for both folks and animals.
This home helps people in many ways, including assisted living, memory care, independent living, and short-term respite stays if family caregivers need a break or if someone's recovering and doesn't need to stay long. The place is small, with spots for just six people, so everyone gets more personal care. Nurses and aides help with daily things like dressing, bathing, medication reminders, and moving around, and a nurse, doctor, dentist, and podiatrist all visit regularly when needed. Therapies-including physical, occupational, and speech-are available on an as-needed basis, and individualized care plans make sure everyone gets what they need. Meals, medication management, and help with getting ready for the day are offered, as well as hospice and respite services.
Staff at Birchwood Manor organize activities meant to keep your mind and body active, like games, entertainment, social get-togethers, community outings, and devotional services for spiritual support. They've also got Wi-Fi so people can use the internet. The building's all on one floor, and everything-like accessible bathrooms and wide halls-makes it easier for people with walkers or wheelchairs. Visitors are welcome, and you'll find folks gathering in the living room or out on the deck and porch, especially when the weather's nice. This is a non-smoking property, both inside and out, which helps keep the air clean indoors. Transportation for errands and medical appointments comes free with the stay, and the house has live-in caregivers to help with daily life so people feel supported but still independent. As a licensed, for-profit Adult Foster Home, they provide care to up to six residents, and state inspectors check twice a year for compliance. Birchwood Manor focuses on comfort, safety, and personal routines, letting folks live with dignity whether they're here for a short or long stay. Tours are available for people who want to see how life goes at Birchwood Manor, from their meals to their activities and social spaces.
