Sunnyside Senior Living

Sunnyside Senior Living sits in Cadillac, Michigan, just off of Sunnyside Drive near Sunset Shores Resort Cadillac, and you'll find a quiet, homey environment with only 20 beds, so neighbors and staff soon know each other by name, and there's always someone around to lend a hand. The community is set up as an Adult Foster Care facility and runs under Baruch Senior Ministries, as a nonprofit, and does its best to make everyone feel comfortable and looked after, using compassionate caregivers who help with daily needs like bathing, dressing, and getting medicine sorted out, and you'll see little things that matter, like caregivers holding hands or offering gentle words. People who live here get furnished rooms with telephones, and there's a porch where folks like to sit and enjoy the woods out back. You'll find a dining room with all-day dining, nutritious meals, snacks, and special diets when needed, with food that a chef or meal planner works over for quality and taste, and meals often turn into relaxed social times. The staff-people like Jeri-work around the clock, and there's a 24-hour call system and supervision for safety and peace of mind, especially for those who need help because they can't get around on their own. Every room is wheelchair accessible, and there's a full slate of services, from housekeeping and laundry to move-in help and regular health checks. Sunnyside does its best to keep residents active, so you'll see art rooms, walking paths, and movie nights, with activities led by a full-time activities director, plus trips and outings now and then. Many activities come from staff, but residents run some themselves, and the place is known locally for creative, engaging programs for different levels of ability, including a memory care program that tries to help with confusion and wandering for those with Alzheimer's or dementia. The community is part of a group, so folks can find other types of care too, like independent living over at Whispering Pines, memory care with pets involved at Green Acres-Cadillac, or even home care from Amicare Home Healthcare. Sunnyside offers transportation and parking, has an in-house barber and beauty shop, and makes sure there's always someone around to check in or just sit and talk. Care comes from long experience and a sense of kindness, with the goal of making Sunnyside Senior Living a safe, friendly, and welcoming spot for seniors with many different needs, though it's good to know the Seniorly community score sits at 3.8 out of 10, so it's always wise for families to ask questions and visit in person before making a decision.