Candlestone Assisted Living & Memory Care sits on Waldo Avenue in Midland, Michigan, and folks will find it to be a single-story community where residents get both assisted living and specialized memory care all under one roof, with separate areas and care approaches for those living with Alzheimer's or dementia, and the building itself has wide hallways, open-concept floor plans, and a wheelchair-friendly design including walk-in showers with safety bars, and there's peaceful outdoor patios, raised beds for gardening, and plenty of places to walk safely inside or out. The community's called Candlestone by name and is part of larger groups like StoryPoint and SGP, carrying awards for care quality, friendly staff, and its Moments Memory Care™ program, which is a trademarked approach just for Michigan that aims to give a safe, comfortable, and home-like place for anyone having trouble with memory loss, and staff's specially trained for that too.
Studio and one-bedroom apartments let people have their own space, pets can move in too, and each living area's got a kitchen spot, a living room, and easy access to dining rooms, a café, and even a piano and library, while the community also has its own beauty salon and barbershop. Meals come from a chef and usually fit any special diet, with choices made from scratch every day, including locally sourced foods when possible, and community life has arts and crafts, baking, live music, exercise, and plenty of social activities that most folks find keeps their days meaningful and bright, whether that's gardening, reading, or joining in on group games.
Assisted living residents get help with taking medicine, daily tasks, getting to appointments, and more if they need it, while those living in the licensed memory care neighborhood benefit from specialized staff, secure design details, and therapy and activities made for those with dementia or related changes, and every care plan's always matched to the resident's needs. The building also offers scheduled transportation, laundry and housekeeping, and support for family caregivers looking for advice or guidance about long-term care planning, and with a steady 4.2 rating based on several reviews and a real emphasis on community, most people say Candlestone feels genuine, welcoming, safe, and focused on making daily living as good as it can be for seniors, families, and the staff alike.
