Wellspring Lutheran Senior Living is a vibrant and welcoming community designed to create a sense of home and belonging for its residents. From the moment one steps onto the campus, the atmosphere is intended to feel just right—inviting, comfortable, and full of life. The residents come from a rich tapestry of backgrounds, bringing with them unique stories and experiences that foster an environment where everyone can live on purpose. Whether residents are retired auto workers, veterans, educators, homemakers, or former physicians, their contributions add to a diverse and supportive community.
The campus itself is carefully situated near numerous amenities, including shopping, medical centers, parks, and churches, allowing for comfortable and convenient living. One unique aspect of Wellspring Lutheran Senior Living is its intentional, barrier-free design, ensuring accessibility for all residents. Independent living at Wellspring is centered around personalized experiences, recognizing that every resident’s home is an expression of their identity and passions. The community strives to create living spaces that truly reflect individual preferences and budgets, making each apartment feel personal and welcoming.
Dining at Wellspring reflects a commitment to both pleasure and nutrition. The culinary approach is sensitive to the emotional connections formed around food, as well as the importance of nutrition and health. Meals are crafted by chefs who source fresh ingredients, sometimes directly from Detroit’s famed Eastern Market, and tailor menus to meet specific dietary and health requirements. This dedication ensures that every meal not only tastes delicious but also supports residents’ overall wellness.
Wellspring Lutheran Senior Living especially values and supports veterans and their spouses. Residents who have served receive tangible financial incentives, including a monthly discount on the Residency Fee for the first year. The community also assists veterans in navigating complex benefits processes, providing specialized guidance and resources from reputable partner organizations to ensure residents receive all benefits available to them. Veterans are celebrated through special campus events, such as an annual Veterans Day ceremony, and engage in social activities like visits to the local American Legion during Lent for traditional fish fry dinners. The presence of veterans enriches the community, fostering camaraderie, respect, and unity among all residents.
Specialized care is a hallmark of Wellspring’s approach, particularly in its memory support community, which embraces residents living with dementia, including Alzheimer’s and Lewy Body dementia. The Best Friends™ Approach is central to Wellspring’s philosophy of memory care. This innovative method focuses on building meaningful relationships and preserving dignity, emphasizing the importance of being a true friend to those with memory loss. By addressing the emotional, social, and psychological needs of residents, the Best Friends™ Approach helps diminish the sense of pain and loss, resulting in improved emotional well-being and overall quality of life.
For those who require short-term rehabilitation, Wellspring offers on-campus access to skilled nursing and therapy services through Covenant Skilled Nursing & Rehab. Residents can transition seamlessly from short hospital stays to rehabilitation and then return to their private home or apartment within the community. Comprehensive therapies—including physical and occupational therapy—are available in both suite and centralized settings to support health restoration and maximize independence.
Short-stay respite suites provide a comfortable and beautiful environment for residents recovering from illness or when families need temporary support. These suites are thoughtfully designed to feel like home, offering access to supportive services, nutritious meals, and therapeutic care to facilitate a quicker and more enjoyable recovery.
Wellspring Lutheran Senior Living is committed to making all aspects of life easier and more meaningful for its residents. Through vibrant programming, an inclusive and diverse resident population, specialized care approaches like the Best Friends™ method, and supportive resources for veterans, the community strives to honor each individual’s story and create an enriching place to call home.