Vibrant Life - The Cottage in Temperance, Michigan, is licensed for up to 12 residents and serves seniors aged 55 and older, people with Alzheimer's, and physically handicapped individuals. The Cottage offers several types of senior housing, with independent living, senior apartments, condos, and townhomes, while different services cover assisted living, memory care, nursing home care, companion care, and home care. The facility features rooms with kitchenettes, private bathrooms, and the choice between private suites or shared rooms, all of which are fully furnished, have air-conditioning, and include emergency pull cords and grab bars in bathrooms for safety. Residents enjoy maintenance-free living so they don't have to do chores like cooking and cleaning, with meals provided daily, including vegetarian options, in a family-style dining room where people gather together.
People who live here have access to telephone, internet, and cable, plus security features like medical alert systems, medication dispensers, and home security. Staff are fully trained, available around the clock, and help with daily activities like bathing or dressing, plus they manage and give out medications, while nurses are on-call and professional caregivers are always present. The memory care section of the community has three levels of care to meet changing needs, and staff provide consistent supervision and support, including help for people with Alzheimer's and other memory loss. There's also physical therapy, transportation to medical appointments, and respite care when caregivers need a break, and the facility accepts Medicare-certified home health care and hospice care.
Outdoor common areas give residents a place to enjoy nature, with the community surrounded by woods and designed to look modern yet feel cozy. The Cottage runs social, educational, and recreational activities, plus regular devotional services and beauty services on site. Residents can tour the facility before moving in, and there are regular safety inspections, with all required licensing up to date. Each living area is well-lit and there are safety and security features throughout, while ID theft protection adds another layer of peace of mind. The whole setup at Vibrant Life - The Cottage is about offering different levels of care based on what a person needs, aiming to help people feel at home and comfortable as they age.