Boardman Lake Glens - Highlander

Boardman Lake Glens - Highlander sits on the edge of Boardman Lake in Traverse City, MI, where the views let folks enjoy the look of water, green woods, and sunsets right from their window, so they can feel close to nature without leaving home, and it's an adult large group home licensed for up to 20 residents, run by CP Traverse Bay Leaseco LLC, with services for aged adults who need different levels of support. The community offers many options for living, like independent apartments with one or two bedrooms, assisted living where staff help with things like bathing, dressing, and medications, and memory care for people with Alzheimer's or dementia in a secure space with 24-hour support, special programs, and memory activities meant to help residents feel comfortable and safe. Highlander also provides skilled nursing, respite short stays, hospice services, and small board and care homes in neighborhood settings, so people can get the help they need whether they want privacy, shared living spaces with live-in caregivers, or round-the-clock nursing care for medical or mental health needs. The apartments come with full baths and kitchens, and there's room for personal furniture, which lets folks make it feel like home, plus common areas for meals, games, reading, or catching up with neighbors, including cozy living rooms, libraries, sunrooms, and patios that overlook the lake. Dining rooms look out over the water, and nutritious meals are served daily, while trained aides and nurses help with daily activities, medication reminders, and personal care all day and night, and doctors, a dentist, a podiatrist, and onsite homecare are available when needed. Residents can stay busy with onsite and offsite activities, use beauty or barber services, or spend quiet time in outdoor or indoor common areas; pets are allowed, which is nice for people who don't want to leave their companions behind. The community supports social life and independence by encouraging involvement in group events, spiritual services, and outings to nearby places like restaurants, cafes, parks, and shops, while having hospitals, pharmacies, and physicians close by for any emergencies. Wheelchair accessible showers, private bedrooms, and open living spaces make it safe and comfortable for anyone who needs support getting around, and families can take comfort from knowing Highlander is surveyed by local oversight agencies like Veteran's Services and the Department of Aging, with staff working to bring peace of mind to all involved. Boardman Lake Glens - Highlander doesn't accept Medicare for payments, but serves older adults who benefit from various housing and care options, offers a welcoming and vibrant lakeside setting, and includes practical, honest care that fits the unique needs of each resident.