Joy Givers sits over in Traverse City, Michigan on North Long Lake Road and makes a homey and smaller setting for about 20 residents, which means folks get to know each other and the staff pretty well, and you see a lot of familiar faces each day, which seems to help some people feel settled. The facility gives support for seniors from age 55 and up, with choices for assisted living, memory care, nursing care, independent living, and home care, and seniors can pick between private rooms, suites, studios, and shared homes with a live-in caregiver for more folks who need hands-on help. There's a 24-hour staff on hand, including nurses, and the place covers all sorts of care like bathing, dressing, transfers, help to the bathroom, spoon-feeding, care for incontinence, and diabetes management including insulin shots, which makes it pretty flexible. People living with dementia, memory issues, or even Parkinson's can find specialized care here, with staff who know how to help and offer activities to keep people moving and interacting.
Meals come three times a day, chef-prepared and made to match diets like low sugar, low salt, allergy-friendly, and options for diabetics, and the dining room always has snacks out between meals, plus folks can ask for dining help if they need it. Joy Givers keeps things lively with a full schedule of events-bingo, card games, movie nights in the little theatre, gardening in the greenhouse, music, arts, and crafts in the arts room, and outings for groceries or appointments using their transportation service, so there's always a way to fill the day. If someone prefers a quiet moment, there's the reading room or little walks out in one of the courtyards or garden areas, and the common rooms and patios are places where residents gather, visit, and build connections, sometimes even running their own activity clubs.
Safety's a focus, so rooms have pull cords, emergency buttons, and a 24-hour call system, plus wheelchair-accessible showers and private ADA-compliant bathrooms, and staff check in regularly, with health checkups and medication help arranged as needed. Laundry, cleaning, and housekeeping are part of the package, so residents can focus more on hobbies and being with friends. The facility offers extras like a beauty and barber shop, massage therapy, exercise equipment, a community kitchen, Wi-Fi and cable TV, and even tech classes for those who want to keep up with modern things.
Joy Givers pays attention to mental well-being too, with support groups for residents and families and personalized care plans made with health care providers to adjust as people's needs change, so everyone's looked after whether they're there for the long run, short-term respite, or hospice care in their last days. The place allows outdoor smoking in designated areas, and parking is available for those who drive, and folks can use a special concierge service for extra requests or personal appointments. Payment options include private pay, insurance, veterans' benefits, and social security, and fees vary by care level, with help available to get customized quotes and tours. All in all, Joy Givers aims to set up daily life where older adults get the care they need, feel safe, and still have chances to be with others in a comfortable, friendly place.
