Living Well-Adult Living Facility operated in Grand Rapids, Michigan in the 49507 area, and you'd find most things needed for an adult foster care or assisted living setting there, with a comfortable and safe environment where folks could get help with daily needs like bathing, dressing, and moving around. The place kept things simple, with 16 private or shared studio apartments that had their own ADA compliant bathrooms-some even came fully furnished with cable TV, Wi-Fi, and phone services if that was something people wanted, and there were washers and dryers nearby for keeping things tidy. People who had Alzheimer's or memory concerns could get specialized care and daily support, and the staff would arrange everything from medication management to help with eating, meal preparation, and even spoon feeding if someone needed that kind of service. Nurses were on call all hours of the day or night and the grounds stayed secure, so residents could feel safe when walking the well-lit paths or spending time outdoors in the gardens.
Staff helped with transportation to doctor's visits and outings, and there was always someone nearby for supervision. Living Well had daily activities planned out-anything from arts and crafts, therapy rooms for physical and occupational work, birthday and holiday celebrations, games or movies with big TVs, family gatherings, and support groups. There was a fitness area, hair salon, library, and even a small computer space, so there was something to do for everyone who liked different things, and they allowed small pets, which some people found comforting. The dining hall was bright and meals were served fresh, sometimes with organic ingredients, and special diets-like for diabetes-were taken seriously, with easy-to-read menus and snack options. Staff members did laundry, changed linens, looked after the rooms, and handled general upkeep, making life easier for everyone so people didn't need to worry about chores or repairs.
Some folks who lived there just needed a bit of help now and then, maybe a ride to a doctor or someone to remind them when to take medicine, while others needed more hands-on care like incontinence help or help getting dressed and washed, and there was staff on duty twenty-four hours a day for that. People recovering from illness or needing nursing care got support, too, since the facility had skilled nursing for wound care or rehab and could help people with Parkinson's disease, brain injuries, or physical handicaps, along with those who needed smaller bits of help just to stay independent. Living Well accepted people from all kinds of backgrounds and needs, including those with developmental or mental illness, and provided custom care plans so residents could keep as much independence as possible while still getting help they could rely on.
There were many different types of rooms and care levels, so people could choose between living on their own or sharing a unit with others, and everything was designed with safety first-things like grab bars, emergency call systems, and wide walkways were standard. Reports from licensing, inspection, and special investigations were available, and the place was run under license numbers AL410380788 and AL410411942 with Michael Townsend as the licensee. The last known closed date for Living Well-Adult Living Facility was October 3, 2024, even though it was approved for up to 20 residents as an Adult Large Group Home at one time. When it was open, the facility offered a stable and friendly spot for seniors or adults needing extra help, aiming for both care and independence, plenty of activities, and a sense of community where people could feel looked after and respected.
