7 Best Independent Living Communities in Brown City, MI

When he signed up, it sounded like he would get a lot of extra things included, but that's not necessarily the case. But it's been a good place overall. They're a nonprofit and don't have a lot of staff. But the staff are nice and helpful. Housekeeping has been great. The grounds are not kept up as much, but they do the best they can with what they have. He likes the food but wishes there was more variety. I think the value is pretty good considering you get three meals a day, utilities, rent, and light housekeeping included. And overall it has been working out for him. Before moving in, he was a shut-in, and Maple Vista allows him to have daily contact with people and get out walking and moving more, which has been good for him.

The front-line staff are very caring and dedicated. However, they do seem to be chronically understaffed. Housekeeping: These are some of my favorite staff. They are very personable and really helped my mom (and Me) feel more comfortable moving into the facility. Change is very difficult, especially for older people) and they were very helpful in this field. Cooks: They really care about what they are serving and making the residents happy. They do a great job with the budget they have. They keep it flavorful and varied yet still nutritious. Cleanliness: the place is always neat and clean. I was frustrated in the beginning since I gave plenty of time to get the apartment ready (about 4 weeks), yet when I moved mom in, there were still things that needed to be done. Please be mindful that some of the residents are coming from a very nice home into an apartment and this can be a tough transition even without the stumbling block of having the place still in need of maintenance. We have been here since August and the windows still have moisture leaks and are filled with so much moisture, they are difficult to see out of. Parking is very easy and convenient. [Name removed], The Director, (the one who deals with the on-site day-to-day stuff) is amazing and really tries to do whatever we need. Maintenance: I have only met a couple of them. One is very good and really knows what he’s doing and is friendly and patient. The recruitment team: this is my least favorite group. They promised things that were not there once moved in. Example: there must be a generator as my mom needs 24-hour oxygen due to very severe COPD. She is functioning on less than 38% of her lung capacity. I was promised there was a generator for her. Once I got there, we lost power the first week and found there’s only one generator in the Assisted living building. That is NOT what I was told. Additionally, I was told there is flat linen service, not so in reality. However, when we discussed this with the housekeeping, she was very happy to help strip and make the bed as long as Mom washes the sheets herself.

Mom was a part time resident during the winter, moving home after that. My visits with mom at Stonegate Village was uplifting. The staff is friendly, the food is very good, and fun activities!