Pine Ridge of Hayes Senior Living

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I like that it is all on one floor. Room size is good. The food is fair. The have an outdoor courtyard and walking areas. For the most part it was a good experience. I did not care for their home care services.

Although my mother chose to stay in the Petoskey, Michigan area, rather than moving downstate, I was very impressed with Pine Ridge of Hayes Assisted Living. The administrative staff was very knowledgeable and helpful, especially [Name removed]. As we toured the facility I noticed how friendly and caring she was with all of the residents we walked by. She knew everyone’s name and greeted them and engaged in conversations with them. You could tell she was genuinely interested in their lives. The facility was very clean and homey. It was all on one floor with a central hall. The hall had many comfortable seating areas along it so people with walkers could sit and rest if needed and socialize with others. My mother is now in a very large facility in northern Michigan and they are lacking that amenity. It makes it impossible for her to go long distances with her walker, or to socialize along the way. She needs assistance to get to all meals because of the long distance to dining on another floor. At Pine Ridge of Hayes this would not be a problem. Because it is smaller and on one floor, people with some mobility problems would find it much easier to navigate without extra assistance. I also loved the size of the apartments and that each had very nice screened in porches. I spoke at length to a few residents who were very happy there and raved about the food and activities. If my mother decides to make a better choice by moving downstate, Pine Ridge of Hayes will definitely be the choice.

The time had finally come when our family had to consider getting help to care for Dad. We explored options like sharing the load between siblings ( worked for about 4 years), then, highing in home care or finding an independent living community. After searching around with Dad, he expressed interest in Pine Ridge. We moved him in and it has worked out really well. The staff and guests have welcomed him and he has made some good friends. He get his 3 meals a day. They clean his clothes and his apartment. They provide him with a "help" pendant and also have social events and entertainment. Our family feels comfortable that Dad is getting the help he needs while still maintaining his independence.