Smith AFC is an assisted living community in Allendale, MI.
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9656 68th Avenue, Allendale, MI 49401
For more information about senior living options: (866) 208-4318
Residents and families mention the nearby community park as a go-to spot for gatherings and outdoor time.
Reviewers repeatedly talk about visiting the nearby community park for family outings, events, and picnics. Many also point to the variety of things to do there, including play areas and sports-style amenities. The reviews describe an atmosphere that works for groups as well as day-to-day outings.
Families highlight splash pads and courts as some of the most popular features.
A large portion of the reviews focus on kid-friendly splash pads and playgrounds, often describing multiple areas for different ages. Several reviewers also mention pickleball, tennis, basketball, and other outdoor activity options. A few comments call out that the park’s layout and visibility make it easier to watch children while still getting activity in.
Many reviewers say the park stays clean and well taken care of.
Several reviews explicitly describe the park as clean, well maintained, and generally in good condition. Others mention cleanliness alongside practical details like easy walking paths and accessible features for strollers and wheelchairs. Even when the reviews include complaints, they often still describe portions of the park as working well or worth visiting.
A few reviews mention accessibility and equipment that can fall behind expectations.
One reviewer flags parking not being the best for handicap access and notes a longer walk to the right field. Others describe certain facilities as outdated or not newest, and one set of comments mentions broken or non-functional items on parts of the splash pad. In at least one case, the complaint also includes safety or practical concerns with how certain features operate.
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3 resident community capacity
Assisted Living
Cable or satellite TV
Dining room
Fully furnished
Garden
Housekeeping services
Move-in coordination
Outdoor space
Telephone
Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available
Muskegon County (21 miles away) Kent County International (22 miles away)
24-hour supervision
Activities of daily living assistance
Assistance with bathing
Assistance with dressing
Assistance with transfers Coordination with health care providers
Diabetes diet
Meal preparation and service
Medication management
Special dietary restrictions
Transportation arrangement (medical)
Transportation to doctors appointments Diabetes diet Special dietary restrictions Community-sponsored activities Scheduled daily activitiesSmith AFC is located at 9656 68th Avenue, Allendale, MI 49401 in Ottawa County, Michigan
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