Residents and visitors describe staff as consistently friendly and helpful.
Across multiple reviews, people mention courteous, friendly staff who assist during events and everyday needs. Several reviews highlight responsivenessāhelp with carrying items, a gracious host, and guidance that feels fast and efficient. A few also call out cleanliness alongside that helpful approach.
common7 reviews mention this
Community activities are a focus
The community is repeatedly described as active, with programs for families and youth.
A large share of reviews describe the building as a place for programs and community events, including spaces like a gym, event room, and library. People also mention activities connected to children and youth, plus events like a boxing night and family gatherings. This lines up with the community offering scheduled daily activities and community-sponsored activities.
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Features
Housing
12 resident community capacity
Types of Care
Assisted Living
Amenities
Cable or satellite TV
Dining room
Fully furnished
Garden
Housekeeping services
Move-in coordination
Outdoor space
Telephone
Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available
Transportation
Kalamazoo County (6 miles away)
Care Services
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
Dining
Diabetes diet
Special dietary restrictions
Activities
Community-sponsored activities
Scheduled daily activities
Nearby Places of Interest
Pharmacies
Galesburg Pharmacy (2 miles)
Meijer Pharmacy (2.7 miles)
Walgreens (2.8 miles)
Gull Point Pharmacy (2.9 miles)
Suburban Home Town Ltc (5.2 miles)
Suburban Drug (5.3 miles)
Kalamazoo Long Term Care (5.8 miles)
Restaurants
Applebee's (2.7 miles)
Arby's (2.7 miles)
Culver's (2.7 miles)
Taco Bell (2.8 miles)
McDonald's (2.9 miles)
McDonald's (2.9 miles)
North 11 (2.9 miles)
Cafes
Starbucks (2.9 miles)
Brite Eyes Brewing Co. (5.9 miles)
Physicians
RX Optical (3 miles)
Borgess Spine (3.7 miles)
Borgess Internal Medicine (4.4 miles)
Bronson Family Medicine - Shaffer St (4.4 miles)
Ronald L. Vanderlugt MD (4.5 miles)
Premier Radiology (4.5 miles)
Kalamazoo Cardiology (4.5 miles)
Places of Worship
Haven Reformed Church (3.5 miles)
Temple Baptist Church (4.2 miles)
Miraculous Lady Of Roses (5.5 miles)
Milwood United Methodist Church (5.6 miles)
Hospitals
North Pro (4.4 miles)
Borgess Medical Center (4.6 miles)
Borgess 3 North (4.6 miles)
Borgess 1 North (4.6 miles)
Ascension Borgess Hospital - Brain and Spine Institute (4.6 miles)
First Community Bancshares (5.3 miles)
Textile Systems (5.3 miles)
Theaters
Barn Theatre - School (5.4 miles)
Transportation
Amtrak (5.7 miles)
Kalamazoo - Battle Creek International Airport (AZO) (6 miles)
E & F Douglas Group Living is located at 1428 North 30Th Street, Galesburg, MI 49053 in Kalamazoo County, Michigan
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