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My Brother's House I in Holland, MI

My Brother's House I is an assisted living community in Holland, MI.

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460 West 29Th Street, Holland, MI 49423

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4.7 from 108 reviews
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Overall Review of My Brother's House I

common 33 reviews mention this

Friendly help stands out

Residents describe staff and volunteers as consistently friendly, courteous, and helpful.

Many reviews focus on how welcoming and supportive the staff and volunteers feel when people need groceries or other help. Several mention being able to get assistance quickly, feeling respected, or being treated with warmth during a stressful time. Others highlight that the team goes out of its way to help families, including by following up after a message.

caveat 3 reviews mention this

Food quality can be hit or miss

Some reviews report instances of expired or moldy food.

While many reviews are positive about receiving food, a few give strong negative feedback about quality. These reviewers mention food arriving expired or moldy, and others say that some of the food was “bad.” One reviewer also expresses disappointment that there isn’t more visible checking to catch issues before items are handed out.

caveat 2 reviews mention this

Hours and waits frustrate

Some residents run into cutoff times or longer waits during busy periods.

A couple of reviews describe problems related to timing, including getting cutoff earlier than expected and being turned away when arriving late. Another review mentions that there can be a wait when many people show up. Overall, the experience can depend on when you arrive.

common 2 reviews mention this

Practical help beyond groceries

Residents describe help with essentials like utilities and rent.

Some reviews mention the organization helping with practical household needs beyond groceries. One reviewer says the staff helped pay an electric bill, and another mentions help with rent. These comments describe assistance as a real support when finances are tight.

How we summarize

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Features

Housing

  • 6 resident community capacity 6 resident community capacity

Types of Care

  • Assisted Living Assisted Living

Amenities

  • Cable or satellite TV Cable or satellite TV
  • Dining room Dining room
  • Fully furnished Fully furnished
  • Garden Garden
  • Housekeeping services Housekeeping services
  • Move-in coordination Move-in coordination
  • Outdoor space Outdoor space
  • Telephone Telephone
  • Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available

Care Services

  • 24-hour supervision 24-hour supervision
  • Activities of daily living assistance Activities of daily living assistance
  • Assistance with bathing Assistance with bathing
  • Assistance with dressing Assistance with dressing
  • Assistance with transfers Assistance with transfers
  • Coordination with health care providers Coordination with health care providers
  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Meal preparation and service Meal preparation and service
  • Medication management Medication management
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions
  • Transportation arrangement (medical) Transportation arrangement (medical)
  • Transportation to doctors appointments Transportation to doctors appointments

Dining

  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions

Activities

  • Community-sponsored activities Community-sponsored activities
  • Scheduled daily activities Scheduled daily activities

Nearby Places of Interest

Physicians

  • Eartek Services (0.6 miles)
  • Holland Hospital Behavioral Health Services (0.6 miles)
  • Mmpc (0.7 miles)
  • Spectrum Health Medical Group: John Scott, MD (0.7 miles)
  • Ob/Gyn Associates of Holland P.C. (0.7 miles)
  • Lakeshore Health Partners (0.7 miles)
  • West Michigan Heart (0.7 miles)

Pharmacies

  • Walgreens (0.6 miles)
  • Skip's Pharmacy of Michigan (0.6 miles)
  • Rite Aid (0.9 miles)
  • Family Fare Supermarkets (1.2 miles)
  • Paul's Pharmacy (1.6 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (2.3 miles)
  • D & W Pharmacy (2.4 miles)

Places of Worship

  • La Casa De Mi Padre Holland (0.7 miles)
  • Pillar Christian Reformed Church (1.7 miles)
  • Beechwood Church (2.2 miles)

Restaurants

  • Tulip City Brewstiller (0.7 miles)
  • Jackie's Place Restaurant (0.8 miles)
  • Captain Sundae (0.8 miles)
  • The Biscuit (0.9 miles)
  • McDonald's (1.2 miles)
  • Boatwerks Waterfront Restaurant (1.3 miles)
  • Big Lake Brewing (1.8 miles)

Hospitals

  • Holland Hospital Bariatric Services (0.8 miles)
  • Holland Hospital Pulmonary Rehab (0.8 miles)
  • Holland Community Hospital (0.8 miles)
  • Resthaven (0.8 miles)
  • Ottagan Addictions Recovery (1.8 miles)

Cafes

  • Biggby Coffee (0.9 miles)
  • Bowerman's On 8th (1.7 miles)
  • Lemonjello's Coffee (1.8 miles)
  • KIN Coffee and Craft House (2.2 miles)
  • Starbucks (2.5 miles)

Parks

  • Kollen Park (1.2 miles)
  • Centennial Park (1.6 miles)
  • Dunton Park (1.8 miles)
  • Window on the Waterfront (2 miles)
  • Park Township Dog Park (2.2 miles)
  • Windmill Island Gardens (2.6 miles)
  • Winstrom Park (2.7 miles)

Theaters

  • Sperry's Moviehouse (1.6 miles)
  • GQT Holland 7 (2.5 miles)

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