Portage House

1400 Ravine Side Drive, Houghton, MI 49931

For more information about senior living options: (844) 490-3973

Assisted Living

Features

Housing

  • 12 resident community capacity 12 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 Wi-Fi/high-speed internet

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

Description

Portage House in Houghton, MI is an exceptional assisted living community that offers a wide range of amenities and care services to ensure a comfortable and fulfilling lifestyle for its residents. The community provides a peaceful and welcoming environment, with fully furnished living spaces that are tastefully decorated.

Residents at Portage House can enjoy delicious meals prepared by professional chefs in the elegant dining room. The community also caters to individuals with special dietary restrictions, ensuring everyone's unique needs are met. Additionally, housekeeping services are provided to maintain cleanliness and tidiness throughout the premises.

The community boasts beautiful outdoor spaces where residents can relax, socialize, or engage in recreational activities. Wi-Fi/high-speed internet connectivity is available throughout the facility, allowing residents to stay connected with friends and family online.

Portage House takes great pride in offering top-quality care services to its residents. Dedicated staff members assist with activities of daily living, such as bathing, dressing, and transfers. They also collaborate closely with healthcare providers to ensure comprehensive coordination of medical needs. Medication management is provided for those who require assistance in this area.

Residents can look forward to engaging in a variety of scheduled daily activities designed to promote socialization and mental stimulation. For those who wish to explore the surrounding area, there are several nearby cafes, parks, pharmacies, doctors' offices, restaurants, transportation options including medical transportation services available within close proximity.

In terms of spiritual support and cultural engagement, there are numerous places of worship nearby for individuals seeking spiritual fulfillment. Furthermore,popular theaters provide entertainment options within reach for those interested in cultural experiences.

With its convenient location near hospitals and other healthcare facilities nearby,the Portage House assisted living community ensures that residents have easy access to medical care when needed.

Overall, Portage House in Houghton offers a well-rounded assisted living experience with its comprehensive amenities, personalized care services,and proximity to various local resources,making it an ideal choice for individuals seeking a comfortable and enriching lifestyle in a supportive community.

Nearby Places of Interest

Pharmacies

  • Shopko Houghton Pharmacy (0.3 miles)
  • Walgreens (0.5 miles)
  • Northern Specialty Health (0.6 miles)
  • Medical Arts Pharmacy (1 miles)
  • Apothecary Health Mart Pharmacy (1.6 miles)
  • Apothecary Hancock (1.6 miles)
  • Apothecary Houghton (2.3 miles)

Restaurants

  • Culver's (0.4 miles)
  • Pizza Hut (0.5 miles)
  • Ming's Asian Bistro (0.5 miles)
  • Burger King (0.5 miles)
  • McDonald's (0.6 miles)
  • Gino's Restaurant (0.6 miles)
  • Subway (0.6 miles)

Physicians

  • Peters Orthotics (0.5 miles)
  • Portage Medical Group (2.3 miles)
  • Portage Health University Center Rehab And Sports Medicine (2.3 miles)
  • Aspirus Lake Linden Clinic (10 miles)
  • Keweenaw Holistic Family Medicine (10.6 miles)
  • UP Health System - Portage Calumet (10.6 miles)

Parks

  • Ray Kestner Waterfront Park (0.5 miles)
  • Houghton City Park (0.6 miles)
  • Porvoo Park (0.9 miles)
  • Laurn Grove Park (1.1 miles)
  • Bridgeview Park (1.2 miles)
  • Isle Royale National Park (1.5 miles)
  • East Houghton Waterfront Park (1.7 miles)

Cafes

  • Kangas Cafe & Catering (0.5 miles)
  • Kaleva Cafe (0.9 miles)
  • K.C. Bonker's (1 miles)
  • Steep and brew (1.2 miles)
  • Candies Corner Cafe (8.8 miles)

Places of Worship

  • Church of Resurrection (0.6 miles)
  • Saints Peter & Paul Lutheran (0.8 miles)
  • Chapel of Saint Matthew (0.8 miles)
  • Peninsula Christian Church (0.9 miles)
  • Saints Peter & Paul Lutheran Church (1 miles)
  • Seventh Day Adventist Church (1.1 miles)
  • Keweenaw Unitarian Fellowship (1.1 miles)

Transportation

  • A Superior Transportation and Logistics Company LL (1.1 miles)
  • Houghton County Airport (1.8 miles)
  • U-Haul Moving & Storage (2 miles)
  • Isle Royale Seaplanes (2.2 miles)
  • Priceless (4.2 miles)
  • U-Haul Neighborhood Dealer (10 miles)

Theaters

  • Rogers Cinemas - Lode Theatre (1.3 miles)

Hospitals

  • Portage Health (1.6 miles)
  • Shared Diagnostics (1.7 miles)
  • Our Lady of Mercy Nursing Home (8.8 miles)

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