Walnut Street Afc

417 Walnut Street, Kalkaska, MI 49646

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

Assisted Living Board and Care Home

Features

Housing

  • 12 resident community capacity 12 resident community capacity

Types of Care

  • Assisted Living Assisted Living
  • Board and Care Home Board and Care Home

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

Walnut Street AFC in Kalkaska, MI offers a comfortable and supportive environment for individuals in need of board and care home services. Our community provides a range of amenities to ensure the well-being and convenience of our residents.

As you enter Walnut Street AFC, you will find a welcoming dining room where delicious meals are served. Our community is fully furnished, creating a cozy and homely atmosphere for our residents. We also have a lovely garden where residents can enjoy fresh air and nature.

At Walnut Street AFC, we understand the importance of maintaining a clean living space. That's why we provide housekeeping services to ensure that our residents' rooms are always neat and tidy. In addition, our move-in coordination service guarantees a smooth transition for new residents.

We believe in keeping our residents connected to the outside world, which is why we offer Wi-Fi/high-speed internet access throughout the community. Residents can easily stay connected with their loved ones or explore the online world at their convenience.

Our dedicated staff is trained to assist with activities of daily living such as bathing, dressing, and transfers. We work closely with healthcare providers to ensure that each resident receives personalized care. For those with diabetes or special dietary restrictions, we provide tailored meal preparation and service.

Transportation arrangement to medical appointments is available for our residents' convenience. We also have transportation options nearby for other needs including shopping or social outings.

At Walnut Street AFC, we understand the importance of an active lifestyle. That's why we offer scheduled daily activities to keep our residents engaged and entertained. Whether it's arts and crafts sessions, exercise classes or group outings, there is something for everyone.

The location of Walnut Street AFC offers easy access to various amenities in the nearby area. With 5 parks, 3 pharmacies, 1 physician office, 7 restaurants, 2 transportation options, 6 places of worship, and 2 hospitals close by—residents have convenient access to various services and facilities.

At Walnut Street AFC, we strive to create a warm and supportive environment where residents can thrive. It is our mission to provide personalized care and assistance while promoting independence and maintaining a high quality of life for all residents.

Nearby Places of Interest

Places of Worship

  • Coldsprings Christian Fellowship (0.2 miles)
  • Kalkaska Church of Christ (0.5 miles)
  • Calvary Baptist Church (0.6 miles)
  • Kalkaska Seventh Day Adventist (0.8 miles)
  • Kalkaska United Methodist Church (1.5 miles)
  • Kalkaska Baptist Church (2.2 miles)
  • Awana Northern Michigan (7.2 miles)

Hospitals

  • Munson Healthcare (0.2 miles)
  • Kalkaska Memorial Health Center (0.2 miles)
  • Elk Rapids Family Practice (16.1 miles)

Restaurants

  • Kal-Ho Lounge (0.2 miles)
  • Breakfast & Burger Express (0.4 miles)
  • Up North Grill (0.8 miles)
  • Nico's Pizza & Grinders (0.8 miles)
  • Burger King (1 miles)
  • Arby's (1 miles)
  • Subway (1.1 miles)

Physicians

  • Kalkaska Family Practice (0.2 miles)
  • Boardman Family Practice (7.6 miles)
  • Bruce D Lirones (10.2 miles)
  • Mancelona Family Practice (13.1 miles)
  • Meijer Optical (14.8 miles)
  • Women's Health Pavilion (15.8 miles)
  • Mark Saunders MD PC (15.9 miles)

Parks

  • Imagination Station (0.4 miles)
  • Kalkaska County Parks & Rec (0.5 miles)
  • Kalkaska County Soil Erosion (0.5 miles)
  • Birch Street Playground (0.7 miles)
  • Kalkaska County Parks & Rec (0.9 miles)
  • Alden Park (10.6 miles)
  • Whitewater Township Park (11.8 miles)

Pharmacies

  • Family Fare Supermarkets (0.6 miles)
  • Family Fare Pharmacy (0.7 miles)
  • Rite Aid (1 miles)
  • Quilters Clinic (13.4 miles)
  • Glen's Markets (13.8 miles)
  • Family Fare Supermarkets (13.8 miles)
  • Meijer Pharmacy (14.8 miles)

Transportation

  • Taxidermy Log Lake (1.6 miles)
  • U-Haul Neighborhood Dealer (2.8 miles)
  • Mike's Taxidermy (14.8 miles)
  • U-Haul Neighborhood Dealer (16.6 miles)

Cafes

  • Lakeside Dip (11.4 miles)
  • Alden Muffin Tin (11.4 miles)

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