Water’s Edge in Montague, MI operates as a residential care home designed for older adults who need consistent oversight while preserving as much personal independence as possible. The community is equipped to serve residents managing behavioral issues, special diet requirements, diabetes—whether controlled by oral medication, injections, or sliding-scale insulin—and adults younger than 60 who require a supportive setting. Mild dementia is accommodated, with individualized care plans coordinated by on-site staff in conjunction with each resident’s physician.

To maintain safety, every staff member undergoes background checks, the building is monitored around the clock, and a fenced rear area helps prevent wandering. Staff remain on site 24 hours a day, with an asleep night shift providing routine checks. The team can accept residents with psychiatric diagnoses and delivers hands-on help where needed: some physical assistance with bathing and dressing, standby supervision for eating and toileting, and transfer help ranging from walker support to a one-person assist. These capabilities allow Water’s Edge to care for residents whose needs change without requiring an outside move.

Private and semi-private rooms come furnished, and most can be personalized with residents’ own paint colors or décor; cable television is available in many, though not all, suites. A set menu is prepared daily, emphasizing diets prescribed by physicians, and snacks are kept on hand between meals to help manage blood-sugar levels or simple hunger. Independent-living residents who choose Water’s Edge for its lighter support package receive medication-management monitoring, weekly housekeeping, and laundry service so they can focus on their own schedules.

Dining takes place in a central, accessible room where staff can monitor nutritional intake and respond quickly to special-diet orders, such as low-sugar or low-sodium plates. Portions are right-sized, and texture modifications are provided on request. For residents with mild dementia, seating is consistent to encourage familiarity and reduce confusion.

Residents and visitors have access to on-site parking, reliable internet connectivity throughout the building, and scheduled transportation to local appointments, shopping, and community events.