American House Spring Lake is a senior living community located in Spring Lake, Michigan, offering assisted living as its primary care service, with additional options for independent living, memory care, and general senior living. The facility provides apartment-style accommodations designed for comfort and privacy, accompanied by communal areas for dining and social activities. Residents can choose from various floor plans and participate in a broad range of programs, including clubs and community groups, fitness activities, and scheduled events. Chef-prepared meals are served daily, and housekeeping as well as laundry and dry-cleaning services are available to residents.
The care and medical support at American House Spring Lake is structured to address the diverse needs of its residents. Assistance with activities of daily living, such as bathing, eating, dressing, and toileting, is available for those needing full support. The community offers specialized care for residents with diabetes, including monitoring and medication management, and provides comprehensive memory care within a secured community for individuals with cognitive impairments. Incontinence care and ambulatory care services are also part of the care offerings. Medication management is provided by trained staff to ensure residents receive their prescriptions as directed. Podiatry services and hospice care are available as needed. Residents can access a fitness center, participate in fitness programs, and use outdoor walking paths for exercise and recreation. Personal care services such as a barber shop and beauty salon are offered on-site.
For transportation, American House Spring Lake provides complimentary transportation for residents. This service supports both medical appointments and non-medical outings, enabling residents to attend healthcare visits, run errands, and participate in off-site activities. This transportation option is designed to help residents maintain their independence and stay connected to the broader community.
Reviews from residents and families about American House Spring Lake reflect a range of experiences. Many commend the facility’s cleanliness, inviting apartment designs, availability of diverse activities, peaceful setting, and socially supportive atmosphere. Positive feedback includes appreciation for attentive frontline caregiving, particularly in memory care, as well as responsive maintenance and staff flexibility in meeting resident needs. However, a significant number of reviewers note challenges since a recent management transition, particularly regarding staffing levels, care quality, training adequacy, delays in services such as medication administration and cleaning, and communication with the management team. Chronic understaffing and high staff turnover are frequently mentioned concerns, with some family members expressing frustration about having to assist with basic care due to insufficient on-site support. While many residents and families highlight the community’s amenities and certain caring staff members, others caution that unaddressed safety issues and declines in care quality may exist.
As of mid-2024, there have been no significant renovations or new developments reported at American House Spring Lake. The facility continues to provide its range of services and amenities, with a focus on personalizing care to meet individual resident needs.
Costs at this community start at $1,300 and range up to $5,155. The average price in the community is $3,918, which is less than the average price in the area of $5,114. The cost of assisted living in this area is essentially the same as the cost throughout the state. If the resident needs other services, additional services may increase the monthly cost.