"I recently observed the staff in the dining area. Everyone was pleasant, laughing, patient and tender. These people deserve praise."

Opened in 1999, Woodland Haven’s custom living environment includes two 14-bed homes, each with its own kitchen, activity space, dining room and living room. Meals are provided family style and families are encouraged to visit and eat meals with their loved one.

An interdisciplinary team meets with residents and family members regularly, ensuring that Woodland Haven can continue to meet their needs. When a resident can no longer live in Woodland Haven, our team will work closely with family members to provide a smooth transition to another area in the Houghton County Medical Care Facility.

Woodland Haven also includes:

• Comfortably furnished private and divided rooms with private bathrooms.

• An area surrounded by trees and natural views, which can be seen from the sunroom, balcony and living rooms.

• Ongoing evaluation of residents by medical staff and regular updates for family members.

Residents of Woodland Haven meet the following criteria

• Diagnosis of Alzheimer’s Disease or dementia (early to middle stages)

• Ability to perform some self-care tasks with staff assistance

• Ability to ambulate independently or propel own wheelchairs

• Ability to sustain one of the diets provided (regular, mechanical soft, pureed, no –salt packets)

• Ability to participate in, and benefit from, activity programming and behavioral management