Riverwind Senior Assisted Living   ~    241 McCormick, Williamston, MI 48895    ~    (517) 655-5800
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As the level of care a resident receives is dependent on each individual's unique needs, residents are carefully assessed by our staff to determine the level of care required. At Riverwind Senior Assisted Living Residence there are three levels of care offered depending on an individual's needs. A functional assessment is performed to determine that individual's adequacy in performing Activities of Daily Living (ADL). The assessment ranks the individual's adequacy in performing seven function in Activities of Daily Living. These functions are:

  1. Grooming
  2. Bathing
  3. Dressing
  4. Toilet use
  5. Transferring from bed or chair
  6. Walking
  7. Eating

Descriptions of the 3 levels of care offered at Riverwind Senior Assisted Living Residence are as follows:

Level I

These individuals require 24 hour supervision because of memory and or physical impairments. They can perform their own ADL's with minimal or no assistance throughout the day.

Level II

These individuals require more one on one assistance with their ADL's. These individuals need daily assistance with grooming, bathing, dressing, walking or transferring, use of the bathroom, and may be becoming incontinent of bowel or bladder.

Level III

Theses individuals are dependent for all ADL's. They may be bed bound, require total lifting and transfers from bed to chair, are completely incontinent or bowel and bladder, and need to be fed their meals.


All of the above levels of care include:

  • Three nutritional meals daily with snacks and beverages as desired.
  • Menus prepared by consultant dietitian and nutritionist.
  • Therapeutic diets per order of physician.
  • Tray service in event of temporary illness.
  • Trained and experienced staff.
  • Medication assistance administration (including injection medications) and management as indicated.
  • Health monitoring (e.g. blood pressure, blood sugar, weight, etc.) and protective oversight.
  • Emergency call system.
  • Coordination of home care visits from physical therapist, occupational therapist, or support as ordered by a physician.
  • Assistance with transportation to medical appointments and follow up, if requested (once a month).
  • 24-hour Physician and RN availability.
  • 24-hour awake staff supervision and support.
  • All utilities including local telephone service and enhanced cable television.
  • Daily assistance in bed making, if necessary, and light house keeping.
  • Thorough housecleaning once a week.
  • Weekly linen service (or more frequently, if needed) and daily personal laundry service.
  • Daily assistance with bathing, grooming and dressing.
  • Scheduled courtesy transportation to shops, events, etc. when available.
  • Social, recreational, exercises and educational activities arranged by an activity coordinator.

The following services are provided for an additional cost or fee:

  • Incontinence supplies.
  • On site scheduled physician visits and medical management. *
  • Beauty/Barber services
  • Scheduled Podiatry services.
  • Long distance telephone calls.
  • Meals for families/guests
  • Personal hygiene and grooming supplies.
  • Physical, speech and occupational therapies. **
  • Laboratory, Diagnostic and X-ray services. **

* This service is commonly covered by medical and secondary health insurance plans.
** If ordered by a Physician, these services are commonly covered by medical and secondary health insurance plans.
"Riverwind is not good...it is not excellent...it is exceptional."
~ Dr. Richard G. Shillinglaw