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Be sure to share that you saw them in the Senior Housing DirectoryTable of Contents PagePreparing for Future Needs Creates Peace of Mind ............................ Page 5Prepare for the Right Housing Option ... Pages 6-13Preparing for a Housing Change ........ Pages 14-15Independent Living Listing ........................ Page 16In-Home Care Listing ............................... Page 17Adult Day Care / PACE Listing .................. Page 17Assisted Living Listing ............................. Page 18Skilled Nursing Listing ............................. Page 19Prepare Needed Paperwork and Documentation .................................... Page 20Preparing for Care Needs for the Person Living with Dementia................. Page 21Prepare Your Housing Checklist ......... Pages 22-25Solo Agers Can Navigate Housing Decisions with Confidence.................... Page 27Preparing to Move a Loved One to Your Home ............................... Pagse 28-29Prepare to Cover Your Costs .............. Pages 30-34Prepare Your Health Advocate to Support You ..................................... Page 35Prepare Legal Documents ................. Pages 36-37Preparing Boundaries %u2013 Developing Caregiving Solutions .... Pages 38-39Community Resources.............................. Page 40StaffPublisher ................................ Sherii SherbanAdvertising Consultant................... Pat Fosdick Artists............... Keith Sherban / Rick DeRuiterBusiness Manager .............. Christyn McClearyFor additional copies of the 2026 Senior Housing Directory contact Senior Times of South Central Michigan at (269) 979-1479.2026 Senior Housing Directory is published by Senior Times of South Central Michigan.Senior Times of South Central Michigan247 Michigan Ave. W.Battle Creek, MI 49017Phone (269) 979-1479ssherban@scenepub.comwww.scenepub.comThe 2026 Senior Housing Directory is focused on helping you or a loved one to prepare for all levels of care from aging in place at your long-time home to a move to a skilled nursing facility. Oftentimes the reality of determining care needs is focused on the solo ager; a person that now lives alone or that may have extended family not living in the area to support them. Solutions for the solo ager could include building a social and community network but also developing connections by bringing programs and services into the home, joining a senior center or other group with similar interests, or even volunteering. Furthermore, an intentional transition to a housing community can help to build new crucial connections. The reality is that solutions expand in relation to the time invested. When it comes to housing, the best planning occurs well before you need it; prepare early. Engaging early in conversations helps you to be in control of future choices. Invite family into the conversation. When you make intentional decisions together, the focus remains on you, even if an urgent situation arises. Communicate with friends, caregivers, and health care providers. Gather input. Interview in-home providers. Visit area communities and facilities, both planned and unannounced. Continue your search until you can prepare a list that feels right to you. Tuck it away and revisit it on an intentional basis. No matter your choice, there will be an investment cost. Renovations, technology, direct care in the home, or moving to a new location all have financial costs. But there is also the cost of doing nothing. When physical and environmental conditions are neglected there is the cost of reduced health, injury, and isolation. The cost to family dynamics occurs when conversations are avoided. Don%u2019t limit your options because you choose not to have the uncomfortable conversations. They do get easier each time. Maybe you are searching for solutions for a loved one or friend. Read on; you will find ways to start a conversation, start your search, or develop a checklist to bring along to nearby adult care facilities. As an advocate, preparation is key. Even if a decision is thrust upon you this guide will help explain your options and help you with solutions. Grab an extra to share with a friend or read online at scenepub.com.Please join me in thanking all the organizations and businesses in this issue that helped to bring this comprehensive look at housing options and solutions to you. Be sure to tell them you saw them in the 2026 Senior Housing Directory.Wishing you well on your journey, Sherii Sherban, PublisherPreparing forFuture NeedsCreates Peace of MindWelcome to the 2026 Senior Housing DirectorySENIOR HOUSING DIRECTORY | 20265