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Belle Oakes Living Center
Senior Living
Belle Oakes Living Center
Senior Living, Lake City, MI
(231) 779-4671
Phone
(231) 779-4671
Fax
(231) 779-4038
Address
2353 S LaChance Road
Lake City, MI 49651
Hours
Monday 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Tuesday 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Wednesday 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Thursday 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Friday 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Saturday 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Sunday 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
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Beautiful Belle Oakes Living Center is a distinctive and affordable retirement community. Located in the heart of Northern Michigan, Belle Oakes offers a retirement community at it's best. Our mission is to promote and maintain the privacy, dignity, comfort and highest level of independence and safety of each tenant.
With 34 suites ranging in size from our spacious 312 sqft Studio (Efficiency) Suite to our luxurious 576 sqft deluxe one bedroom suite , you will find Belle Oakes Living Center will meet all of your needs in a comfortable and peaceful country setting.

Services & Amenities
• Emergency call System.
• Daily meals and snacks for regular and special diets.
• All Utilities included....no more high heating and cooling bills!
• Laundry room and/or laundry services at no charge to tenant.
• Kitchenette area including sink, refrigerator and microwave.
• Private Living Room.
• Whirlpool bath available.
• Freedom to furnish and decorate with items to maintain individuality.
• Indoor, outdoor and community activities.
• Outdoor shuffleboard court.
• Elevator.
• Upstairs sitting room with bird aviary.
• Main floor sitting room with salt water fish aquarium.
• Colorful dart frog aquarium in main lobby.
• Housekeeping services at no charge to tenant.
• On-site beauty and barber shop available.
• Visiting services by medical professionals.
• On site physician and podiatrist as needed.
• Freedom from raking leaves and mowing lawns.
• Freedom from shoveling snow from sidewalks and driveways.
• High tech security system.
• Transportation services are available.

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Get your questions about assisted living answered with a click during a live chat with Marianne Meekof with Oakes Living Center. The LIVE CHAT will take place Wednesday, January 19 from 12-1 PM.
Meet the Team
Esther Nederhood, RN Owner
"As I have worked with senior citizens I have found that their environment plays a major role in their ability to enjoy their retirement years that they have worked so hard for. Belle Oakes Living Center is my commitment to creating and maintaining a community where each tenant becomes a part of my own family. My desire is for every member of our community to feel they have many things to contribute, to our family and theirs while living in a stress free, dignified, and loving environment."
Marianne Meekhof, Administrator
"As Administrator of Belle Oakes Living Center, my purpose is to assist Esther in realizing her vision for all of our Tenants and their families. My commitment to Esther’s vision is to continue to assist everyone with whom I meet to have the “best years of their last years” at Belle Oakes Living Center."
Questions & Answers
Question

Where is Belle Oakes Living Center located?

Answer

Belle Oakes Living Center is located halfway between the vibrant communities of Cadillac and Lake City, Michigan. The area is well known for it's recreational opportunities, hospitality and beauty year round. The thirty four suite retirement living residence at Belle Oakes Living Center is the first phase of the center's development. Plans are in progress for a second, third, and fourth phase for the Center. Opened in 2003, suites are currently available for occupancy.

Question

What is Retirement Living?

Answer

Belle Oakes Retirement Living is a special combination of Housing and Services to promote the highest level of independence for the tenants of Belle Oakes Living Center. In addition, we provide access to a more personal level of care with coordinating Home Healthcare Agencies in our area.

Question

What types of activies are available at Belle Oakes Living Center?

Answer

We strive to help our community members lead active lives. Our staff regularly schedules activities, trips and events while actively encouraging all to particpate. Belle Oakes Living Center offers many different types of weekly and monthly activities to keep our tenants active and enjoying life. Everyone who lives or works here are all part of our family. A broad range of programs is directed by the activities coordinator. The planning and implementation of activities comes from requests by tenants, families, staff, and volunteers.

Examples of a few such activities are:
• Birthday parties to which all community members are invited. Families and friends are also encouraged to participate
• Celebrations of various holidays, both secular and religious
• Musical events and performances featuring local artists
• Hobbies, Arts and Crafts
• Games that foster both one-to-one relationships and group activity. Bingo is a favorite for many, but cards, chess, and other games for smaller groups are also available
• Outdoor activities include gardening, fishing, or just enjoying time in the sun alone or with a friend
• Special Events like our own version of Survivor, where everyone participates
• Trips and tours to community events
Click here to view our monthly calendar: http://www.belleoakes.com/calendar.html
Facilities are available for visiting professionals. Contact us to discuss any individual needs and services by calling our office at 231-779-4671 and ask for Marianne Meekhof.

Question

Where can I view more photos of Belle Oakes Living Center?

Answer

You can log onto our website and take a virtual tour at http://www.belleoakes.com/tour/virtualtour.html

 

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