Community Village

Senior Assisted Living

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Someone Residents Can Count On

“Just knowing that I’m somebody that residents can count on and that they feel comfortable coming to me about whatever they are going through is more than enough for me!” – Shayna

Your kindness and compassion make a world of difference, and words cannot fully express how grateful we are for the care and comfort you exude. Your gentle touch, patient spirit, and unwavering support have brought warmth and peace when residents need it most. You have a gift for making everything feel a little brighter, and we are so thankful for your dedication, Shayna!

We Help Each Other!

Tanis has lived with us for several years and we find her a delight to know! She’s a faithful participant in our group activities and has taken on the responsibility of feeding our fish in Florida Lodge.  She’s crafty and creative, enjoys music, church, and movies. And she likes to keep everyone on track during activities. Tanis loves to tell us about her family and prays for them all the time. 

She’s always asks what flavor of coffee I have when I come in for the day and usually says, “Sounds yummy.  Where is mine?”

Food Brings People Together!

At this festive time of year when food becomes a focal point of our celebrations, we want to express our heartfelt thanks for the incredible work Nancy does as our Kitchen Manager. Her dedication to creating delicious, nutritious meals makes a world of difference for our residents, and it doesn’t go unnoticed. Nancy, your efforts – along with your support staff – are truly appreciated and we’re grateful for the care you put into every meal!

Grateful for Caregivers

In the quiet moments of each day, there are those whose hearts and hands make all the difference—those who care for our loved ones in ways both big and small. To the caregivers of Community Village, your compassion is a light that brightens the path for so many, offering not just physical care, but a sense of dignity and belonging. You provide more than assistance; you offer kindness, patience, and a deep understanding of what it means to make someone feel seen and valued. In your unwavering dedication, you remind us all that the greatest gift we can give is love in action, and for that, we are forever grateful.

If you listen for very long, you’ll hear the deep love pulsing through our team of caregivers.

Avoid the Grandparent Scam

Grandparent Scam

Our family and friends who are 60+ are undeniably a primary target for scammers. Besides being more trusting, they tend to be less tech-savvy and have more resources that a scammer wants to access.

“Americans over the age of 60 lost $1.7 billion to fraud in 2020 — the highest loss amount reported out of any age group.” (Source: FBI’s latest Internet Crime Report)

The Grandparent Scam

A scammer will contact someone with a grandchild. Then the grandparent is told their grandchild was in an accident and are fine. But there’s been a mix-up! The grandchild is in jail and needs bail money sent right away. The scammer will even offer to put the grandchild on the phone for a brief conversation with you. And it’s incredible how easily our brain can trick us to thinking the person sounds like our grandchild!

How to Avoid the Grandparent Scam

  1. Pause. Scammers make it sound extremely urgent that you act immediately.
  2. Ask. Ask the caller/texter for their name, their phone number, and a physical address. If they will not give this to you, ignore them. In an actual emergency, the caller will provide this information.
  3. Hang up. Take a deep breath, collect your thoughts, and remember that there may be no emergency with your loved one!
  4. Call. Do not call the number they provided; instead, look up the phone number for the police station they referenced and call the station directly. Tell them your situation. If the story is real, they will confirm this for you or give you information on how to confirm.

Of course there are numerous variations of this scam, but the process you should follow to protect yourself is much the same. If you are contacted by someone you do not know and the person makes it difficult or impossible to confirm what they’re telling you… it’s a scam! 

Although scamming cases are at an all-time high, we want to help you avoid scams! Protect yourself, your resources, and your identity!

Report fraud: ReportFraud.ftc.gov

It Felt Like Jesus Visited Us

Noting the focus of Saginaw’s New Life Church, you quickly learn that they consider their church more than a building. To quote their website: New Life is a church that shows God’s love by serving Saginaw.

Through the years, people from New Life have participated in dozens of ventures to enhance the quality of life for Community Village residents and contributed to the attractiveness of the facility including painting resident rooms and hallways and major landscaping projects. Their 2023 “Operation Serve” provided exterior cleaning in preparation for painting the entire facility’s facia. Striving for excellence in the project, they hired professional tree trimmers to remove unattractive trees and bushes that helped highlight the beauty of their hard work. They even plan to return to clean windows sometime soon!

Robin Rappley, Administrator of Community Village, expressed appreciation for New Life and noted their efforts not only lifted the spirits of residents and staff but exemplified the mission of Community Village. “We provide care for many seniors unable to afford other assisted living options. The people from New Life have reminded us of the love we want to demonstrate as we serve residents every day”.

If you or your church/organization are the kind of people who like to help our community, let us know here! Thank you!