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The Whitcomb
We chose The Whitcomb Senior Living Tower because of the affordability.
Based off of the experience, we would recommend them to others.
About the facility The Whitcomb Senior Living Tower
The Whitcomb, located in downtown St. Joseph, Michigan, is a retirement
community for senior citizens. It was once a well-known hotel that hosted
presidents, entertainers, and professional athletes. Nowadays, it's a hub
for active and lively seniors in Southwest Michigan. The community is
situated at the center of St. Joseph's bustling downtown area, giving
residents easy access to various amenities such as shops, parks, beaches,
concerts, festivals, and scenic views of the lake.
We offer apartments of different sizes, ranging from 180 to 980 square
feet. You can choose between single or double rooms with private bathrooms.
During the winter, our south-facing apartments offer a beautiful view of
the sunset. If you prefer a view of Lake Michigan and the lighthouse, our
west-facing apartments showcase this picturesque scenery. Additionally,
some of our apartments provide stunning views of the city and the river.
Our apartments start at $2400 per month, and this includes all meals,
utilities, cable, and Wi-Fi. We also provide weekly housekeeping and
transportation services. Our 24-hour front desk service is always available
to assist you, and we offer a variety of activities both inside The
Whitcomb and in the surrounding areas. You can enjoy movie and popcorn
nights on Mondays and Thursdays, Bingo on Mondays and Wednesdays, and a
social hour with live music, appetizers, and drinks...
community for senior citizens. It was once a well-known hotel that hosted
presidents, entertainers, and professional athletes. Nowadays, it's a hub
for active and lively seniors in Southwest Michigan. The community is
situated at the center of St. Joseph's bustling downtown area, giving
residents easy access to various amenities such as shops, parks, beaches,
concerts, festivals, and scenic views of the lake.
We offer apartments of different sizes, ranging from 180 to 980 square
feet. You can choose between single or double rooms with private bathrooms.
During the winter, our south-facing apartments offer a beautiful view of
the sunset. If you prefer a view of Lake Michigan and the lighthouse, our
west-facing apartments showcase this picturesque scenery. Additionally,
some of our apartments provide stunning views of the city and the river.
Our apartments start at $2400 per month, and this includes all meals,
utilities, cable, and Wi-Fi. We also provide weekly housekeeping and
transportation services. Our 24-hour front desk service is always available
to assist you, and we offer a variety of activities both inside The
Whitcomb and in the surrounding areas. You can enjoy movie and popcorn
nights on Mondays and Thursdays, Bingo on Mondays and Wednesdays, and a
social hour with live music, appetizers, and drinks...
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Senior living options offered
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Amenities at The Whitcomb Senior Living Tower
Healthcare Services
- Memory Care
- Non-Ambulatory Care
- Staffing & Ancillary Services
- Incontinence Care
- High Acuity Care
- Diabetic Care
- Medication Management
Meals & Dining
- Room Service
- Vegetarian
- Restaurant Style Dining
- Organic
- Professional Chef
- Meals Provided
- Guest Meals
- International Cuisine
Room Amenities
- Handicap Accessible
- Respite or Short Term Stays Offered
- Wi-Fi/high-speed internet
- Garden View
- Kitchenette
- Cable or Satellite TV
- Bath Tubs
- Air Conditioned
- Wheelchair Accessible Showers
Community Amenities
On-site dining options
- Café or Bistro
- Private Dining Room
- Bar or Pub
Transportation & parking
- Complimentary Transportation
- Resident Parking Available
- Transportation at Cost
- Property Convenient to Public Transit
- Uncovered Parking
Common areas
- Butterfly garden / Hummingbird garden
- Indoor Common Areas
- Outside Patio
- Barber Shop
- Private Bath
- Meeting Room
- TV Lounge
- Beauty Salon
- Outdoor Common Areas
- Main Street Shops
- Computer or Media Center
- Library
- Indoor Atrium
Recreational areas
- Game Room
- Raised Garden Beds
- Movie or Theater Room
- Piano or Organ
- Ballroom
- Billiards Lounge
- Arts and Crafts Center
- Fitness Center
Services
- Housekeeping
- Beautician
- Grocery Shopping and Errands
- Laundry Service / Drycleaning
Languages spoken
- English
Activities
- BBQs or Picnics
- Brain fitness / Dakim
- Bridge Club
- Trivia Games
- Protestant Services
- Live Dance or Theater Performances
- Intergenerational Programs
- Activities Off-site
- Gardening Club
- Forever Fit
- Wine Tasting
- Choir / Singing Club
- Quilting or Sewing Club
- Community Service Programs
- Dances
- Holiday Parties
- Day Trips and Outings
- Community Service Organizations
- Activities On-site
- Wii Bowling
- Birthday Parties
- Happy Hour
- Karaoke
- Yoga / Chair Yoga
- Catholic Services
- Resident Band or Musicians
- Live Musical Performances
- Live Well Programs
- Current Events Club
- Educational Speakers / Life Long Learning
- Cards / Pinochle Club
- Visiting Chaplain or Priest
- Walking Club
- Christian Services
- Bible Study Group
- Stretching Classes
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A Place for Mom has scored The Whitcomb Senior Living Tower with 9.1 out of 10 using our proprietary review score based on 8 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time, The Whitcomb Senior Living Tower has 16 reviews with an average "overall experience" of 4.4 out of 5.
Overall Rating
4.4
Cleanliness
4.5
Friendliness
4.5
Care Services
4.2
Staff
4.6
Meals & Dining
3.6
Activities
4.7
Value for Cost
4.5
A Place for Mom has scored The Whitcomb Senior Living Tower with 9.1 out of 10 using our proprietary review score based on 8 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time, The Whitcomb Senior Living Tower has 16 reviews with an average "overall experience" of 4.4 out of 5.
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WK - Family/friend
Independent Living
October 30, 2024
Review for The Whitcomb Senior Living Tower
Some minor bumps in the road getting settled but some of that was getting used to how they do things, what to expect, etc
Anonymous - Family/friend
Independent Living
July 22, 2024
Whitcomb Experience
The food served at The Whitcomb is subpar and often inedible.
The staff are incredibly kind and helpful.
Anonymous - Family/friend
Independent Living
May 24, 2024
The Whitcomb
We chose The Whitcomb Senior Living Tower because of the affordability.
Based off of the experience, we would recommend them to others.
Anonymous - Family/friend
Independent Living
March 5, 2024
Great location and staff!!
Everyone has been good to work with. The new owners have been doing upgrades and overdue maintenance that was not done by the previous owners. The food isn't what I would call restaurant quality but with so many to feed. They do offer some simpler options. They increased mom's care and adjusted billing to accommodate her. But the staff on her floor have been great when I'm there. Many say how they love her and enjoy what sense of humor she has left. She is in hospice but still resides there. So I am grateful for that. The only downside is that if she runs out of money, they do not accept Medicaid.
Anonymous - Family/friend
Independent Living
December 15, 2023
A nice community with some room for improvement
Overall part of the lower score is the long learning curve with the different shifts and not being made aware of protocol. For instance requesting multiple times no soda with meals and replacing it with milk. Prob took 2 months to get that right. The large horse pill given daily should be broke in 1/2 to make it easier to swallow instead of having to ask when staff brings it. Regularly staff will tell the resident I'll be right back and they don't come back. There is to long of a learning curve between Caring Circle instructions and the staff. Having said that it is also a learning curve between family understanding or being told how things work. Example, asking for an anxiety pill to staff and not ever getting it. Staff doesn't explain that directive must come from Caring Circle. Without their direction they don't give the medication or opposite. Telling staff the resident doesn't want morphine and continuing to administer it because Caring Circle has not requested it be stopped. But for the resident being frustrated that their wishes aren't being heard/followed because no one told them the protocol. My Godmother had the same breakfast for a month straight. The family did not realize they could request something different.
Anonymous - Family/friend
Independent Living
October 2, 2023
The Whitcomb Senior Living review
5 on all of them! My mother loves being at The Whitcomb Senior Living community! the staff is kind and caring and are prompt to help with anything! Based don the experience we have had so far, we would absolutely recommend them to other families.
B.N. - Family/friend
Independent Living
May 15, 2023
Our families experience
5 stars across the board. What we really like about The Whitcomb Senior Living Tower community, is the staff. They are caring and work well with anyone and everyone. We would highly recommend this community to other families looking for a place for their loved ones!
Anonymous - Family/friend
Independent Living
March 10, 2023
So far our experience has been very good. They were very responsive when she contracted Covid shortly after she moved in, and handled the situation appropriately. They always seem to know her whereabouts when we can't reach her on her phone, which is important to us. We love all the activities they have for the residents and enjoy being able to see photos of her participating in them on their website.
Donna I - Family/friend
Independent Living
December 23, 2022
Highly recommend
Staff at all levels are top notch! Plenty of different types of activities goes on every week. It is a wonderful place for my mom. The only complaint is the food, it is horrible.
anonymous - Family/friend
Independent Living
September 2, 2022
Highly recommend
Everything is working out great for my loved one at The Whitcomb. They have served the community for over 40 years. My loved one has settled in well and made a lot of friends with the other residents. I would recommend this facility to others and already have to a co-worker of mine.
Anonymous - Family/friend
Independent Living
March 17, 2022
Whitcomb is A Safe Place for Your Elderly Parents to Enjoy the Balance of Their Life
This is a great place to put your loved ones. The staff are friendly, and the community is clean. They have decent meals for the residents. They have lots of activities for the residents to keep them engaged. In fact, I have to schedule an appointment with my loved one to see them due to them staying busy with activities.
It would be nice to see more staff in the community.
Eric G - Family/friend
Independent Living
November 1, 2021
The staff are very concerned about our mother when it comes to her health and happiness.
Our family has had an amazing experience so far, the staff members are so attentive and accommodating to our loved one. Our first impression right away was that it is much better then expected.
Kim - Family/friend
Independent Living
February 19, 2019
Whitcomb Second Home
My loved one was well cared for up until her passing. We followed the suggestion to move her to the 2nd floor where the nurses station was as she was having issues on the 3rd floor apartment with falling and needing more assistance.
While the staff was in and out of my mom's apartment, nothing came up missing. Keep in mind, just like a hotel room, you don't keep valuables there.
Residents were very friendly and loved on her. Social activities abound but mom was refusing to use a wheelchair toward the end so her socializing was limited.
She started in a much smaller apartment which she promptly overfilled with furnishings so I would advise if you can afford it, to start with a larger apartment (which also has a larger bathroom.
Thank you to the staff for seeing my mom through to her homecoming and the great care you gave her while a resident there.
Jan Sexton - Family/friend
Independent Living
November 14, 2018
The Whitcomb
The Whitcomb is a good place for those who are completely independent and aware of their surroundings. They offer levels of care for those who need a bit more assistance as well as an occasional check in. However, this also means that staff are in and out of the residents rooms and have access to their belongings. There is a significant theft issue which goes unaddressed by management. The general staff is overall friendly but many of the "assistants" are on the job trained and payed poorly. This results in a big turn over. The Whitcomb rides on it's name and popularity however there are issues which they hope do not become public.
Loved one - Family/friend
Independent Living
October 3, 2014
Very friendly residents, and a beautiful location!
Things have worked out very well at The Whitcomb for our loved one! The facility itself is located in a beautiful area overlooking Lake Michigan with a lot of nice areas for walks. What really struck us about The Whitcomb is how friendly all of the residents have been to our loved one! Every seemed eager to get to know the "new kid on the block", and she really seemed to enjoy all the attention!
Anonymous - Toured community
Independent Living
August 25, 2014
I like it but she would not...
I like it but she would not be happy without a pet.
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