Touch of Country
Families consistently rate this highly — reviewers highlight warm, compassionate, and attentive staff. Schedule a visit to confirm the fit.
based on 12 Google reviews
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What this means for your family
Touch of Country is highly regarded for its intimate, home-like setting and exceptionally compassionate care. Because it is a small AFC home, it is an excellent choice for families seeking a personalized environment where staff truly know the residents, though you should verify if their specific activity programming meets your loved one's needs.
Google Reviews
Google Reviews
12 reviews on Google“Touch of Country is consistently praised for its warm, home-like atmosphere and compassionate, attentive staff who treat residents like family. Families appreciate the clean, small-scale environment that makes the transition to assisted living easier for their loved ones.”
Quality Themes
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- Warm, compassionate, and attentive staff
- Clean and homey environment
- Easy-to-navigate floor plan for residents
- Personalized, family-oriented care
Rating Trends
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Distribution · 14 analyzed
How They Respond to Reviews
This facility actively engages with reviewer feedback.
Questions for Your Tour
- 1I noticed how responsive you are to feedback online; how do you incorporate that same level of communication and transparency with families on a daily basis?
- 2Given the intimate 9-resident size of Touch of Country, how do you tailor daily activities to ensure each resident feels engaged and included?
- 3The reviews consistently mention a very homey, warm environment; what specific traditions or routines do you have in place to help new residents feel like part of the family right away?
- 4With your easy-to-navigate floor plan, how do you balance maintaining a sense of independence for the residents while ensuring they are safe and supervised?
- 5Since you provide such personalized, attentive care, could you walk me through your process for handling medical needs or emergencies when a resident's health changes?
- 6How do you ensure that the staff-to-resident relationship remains so strong and compassionate, especially given the small, close-knit nature of your community?
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Key Review Excerpts
“Char and her staff are very professional and kind and caring. Since it is a small assisted living home, it is very clean and homey. Char and her staff really spend time getting to know the residents.”
“The home floor plan is not complicated – it is easy for residents with physical or cognitive issues to move around safely. The nursing home is not noisy or over stimulating.”
“My mother loved being at touch if country. The staff treated her as if she were their own beloved grandmother. She called it home.”
State Inspection History
State Inspections
Source: MI Dept. of Licensing & Regulatory Affairs
Key Findings
No deficiencies found. Both the renewal inspection from January 2025 and the original licensing study from July 2018 determined the facility was in substantial compliance with all applicable rules and requirements.
Ownership & Operations
Who Operates This Facility
Charlotte Dietz
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