Michigan Masonic Home Eligibility & Availability

The Michigan Masonic Home is a licensed Home for the Aged offering three levels of service to meet the changing needs of older adults who wish to maintain their highest possible level of independence, but may require some assistance in managing their household or performing activities of daily living. Residents must be at least 60 years of age. Pets are not allowed.

A person receiving Level I services:

• is capable of moving about independently (he/she may use an assistive device)
• is independent in activities of daily living
• is generally continent or able to manage own incontinence
• is able to perform own light housekeeping (ie: making bed, maintaining tidiness)
• is able to safely take own medications (may require pharmacy organization or set-up)
• is generally able to deal appropriately with other people, stress, and emotions
• is able to maintain safety in own room
• is able to activate the emergency call system if necessary

A person receiving Level II services:

• is capable of moving about independently (he/she may use an assistive device)
• may require occasional assistance in one or more activities of daily living
• may require minor assistance managing incontinence
• may require medication distribution
• generally deals appropriately with other people, stress, and emotions
• may exhibit occasional forgetfulness and require reminders
• is able to maintain safety in own room
• is able to activate the emergency call system if necessary
  

A person receiving Level III services:

• requires 24-hour on-site staff and assistance
• is capable of ambulating short distances and transferring independently (he/she may use an assistive device)
• may require on-going support in one or more activities of daily living
• may require moderate assistance managing incontinency
• may often require assistance or direction in order to maintain tidiness of own room
• requires medication distribution
• may require support in dealing with other people, stress, and emotions
• may exhibit occasional forgetfulness and require reminders
• is able to maintain safety in own room
• is able to activate the emergency call system if necessary

Michigan Masonic Home Availability and Waiting List

There are currently a limited number of available rooms in the Michigan Masonic Home. Prospective residents are encouraged to complete an application, identify a preference for the type of unit they prefer, and be placed on the list for future consideration. When a unit becomes available, those on the list for that type of unit are contacted according to the date their application was received or the last time they declined a unit, whichever date is most recent. Prospective residents may decline residency up to three times before being removed from the waiting list.