Walk Score
Car-dependent. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.
Car-dependent. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.
44
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Alternative Choices
Home Care · Battle Creek, MI
Alternative Choices
Home Care · Battle Creek, MI
Alternative Choices delivers in-home care services in Battle Creek, MI, allowing individuals to receive routine assistance while remaining in their own residences. This model benefits adults who prefer staying at home rather than transitioning into a residential care facility.
Operating since 2005, the provider offers skill-building programs, recreational activities, and community living support. Participants can stay physically active using an on-site fitness center or join organized craft sessions and games. Scheduled outings to Leila Arboretum and Jo Lo Farms offer outdoor recreation, and religious services are available. A walk score of 44 indicates a car-dependent location, meaning residents rely on personal or arranged transportation for off-site errands.
Prospective residents looking for dedicated home care support can contact the administrative team to discuss options and plan services.
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1.1 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Battle Creek's city center to Alternative Choices's address, calculated via Google Maps.
— 1.17 miles to nearest hospital (Select Specialty Hospital - Battle Creek)
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Care Types in This Table
RC (Respite Care):
Short-term temporary care that gives family caregivers a break.
HC (Home Care):
Professional care delivered in the person's own home, from companionship to skilled nursing.
HOS (Hospice Care):
Comfort-focused care for those with a terminal illness, prioritizing quality of life over treatment.
PC (Palliative Care):
Comfort-focused care for serious illness at any stage, including alongside curative treatment.
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City and state of the facility. Used for mapping and state-average comparisons.
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Licensed bed capacity (maximum allowed). Not the same as how many beds are currently filled.
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Indicates whether residents are allowed to have pets in the facility.
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Third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100). Convenience/context metric, not a healthcare quality measure.
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| Alternative Choices | HC | Battle Creek | - | No | 44 |
| First Health Homecare and Hospice | HC HOS | Southfield (Southfield City Centre) | - | No | 44 |
| Helping Hands Nursing Service Home Health Care, LLC | HC | Grand Blanc | - | No | 46 |
| St. Marie‘s Hospice | HC HOS PC RC | Southfield | - | No | 57 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Alternative Choices
Is Alternative Choices in a walkable area?
Alternative Choices has a walk score of 44. Car-dependent. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.
Are pets allowed at Alternative Choices?
No, Alternative Choices has a no-pet policy.
Are there photos of Alternative Choices?
Yes — there are 19 photos of Alternative Choices in the photo gallery on this page.
What levels of care does Alternative Choices provide?
Alternative Choices offers Home Care.
What is the address of Alternative Choices?
Alternative Choices is located at 493 W. Michigan Ave, Battle Creek, MI 49037.
What is the phone number of Alternative Choices?
(269) 966-1446 will put you in contact with the team at Alternative Choices.
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