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Sensations
Sensations provides memory care, adult day care, and respite care in Charlotte, MI. Memory care offers a secured setting with supervision for someone living with dementia who may be at risk of wandering, while adult day care provides support during the day without an overnight stay. Respite care offers a short-term stay for a family whose usual caregiver needs time to travel or recover, making Sensations a possible fit for families seeking flexible dementia care options.
Sensations has 39 beds, making it a smaller community where staff and residents can get to know one another. Twenty-four-hour staffing means care support is present around the clock. AWL Companies operates the community.
An on-site Wellness Center gives residents access to wellness-related space without leaving the community, and activities include fitness, music, games, and pet therapy. Outdoor commons areas provide space to spend time outside. A Walk Score of 81 means the area is very walkable, with most errands possible on foot, so a resident who no longer drives may still be able to get out independently.
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About this community
Inspection History
In Michigan, the Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA) conducts unannounced inspections and investigations to ensure long-term care facilities comply with state health codes.
Includes all inspection records for this property, which could include management/ownership changes. 3 deficiencies 4 inspections
Inspection Scorecard
This scorecard compares key inspection, deficiency, and complaint metrics at this facility against the Michigan state average. Metrics rated ≥15% worse than average are highlighted in red; those ≥15% better are highlighted in green.
Since 2011 vs. Michigan state average• Total deficiencies (70% below)
• Deficiencies per inspection (50% below)
Deficiencies
| This Facility | MI Average | vs. MI Avg |
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Total deficiencies
| 3 | 10.0 | This facility has 70% fewer total deficiencies than a typical Michigan assisted living residence (3 vs. MI avg 10).↓ 70% better |
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Deficiencies per inspection
| 0.8 | 1.6 | This facility has 50% fewer deficiencies per inspection than a typical Michigan assisted living residence (0.8 vs. MI avg 1.6).↓ 50% better |
Inspections
| This Facility | MI Average | vs. MI Avg |
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Total inspections
| 4 | 5.0 | This facility has had 20% fewer total inspections than the Michigan average (4 vs. MI avg 5). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 20% fewer |
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Info below is compiled from the MI Licensing & Regulatory Affairs (LARA), senior community websites & trusted data sources such as Walk Score & BBB.
Communities are listed from highest-ranked to lowest-ranked based on our methodology.
Care Types in This Table
AL (Assisted Living):
Housing with help for daily activities like bathing, dressing, and medication, without 24-hour skilled nursing.
NH (Nursing Home):
24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs.
SNF (Skilled Nursing Facility):
Round-the-clock nursing care, often for recovery after surgery, injury, or illness.
MC (Memory Care):
Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia.
RC (Respite Care):
Short-term temporary care that gives family caregivers a break.
IL (Independent Living):
Community living with dining, activities, and transportation for active seniors who need little personal care.
HOS (Hospice Care):
Comfort-focused care for those with a terminal illness, prioritizing quality of life over treatment.
ADC (Adult Day Care):
Daytime supervision, health monitoring, and social activities for seniors who live at home.
CCRC (Continuing Care Retirement Community):
A campus with multiple care levels so residents can age in place without moving.
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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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Description of bed or unit types offered (e.g. assisted living, memory care), as reported in state or facility disclosures.
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Number of years the company has been in operation.
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Better Business Bureau grade for the operating company. Reflects complaint handling and business practices, not clinical care quality.
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Count of regulatory inspections in the reporting window. Higher volume can reflect more oversight visits, complaint-driven surveys, or routine licensure cycles.
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Total count of deficiencies (cited regulatory issues) recorded in the selected reporting period. Read alongside inspection counts for context.
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The average number of deficiencies this facility receives each time it's inspected, calculated as total deficiencies ÷ total inspections. A lower number suggests more consistent compliance with safety and care standards.
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Name of the licensed owner, operator, or managing entity as filed with the state. Useful for grouping facilities under the same organization.
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| Park Village Pines | MC AL HOS IL RC | Kalamazoo (Central Business District) | 135
Facility
135
MI AVG
77
Rank
#35 / 304 | No |
91
Facility
91
MI AVG
38
Rank
#4 / 381 | - | 43
Facility
43
MI AVG
12
Rank
#8 / 217 | A+ | 7 | 2
Facility
2
MI AVG
8
Rank
#61 / 264 | 0.3
Facility
0.3
MI AVG
1.6
Rank
#42 / 264 | - |
| Freedom Village | MC AL CCRC IL NH RC SNF | Holland | 62
Facility
62
MI AVG
77
Rank
#171 / 304 | Yes |
68
Facility
68
MI AVG
38
Rank
#38 / 381 | 1 Bed / 2 Bed | 35
Facility
35
MI AVG
12
Rank
#40 / 217 | A+ | 4 | 0
Facility
0
MI AVG
8
Rank
#1 / 264 | 0.0
Facility
0.0
MI AVG
1.6
Rank
#1 / 264 | Ccrc Opco-Holland, LLC |
| Sensations | MC ADC RC | Shepherd Charlotte | 39
Facility
39
MI AVG
77
Rank
#213 / 304 | No |
81
Facility
81
MI AVG
38
Rank
#16 / 381 | - | 1
Facility
1
MI AVG
12
Rank
#90 / 217 | - | 4 | 3
Facility
3
MI AVG
8
Rank
#83 / 264 | 0.8
Facility
0.8
MI AVG
1.6
Rank
#83 / 264 | - |
| Brookdale Battle Creek | MC AL CCRC IL NH SNF | Battle Creek | 20
Facility
20
MI AVG
77
Rank
#237 / 304 | Yes |
37
Facility
37
MI AVG
38
Rank
#190 / 381 | Suite | 48
Facility
48
MI AVG
12
Rank
#3 / 217 | A+ | 2 | 0
Facility
0
MI AVG
8
Rank
#1 / 264 | 0.0
Facility
0.0
MI AVG
1.6
Rank
#1 / 264 | Brookdale Senior Living Communities, Inc |
| Ludington Woods Assisted Living and Memory Care | MC AL | Ludington | 20
Facility
20
MI AVG
77
Rank
#237 / 304 | Yes |
42
Facility
42
MI AVG
38
Rank
#157 / 381 | Studio / 1 Bed | 39
Facility
39
MI AVG
12
Rank
#9 / 217 | A+ | 2 | 0
Facility
0
MI AVG
8
Rank
#1 / 264 | 0.0
Facility
0.0
MI AVG
1.6
Rank
#1 / 264 | Sherman Opco LLC |
Rank badges are statewide and care-type specific: each memory care community is ranked against every other MI memory care community we track that reports that metric, not just the 5 on this page. See how we rank facilities
Frequently Asked Questions about Sensations
Who is the owner of Sensations?
Sensations is legally operated by AWL Companies LLC.
Is Sensations in a walkable area?
Sensations has a walk score of 81. Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk.
What is the license number of Sensations?
According to MI state health department records, Sensations's license number is AH230303551.
How long has Sensations been in business?
Sensations has been operating for approximately 1 year, based on available licensing and registration records.
Are pets allowed at Sensations?
No, Sensations has a no-pet policy.
How many beds does Sensations have?
Sensations has 39 beds.
Has Sensations had any deficiencies?
Sensations has had 3 reported deficiencies according to records from Michigan Dept. of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA).




