Sensations
Memory Care, Adult Day Care & Respite Care · Charlotte, MI

Sensations

Memory Care, Adult Day Care & Respite Care · Charlotte, MI

Overview of 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.

By The Numbers

Community insights.

Bed count Info A smaller, more intimate setting that may offer a quieter environment and closer staff-resident interactions. 39 Rank #213 / 304Bed count — State benchmarkedThis memory care community is ranked 213th out of 304 memory care communities we track in Michigan for bed count. Shows this facility's certified or reported bed count compared to other Michigan facilities. Larger communities may offer more amenities, programs, and on-site services for residents and families.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every memory care community we track in Michigan that reports data for that category. Memory care communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.

Smaller home · May offer a more intimate, personalized care environment.

Years of operating Info A newer community that may feature more recent facilities and programs. This is the number of years in operation under current management. Rank #90 / 217Years in operation — State benchmarkedThis memory care community is ranked 90th out of 217 memory care communities we track in Michigan for years in operation. Shows how long this facility has been in operation compared to other Michigan facilities. Longer operating histories may benefit residents, families, and staff.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every memory care community we track in Michigan that reports data for that category. Memory care communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
1 year
Walk Score Info Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk. Rank #16 / 381Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis memory care community is ranked 16th out of 381 memory care communities we track in Michigan for walk score. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average walk score across Michigan facilities. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every memory care community we track in Michigan that reports data for that category. Memory care communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
81 / 100

About this community

License Details

Facility TypeHomes For The Aged
IssuanceAugust 1, 2025
CountyEaton
License NumberAH230303551

Ownership & Operating Entity

Owner NameAWL Companies LLC

Therapy & Rehabilitation

1 service
Respite Care

Staffing & Medical

2 services
Licensed Nurses/CNAs
24-Hour Staffing

Additional Services

1 service
Permanent Residency

Additional Policies & Features

Pets not allowed

Amenities & Lifestyle

Wellness Center
Laundry
Meals Included
Outdoor Commons Areas
ActivitiesActivities include fitness, music, games, and pet therapy
Touring HoursMonday-Friday: 9am-5pm

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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.

Since 2011 · 15 years of data These figures come from state-published data and the state inspection reports we hold on file. The period covered can vary depending on document availability.
Includes all inspection records for this property, which could include management/ownership changes.
3 deficiencies 4 inspections

Inspection Scorecard Info 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
Overall vs. MI average 0 Worse No metrics in this bucket. 2 Better Metrics better than Michigan average:
• Total deficiencies (70% below)
• Deficiencies per inspection (50% below)

Deficiencies Info Deficiencies are formal regulatory issues recorded during state inspections.

This FacilityMI Averagevs. MI Avg
Total deficiencies Info Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types. 310.0 This facility has 70% fewer total deficiencies than a typical Michigan assisted living residence (3 vs. MI avg 10).↓ 70% better
Deficiencies per inspection Info Average deficiencies per inspection. 0.81.6 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 Info State inspections evaluate whether the facility meets health and safety standards.

This FacilityMI Averagevs. MI Avg
Total inspections Info Combined count of all inspections conducted at this facility. 45.0 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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Address 0.0 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Charlotte's city center to Sensations's address, calculated via Google Maps.

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Compare Memory Care around the area

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.
City and state of the facility. Used for mapping and state-average comparisons.
Licensed bed capacity (maximum allowed). Not the same as how many beds are currently filled.
Indicates whether residents are allowed to have pets in the facility.
Third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100). Convenience/context metric, not a healthcare quality measure.
Description of bed or unit types offered (e.g. assisted living, memory care), as reported in state or facility disclosures.
Number of years the company has been in operation.
Better Business Bureau grade for the operating company. Reflects complaint handling and business practices, not clinical care quality.
Count of regulatory inspections in the reporting window. Higher volume can reflect more oversight visits, complaint-driven surveys, or routine licensure cycles.
Total count of deficiencies (cited regulatory issues) recorded in the selected reporting period. Read alongside inspection counts for context.
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.
Name of the licensed owner, operator, or managing entity as filed with the state. Useful for grouping facilities under the same organization.
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).

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