Welcome to Ovation Communities
Adding Life to Lives since 1906 – L’dor V’dor
From Generation to Generation
Adding Life to Years & Years to Life
At Ovation Communities we inspire our community’s older adults to lead richer and more meaningful lives through outstanding care and services, guided by our Jewish faith and our gratitude in serving residents of all faiths. Come join our community and see for yourself.
Our Communities

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Jewish Home and Care Center Foundation
Through the support of donors and volunteers, the Jewish Home and Care Center Foundation helps provide Ovation Communities residents with care, services, and programs to live life to the fullest. These gifts also help to ensure that despite an ever-challenging healthcare environment, we can continue to take care of our community’s seniors for generations to come. Thank you for your support.
News & Media

Standing Ovation: Julius Garber
18 January 2023
World War 2 Veteran, Julius Garber was drafted in 1942 and served until 1945 when he was honorably discharged from the U.S. Military. While serving Julius nearly lost his arm from shrapnel fired from a German tank and was later captured as a German POW. For all of his sacrifice and dedication, Julius was awarded…

Golden Alliance Donors Back in Person after Two Years
31 October 2022
This year, the Jewish Home and Care Center Foundation celebrated the 30th anniversary of the Golden Alliance, a donor recognition event established to help support the Greatest Needs Fund, which enhances resident care and programming. Held on Aug. 30, 2022, Ovation Communities hosted 35 people outside on Monya’s Rooftop Garden patio, overlooking Lake Michigan. Donors…

Surlow Award Recognizes Employee Excellence
31 October 2022
Throughout his life, one thing that Maurice Surlow understood was the power of great customer service. Living well into his late 90s, Maurice spent a brief time living at Ovation Jewish Home. According to his great niece, Debbie Zucker, the care he received from the nurses and dietary aids left an impression on him. “(Maurice)…