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Westwood in Bay City, MI

Westwood is an assisted living community in Bay City, MI.

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4762 Westview, Bay City, MI 48706

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4.2 from 94 reviews
5 stars
64
4 stars
9
3 stars
6
2 stars
2
1 stars
13

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Overall Review of Westwood

common 21 reviews mention this

Clean, well-kept grounds

Residents repeatedly mention the community looks clean and is well maintained.

Many reviewers highlight cleanliness and upkeep, saying the park is neat, the grounds look good, and maintenance stays on top of issues. Several also connect the condition of the community to recent improvements and better management. Even some higher-risk comments about management and pricing still acknowledge the homes or appearance, suggesting the physical upkeep is a consistent point of attention.

common 30 reviews mention this

Management and staff support

Staff members are frequently described as friendly, helpful, and quick to respond.

A large share of reviews focus on management and staff being pleasant to work with, responsive, and supportive during move-in or questions. Multiple reviewers name people by role and describe flexible help when problems come up, along with a welcoming attitude. At the same time, a smaller set of reviews takes an opposite view, describing rudeness, harsh enforcement, and poor follow-through, so experiences appear mixed depending on timing and circumstances.

caveat 10 reviews mention this

Lot rent feels too high

Several residents call out rising lot rent and affordability concerns.

Some reviewers say lot rent increased significantly over a short period and describe it as difficult to afford, including statements that residents moved out because costs went up. A few comments also mention disputes around enforcement, threats, or consequences for being behind on payments. While other reviews express satisfaction with pricing, the recurring theme is that cost pressure is a major concern for a notable portion of residents.

common 2 reviews mention this

Helpful daily activities and events

Residents mention community events and scheduled activities.

Beyond day-to-day upkeep, at least a couple of reviews describe community events that make the place feel more social. This matches the community’s emphasis on scheduled daily activities, along with community-sponsored programming. For prospective residents who value structured time with others, these mentions suggest that’s part of the day-to-day experience.

common 2 reviews mention this

Nearby medical and dining options

The area is close to doctors and everyday dining stops.

Reviewers reference the community’s convenience to the city and highway, and the surrounding area includes multiple nearby clinics and restaurants. That can make it easier to plan routine appointments and meals without having to travel far for common stops. Specific options named by distance include medical offices and several familiar dining choices.

How we summarize

Counts show how many written reviews mention each theme; a review can touch several themes, and only frequently mentioned themes are displayed.

Features

Housing

  • 6 resident community capacity 6 resident community capacity

Types of Care

  • Assisted Living Assisted Living

Amenities

  • Cable or satellite TV Cable or satellite TV
  • Dining room Dining room
  • Fully furnished Fully furnished
  • Garden Garden
  • Housekeeping services Housekeeping services
  • Move-in coordination Move-in coordination
  • Outdoor space Outdoor space
  • Telephone Telephone
  • Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available

Transportation

  • Mbs International (8 miles away) Mbs International (8 miles away)

Care Services

  • 24-hour supervision 24-hour supervision
  • Activities of daily living assistance Activities of daily living assistance
  • Assistance with bathing Assistance with bathing
  • Assistance with dressing Assistance with dressing
  • Assistance with transfers Assistance with transfers
  • Coordination with health care providers Coordination with health care providers
  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Meal preparation and service Meal preparation and service
  • Medication management Medication management
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions
  • Transportation arrangement (medical) Transportation arrangement (medical)
  • Transportation to doctors appointments Transportation to doctors appointments

Dining

  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions

Activities

  • Community-sponsored activities Community-sponsored activities
  • Scheduled daily activities Scheduled daily activities

Nearby Places of Interest

Physicians

  • Karmanos Cancer Center (1.6 miles)
  • Bay Valley Internal Medicine (1.7 miles)
  • McLaren Bay Region - Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation (1.7 miles)
  • Hdi Ob/Gyn & Midwifery Service (1.7 miles)
  • Dr Guisinger (2.1 miles)
  • Saginaw Bay Dermatology (2.2 miles)
  • Boyce Brent M Md Pc (2.2 miles)

Restaurants

  • Cracker Barrel (1.7 miles)
  • Lucky's Steak House (1.8 miles)
  • Uno Chicago Grill (1.8 miles)
  • Culver's (1.9 miles)
  • Coco Loco (2.2 miles)
  • Arby's (2.3 miles)
  • McDonald's (2.4 miles)

Pharmacies

  • CVS Pharmacy (2.2 miles)
  • Walgreens (2.2 miles)
  • Rite Aid (2.3 miles)
  • Mc Laren Long Term Care Pharm (3.2 miles)
  • Rite Aid (3.3 miles)
  • Rite Aid (3.7 miles)
  • Anderson Pharmacy (4.1 miles)

Cafes

  • Tim Hortons (2.7 miles)
  • Panera Bread (3.6 miles)
  • Starbucks (3.7 miles)

Places of Worship

  • Holy Trinity Catholic (2.8 miles)
  • Trinity Lutheran Church (4.2 miles)
  • Immanuel Lutheran Church (4.2 miles)

Parks

  • Veterans Memorial Park (3.3 miles)
  • Bigelow Park (3.3 miles)
  • Wenonah Park (3.5 miles)
  • Unity Park (3.6 miles)
  • Carroll Park (5 miles)
  • Bay City State Park (5.2 miles)
  • Wood Memorial Park (6.1 miles)

Theaters

  • Bay City 10 GDX (3.8 miles)

Hospitals

  • Bay Regional Medical Center (4.4 miles)
  • Bay Regional Medical Center (4.7 miles)
  • McLaren- Bay Region (4.7 miles)
  • Crossroads Center For Recovery (4.8 miles)

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