Wildwood is an assisted living community in Bay City, MI.
Information last verified:
3238 Wilder Road, Bay City, MI 48706
For more information about senior living options: (866) 208-4318
Many reviews describe being seen quickly once checked in.
Several reviewers mention short wait times and quick in-and-out visits, including reports of being seen within about 15 minutes or under an hour. A smaller set of reviews, however, describe long waits that ran for hours and left people frustrated.
A number of reviews mention being evaluated by a nurse practitioner.
Many reviews specifically call out nurse practitioner care, describing it as listened-to, well explained, and thorough. Others contrast that with experiences where they felt care was rushed or did not include the exam or testing they expected.
Reviews frequently mention staff being friendly and helpful.
Across the reviews, a repeated theme is that receptionists, nurses, or providers are described as pleasant, kind, and supportive during the visit. There are also recurring negative comments about rude front-desk behavior, including complaints about disrespect at check-in and check-out.
Some reviews question whether proper tests or exams were done.
Several reviewers say they received the right evaluation and tests, leading to correct diagnoses and effective treatment. But others report that they were not examined thoroughly, that tests were not performed, or that they left with a diagnosis they later felt was inaccurate.
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6 resident community capacity
Assisted Living
Cable or satellite TV
Dining room
Fully furnished
Garden
Housekeeping services
Move-in coordination
Outdoor space
Telephone
Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available
Mbs International (10 miles away)
24-hour supervision
Activities of daily living assistance
Assistance with bathing
Assistance with dressing
Assistance with transfers Coordination with health care providers
Diabetes diet
Meal preparation and service
Medication management
Special dietary restrictions
Transportation arrangement (medical)
Transportation to doctors appointments Diabetes diet Special dietary restrictions Community-sponsored activities Scheduled daily activitiesWildwood is located at 3238 Wilder Road, Bay City, MI 48706 in Bay County, Michigan
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