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Sunnyside Home in Burt, MI

Sunnyside Home is an assisted living community in Burt, MI.

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Sunnyside Home in Burt, MI

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Sunnyside Home

3025 Birch Run Road, Burt, MI 48417

For more information about senior living options: (866) 208-4318

3.6 from 65 reviews
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Overall Review of Sunnyside Home

common 26 reviews mention this

Staff compassion and cleanliness

Residents and families repeatedly describe caring staff and a clean environment.

Many reviews focus on staff being patient, respectful, and genuinely kind, with caregivers that residents and families feel comfortable trusting. Cleanliness comes up alongside that warmth, with multiple mentions of the facility feeling tidy and well maintained. Even when reviewers have concerns, others point to later improvements under new management and a return to better day-to-day care.

common 7 reviews mention this

Activities keep residents engaged

Scheduled activities are described as a steady source of engagement.

Several reviews mention activities as part of everyday life, describing residents staying involved rather than sitting idle. Families also highlight engagement in terms like keeping loved ones engaged and active. A few reviews also note that activities are scheduled with residents in mind, including regular opportunities for daytime and ongoing participation.

common 3 reviews mention this

Home-style meals and service

Meals are described as a home-style part of life here.

Some reviews call out home-cooked or delicious meals as a positive experience. Others also mention improvements to food service, tying it to overall progress the community has made. This aligns with the community offering meal-related service and special dietary support.

common 7 reviews mention this

Care support and family communication

Families describe responsive help with daily care and ongoing communication.

Reviews frequently connect the day-to-day experience with caregivers meeting needs and addressing concerns, often emphasizing communication with family members. Several also describe confidence in safety and comfort, along with staff being available when questions come up. One review highlights support during end-of-life planning, underscoring that families feel guided through difficult decisions.

caveat 11 reviews mention this

Ongoing concerns about staffing and safety

Some reviews raise serious concerns about care quality and professionalism.

A recurring negative theme is inconsistent staff performance, including mentions of staffing issues early on and staff changes over time. Several critical reviews describe unprofessional communication or inability to reach staff, while others allege serious failures in resident care and hygiene. Even within the mixed feedback, the negative experiences stand out as major reasons some families would advise others to look elsewhere.

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Features

Housing

  • 8 resident community capacity 8 resident community capacity

Types of Care

  • Assisted Living Assisted Living
  • Board and Care Home Board and Care Home

Amenities

  • Activities on-site Activities on-site
  • Cable or satellite TV Cable or satellite TV
  • Devotional services off-site Devotional services off-site
  • Dining room Dining room
  • Fully furnished Fully furnished
  • Garden Garden
  • Housekeeping services Housekeeping services
  • Indoor common areas Indoor common areas
  • 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

  • Bishop (21 miles away) Bishop (21 miles away)
  • Mbs International (22 miles away) Mbs International (22 miles away)

Care Services

  • 24-hour supervision 24-hour supervision
  • Activities of daily living assistance Activities of daily living assistance
  • Ambulatory care Ambulatory care
  • 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
  • Diabetic care Diabetic care
  • 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
  • Meals provided Meals provided
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions

Activities

  • Activities on-site Activities on-site
  • Community-sponsored activities Community-sponsored activities
  • Devotional activities offsite Devotional activities offsite
  • Scheduled daily activities Scheduled daily activities

Nearby Places of Interest

Located in the peaceful town of Burt, Michigan, this area offers a range of amenities to support a comfortable and convenient senior living experience. With multiple places of worship such as Burt United Methodist Church and Blessed Trinity Catholic Church nearby, residents can easily practice their faith within close proximity. Access to pharmacies like CVS Pharmacy and Rite Aid make obtaining prescriptions and healthcare supplies easily manageable. There are also various restaurants offering diverse dining options, cafes for social gatherings, parks for outdoor activities, and theaters for entertainment. Additionally, top-notch medical facilities like Covenant Healthcare provide seniors with quality healthcare services within a reasonable distance. Overall, Burt, Michigan presents a warm and inviting community that is well-equipped to cater to the needs of older adults seeking a peaceful retirement lifestyle.

Places of Worship

  • Burt United Methodist Church (0.9 miles)
  • New Life Assembly of God (5.7 miles)
  • St Lorenz Lutheran Church (8.9 miles)
  • St Charles & Helena Church (9.7 miles)
  • Frankenmuth United Methodist Church (10 miles)
  • Blessed Trinity Catholic Church (10.1 miles)
  • Bethel Chapel Assembly of God (10.8 miles)

Pharmacies

  • CVS Pharmacy (5.1 miles)
  • Birch Run Drugs (5.5 miles)
  • Rite Aid (7.6 miles)
  • Clio Community Pharmacy (8.3 miles)
  • Bordens Pharmacy (9.3 miles)
  • Rite Aid (9.5 miles)
  • The Pursuit (9.5 miles)

Restaurants

  • Carie's Caboose (5.1 miles)
  • Taco Bell (5.1 miles)
  • 50's Pizza (5.1 miles)
  • Bus Stop Inn (5.5 miles)
  • Culver's (5.6 miles)
  • A&W Restaurant (5.6 miles)
  • Leo's Coney Island (5.6 miles)

Physicians

  • Perdue And Associates Eyecare (5.5 miles)
  • Orchid Unique Orthopedics Solu (6.8 miles)
  • Dr Castillo's Office (6.9 miles)
  • Dr Arbogast (8.3 miles)
  • St Mary's of Michigan (9.1 miles)
  • Dr Greenwell's Office (9.9 miles)
  • Beasecker Scott E MD (10 miles)

Cafes

  • Starbucks (5.6 miles)
  • Zehnder's Snowfest (9.4 miles)
  • Frankenmuth Kaffee Haus (9.6 miles)
  • Kernel Benny’s Popcorn (9.7 miles)
  • Tim Hortons (9.8 miles)

Parks

  • Flushing Township Nature Park (8.8 miles)
  • Bavarian Inn Lodge Family Fun Center (9.6 miles)
  • Heritage Park (9.7 miles)
  • Zauel Park (12.2 miles)

Transportation

  • Shaski's Fish Taxidermy (9.3 miles)

Hospitals

  • Covenant Healthcare (10.2 miles)
  • Saginaw County Other Public Health Clinics (10.2 miles)
  • Animal Care Clinic (11.7 miles)

Theaters

  • Chesaning Showboat (12 miles)

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