The Pines Of Burton - Memory is an assisted living community in Burton, MI.
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5330 Davison Road, Burton, MI 48509
For more information about senior living options: (866) 208-4318
3.6 from 29 reviews
5 stars
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4 stars
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1 stars
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Overall Review of The Pines Of Burton - Memory
differentiator5 reviews mention this
Feels like home in memory care
Residents describe a home-like, engaging memory-care atmosphere.
Several residents and families say the community feels more like home than an institution, with a welcoming, warm environment. Reviews also point to staff effort to keep people comfortable, safe, and engaged day to day. One review highlights residents always having something going on, and another notes a thoughtful room layout that felt comforting. This lines up with the community offering scheduled daily activities along with outdoor space and a garden.
common14 reviews mention this
Caring staff and supportive communication
Care teams are frequently described as attentive, caring, and responsive.
Across many reviews, residents and families describe caregivers who get to know people personally and provide compassionate support. Multiple accounts mention consistent communication with families and a sense that leadership and staff are engaged in residents’ day-to-day wellbeing. Several reviews also describe staff efforts to keep residents comfortable, dignified, and content. While a few reviews raise concerns, the most repeated theme is that the staff show care in how they interact with residents.
common2 reviews mention this
Home-cooked food gets praise
Home-cooked meals are a recurring highlight in reviews.
Some families specifically call out the food, including home-cooked meals and positive experiences with dining. One review notes that families “rave over the food,” and another credits excellent home cooked food as part of why the community felt better than past experiences. The community also offers a dedicated dining room and supports special dietary restrictions like diabetes diet and other restrictions.
A handful of reviews describe the building as filthy or strongly unpleasant, including mentions of urine odor and broken facilities. There is also a report of bed bugs in the memory care building. These negative comments stand out against other reviews that describe the facility as clean and well kept.
caveat2 reviews mention this
Short staffing and limited coverage
Some residents and families report understaffing affecting care.
One reviewer says the community is understaffed, with caregivers struggling to handle what was needed. Another review describes short staffing at night and an inadequate employee-to-patient ratio. These complaints contrast with multiple accounts praising attentiveness, but staffing coverage is clearly a recurring concern in the negative feedback.
caveat6 reviews mention this
Management responsiveness draws mixed feedback
Reviews describe communication and management responsiveness inconsistently.
Several negative reviews criticize management and corporate, including complaints about not returning calls or needing refunds. There are also concerns about being hard to reach or having leaders take little interest when issues are reported. In contrast, some positive reviews mention leadership that took a personal interest and helped families feel informed and reassured. Overall, management responsiveness appears to vary widely depending on the family’s experience.
How we summarize
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Features
Housing
20 resident community capacity
Types of Care
Assisted Living
Amenities
Beauty salon
Cable or satellite TV
Dining room
Fully furnished
Garden
Housekeeping services
Kitchenette
Move-in coordination
Outdoor space
Telephone
Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available
Transportation
Bishop (9 miles away)
Care Services
24-hour call system
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
Mental wellness program
Special dietary restrictions
Transportation arrangement (medical)
Transportation to doctors appointments
Dining
Diabetes diet
Special dietary restrictions
Activities
Community-sponsored activities
Resident-run activities
Scheduled daily activities
Nearby Places of Interest
This part of Burton, Michigan offers a variety of amenities and services that may be appealing to seniors considering the area for living. There are several restaurants within close proximity, including fast food options like Taco Bell and Wendy's as well as sit-down options like Applebee's. For those who enjoy outdoor activities, there are parks nearby such as For-Mar Nature Preserve & Arboretum and Stepping Stone Falls. In terms of healthcare, there are multiple physicians' offices and pharmacies in the area, providing convenient access to medical care. Additionally, there are places of worship for those seeking spiritual fulfillment. Overall, this part of Burton appears to offer a mix of convenience and resources that could be beneficial for seniors looking to settle in the area.
Restaurants
Taco Bell (0.7 miles)
Halo Burger (0.7 miles)
Wendy's (0.7 miles)
McDonald's (0.8 miles)
McDonald's (1.5 miles)
Applebee's (1.7 miles)
Starlite Coney Island (1.8 miles)
Parks
For-Mar Nature Preserve & Arboretum (0.8 miles)
Stepping Stone Falls (3.3 miles)
Carousel (4.7 miles)
Crossroads Village & Huckleberry Railroad (4.9 miles)
Riverbank Park (5 miles)
Continental North Northside Playground (5.1 miles)
Continental North Southside Park (5.1 miles)
Physicians
Igp After Hours East (1.2 miles)
Dort Medical Group (1.7 miles)
Richfield Family Medicine (2.1 miles)
Elite Obgyn (2.5 miles)
Khaled M Shukairy (2.6 miles)
Hurley Medical Center (2.7 miles)
Dr Jose Lopez (3.1 miles)
Pharmacies
Rite Aid (1.6 miles)
Thrifty Drugs (1.6 miles)
Rite Aid (1.7 miles)
VG'S Grocery (1.9 miles)
Kroger Pharmacy (2.2 miles)
Rite Aid (2.9 miles)
Epic Pharmacies (3.3 miles)
Places of Worship
Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church (1.9 miles)
Holy Redeemer Church (5.8 miles)
St John Vianney Church (6.2 miles)
House of Prayer Missionary Baptist Church (7 miles)
Cafes
Starbucks (2.1 miles)
Biggby Coffee (3.3 miles)
Biggby Coffee (4.2 miles)
Cafe Rhema (4.7 miles)
Tim Hortons (5.9 miles)
Panera Bread (6.9 miles)
Transportation
Amtrak (2.9 miles)
Hospitals
Dunahoo Erin Hope Network Insight Recovery Center Flint (4 miles)
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20 resident community capacity
Assisted Living
Beauty salon
Cable or satellite TV
Dining room
Fully furnished
Garden
Housekeeping services
Kitchenette
Move-in coordination
Outdoor space
Telephone
Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available
Bishop (9 miles away)
24-hour call system
Activities of daily living assistance
Assistance with bathing
Assistance with dressing
Assistance with transfers
Diabetes diet
Meal preparation and service
Medication management
Mental wellness program
Special dietary restrictions
Transportation arrangement (medical)
Transportation to doctors appointments
Memory-care focused with 24-hour supervision and tailored care services.
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