Eau Claire Residence is an assisted living community in Eau Claire, MI.
Information last verified:
2860 M-140, Eau Claire, MI 49111
For more information about senior living options: (866) 208-4318
Many reviewers describe long waits before they get a door and loaded.
A recurring complaint is the time it takes to get assigned a door and complete loading, with multiple mentions of being stuck for most of a day. Reviewers often say the load is not ready when they arrive, which then stretches check-in through loading. Some also point to delays when certain produce or packing details are not ready yet.
Reviewers frequently mention friendly, helpful staff in the office.
Several reviews balance the wait-time complaints with praise for the people in the office, describing them as friendly or willing to help. In at least a few stories, reviewers differentiate between office staff (described positively) and other parts of the process. Even when the overall loading experience was negative, the office interactions were commonly singled out.
Multiple reviewers mention that overnight parking is available.
Some reviewers specifically call out that the facility works for overnight stops, including comments about having a night parking lot and space to park. A few also describe staged waiting in the yard for as long as needed while coordinating the next move. While reviews still describe delays, the parking support is repeatedly noted as helpful.
Bathroom and facility condition feedback is inconsistent across reviews.
A small number of reviewers mention bathrooms positively, including references to cleanliness or space. Others say the bathroom needs attention or are more specific about a limited setup. Overall, restroom impressions vary depending on the reviewer’s visit.
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12 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
South Bend Regional (25 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 activitiesEau Claire Residence is located at 2860 M-140, Eau Claire, MI 49111 in Cass County, Michigan
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