Evergreen Pines in Essexville, MI

Evergreen Pines is an assisted living community in Essexville, MI.

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856 North Scheurmann Road, Essexville, MI 48732

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

4.7 from 109 reviews
5 stars
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4 stars
11
3 stars
3
2 stars
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1 stars
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Overall Review of Evergreen Pines

common 54 reviews mention this

Staff help is consistently praised

Residents consistently describe the office and maintenance teams as friendly, helpful, and professional.

A lot of reviewers emphasize how welcoming and responsive the leasing office feels, often calling out specific staff for being kind, patient, and easy to work with during leasing and move-in. Maintenance feedback also skews positive, with residents describing polite service and quick follow-through. Even in mixed reviews, some mention positive past interactions with the office before issues.

common 13 reviews mention this

Maintenance is quick when called

Residents describe maintenance as fast and dependable for repairs.

Several residents say maintenance shows up quickly, including same-day responses and fixes made shortly after a request. A number of reviewers also note that maintenance teams are polite and effective when problems come up. There are a few complaints about maintenance-related issues, but the overall pattern is that repairs are handled promptly when residents reach out.

common 8 reviews mention this

Clean, well-kept apartments and grounds

Residents repeatedly mention clean, updated living spaces and grounds.

Reviewers frequently describe apartments as clean, including comments about clean grounds and the overall look of the property. Some also mention updates like recently painted spaces or clean preparation before move-in. A few reviews focus more on issues than cleanliness, but multiple residents independently bring up cleanliness as a steady positive.

common 13 reviews mention this

Move-in feels organized and smooth

Residents often describe the move-in and leasing steps as easy and well explained.

Many reviewers say the move-in process was quick, with clear instructions and good communication during paperwork and onboarding. Several people also describe walkthroughs that provided helpful information and staff who made the transition less stressful. A few residents still report concerns after move-in, but the day-to-day transition experience comes up positively in multiple reviews.

caveat 6 reviews mention this

Extra charges and deposit concerns

Some residents warn about unexpected charges and limited willingness to refund deposits.

A recurring complaint is that residents faced surprise costs, including billing for utilities related to the lease renewal, as well as charges tied to application or short lease timing. Another cluster of concerns focuses on getting back the deposit, with one review alleging the process unfairly targets pet owners. There are also comments that the rent feels high compared with upgrades and would require a lower price to reconsider.

common 3 reviews mention this

Groceries nearby for day-to-day errands

Residents value the convenience of nearby grocery options.

Several reviewers mention grocery stores being close enough for regular errands, including references to being within walking distance and a nearby grocery store pairing. One resident specifically notes doing most shopping at a nearby larger store while still highlighting proximity to a closer option. This shows up as a practical day-to-day benefit alongside the property’s general neighborhood convenience.

How we summarize

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Features

Housing

  • 6 resident community capacity 6 resident community capacity

Types of Care

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

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 (12 miles away) Mbs International (12 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

Pharmacies

  • Kroger Pharmacy (0.2 miles)
  • McLaren Long Term Care Pharmacy (0.7 miles)
  • McLaren Drug Shop (1.1 miles)
  • Layerer's Pharmacy (1.7 miles)
  • LaBrenz Pharmacy (1.8 miles)
  • Anderson Pharmacy (2.4 miles)
  • Rite Aid (2.4 miles)

Restaurants

  • Wendy's (0.4 miles)
  • Little Caesars Pizza (0.5 miles)
  • McDonald's (0.6 miles)
  • McDonald's (0.8 miles)
  • Nino's Family Restaurant (1.4 miles)
  • ZacaTacos Mexican Grill (1.8 miles)
  • The Taste of Bay City (1.9 miles)

Physicians

  • North Pine Urgent and Family Care (0.4 miles)
  • McLaren Bay Region Pediatrics (0.7 miles)
  • Webb Sandra PA - Daniel T Webb DO (0.8 miles)
  • Bay Eye Care Center (0.9 miles)
  • Bay Allergy Clinic (0.9 miles)
  • Mid Michigan Pulmonary Associates (1.1 miles)
  • Puneet Singla (1.1 miles)

Parks

  • Wood Memorial Park (0.7 miles)
  • Carroll Park (0.9 miles)
  • Unity Park (2.2 miles)
  • Wenonah Park (2.3 miles)
  • Veterans Memorial Park (2.5 miles)
  • Bigelow Park (2.7 miles)
  • Bay City State Park (6.1 miles)

Hospitals

  • McLaren- Bay Region (1.1 miles)
  • Bay Regional Medical Center (1.1 miles)
  • Crossroads Center For Recovery (1.3 miles)
  • Bay Regional Medical Center (1.6 miles)

Places of Worship

  • Immanuel Lutheran Church (1.6 miles)
  • Trinity Lutheran Church (2.7 miles)
  • Holy Trinity Catholic (3 miles)

Cafes

  • Starbucks (3.3 miles)
  • Panera Bread (3.4 miles)
  • Tim Hortons (4.1 miles)

Theaters

  • Bay City 10 GDX (3.5 miles)

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