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Mcfarlan Home in Flint, MI

Mcfarlan Home is an assisted living community in Flint, MI.

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Mcfarlan Home in Flint, MI

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700 East Kearsley Street, Flint, MI 48503

To contact a resident: (810) 235-3077

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

4.3 from 40 reviews
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4 stars
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3 stars
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Overall Review of Mcfarlan Home

common 15 reviews mention this

Staff are caring and helpful

Residents and families consistently describe the staff as friendly and caring.

Multiple reviewers say the staff is friendly, available, and helpful when residents need support. Several families highlight how caring the office and staff feel, including during difficult periods, and visitors also report positive interactions. A smaller number of comments are much more negative about individual staff members, but the overall pattern in the reviews is that residents are well supported day to day.

common 3 reviews mention this

Cleanliness stands out

Reviewers repeatedly praise the facility for being very clean.

Several reviews describe the community as very clean and well kept. One reviewer specifically emphasizes how clean the place feels, and another mentions the home being nice and clean. A few other reviews focus more broadly on residents being well cared for, but these clean-focused comments are consistent across multiple experiences.

common 4 reviews mention this

Activities keep residents engaged

Families describe regular activities that residents enjoy.

Families mention ongoing activities such as bingo, games, and music, with at least one reviewer saying their loved one is satisfied with what’s offered. Another reviewer describes enjoying the social environment during a visit, including events happening on-site. Overall, the reviews portray the community as having daily engagement rather than a quiet, activity-light schedule.

caveat 2 reviews mention this

Therapy services are limited

Residents report the community did not have therapy available.

Two reviewers say the only notable gap for them was that therapy (or similar therapy services) wasn’t available. One of these families frames it as part of an overall disruption during COVID-era limitations, but the feedback still points to therapy access as an area to confirm. If therapy support is a priority, these reviews suggest it’s worth asking what’s currently provided.

caveat 2 reviews mention this

Pricing feels inconsistent

Reviews show mixed opinions about cost and value.

One family describes the pricing as pretty good, especially compared with a nursing home, noting that cost depends on the room. Another reviewer calls the prices “ridiculously high” and warns about affordability, citing the room size as a concern. Together, the reviews suggest the value of pricing may vary by expectations and specific room selection, so it’s important to review costs closely.

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Features

Housing

  • 29 resident community capacity 29 resident community capacity
  • 1-bedroom apartments 1-bedroom apartments

Types of Care

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

Amenities

  • Beautician on-site Beautician on-site
  • Beauty salon Beauty salon
  • Cable or satellite TV Cable or satellite TV
  • Dining room Dining room
  • Financial aid Financial aid
  • Financing advice Financing advice
  • Fully furnished Fully furnished
  • Garden Garden
  • General store General store
  • Home sale assistance Home sale assistance
  • Housekeeping services Housekeeping services
  • Kitchenette Kitchenette
  • Laundry Laundry
  • Move-in coordination Move-in coordination
  • Outdoor space Outdoor space
  • Restaurant-style dining Restaurant-style dining
  • Small library Small library
  • TV room TV room
  • Telephone Telephone
  • VA Benefits Consultation VA Benefits Consultation
  • Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available

Transportation

  • Bishop (5 miles away) Bishop (5 miles away)

Care Services

  • 24-hour call system 24-hour call system
  • 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
  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Meal preparation and service Meal preparation and service
  • Medication management Medication management
  • Mental wellness program Mental wellness program
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions

Dining

  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions

Activities

  • Arts and crafts Arts and crafts
  • Community-sponsored activities Community-sponsored activities
  • Fitness programs Fitness programs
  • Games Games
  • Live musical performances Live musical performances
  • Resident-run activities Resident-run activities
  • Scheduled daily activities Scheduled daily activities

Languages Spoken

  • English English

Nearby Places of Interest

This part of Flint, Michigan offers a variety of amenities and services that may cater to senior living needs. With cafes such as Cafe Rhema and Starbucks within close proximity, there are options for socializing or enjoying a cup of coffee. Nearby physicians like Genesee Cancer & Blood Disease Treatment Center PC and Obstetric & Gynecologic Associates Of Flint PC provide healthcare services. Pharmacies like Advanced Care Pharmacy and Rite Aid are also easily accessible. In terms of recreation, parks like Riverbank Park and Stepping Stone Falls offer opportunities for outdoor activities. Additionally, transportation options such as Amtrak and Bishop International Airport are conveniently located for travel needs. Overall, this area provides a mix of conveniences and recreational opportunities suitable for seniors looking for a comfortable living environment.

Cafes

  • Cafe Rhema (0.5 miles)
  • Starbucks (2.4 miles)
  • Biggby Coffee (3.2 miles)
  • Tim Hortons (3.2 miles)

Physicians

  • Genesee Cancer & Blood Disease Treatment Center PC (0.8 miles)
  • Douglas M. Iddings, DO (0.8 miles)
  • Moreno Edilberto MD (1.1 miles)
  • Obstetric & Gynecologic Associates Of Flint PC (1.1 miles)
  • Hurley Center For Maternal & Fetal Medicine (1.1 miles)
  • IVF Michigan Flint (1.1 miles)
  • Dort Medical Group (2.6 miles)

Pharmacies

  • Advanced Care Pharmacy (0.9 miles)
  • Rite Aid (1.5 miles)
  • North Saginaw Pharmacy (1.6 miles)
  • Grifols (2.2 miles)
  • Rite Aid (2.4 miles)
  • Discount Rx (2.5 miles)
  • VG'S Grocery (2.6 miles)

Hospitals

  • Da Vita (1.1 miles)
  • Dunahoo Erin Hope Network Insight Recovery Center Flint (2.4 miles)
  • Dr Ron Coriasso DO (2.4 miles)
  • Select Specialty Hospital (2.5 miles)
  • Ross Medical Education Center-Flint (4.2 miles)
  • Children's Hospital of Michigan - Hurley Pediatric Surgery Clinic (4.5 miles)

Transportation

  • Amtrak (1.7 miles)
  • Bishop International Airport (FNT) (4.3 miles)

Places of Worship

  • St John Vianney Church (1.9 miles)
  • Holy Redeemer Church (3.1 miles)
  • House of Prayer Missionary Baptist Church (4.3 miles)

Restaurants

  • McDonald's (2.5 miles)
  • Banana Boat Ice Cream (2.5 miles)
  • Arby's (2.6 miles)
  • Starlite Coney Island (2.6 miles)
  • Starlite Diner 2 (2.7 miles)
  • Applebee's (2.8 miles)
  • Rally's (3.2 miles)

Parks

  • Riverbank Park (2.5 miles)
  • Stepping Stone Falls (3.3 miles)
  • For-Mar Nature Preserve & Arboretum (3.6 miles)

Theaters

  • Rave Motion Pictures Flint West 14 (3.6 miles)

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