New Center is an assisted living community in Flint, MI.
Information last verified:
1610 Crescent, Flint, MI 48503
For more information about senior living options: (866) 208-4318
3.7 from 103 reviews
5 stars
57
4 stars
11
3 stars
9
2 stars
3
1 stars
23
Overall Review of New Center
common10 reviews mention this
Staff support is widely discussed
Many residents describe staff who are respectful, caring, and supportive during recovery.
A large share of reviews emphasize staff treating them with respect and helping them stay on track. Several residents mention employees going above and beyond, being cooperative, and providing encouragement or advocacy through therapy. Some also describe being able to involve family members by bringing needed items, which they connect to how supportive the staff feels.
caveat6 reviews mention this
Medication and supervision concerns recur
Some residents raise concerns about supervision and medication handling during their stay.
A recurring thread in negative reviews involves problems with medication access and staffing levels, including accounts of medication being denied or handled improperly. Other reviews describe insufficient supervision and general lack of staff when residents need help. While some people report being treated well, these concerns show up strongly enough to be a consistent point of frustration for others.
common8 reviews mention this
Rehabilitation and addiction recovery focus
Residents frequently frame the community around recovery support and getting back on track.
Many reviews describe the community as a place to recover from addiction and start over. Several residents highlight rehabilitation or transition, and others mention therapy and classes as part of that process. The experience is described as centered on sobriety and making changes with staff support, even though some reviewers say the operation needs work.
caveat3 reviews mention this
Organization and follow-through vary
Some residents report issues with communication, timeliness, or day-to-day organization.
Some reviews point to problems like delayed calls after providing information or confusion about whether a person was entered under probation details. Others mention scheduling or operational friction that made it harder to participate as planned. A smaller number of reviews also acknowledge being unorganized while still describing the place as helpful, showing mixed impressions.
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Features
Housing
6 resident community capacity
Types of Care
Assisted Living
Amenities
Cable or satellite TV
Dining room
Fully furnished
Garden
Housekeeping services
Move-in coordination
Outdoor space
Telephone
Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available
Transportation
Bishop (5 miles away)
Care Services
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
Dining
Diabetes diet
Special dietary restrictions
Activities
Community-sponsored activities
Scheduled daily activities
Nearby Places of Interest
Physicians
Genesee Cancer & Blood Disease Treatment Center PC (0.6 miles)
Douglas M. Iddings, DO (0.7 miles)
Hurley Center For Maternal & Fetal Medicine (1.7 miles)
Obstetric & Gynecologic Associates Of Flint PC (1.7 miles)
Moreno Edilberto MD (1.7 miles)
IVF Michigan Flint (1.7 miles)
Elite Obgyn (2 miles)
Pharmacies
Rite Aid (1 miles)
Advanced Care Pharmacy (1.5 miles)
Grifols (1.5 miles)
VG'S Grocery (2 miles)
Discount Rx (2.1 miles)
North Saginaw Pharmacy (2.2 miles)
Rite Aid (2.3 miles)
Cafes
Cafe Rhema (1 miles)
Starbucks (1.9 miles)
Biggby Coffee (2.5 miles)
Tim Hortons (2.9 miles)
Transportation
Amtrak (1 miles)
Bishop International Airport (FNT) (4.4 miles)
Hospitals
Dunahoo Erin Hope Network Insight Recovery Center Flint (1.7 miles)
Da Vita (1.7 miles)
Dr Ron Coriasso DO (2.3 miles)
Select Specialty Hospital (3.1 miles)
Ross Medical Education Center-Flint (4.5 miles)
Restaurants
Arby's (1.9 miles)
Starlite Diner 2 (2.2 miles)
Banana Boat Ice Cream (2.2 miles)
Applebee's (2.2 miles)
Starlite Coney Island (2.2 miles)
McDonald's (2.5 miles)
Red Baron (2.6 miles)
Places of Worship
St John Vianney Church (2.5 miles)
Holy Redeemer Church (2.7 miles)
Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church (4.5 miles)
House of Prayer Missionary Baptist Church (5 miles)
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The transition from assisted living to skilled nursing care is often prompted by complex medical needs that assisted living cannot meet, with key indicators including frequent health declines, increased falls, severe memory issues, and caregiver burnout. Families should recognize these signs early to discuss options with healthcare providers and prepare for the emotional and logistical aspects of moving to a facility that offers comprehensive medical support.
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