St Josephs nursing and Rehab in Hamtramck, MI

Pros

• The facility is clean and orderly, with very polite staff.
• The staff is great and caring.
• The therapy and rehab team is awesome, and the environment feels like family.
• The administrator is kind and responsive, and the guest relations staff are friendly.
• Therapy is effective, helping patients go home.
• The care is described as good and high-quality.

Cons

• It is described as the dirtiest facility, with roaches, rats, and dirty surfaces.
• The environment is loud and chaotic, with patients wandering unsupervised and surfaces not properly cleaned.
• Care is neglected, with residents left in hallways, wounds unmanaged, and meals poorly prepared.
• Staff are rude, abusive, and unprofessional; family members are mocked or ignored.
• Personal belongings frequently vanish; clothes and items go missing.
• Communication with families is poor; concerns go unanswered and calls are not returned.
• The facility is overcrowded, with four patients in a room, offering little privacy and limited bathroom access.
• Basic discharge needs are unmet (no wheelchair, bed, or wound care provided), placing a burden on families.
• Transfers to other facilities are delayed by bureaucratic mismanagement and slow paperwork.
• The overall impression is unsafe and unfit for care, with calls for the facility to be closed down.

Review

St Joseph’s Nursing and Rehab in Hamtramck is best suited for families facing very limited options who need skilled rehab services in the immediate Detroit area and are prepared to accept substantial variability in care quality. The facility’s reputation and review history indicate serious gaps that may be tolerable only when no alternative is available, and when families can assume an unusually hands-on role in monitoring daily care and safety. Those seeking consistently clean environments, respectful treatment, reliable communication, and proactive discharge planning should consider other options first.

The collective feedback paints a troubling picture on several fronts. Cleanliness and maintenance are repeatedly called into question, with multiple incidents of filth, odors, pests, and deteriorating infrastructure contrasted by a few isolated notes of orderly conditions. Safety concerns recur as well: long hallways, residents left unsupervised, and frequent complaints about call bells, door access, and the handling of basic duties like bathing and hygiene. Communication lapses appear often, with families reporting misdirected transfers, unreturned messages, and staff who seem curt or unresponsive when questions arise. Taken together, these patterns create a landscape where reliability of routine care cannot be assumed.

Yet there are crests in the tide. A subset of reviews acknowledges that therapy and rehabilitation teams can be capable and that some staff members are courteous and helpful. There are accounts of days when the environment felt clean, people were treated with respect, and therapy staff pushed for progress that allowed a resident to return home. In other words, when the facility is functioning well, the core rehab promise may still be met for individuals who can navigate the system and advocate effectively for their loved ones. That said, those positive instances appear sporadic and fragile in the face of broader, more frequent problems.

The main risk calculus weighs heavily toward the negatives. The most consequential concerns center on safety and dignity: reports of abusive or indifferent treatment, arguments about who is responsible for basic needs, and inconsistencies in essential services like wound care and medication administration. The pattern of delayed transfers, difficulties in obtaining necessary equipment for discharge, and even theft of belongings underscore a systemic vulnerability that can escalate quickly in a vulnerable population. The risk of a rapid decline due to insufficient daily oversight or miscommunication is real, and it tends to eclipse occasional moments of decent care or good therapy.

For families leaning into a decision, several proactive steps can blunt the worst outcomes. Arrange an in-person tour with a prepared list of questions about staffing levels, turnover, and supervision; request a detailed daily routine showing who handles hygiene, meals, and mobility assistance; verify access to a social worker who will actually respond to calls and coordinate transfers; insist on clear, written discharge plans that specify equipment, wound care supplies, and follow-up appointments. Bring a trusted advocate to visits and insist on reviewing recent incident logs, housekeeping schedules, and medication administration records. If any red flags surface during conversations or tours, unresolved complaints, missing supplies, or vague responses, pivot to alternatives without delay.

In practical terms, this facility warrants serious caution for anyone prioritizing safety, consistency, and proactive care management. Alternatives should be on the table for most families, especially when there are viable options with stronger reputations for cleanliness, respectful staffing, transparent communication, and reliable discharge support. If staying with St Joseph’s is unavoidable, pair the choice with unwavering oversight, a concrete care plan, and an immediate escalation path for any lapse in service. The balance of evidence suggests that, while tolerable for some, the odds favor seeking a more consistently managed setting whenever possible.

Restaurants

• Fowling Warehouse (0.9 miles)
• Yemen Cafe (1.1 miles)
• Z's Villa (2.8 miles)
• Subway (3.6 miles)
• McDonald's (3.7 miles)
• McDonald's (3.8 miles)
• Woodbridge Pub (3.8 miles)

Hospitals

• Park Geriatric Village (2.4 miles)
• Henry Ford Hospital (3.1 miles)
• Henry Ford Health System (3.1 miles)
• Hfhs - Main - F4 (3.1 miles)
• Detroit Receiving Hospital (3.6 miles)
• Barbara Ann Karmanos Cancer Institute (3.6 miles)
• Hudson-Webber Cancer Research (3.7 miles)

Pharmacies

• CVS Pharmacy (2.9 miles)
• CVS Pharmacy (3.3 miles)
• CVS Pharmacy (3.4 miles)
• Rite Aid (3.6 miles)
• CVS Pharmacy (4.6 miles)
• CVS Pharmacy (4.7 miles)
• Indian Village Market (4.8 miles)

Parks

• Palmer Park (3.4 miles)
• Scout Park (4.3 miles)
• Valade Park (5.2 miles)
• William G. Milliken State Park and Harbor (5.2 miles)
• Center Line Memorial Park (5.3 miles)
• Belle Isle Park (5.7 miles)
• Harding Park (6 miles)

Physicians

• Childrens Hospital Of Michigan Specialty Center - Detroit (3.6 miles)
• University Health Center (3.7 miles)
• Windsor Regional Hospital (6.8 miles)
• Royal Oak Pediatrics PC (7.7 miles)

Places of Worship

• St Charles Church (4.4 miles)
• St John's Presbyterian Church (4.7 miles)

Cafes

• The Bean Bar (5.3 miles)
• Ferndale Project (5.5 miles)
• Starbucks (7.1 miles)
• Starbucks (7.3 miles)
• Qahwah House (7.7 miles)

Theaters

• Emagine Royal Oak (7.4 miles)