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Brookdale Meridian in Haslett, MI

Brookdale Meridian is an assisted living community in Haslett, MI.

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Brookdale Meridian in Haslett, MI

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  • Interior

    A cozy and elegantly decorated living and dining area with comfortable seating and stylish lighting.

  • Decor

    A cozy dining area with neatly arranged tables and chairs in a well-lit room.

  • Living Room

    A cozy living room featuring a sofa, armchair, and a small table with chairs near the window.

  • Building

    An inviting building entrance decorated for autumn with pumpkins, hay bales, corn stalks, and colorful mums.

  • Bedroom

    A cozy bedroom with twin beds and a lamp next to a window.

  • Windows

    A cozy living room with sofas and armchairs arranged around a patterned carpet, adorned with paintings and ambient lighting.

  • Landscaping

    A residential building with an outdoor patio featuring a table and chairs.

  • Waiting Area

    A cozy hair salon with styling chairs, a hair dryer, and a waiting area with magazines.

5346 Marsh Road, Haslett, MI 48840

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

4.3 from 50 reviews
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Brookdale Meridian Costs & Pricing

At Brookdale Meridian, the monthly cost for a studio apartment is $3,605, which positions it as a more affordable option compared to both Shiawassee County and the broader state of Michigan. In Shiawassee County, the average monthly cost stands at $3,835, while across Michigan, it hovers around $3,824. This pricing not only reflects Brookdale Meridian's commitment to providing value in residential care but also highlights its competitive edge within the local and state landscape. Residents can expect quality services and amenities that align with their needs, all while enjoying a lower rate than nearby alternatives.

Floor plansBrookdale MeridianShiawassee CountyMichigan
Studio$3,605$3,835$3,824

Overall Review of Brookdale Meridian

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Staff kindness and responsiveness

Residents and families repeatedly describe the staff as kind, friendly, and helpful.

Many reviewers say the staff is consistently kind and caring, with a number of comments about staff members being friendly and responsive to questions. Some families specifically call out support during difficult transitions and situations involving doctors or hospice. A few residents also describe feeling safe and well cared for day to day, while other feedback points to inconsistent experiences depending on the time of day and specific staff members.

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Restaurant-style dining and meal variety

Dining is a recurring bright spot, with restaurant-style service and menu choices mentioned often.

Several reviews highlight restaurant-style dining and note that meals are presented well and offer choices through daily menus. A number of families say their loved ones enjoy the food, including one who describes being able to taste and find it appealing. At the same time, a few residents complain about flavor or preparation, and one reviewer says their loved one did not find the food very appetizing.

  • A cozy and elegantly decorated living and dining area with comfortable seating and stylish lighting.
  • A cozy dining area with neatly arranged tables and chairs in a well-lit room.
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Clean, maintained facility

Multiple residents and families describe the building as clean and well maintained.

Reviewers frequently mention cleanliness and upkeep, including comments about a well-maintained facility and rooms that look clean and updated. Some also describe the layout and common areas as easy to navigate and secure. A separate set of feedback raises concerns about room upkeep and cleaning consistency, including specific complaints about how often rooms were cleaned and issues with billing and follow-through.

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Activities and community engagement

Engagement is a steady theme, with activities and gatherings helping residents stay involved.

Many reviewers describe a busy set of activities, including scheduled daily programming, social events, outings, and programs in common areas. Some families say their loved ones made friends and enjoyed the activities and engagement after settling in. There are also gaps in feedback: one review mentions losing an activities director, and another suggests there was less activity observed at the time of a visit.

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Care support varies by time

Care experience is mixed, with some reviewers reporting staffing gaps and medication follow-through concerns.

A few families say the community has nurses onsite and that their questions were handled well by care staff. However, other reviews report issues with reaching staff, medication timing, and supervision, including complaints about night coverage and evening nurse availability. Billing and coordination concerns also come up alongside these care-related issues for certain families.

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Pricing feels high, billing concerns

Cost and billing draw repeated criticism, with some families calling it overpriced.

Several reviewers describe the community as expensive, including one comment that mentions multiple price increases during the stay. Billing is also a recurring concern, with a few reviews alleging charges for services not received or problems working with the billing department. One family also says cost limited their ability to choose the community.

How we summarize

We summarize when many written reviews mention each theme; a review can touch several themes, and only frequently mentioned themes are displayed.

Features

Housing

  • Studio apartments Studio apartments

Types of Care

  • Assisted Living Assisted Living

Pets

  • Cats allowed Cats allowed
  • Dogs allowed Dogs allowed

Amenities

  • Activities off-site Activities off-site
  • Activities on-site Activities on-site
  • Air-conditioning Air-conditioning
  • Bath tubs Bath tubs
  • Beautician on-site Beautician on-site
  • Beauty salon Beauty salon
  • Cable or satellite TV Cable or satellite TV
  • Devotional services on-site Devotional services on-site
  • Dining room Dining room
  • Financing advice Financing advice
  • Fully furnished Fully furnished
  • Garden Garden
  • Ground floor units Ground floor units
  • Guasts at mealtime Guasts at mealtime
  • Guest parking Guest parking
  • Handicap accessible Handicap accessible
  • Home sale assistance Home sale assistance
  • Housekeeping services Housekeeping services
  • Indoor common areas Indoor common areas
  • Kitchenette Kitchenette
  • Laundry Laundry
  • Move-in coordination Move-in coordination
  • Outdoor common areas Outdoor common areas
  • Outdoor space Outdoor space
  • Party space Party space
  • Pet friendly Pet friendly
  • Resident parking Resident parking
  • Respite or short term stays offered Respite or short term stays offered
  • TV room TV room
  • Telephone Telephone
  • VA Benefits Consultation VA Benefits Consultation
  • Wheelchair accessible showers Wheelchair accessible showers
  • Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available

Transportation

  • Capital City (10 miles away) Capital City (10 miles away)
  • Transportation & parking Transportation & parking
  • Transportation arrangement Transportation arrangement
  • Transportation arrangement (non-medical) Transportation arrangement (non-medical)

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
  • Care with behavioral issues Care with behavioral issues
  • Coordination with health care providers Coordination with health care providers
  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Diabetic care Diabetic care
  • High acuity care High acuity care
  • Incontinence care Incontinence care
  • Meal preparation and service Meal preparation and service
  • Medication management Medication management
  • Mental wellness program Mental wellness program
  • Personal care assistants Personal care assistants
  • Physical therapy Physical therapy
  • 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
  • Guest meals Guest meals
  • Low / no sodium Low / no sodium
  • Low fat Low fat
  • Meals provided Meals provided
  • No Sugar No Sugar
  • Restaurant style dining Restaurant style dining
  • Room service Room service
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions
  • Vegetarian Vegetarian

Activities

  • Activities off-site Activities off-site
  • Art classes Art classes
  • Arts and crafts Arts and crafts
  • Book club Book club
  • Catholic services Catholic services
  • Community-sponsored activities Community-sponsored activities
  • Cooking classes Cooking classes
  • Cooking club Cooking club
  • Day trips and outings Day trips and outings
  • Devotional activities on-site Devotional activities on-site
  • Educational speakers / life long learning Educational speakers / life long learning
  • Fitness programs Fitness programs
  • Games Games
  • Gardening club Gardening club
  • Happy hour Happy hour
  • Live musical performances Live musical performances
  • Live well programs Live well programs
  • Other religious services Other religious services
  • Religious services Religious services
  • Resident-run activities Resident-run activities
  • Scheduled daily activities Scheduled daily activities
  • Stories Stories
  • Visiting chaplain or priest Visiting chaplain or priest
  • Wii bowling Wii bowling
  • Wine tasting Wine tasting

Languages Spoken

  • English English

Nearby Places of Interest

Located in Haslett, Michigan, this area offers a convenient and diverse range of amenities for seniors looking to settle in a comfortable community. Within a short distance, there are several reputable restaurants such as Culver's, Cancun Mexican Grill, and Olive Garden for dining options. Additionally, there are numerous healthcare facilities nearby including Eyecare Associates of Haslett and Perry and Sparrow Family Medical Center. For leisure activities, Lake Lansing Park South and Hidden River Park provide opportunities for outdoor recreation. Places of worship like Faith Lutheran Church and Ascension Lutheran Church offer spiritual support for residents. With easy access to pharmacies such as Rite Aid and Walgreens, as well as transportation options like Amtrak, this area ensures convenience and accessibility for senior living.

Restaurants

  • Culver's (0.4 miles)
  • Cancun Mexican Grill (0.6 miles)
  • Olive Garden (0.8 miles)
  • Dusty's Tap Room (1.3 miles)
  • Taco Bell (1.3 miles)
  • Chick-Fil-A (1.4 miles)
  • Chipotle Mexican Grill (1.4 miles)

Physicians

  • Eyecare Associates of Haslett and Perry (0.8 miles)
  • A New Beginning OBGYN (0.8 miles)
  • Cima Breast Center (0.8 miles)
  • Great Lakes Hand Surgery Center (1 miles)
  • Sparrow Family Medical Center (1.3 miles)
  • Okemos Pediatric Association (1.3 miles)
  • Yemisrach Beyene, MD (1.3 miles)

Cafes

  • Starbucks (0.8 miles)
  • Panera Bread (1.2 miles)
  • Biggby Coffee (1.3 miles)
  • Koi Tea (1.4 miles)
  • Chapelure (2.9 miles)
  • Starbucks (3 miles)
  • Starbucks (3.6 miles)

Pharmacies

  • Rite Aid (1.2 miles)
  • Walgreens (1.4 miles)
  • Msu Pharmacy (3 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (3.7 miles)
  • Health Mart Pharmacy (3.8 miles)
  • Walgreens (3.9 miles)
  • Rite Aid (3.9 miles)

Parks

  • Lake Lansing Park South (1.4 miles)
  • Hidden River Park (2.4 miles)
  • Patriarche Park (3.2 miles)

Places of Worship

  • Faith Lutheran Church (1.6 miles)
  • Ascension Lutheran Church (2.3 miles)
  • University Reformed Church (2.8 miles)

Transportation

  • Amtrak (4.5 miles)

Hospitals

  • McLaren Greater Lansing Comprehensive Stroke Center (5.1 miles)

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