Residents describe both very clean rooms and serious cleanliness problems in others.
A number of reviews praise rooms as clean, fresh, and well maintained. Others report issues like sticky floors, dirty dishes, musty or moldy odors, and even pests or mold in the shower. Several reviewers say they had to request changes or deal with housekeeping not addressing the problem promptly. Overall, cleanliness quality appears inconsistent from one stay to the next.
common14 reviews mention this
Staff friendliness shows up often
Many residents and guests describe staff as friendly, helpful, and responsive.
Across the reviews, people frequently mention staff as helpful and welcoming during check-in and throughout the stay. Several reviews call out specific staff members for being attentive and making mornings easier, especially around breakfast. There are also a smaller number of negative reviews that describe dismissive or unprofessional responses at the front desk. Even with those complaints, positive service impressions are a consistent theme.
common10 reviews mention this
Breakfast is commonly mentioned
Breakfast gets repeated attention, with both positive and mixed feedback.
Some reviews describe breakfast as good, well stocked, and well organized, and a few note it for being included and easy to enjoy. Others say the breakfast is only average, lacks full continental items, or needs more variety over repeated days. There are also remarks about breakfast timing or how quickly items were put away. Taken together, breakfast seems to be a noticeable part of the experience but not uniformly praised.
common8 reviews mention this
Location and nearby options help
Reviews frequently highlight the convenience of the location and nearby dining and stores.
Several reviews mention the location as convenient, including proximity to the airport and lots of restaurants and stores nearby. Some reviewers also describe being able to walk to shopping or other destinations. The nearby-place list for the area includes parks, pharmacies, restaurants, and hospitals at varying distances, which aligns with the repeated “lots to do nearby” comments. At the same time, a few reviews raise neighborhood-safety concerns at night.
caveat6 reviews mention this
Facilities and maintenance vary
Residents describe occasional room or facility issues that need maintenance.
Some reviews report practical problems such as broken appliances, malfunctioning systems, or maintenance not coming to the room as expected. Pool-related comments are mixed as well, including a freezing pool and closures for maintenance. Other stays describe rooms as modern and well set up, including usable kitchen features. Overall, the experience seems to depend on whether equipment is functioning during the visit.
How we summarize
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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
Detroit Metropolitan-Wayne County (19 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
Parks
Palmer Park (0.6 miles)
Scout Park (2.3 miles)
Harding Park (3.1 miles)
Center Line Memorial Park (5.3 miles)
Starr Jaycee Park (6.6 miles)
Hemlock Park (7.3 miles)
William G. Milliken State Park and Harbor (7.9 miles)
Pharmacies
CVS Pharmacy (1.5 miles)
Rite Aid (2.2 miles)
CVS Pharmacy (2.2 miles)
CVS Pharmacy (2.8 miles)
CVS Pharmacy (4.2 miles)
CVS Pharmacy (4.3 miles)
CVS Pharmacy (4.3 miles)
Hospitals
Park Geriatric Village (1.8 miles)
Henry Ford Hospital (4.5 miles)
Henry Ford Health System (4.5 miles)
Hfhs - Main - F4 (4.5 miles)
Barbara Ann Karmanos Cancer Institute (6 miles)
Detroit Receiving Hospital (6 miles)
Hudson-Webber Cancer Research (6 miles)
Cafes
Ferndale Project (2.2 miles)
Starbucks (4.4 miles)
Starbucks (6.3 miles)
Qahwah House (7 miles)
Starbucks (7 miles)
The Bean Bar (7.6 miles)
Restaurants
Urbanrest Brewing Company (2.8 miles)
McDonald's (3.6 miles)
Yemen Cafe (4 miles)
Fowling Warehouse (4.2 miles)
Rock On 3rd (4.4 miles)
McDonald's (4.6 miles)
Alibi Bar (4.8 miles)
Theaters
Emagine Royal Oak (4.5 miles)
AMC Star John R 15 (7.1 miles)
Physicians
Royal Oak Pediatrics PC (4.6 miles)
Be Well Medical Center (5.3 miles)
University Health Center (6 miles)
Childrens Hospital Of Michigan Specialty Center - Detroit (6.1 miles)
Louisiana Home 2 is located at 614 West Goldengate, Detroit, MI 48203 in Wayne County, Michigan
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6 resident community capacity
Assisted Living
Cable or satellite TV
Dining room
Fully furnished
Garden
Housekeeping services
Move-in coordination
Outdoor space
Telephone
Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available
Detroit Metropolitan-Wayne County (19 miles away)
24-hour supervision
Activities of daily living assistance
Assistance with bathing
Assistance with dressing
Assistance with transfers
Diabetes diet
Meal preparation and service
Medication management
Special dietary restrictions
Transportation arrangement (medical)
Transportation to doctors appointments
Competitive pricing with semi-private and private options plus active on-site and off-site activities
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