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Howell Gardens Residential Living in Howell, MI

Howell Gardens Residential Living is an assisted living community in Howell, MI.

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6225 Richardson Road, Howell, MI 48843

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4.1 from 41 reviews
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Overall Review of Howell Gardens Residential Living

common 22 reviews mention this

Staff care and responsiveness stand out

Residents and families repeatedly describe staff who know them and provide compassionate care.

Many reviewers focus on the way caregivers get to know residents, treat them with kindness, and make a point of responding to individual needs. Several also mention specific care teamwork, including collaboration among staff and providers during rehabilitation or end-of-life support. A few reviews also raise concerns about care execution and communication, but the overall feedback repeatedly returns to caring, attentive staff.

common 9 reviews mention this

Meals get frequent praise

Food is a consistent bright spot in reviews, including reports of high-quality meals and dining options.

Multiple residents and families highlight food as a standout, describing it as fantastic, delicious, or even “fine dining.†Reviewers also mention options for where and how people eat, including dining room choices and the ability to eat in-room. Care topics like rehabilitation and nutrition are paired with meal satisfaction in several accounts.

common 6 reviews mention this

Activities help residents stay engaged

Reviews point to regular activities and events that encourage social time and movement.

Several reviewers say residents enjoy scheduled activities and events, including opportunities for families to visit during gatherings. Some accounts describe daily programming and entertainment, while others mention residents making friends and looking forward to what’s offered. One reviewer asks for more activities, suggesting the schedule may not feel complete for everyone.

caveat 4 reviews mention this

Communication can be a challenge

Some families report trouble getting timely phone contact and support for coordination needs.

A recurring concern in a handful of reviews is reaching the community by phone, including reports of unanswered calls and missed callbacks. Others describe frustration with coordination and follow-through, such as needing better patient-family support around planning and logistics. While some reviews are very positive about care, these communication gaps appear often enough to stand out.

How we summarize

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Features

Housing

  • 6 resident community capacity 6 resident community capacity

Types of Care

  • Assisted Living Assisted Living

Amenities

  • Cable or satellite TV Cable or satellite TV
  • Dining room Dining room
  • Fully furnished Fully furnished
  • Garden Garden
  • Housekeeping services Housekeeping services
  • Move-in coordination Move-in coordination
  • Outdoor space Outdoor space
  • Telephone Telephone
  • Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available

Care Services

  • 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
  • Coordination with health care providers Coordination with health care providers
  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Meal preparation and service Meal preparation and service
  • Medication management Medication management
  • 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
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions

Activities

  • Community-sponsored activities Community-sponsored activities
  • Scheduled daily activities Scheduled daily activities

Nearby Places of Interest

Restaurants

  • Zukey Lake Tavern (3.5 miles)
  • Taco Bell (4.3 miles)
  • Wendy's (4.4 miles)
  • McDonald's (4.5 miles)
  • Brewery Becker (4.9 miles)
  • Bourbons (5 miles)
  • Brighton Bar & Grill (5 miles)

Pharmacies

  • Kroger Pharmacy (4 miles)
  • Busch's (4.3 miles)
  • Rite Aid (4.6 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (5.1 miles)
  • Walgreens (5.1 miles)
  • Walmart Pharmacy (5.4 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (5.4 miles)

Physicians

  • Pinckney Family Care (4.4 miles)
  • Premier Internal Medicine (4.7 miles)
  • Dr MO Pediatric Center (4.7 miles)
  • Paris Asthma and Allergy Centers (4.9 miles)
  • University of Michigan Health System (4.9 miles)
  • Allergy Clinic of Livingston Co PC (5.2 miles)
  • John B. Rasor, DO (5.2 miles)

Theaters

  • MJR Brighton Towne Square Digital Cinema 20 (4.9 miles)

Hospitals

  • Brighton Health Center (4.9 miles)
  • Brighton Medsport (4.9 miles)
  • Saint Joseph Mercy Health System (5.6 miles)
  • St Joseph Mercy Hospital (5.6 miles)

Cafes

  • Brighton Coffee House and Theater (5.1 miles)
  • Tim Hortons (5.1 miles)
  • Biggby Coffee (5.2 miles)
  • Panera Bread (5.2 miles)
  • Starbucks (5.2 miles)
  • Panera Bread (5.4 miles)
  • Panera Bread (6.3 miles)

Transportation

  • Enterprise Rent-A-Car (5.3 miles)

Parks

  • Arise Dog Park (5.8 miles)
  • Howell City Park (6.7 miles)
  • Silver Lake Recreation Area (7.6 miles)
  • Pinckney State Park (7.7 miles)

Places of Worship

  • Crossroads Apostolic Church (5.9 miles)
  • St Mary Magdalen Catholic Church (7.9 miles)

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