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Trails End in Lake, MI

Trails End is an assisted living community in Lake, MI.

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5740 Twin Lake Road, Lake, MI 48632

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3.9 from 115 reviews
5 stars
65
4 stars
18
3 stars
8
2 stars
5
1 stars
19

Overall Review of Trails End

common 16 reviews mention this

Restaurant food quality is mixed

Food quality is a frequent point of discussion, with both strong praise and serious complaints.

Several reviewers say the food was good or even excellent, calling out items like burgers, fish, and fried specials. At the same time, other reviews describe cold food, burned or overcooked items, and meals that did not match the price. Residents also mention that portions and menu choices have changed under new ownership, which affects how consistent the experience feels.

caveat 14 reviews mention this

Service speed and attentiveness vary

Service is inconsistent, with multiple reports of long waits and missed check-ins.

Some reviews praise helpful, friendly, or attentive servers and describe quick service when it is going well. Others report long delays for drinks or food, difficulty getting acknowledged, and staff who did not follow up during the meal. A few comments also mention that the staff seemed overwhelmed at busy times, which residents connect to slower service and unmet expectations.

common 12 reviews mention this

Staff friendliness shows up often

Many reviewers highlight staff members as friendly, welcoming, and supportive during meals.

A recurring positive thread is that reviewers feel welcomed, and they describe servers as helpful, courteous, and responsive once available. Even when other parts of the experience fell short, some reviewers singled out at least one staff member for being polite or attentive. The community also offers housekeeping services and move-in coordination in its listing, aligning with how residents expect a supported day-to-day experience.

common 4 reviews mention this

Outdoor dining and space are noted

Outdoor areas and patio-style dining come up in reviews, alongside mentions of the property’s setting.

Some reviewers specifically mention dining outdoors or enjoying the patio when weather is good. Others describe the atmosphere and that it works for stopping after riding or being in the area. The listing also includes an outdoor space and a garden, which matches the way residents reference the setting.

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

Parks

  • Shingle Lake (4.8 miles)
  • Duggans Canoe Livery and Campground (5.4 miles)
  • Porky Park (8.2 miles)
  • Riverside City Park (11 miles)
  • Riverside Park Campground (11.1 miles)
  • Rocks and Valleys Off-Road Park (12.7 miles)

Restaurants

  • Swiss Inn (5.1 miles)
  • Roses Club 61 (5.3 miles)
  • Lake Restaurant (7 miles)
  • 4 Corners Grill (7.1 miles)
  • Charlie's Chow House (7.3 miles)
  • Big Al's Place (7.5 miles)
  • Lakeside Bar and Grill (7.5 miles)

Places of Worship

  • Church of the Nazarene (5.3 miles)
  • Church of God (6.6 miles)
  • Sylvan Community Church (6.9 miles)
  • Bethany Baptist Church (8.3 miles)
  • Harmony Haven Home (8.4 miles)
  • Ogilvie Wesleyan Church (8.8 miles)
  • Jehovah's Witnesses (9.1 miles)

Transportation

  • U-Haul Neighborhood Dealer (7 miles)
  • U-Haul Moving & Storage (10.4 miles)
  • U-Haul Neighborhood Dealer (11.1 miles)
  • A Trophy Room (11.8 miles)
  • Evart Municipal Airport (9C8) (12 miles)
  • U-Haul Neighborhood Dealer (12.8 miles)
  • A Trophy Room (15.4 miles)

Physicians

  • Behavioral Rehabilitation Services, Incorporated (9 miles)
  • Artesian Springs Medical Clinic (11.2 miles)
  • Central Michigan Family Practice (12.6 miles)
  • Midmichigan Physicians Group (13.3 miles)
  • Mid Michigan Urgent Care (16 miles)

Hospitals

  • North Woods Nursing Center (9.9 miles)
  • Spectrum Health (11.9 miles)

Pharmacies

  • Evart Pharmacy (11.1 miles)
  • UPS Authorized Shipping Provider (11.1 miles)
  • Marion Pharmacy (11.2 miles)
  • Rite Aid (12.2 miles)
  • Eagle Pharmacy (12.3 miles)
  • Mac Lean Pharmacy (13.1 miles)
  • Rite Aid (13.2 miles)

Cafes

  • Flashback Cafe (11.2 miles)
  • Sugar Raes Cafe (11.7 miles)
  • Williams Cafe (15 miles)

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