Families describe both responsive, attentive care and serious lapses in daily support.
Several reviewers say staff were kind, professional, and attentive, and that care teams kept families informed about progress and medication or test changes. Others report missed requests, ignored concerns, or communication problems, including delays around pain medicine and issues with medication handling. A few reviewers also describe administrative problems like belongings not being returned.
caveat10 reviews mention this
Staffing and supervision concerns
Residents and families raise concerns about supervision, staffing, and medication-related delays.
Some reviewers say they experienced long waits for help, including requests for ice and pain medicine not arriving promptly. There are also complaints about understaffing and therapy not progressing as expected, along with missing physician check-ins during rehab. Several comments focus on safety and oversight, including reports of med errors and the absence of bed or chair alarms.
caveat6 reviews mention this
Cleanliness is inconsistent
Reviews describe both a clean environment and periods of noticeable filth.
A subset of reviewers describe the facility as filthy or mismanaged, with examples such as not changing sheets and feeling unable to sleep due to conditions in the unit. Others counter that the building was kept clean and that staff kept it in good shape. Even within the complaints, some comments tie cleanliness problems to overall care concerns.
Some families say rooms are small and beds are uncomfortable, and one reviewer suggests upgrading beds. Another review describes a lack of recliners or chairs, with residents relying on wheelchairs for most of the day. There are also comments about cramped shared living areas and the practical constraints of older or hospital-style rooms.
caveat5 reviews mention this
Food quality and diabetic care
Food reviews range from plentiful and appetizing to cold or problematic for diabetic diets.
Some reviewers say meals are plentiful and look appetizing, while others describe food as terrible or served cold. Several comments also connect dining to medical needs: one reviewer recounts seeing sweets and sugar desserts despite a diabetic diet and another describes very hard or frozen food served on a plate. A rehab-focused review places the food on par with hospital food, suggesting mixed expectations.
common8 reviews mention this
Rehab therapy feels uneven
Rehab experiences range from strong therapy support to concerns about equipment and organization.
Several reviewers report excellent or very good rehab, including engaging therapy staff and exercises that help after falls or surgery. Others say therapy was not effective, and one review specifically mentions therapy gyms that felt too small, not sophisticated, and short on equipment. There are also safety-related concerns during rehab that impacted mobility progress.
caveat2 reviews mention this
Activities and spaces get mixed reviews
Some residents enjoy a busy schedule, while others report limited encouragement and small common areas.
A reviewer says the community offers many activities and that residents are up and active during the day. Another describes residents lined up near a bird cage and being left alone, and also highlights the lack of encouragement. One additional comment notes that while the building has comfortable visiting spots, shared resident living areas are very small and cramped.
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Features
Housing
6 resident community capacity
Types of Care
Assisted Living
Board and Care Home
Respite Care
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
Capital City (9 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
Theaters
Celebration Cinema (0.5 miles)
Pharmacies
Target Pharmacy (0.9 miles)
Epic Pharmacies (1.6 miles)
Rite Aid (1.7 miles)
CVS Pharmacy (1.8 miles)
Walgreens (2 miles)
CVS Pharmacy (2.1 miles)
Walgreens (3 miles)
Physicians
Lansing Oral Surgery (1 miles)
Delta Medical Center (1.5 miles)
McLaren Greater Lansing - Holt Family Medicine (1.5 miles)
Mclaren Holt Family Medicine (1.5 miles)
Cardiology Consultants PC (1.6 miles)
South Side Medical Center - Douglas R Vanderjagt Do (1.8 miles)
Sparrow Medical Group Holt (1.9 miles)
Cafes
Starbucks (1.1 miles)
Panera Bread (1.1 miles)
Tim Hortons (1.8 miles)
Biggby Coffee (2.3 miles)
Restaurants
Applebee's (1.1 miles)
Zeus' Coney Island (1.1 miles)
Dairy Dan (1.2 miles)
Culver's (1.2 miles)
Rocky's Roadhouse (1.3 miles)
Ingcredible (1.3 miles)
Taco Bell (1.4 miles)
Places of Worship
Holt Baptist Church (1.7 miles)
First Presbyterian Church (1.9 miles)
Sycamore Creek Church (4 miles)
Parks
Deadman's Hill Park (2.9 miles)
Hawk Island County Park (3.1 miles)
Quentin Park (4.4 miles)
Frances Park (4.7 miles)
Lions Park (5 miles)
Rotary Park (5.7 miles)
Hospitals
Ingham Regional Medical Center (3.4 miles)
McLaren Greater Lansing (3.4 miles)
Ingham Regional Orthopedic (3.6 miles)
McLaren Greater Lansing Comprehensive Stroke Center (4.5 miles)
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6 resident community capacity
Assisted Living
Board and Care Home
Respite Care
Cable or satellite TV
Dining room
Fully furnished
Garden
Housekeeping services
Move-in coordination
Outdoor space
Telephone
Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available
Capital City (9 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
Caring, attentive staff; clean, attractive environment; engaging activities and good family communication.
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