Cedar Creek is an assisted living community in Marquette, MI.
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6263 Us 41 South, Marquette, MI 49855
For more information about senior living options: (866) 208-4318
Staff help and responsiveness show up repeatedly across reviews.
Many reviewers describe the staff as friendly, helpful, and attentive to guest needs. Some comments go further, praising staff for going above and beyond and for being accommodating when issues came up during the stay. Even reviews that criticize other parts of the experience often still single out staff behavior positively.
Cleanliness reviews are divided between âvery cleanâ and reports of serious grime.
A number of reviews emphasize clean rooms and a comfortable, put-together feel. Others describe musty odors, mildew, visible dirt, and rooms that felt unclean or left in poor condition. Several of the negative cleanliness mentions also describe bedding cleanliness concerns and problems like mold described in bathroom or room areas.
The heated pool and hot tub are frequently noted in reviews.
Residents and guests commonly mention the pool area as a standout, with multiple comments calling out how warm or enjoyable it was. The hot tub and sauna are also brought up repeatedly, including notes that they were kept clean and enjoyable. A few reviews temper this by mentioning maintenance or cleanliness concerns in the pool area.
Breakfast is described as simple, with some complaints about availability.
Several reviews mention a basic continental breakfast and describe it as filling for the price. Others say the breakfast options were limited, cold, or not adequately stocked when they arrived. One theme that comes up is that breakfast may be more âgood enoughâ than a highlight.
Many reviewers choose this place for affordability relative to nearby options.
Reviews repeatedly frame the stay as a good value, especially compared with other places in the area. Multiple comments describe pricing as affordable while still getting the essentials: clean-enough rooms (in positive cases), and access to the pool and basic breakfast. At the same time, a set of reviews argue the price did not match room condition, including complaints about wear and updates needed.
The on-site lobby dining area stands out for its look and vibe.
Some reviewers specifically call out a dining area in the lobby and describe it using retro or themed impressions. Others mention a simple breakfast setup connected to that lobby area. A few negative reviews also criticize the broader room condition, which can affect how the dining experience lands overall.
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5 resident community capacity
Assisted Living
Board and Care Home
Cable or satellite TV
Dining room
Fully furnished
Garden
Housekeeping services
Move-in coordination
Outdoor space
Telephone
Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available
Marquette County Airport (9 miles away)
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 Diabetes diet Special dietary restrictions Community-sponsored activities Scheduled daily activitiesCedar Creek is located at 6263 Us 41 South, Marquette, MI 49855 in Marquette County, Michigan
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