Residents and families describe a steady flow of activities and outings.
Several reviews highlight that residents have fun options, including scheduled activities, outings, and resident-friendly programs. Families also mention seeing events the community runs, and some describe how the staff works to keep residents engaged even during pandemic-related restrictions. In memory care, one family says the daily staff helped their loved one participate in ways they hadn’t before.
common6 reviews mention this
Food gets frequent praise
Dining stands out, with multiple reviews calling the food good or excellent.
Food quality comes up repeatedly, with residents and families mentioning good meals and choices, including fresh fruit and nutritious options. Reviews also describe meals delivered to apartments and a dining experience compared to a real restaurant rather than a cafeteria. For families visiting, the dining room and overall meal experience are part of what makes the community feel welcoming.
common7 reviews mention this
Clean, well-kept community
Reviewers consistently describe a clean, well-maintained facility.
Multiple reviews describe the building as clean, beautiful, and well kept, including comments about it being organized and neat. Families also mention the facility looking and feeling nice when they visited or moved in, and one review notes the overall upkeep and maintenance quality. A few reviews also tie the clean environment to their positive first impressions.
common25 reviews mention this
Caring staff and support
Many reviews emphasize compassionate, professional staff who go the extra mile.
Across reviews, families describe staff as friendly, knowledgeable, and supportive, including during stressful transitions like moving or coordinating care after hospital stays. Several reviewers say staff were attentive to specific needs and helped make loved ones feel more at home. Some reviews also mention care and communication during COVID-related changes, and one family says the staff provided extra support that helped them manage a difficult period.
caveat4 reviews mention this
Mixed experiences in memory care
Memory care reviews are mixed, with both strong praise and serious concerns.
Some families report positive outcomes in the memory care wing, including improved mood and mental status and praise for staff care. At the same time, other reviews raise serious concerns about basic care not being met, disrespect during care discussions, and the need for outside support. There is also a review requesting removal of staff identification in the memory care role, adding to the lack of consistency in experiences.
caveat6 reviews mention this
Management and staffing concerns appear
A smaller set of reviews describe breakdowns in management, staffing, and safety practices.
A handful of reviews are critical of management, describing problems with staff training and an overall decline. Several of these comments also allege safety-related issues and suggest that management prioritizes money over people. One review frames staffing strain as affecting care, while another describes negative treatment of employees, which they say contributed to poor service.
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Features
Housing
104 resident community capacity
Types of Care
Assisted Living
Independent Living
Memory Care
Amenities
Air-conditioning
Beauty salon
Cable or satellite TV
Computer center
Dining room
Fitness room
Fully furnished
Gaming room
Garden
Housekeeping services
Kitchenette
Move-in coordination
Outdoor space
Private bathrooms
Restaurant-style dining
Small library
Telephone
Wellness center
Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available
Transportation
Mbs International (17 miles away)
Community operated transportation
Transportation arrangement
Transportation arrangement (non-medical)
Transportation to doctors appointments
Care Services
12-16 hour nursing
24-hour call system
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
Mental wellness program
Mild cognitive impairment
Special dietary restrictions
Specialized memory care programming
Dining
Diabetes diet
Special dietary restrictions
Activities
Community-sponsored activities
Concierge services
Fitness programs
Planned day trips
Resident-run activities
Scheduled daily activities
Nearby Places of Interest
Places of Worship
Crump Church (4.1 miles)
Garfield United Methodist Church (5.2 miles)
Zion Lutheran School (7 miles)
General Conference Of Seventh-Day Adventists (7.1 miles)
Rev Harold J Slater Rev DR (7.6 miles)
Hope Lutheran Church (8 miles)
Free Methodist Church Midland (8.6 miles)
Restaurants
Duel Bar (4.4 miles)
Culver's (7.8 miles)
Lucky's Steakhouse (7.9 miles)
Arby's (7.9 miles)
Villa D'Alessandro's (7.9 miles)
Panda Express (8 miles)
Qdoba Mexican Eats (8 miles)
Physicians
SVS Vision Optical Centers (7.9 miles)
Miracle Ear Hearing Aid Center (8.1 miles)
Bieri Hearing Specialists (8.1 miles)
Orthopedic Center (8.1 miles)
Oakland Orthopedic Appliances (8.1 miles)
Midland Ob-Gyn Associates PC (8.1 miles)
Total Family Healthcare (8.1 miles)
Cafes
Starbucks (7.9 miles)
Panera Bread (8.1 miles)
Biggby Coffee (8.2 miles)
Creation Coffee (9.1 miles)
Grove Tea Lounge (10.3 miles)
Theaters
NCG Midland Cinemas (8 miles)
Pharmacies
Midland Sabourin's Pharmacy (8.1 miles)
Good Neighbor Pharmacy (8.1 miles)
Rite Aid (9.2 miles)
Glover's Rexall Pharmacy (9.4 miles)
Rite Aid (10.1 miles)
Walgreens (10.3 miles)
CVS Pharmacy (10.4 miles)
Parks
Fun Zone Plymouth Park (8.9 miles)
Hillgrove Park (9.5 miles)
Sunset Park (9.5 miles)
Chestnut Hill Park (9.6 miles)
Longacres Park (9.8 miles)
Stratford Woods Park (9.8 miles)
Chippewassee Park (10.2 miles)
Transportation
Enterprise Rent-A-Car (9.5 miles)
U-Haul Neighborhood Dealer (10 miles)
Alamo (10.6 miles)
Enterprise Rent-A-Car (10.6 miles)
Hospitals
MidMichigan Medical Center - Midland / Maternity Department (9.9 miles)
Assistance with dressing and bathing ensures that residents maintain personal hygiene and a sense of dignity, which can be particularly challenging for those with memory impairments. Medication management is crucial in providing correct dosages at the appropriate times, helping to stabilize health conditions often associated with dementia or Alzheimer's disease. Meal preparation and service offer not only nutritional support but also foster social interaction during mealtimes, an important aspect of overall well-being. By facilitating activities of daily living, such as grooming and mobility transfers, caregivers enhance independence while minimizing frustration. The 24-hour supervision guarantees safety and security, allowing residents to feel at ease in their environment. Furthermore, a mental wellness program tailored for mild cognitive impairment helps engage residents cognitively, promoting brain health while addressing emotional needs. Specialized memory care programming is designed to cater specifically to the unique challenges faced by individuals with dementia, ensuring they receive the most effective support for their condition throughout their stay.
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104 resident community capacity
Assisted Living
Independent Living
Memory Care
Air-conditioning
Beauty salon
Cable or satellite TV
Computer center
Dining room
Fitness room
Fully furnished
Gaming room
Garden
Housekeeping services
Kitchenette
Move-in coordination
Outdoor space
Private bathrooms
Restaurant-style dining
Small library
Telephone
Wellness center
Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available
Mbs International (17 miles away)
Community operated transportation
12-16 hour nursing
24-hour call system
Activities of daily living assistance
Assistance with bathing
Assistance with dressing
Assistance with transfers
Diabetes diet
Medication management
Mental wellness program
Special dietary restrictions
Concierge services
Planned day trips
Memory-care specialization with personalized assistance and diabetic care.
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