Portage is an assisted living community in Onekama, MI.
Information last verified:
8419 Third Street., Onekama, MI 49675
For more information about senior living options: (866) 208-4318
Guests say pets are welcome, including dogs and Yorkies.
Several guests mention traveling with pets and describe the experience as workable, including dogs. One guest notes the owner handled an extra charge when they did not bring their dogs. Another specifically says the rooms are pet friendly, and a later review references returning with Yorkies.
Residents and guests repeatedly describe the rooms as clean and comfortable.
Reviews frequently emphasize cleanliness and comfort, with multiple mentions of rooms being spotless, fresh, and well kept. Several people also call out comfortable beds, quiet rooms, and updated or remodeled conditions. A few reviews include small in-room comfort details like climate control and amenities being stocked.
Reviews commonly mention attentive, friendly help from management.
A recurring theme is that the owner or staff is friendly and easy to work with. Multiple reviews describe prompt help with needs that came up during a stay, including accommodating scheduling changes and being available when questions arose. Some guests also describe getting helpful local suggestions from management.
Some reviews say the pricing is reasonable, while others call it pricey.
Reviews include both positive and negative reactions to cost. Several guests describe the price as great, reasonable, or perfect for what they received, including comments about off-season rates. Others say the rooms are a little pricey or that the value is not ideal for the amenities included.
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6 resident community capacity
Assisted Living
Cable or satellite TV
Dining room
Fully furnished
Garden
Housekeeping services
Move-in coordination
Outdoor space
Telephone
Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available
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 activitiesPortage is located at 8419 Third Street., Onekama, MI 49675 in Manistee County, Michigan
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