Residents and families consistently describe the staff as kind, attentive, and focused on residents.
Across the reviews, families highlight staff interactions as genuinely caring and professional, with many noting the team is attentive to day-to-day needs. Several reviewers also mention quick follow-through when issues come up, and describe staff as available to talk with families. A few reviews criticize administration and staffing for not taking action or being forgetful with monitoring, but the overall tone in the feedback is positive.
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Clean, well-kept building
Many residents and visitors point to a consistently clean, well-maintained facility.
Multiple reviewers say the building is clean and well-kept, and describe it as welcoming when they toured or visited. Some specifically mention cleanliness alongside other positives like friendly staff and a comfortable main area for residents to socialize. There are also negative reviews, but those focus more on care follow-through and accountability than on the space itself.
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Food earns frequent praise
Meals are a recurring bright spot in resident and family feedback.
Reviewers mention both enjoying the food during a tour and loving what residents are served day to day. One reviewer specifically notes cooking staff making meals based on what the resident liked, and another describes healthy meals and medication support as part of daily care. The meal-oriented comments align with the community offering diabetes-related and special-diet dining support.
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Activities and holiday events
Residents benefit from scheduled activities and family-involved events.
Several reviews mention activities as a meaningful part of day-to-day life, including community event updates and resident engagement. Families also call out holiday parties as a highlight, describing opportunities to visit and spend time with residents. This fits with the community’s focus on scheduled daily and community-sponsored activities.
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Safety and medication concerns
A subset of reviews raises concerns about safety checks and medication handling.
While at least one reviewer appreciates strict safety precautions, other feedback describes problems with monitoring and medication-related accountability. Negative reviews mention items coming up missing, concerns about how medications are handled, and missed care needs like showers over stretches of time. Overall, the sentiment here is mixed, with most comments emphasizing care and support, but these issues stand out as recurring risks described by some families.
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Features
Housing
12 resident community capacity
Types of Care
Assisted Living
Board and Care Home
Amenities
Cable or satellite TV
Dining room
Fully furnished
Garden
Housekeeping services
Move-in coordination
Outdoor space
Telephone
Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available
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
Located in Reed City, Michigan, this area offers a variety of amenities for senior living. With several parks nearby, including Reed City Park and Merrill Lake Park Campground, residents can enjoy outdoor activities and scenic views. Places of worship such as Solid Rock Children's Ministries and St Paul Lutheran Church provide spiritual support within the community. For transportation needs, there are options like Budget Truck Rental and U-Haul Neighborhood Dealer available. In terms of healthcare, Spectrum Health and various pharmacies are conveniently located for medical needs. Additionally, cafes like Sugar Raes Cafe and Cadilac Winery offer opportunities for social gatherings and dining out. With its range of services and recreational options, this part of Reed City is a welcoming location for seniors looking to settle down in a peaceful environment.
Parks
Reed City Park (0.9 miles)
Rambadt Park Campground (1 miles)
Merrill Lake Park Camp Ground (7.2 miles)
Mecosta County Park Commission (7.2 miles)
John O'Doherty Roadside Park (9.7 miles)
Haymarsh Lake State Game Area (12.1 miles)
Riverside Park Campground (12.2 miles)
Places of Worship
Solid Rock Children's Ministries (1 miles)
Church of the Nazarene (1 miles)
First Baptist Church (1.4 miles)
Seventh Day Adventist Church (1.5 miles)
St Paul Lutheran Church (1.5 miles)
Harvest Assembly of God (1.6 miles)
Women of Harvest (1.6 miles)
Transportation
H & H Wildlife Design & Fur Dressing (1 miles)
Rug-Be Bears Limited (7.5 miles)
Evart Municipal Airport (9C8) (11.2 miles)
Budget Truck Rental (11.5 miles)
Roben-Hood Airport (11.5 miles)
U-Haul Neighborhood Dealer (12.1 miles)
U-Haul Moving & Storage (12.8 miles)
Restaurants
Burger King (1.1 miles)
McDonald's (1.1 miles)
China King (1.1 miles)
Subway (1.2 miles)
Pere Marquette Catering (1.3 miles)
Reed City Brewing Company (1.3 miles)
H & D Chuckwagon (1.7 miles)
Pharmacies
Hometown Pharmacy (1.3 miles)
Pattie Drug (1.3 miles)
Rite Aid (1.4 miles)
Evart Pharmacy (12.1 miles)
UPS Authorized Shipping Provider (12.1 miles)
Martz & Shapley Pharmacy (13.6 miles)
Hometown Pharmacy (13.6 miles)
Hospitals
Spectrum Health (1.4 miles)
Spectrum Health-Reed City Hospital (1.9 miles)
Spectrum Health (11.3 miles)
Physicians
Susan P. Wheatlake Regional Cancer Center (1.4 miles)
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12 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
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
Restaurant-style dining with 24/7 care and full on-site amenities.
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