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3.2 from 39 reviews
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Overall Review of Great Lakes Rehab Center
common8 reviews mention this
Clean, modern building stands out
Many reviewers highlight a clean, modern, and well-kept facility.
Several residents and families describe the building as clean, bright, and modern, and say it looks nicer than other places they’ve seen. Other reviewers add that the facility is presentable and well maintained. A smaller set of unhappy reviews say the appearance still did not match the care experience, despite calling the building beautiful.
common14 reviews mention this
Staff care and communication are praised
Reviewers frequently describe staff as helpful, caring, and responsive to concerns.
Positive reviews often mention nurses and caregivers being kind, supportive, and attentive to individual needs. Several reviewers say staff kept families informed and listened to specific issues, and that therapy staff individualized care. Even in critical reviews, some note that a handful of employees were caring or helpful, even if the overall experience was not.
caveat8 reviews mention this
Call buttons and medication can lag
Some reviewers report long waits for help and delayed medication.
A recurring concern is delayed assistance after pressing call buttons, with reviewers describing waits of up to an hour or more before help arrives. Several critical reviews also mention nurses showing up late for medication or only being seen at certain times. A few reviewers tie these delays to frustration, including missed needs for pain medication or longer waits for scheduled care.
caveat5 reviews mention this
Food quality is mixed
Food reviews range from praised to strongly criticized.
Some families and residents say the food was great, and one reviewer mentions an outstanding menu. Other reviews describe the food as cold, appalling, or poorly handled, and complain about meal variety and timing. There are also concerns about meeting diabetic dietary needs, with one reviewer saying there were no diabetic food options.
caveat3 reviews mention this
Therapy quality draws complaints
A few reviews question the quality and consistency of therapy.
Some critical reviewers describe therapy as ineffective or not delivered as expected, including sessions that felt more like breaks than active treatment. One review also raises concerns about therapy ending or being cut short, along with limited communication with the patient and family. Another review expresses uncertainty about whether physical therapy occurred during the stay.
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Features
Housing
58 resident community capacity
Types of Care
Assisted Living
Respite Care
Skilled Nursing Facility
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 (5 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
Special dietary restrictions
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
Hospitals
Covenant HealthCare (0.1 miles)
Mid-Michigan Myoskeletal (1.5 miles)
St Mary's Of Michigan Imaging (1.8 miles)
Aleda E. Lutz VA Medical Center (3.1 miles)
White Pine Psychiatric Center (3.1 miles)
Covenant Hospital - Labor & Delivery (4.1 miles)
Hospital Hospitality House (4.1 miles)
Physicians
John K Bartnik (0.3 miles)
Covenant Infusion Therapy Center (0.3 miles)
SVS Vision Optical Centers (0.8 miles)
Kapteyn Optometry - Saginaw Sam's Club Optical (1.5 miles)
Gavin Dr - Glenn S Saperstein Awerbuch MD (1.5 miles)
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