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Fullerton House in Saint Joseph, MI

Fullerton House is an assisted living community in Saint Joseph, MI.

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3905 Lorrain Path, Saint Joseph, MI 49085

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4.6 from 106 reviews
5 stars
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4 stars
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Overall Review of Fullerton House

common 46 reviews mention this

Staff care is a consistent theme

Residents and visitors repeatedly describe staff as attentive and caring.

Across reviews, families and guests describe staff members as friendly, welcoming, and responsive to resident needs. Several comments highlight staff members making people feel at ease, keeping families informed, and treating residents with compassion. There are also a few negative reviews where people say they did not receive the level of care or communication they expected, including one case that mentions moving a loved one out after months.

common 24 reviews mention this

Cleanliness and upkeep stand out

Many reviews specifically praise the facility’s cleanliness and condition.

A large share of reviewers mention a clean, orderly environment, including comments about bright, updated spaces and clean rooms. Reviews also describe the building as homey or nicely decorated, alongside cleanliness. A smaller number of reviews raise serious concerns about cleaning conditions and bathrooms, with one review describing the issue as significant enough to trigger state attention.

common 7 reviews mention this

Activities and social time matter

Residents are described as having plenty to do each day.

Multiple reviews mention scheduled activities and events that surprised or impressed visitors. People also describe a social atmosphere, including for residents with dementia, where social activities are highlighted. One review notes a wish about a movie theater for residents, suggesting activities are valued but not everything is always available.

caveat 5 reviews mention this

Food quality draws sharp feedback

Food quality is inconsistent in resident and family feedback.

Some reviews praise meals, including a positive comment about a Thanksgiving dinner and general appreciation for food. Other reviews are much harsher, describing food as disgusting or the worst they have had, and noting that food quality changed under a new manager. There are also comments about honoring food desires, which contrasts with the complaints about overall food.

common 2 reviews mention this

Medical access is nearby

The area includes nearby medical and pharmacy options.

The location is close to physician and hospital options, which can make appointments easier for families. Pharmacy options are also nearby. This supports what caregivers often need for ongoing health visits, though review feedback still focuses most on day-to-day care and responsiveness.

How we summarize

Counts show how many written reviews mention each theme; a review can touch several themes, and only frequently mentioned themes are displayed.

Features

Housing

  • 20 resident community capacity 20 resident community capacity

Types of Care

  • Assisted Living Assisted Living
  • Board and Care Home Board and Care Home

Amenities

  • Beauty salon Beauty salon
  • Cable or satellite TV Cable or satellite TV
  • Dining room Dining room
  • Fully furnished Fully furnished
  • Garden Garden
  • Housekeeping services Housekeeping services
  • Kitchenette Kitchenette
  • Move-in coordination Move-in coordination
  • Outdoor space Outdoor space
  • Telephone Telephone
  • Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available

Transportation

  • South Bend Regional (24 miles away) South Bend Regional (24 miles away)

Care Services

  • 24-hour call system 24-hour call system
  • 24-hour supervision 24-hour supervision
  • Activities of daily living assistance Activities of daily living assistance
  • Assistance with bathing Assistance with bathing
  • Assistance with dressing Assistance with dressing
  • Assistance with transfers Assistance with transfers
  • Coordination with health care providers Coordination with health care providers
  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Meal preparation and service Meal preparation and service
  • Medication management Medication management
  • Mental wellness program Mental wellness program
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions
  • Transportation arrangement (medical) Transportation arrangement (medical)
  • Transportation to doctors appointments Transportation to doctors appointments

Dining

  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions

Activities

  • Community-sponsored activities Community-sponsored activities
  • Resident-run activities Resident-run activities
  • Scheduled daily activities Scheduled daily activities

Nearby Places of Interest

Places of Worship

  • Road To Life Church (0.2 miles)
  • SS John and Bernard Catholic Church (2.4 miles)
  • First Church of God-Anderson (3.4 miles)

Physicians

  • Rappha Medical Center (0.4 miles)
  • S W Michigan Center For Orthopedics & Sports Medicine (0.4 miles)
  • Southwest Michigan Center-Ortho (0.4 miles)
  • Stonegate Plastic Surgery Center (0.4 miles)
  • Physicians Center of Physical Medicine PC (0.4 miles)
  • Asthma Allergy Center Of Southwest Michigan (0.4 miles)
  • Robert L Piasecki (0.5 miles)

Pharmacies

  • Rogers Pharmacy (0.5 miles)
  • Pharmacy Shoppe (0.5 miles)
  • Lakeland outpatient pharmacy (0.5 miles)
  • Meijer Pharmacy (2.8 miles)
  • Walgreens (2.8 miles)
  • Walgreens (3 miles)
  • Genoa Health Care (3.1 miles)

Restaurants

  • Mark III Grille & Bar and Inn (0.6 miles)
  • Moe's Southwest Grill (0.9 miles)
  • Sonic Drive-In (1.7 miles)
  • Burger King (2.4 miles)
  • El Rodeo (2.5 miles)
  • KFC (2.6 miles)
  • Taco Bell (2.6 miles)

Hospitals

  • Lakeland Healthcare (0.7 miles)
  • Lakeland Center For Outpatient (0.7 miles)
  • Lakeland Hospital (3.3 miles)
  • Lakeland Pathology (3.3 miles)
  • Lakeland Medical Center, St Joseph (3.3 miles)

Cafes

  • Panera Bread (0.9 miles)

Parks

  • Riverview Park (1.8 miles)
  • Lookout Park (3.7 miles)
  • Lincoln Township Parks CMMSN (3.7 miles)

Theaters

  • Celebration Cinema (2.4 miles)

Transportation

  • Avis Rent A Car (3.6 miles)

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