South Lyon CLF Home is an assisted living community in South Lyon, MI.
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60674 Russell Lane, South Lyon, MI 48178
For more information about senior living options: (866) 208-4318
3.5 from 46 reviews
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Overall Review of South Lyon CLF Home
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Staff attention comes up often
Residents and families repeatedly describe staff who are kind, helpful, and responsive during stays.
Across the reviews, residents and families describe staff who make time to check in, answer questions, and provide care that feels personal. Several accounts mention friendly, welcoming interactions and communication during rehab or longer stays. That said, a few reviews also describe periods of neglect or slow response, including concerns about call-light follow-through and staffing levels at certain times.
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Food is a frequent bright spot
Many reviewers highlight the meals as a standout part of the experience.
Food is specifically called out as excellent or delicious in multiple reviews, often alongside other positive comments about daily life and activities. Some reviewers also mention food service details, such as learning or honoring food preferences. A smaller number of reviews express dissatisfaction, including comments about food being served cold in at least one situation.
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Call-light and responsiveness concerns
Some reviews raise concerns about delays or confusion when residents use call buttons.
A recurring complaint involves difficulty getting help promptly after pressing call buttons, including one story about a resident misunderstanding how the buttons worked. Other reviews describe long waits for assistance with restroom needs or showers, and at least one mentions a patient being left waiting in a bathroom for an extended time. These concerns appear alongside otherwise positive praise of nursing in several cases, which makes the experience feel inconsistent from reviewer to reviewer.
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Older building and maintenance issues
Several reviews note the facility looks dated and report maintenance or cleanliness problems.
Multiple reviews describe the building as outdated, with aging-related issues and areas that do not feel as updated as families might expect. Some mention specific condition problems such as leaks in common areas, dust or air-circulation concerns, and old furnishings like mattresses or bedding. Others do acknowledge that the place is kept up reasonably well, so the condition feedback is mixed rather than uniformly negative.
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Staffing levels and night coverage
A few reviews describe staffing shortages and weaker night coverage.
Some reviewers say the community is short-staffed, with one comment linking that to delayed or less-effective rehab progress. Another repeated theme is that day shift feels better than night shift, with one reviewer calling out neglect concerns after dark. In addition, at least one review ties inadequate staffing to missed needs and delayed attention to residents.
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Features
Housing
6 resident community capacity
Types of Care
Assisted Living
Amenities
Cable or satellite TV
Dining room
Fully furnished
Garden
Housekeeping services
Move-in coordination
Outdoor space
Telephone
Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available
Transportation
Detroit Metropolitan-Wayne County (22 miles away)
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
Physicians
Oakland Oral Surgery Associates (0 miles)
Providence Hospital (1.2 miles)
South Lyon Dermatology (2.3 miles)
Center of Medical Excellence (2.5 miles)
Grand River Medical Associates (5.1 miles)
Novi Orthopedic Center (7 miles)
Dr. James Dowd (7.3 miles)
Restaurants
Witch's Hat Brewing Company (0.1 miles)
McDonald's (0.1 miles)
Mickey's Dairy Twist (0.5 miles)
Draught Horse Brewery (4.9 miles)
New Hudson Inn (5 miles)
McDonald's (5.5 miles)
Burger King (5.6 miles)
Pharmacies
Walgreens (0.1 miles)
CVS Pharmacy (0.2 miles)
Kroger Pharmacy (0.8 miles)
Rite Aid (2.2 miles)
CVS Pharmacy (2.2 miles)
Center Pharmacy (2.5 miles)
CVS Pharmacy (4.1 miles)
Places of Worship
Hope Church (0.1 miles)
Mile City Church Lyon (0.5 miles)
Bible Believers Church (4.1 miles)
Church of the Holy Family (10 miles)
Parks
ITC Community Sports Park (5.1 miles)
Island Lake (5.5 miles)
Whitmore Lake/Northfield Township Dog Park (6.1 miles)
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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
Detroit Metropolitan-Wayne County (22 miles away)
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
Spacious two-bedroom layouts, friendly staff, and on-site dining/amenities.
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