Orchard Creek Assisted Living in Traverse City, MI

Orchard Creek Assisted Living is an assisted living and memory care community in Traverse City, MI.

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9715 E Cherry Bend Rd, Traverse City, MI 49684

For more information about senior living options: (866) 208-4318

4.3 from 57 reviews
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Overall Review of Orchard Creek Assisted Living

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Care continuum is a major plus

Residents describe skilled nursing and rehabilitation support, including hospice transitions, as part of a seamless care experience.

Several reviews describe receiving rehabilitation and nursing support after hospitalization, with staff that families felt comfortable communicating with. Others mention compassionate handling during hospice-status changes and arranging a hospice room when needed. The experience is also tied to broader senior-care levels offered on-site, including assisted living, memory care, and skilled nursing.

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Staff kindness and responsiveness stand out

Reviewers repeatedly mention staff who are friendly, helpful, and capable when families need answers.

Across the reviews, residents and families describe the staff as kind, responsive, and attentive to day-to-day needs. Some reviewers highlight feeling well informed and having no issues getting explanations, while others point to compassionate, well-trained care. A number also mention a family-like tone and a team that residents felt comfortable with.

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The community is consistently clean

Many reviewers call out a notably clean facility.

A recurring theme is cleanliness, with multiple residents or family members describing the property as very clean and well kept. One review specifically calls it the cleanest they have seen, and another mentions spending time in rehabilitation and seeing the same standard. A separate review also describes the facility as clean and homey.

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Views and trails add to the setting

Residents and families like the outdoor views, including trails visible from the property.

Several reviews mention the natural setting and outdoor access, including a walking trail nearby and woods views. Others describe views of the trail and river, with opportunities to watch runners or bikers from a patio. One review also ties the setting to the room experience alongside a clean, comfortable environment.

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Food gets positive feedback

Residents and families describe the food as good, and they note it as part of the overall experience.

A few reviews specifically call out dining in positive terms, with one describing the food as looking good and another saying the food is so good. One reviewer also mentions enjoying the food and links it to a positive view of the overall accommodations. The community is described as providing meals as part of the daily routine.

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Features

Types of Care

  • Assisted Living Assisted Living
  • Memory Care Memory Care
  • Skilled Nursing Facility Skilled Nursing Facility

Amenities

  • Activities on-site Activities on-site
  • Devotional services off-site Devotional services off-site
  • Indoor common areas Indoor common areas

Transportation

  • Cherry Capital (5 miles away) Cherry Capital (5 miles away)

Care Services

  • Ambulatory care Ambulatory care
  • Diabetic care Diabetic care

Dining

  • Meals provided Meals provided

Activities

  • Activities on-site Activities on-site
  • Devotional activities offsite Devotional activities offsite

Nearby Places of Interest

Physicians

  • Bay Eye Associates (0.5 miles)
  • Great Lakes Foot & Ankle Specialist (0.6 miles)
  • Cherry Bend Family Care (0.6 miles)
  • Bayside Allergy PC (2.5 miles)
  • Creekside Clinic (2.7 miles)
  • Traverse City Orthopedics And Sports Medicine (2.7 miles)
  • Grand Traverse Allergy PC (2.7 miles)

Restaurants

  • Apache Trout Grill (1.6 miles)
  • Harrington's By The Bay (1.8 miles)
  • Brengman Brothers (2.5 miles)
  • Sleder's (2.5 miles)
  • Bay Bread Co. (2.6 miles)
  • Slabtown Burger (2.7 miles)
  • Grand Traverse Pie Company (2.8 miles)

Cafes

  • Aroma's Coffee & Tea (1.9 miles)
  • Brew (3 miles)
  • Espresso Bay (3 miles)
  • Morsels (3.1 miles)
  • Starbucks (3.8 miles)

Hospitals

  • Cowell Family Cancer Center (2.7 miles)
  • Munson Healthcare (2.8 miles)
  • Munson Medical Center (2.9 miles)
  • Munson Medical Center - Outpatient Services (2.9 miles)
  • Four S'S (3.2 miles)
  • Copper Ridge Surgery Center (3.9 miles)

Pharmacies

  • CVS Pharmacy (2.7 miles)
  • Sixth Street Drugs (2.8 miles)
  • Good Neighbor Pharmacy (2.8 miles)
  • Munson Ambulatory Pharmacy (2.9 miles)
  • Petertyl Drug (2.9 miles)
  • Olesons West Pharmacy (3.1 miles)
  • Rite Aid (3.8 miles)

Parks

  • The Open Space (2.8 miles)
  • Clinch Park (2.9 miles)
  • Grand Traverse Veterans Memorial Park (3.2 miles)
  • Bryant Park (3.6 miles)
  • Hull Park (3.7 miles)
  • Traverse City State Park (3.8 miles)

Places of Worship

  • First Congregational Church (3.5 miles)
  • St Francis Catholic Church (3.6 miles)

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