Vassar Fields Assisted Living III is an assisted living community in Vassar, MI.
Information last verified:
5840 Frankenmuth Road, Vassar, MI 48768
For more information about senior living options: (866) 208-4318
Residents and families repeatedly describe staff as friendly, attentive, and caring.
Across reviews, people describe staff who greet them warmly and stay responsive to residents’ day-to-day needs. Several reviewers also mention being kept informed, with families saying they could reach out for help and updates. Multiple comments connect that approach to residents feeling safe, comfortable, and included in the community.
Many reviewers call out the facility’s cleanliness and upkeep.
Cleanliness is a frequent theme: reviewers describe the building as very clean, immaculate, and well maintained. Several comments pair that cleanliness with an inviting, home-like feel when they toured or visited. A handful of reviewers specifically praise how the staff help keep the facility in good condition.
Residents are described as engaged through regular activities and events.
Reviews mention scheduled activities like bingo, plus crafts, music, and seasonal events that keep residents involved. Several reviewers highlight how staff encourage participation and include residents who may not be able to get out easily. Families also describe the overall atmosphere as welcoming and comforting, especially during visits and holidays.
Families describe confidence in around-the-clock support when care needs escalate.
One family review states they quickly needed 24-hour care and were able to evaluate, move in, and receive reassurance from the resident care team. Another review references the facility working around the clock to keep things running smoothly. This aligns with the community’s provided 24-hour call system and 24-hour supervision features.
Food is a clear point of comparison, with some residents’ families specifically praising meals.
At least a couple of reviewers mention the food as better than expected or better than a prior option. The community also offers restaurant-style dining and supports special diets like diabetes diet and special dietary restrictions, which matches what the dining program is set up to handle.
Some reviews raise concerns about management and overall trust in how the facility runs.
While many reviewers are positive, there are also a small number of reviews that express strong dissatisfaction with administration and how the place is run. One negative review focuses on safety protections and staffing priorities, describing pushback when families asked for changes. Another brief negative review uses broadly negative language about leadership.
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20 resident community capacity
Assisted Living
Beauty salon
Cable or satellite TV
Dining room
Fully furnished
Garden
Housekeeping services
Kitchenette
Move-in coordination
Outdoor space
Restaurant-style dining
Small library
Telephone
Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available
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 Diabetes diet Special dietary restrictions Community-sponsored activities Resident-run activities Scheduled daily activitiesVassar Fields Assisted Living III is located at 5840 Frankenmuth Road, Vassar, MI 48768 in Tuscola County, Michigan
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