Several reviewers describe missed needs and delays.
Some family members report problems with day-to-day care, including delayed or missed responses to call lights and medication or bathroom needs. Others mention poor bathing frequency, patients left on commodes, and concerns about staffing levels. There are also complaints about communication, documentation, and dietary restrictions not being followed. At the same time, residents and families in other reviews describe staff as attentive and supportive, so experiences appear inconsistent from one stay to another.
common39 reviews mention this
Staff support is a highlight
Many reviews say staff are caring and responsive.
A large share of reviewers praise the staff for being attentive, kind, and supportiveāoften highlighting reassurance to families and day-to-day help for residents. Several comments specifically mention dementia-related care, frequent check-ins, and staff taking time to answer questions. Others also describe teamwork and helpfulness during moves or discharge planning. Overall, positive experiences with staff are a common thread across many visits.
common12 reviews mention this
Cleanliness is frequently mentioned
Reviews repeatedly mention that the building feels clean.
Many reviewers describe the facility as clean and well maintained, with no unusual odors and visible housekeeping. Others mention a cleaner, organized feel upon arrival and during visits. However, a smaller set of reviews raise concerns about neglect and hygiene-related outcomes. Taken together, cleanliness comes up often, but a few accounts describe serious lapses.
common5 reviews mention this
Activities help residents stay engaged
Several residentsā experiences include regular activities.
Families mention social programming such as resident events and music sessions, along with ongoing activities meant to keep people engaged. A few reviews also describe residents having friends and getting regular personal services like nails and hair done on a schedule. One review highlights a lively atmosphere with residents kept occupied rather than sitting idle. Overall, activities are part of what reviewers point to when they talk about day-to-day life.
caveat4 reviews mention this
Food gets mixed feedback
Food experiences range from praised to concerning.
Some reviewers mention food in positive terms, including meals that look and smell good and treats that residents enjoy. Others describe major issues such as late meal delivery, missing trays, and concerns about meals not meeting needs. One review also criticizes a described āgourmetā menu experience. So dining quality and reliability come through as mixed in the reviews.
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Types of Care
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Nearby Places of Interest
Restaurants
Tawas Bay Beach Resort (0.1 miles)
Boathouse Beer Co. & Boozery (0.4 miles)
Pizza Place (0.5 miles)
Subway (0.6 miles)
Burger King (0.7 miles)
McDonald's (0.8 miles)
Pier 23 (1.1 miles)
Places of Worship
First Baptist Church (0.3 miles)
Zion Lutheran Church (0.3 miles)
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints (0.4 miles)
Holy Family Church & School (1.4 miles)
Lake Huron Community Church (1.4 miles)
Grace Evangelical Lutheran Church (1.7 miles)
House of Faith Ministries (1.7 miles)
Pharmacies
Sav-Mor Super Drugs Tawas (0.4 miles)
Sav-Mor Drug Stores (0.4 miles)
Rite Aid (0.5 miles)
Medicine Shoppe (1.6 miles)
Au Gres Drug (12.9 miles)
Gilberts Drug Store (13.8 miles)
Rite Aid (14.6 miles)
Hospitals
Saint Joseph Regional Medical Center-South Bend Campus (0.5 miles)
St Joseph Occupational Health (0.6 miles)
Huron Family Medicine (0.6 miles)
Tawas St Joseph Hospital (0.7 miles)
Great Lakes Family Medicine (13.7 miles)
Alcona Health Center (15 miles)
Physicians
Ascension St Joseph Joint Replacement Center (0.7 miles)
St Joseph Pediatrics (0.7 miles)
St Joseph Bone & Joint Center (0.7 miles)
Tawas City St Joseph Pediatrics at 325 E M 55 (0.8 miles)
Tendercare Tawas City is located at 400 North St W, Tawas City, MI 48763 in Iosco County, Michigan
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