Residents and visitors consistently praise the food and drinks here.
Many reviewers highlight good meals, including mentions of burger night, a banquet meal, and a buffet. Several also call out specific items like homemade pizza, plus ice-cold beer and cocktails. There’s also a comment that drinks were cheap, which is the only clearly negative take on the bar.
common10 reviews mention this
Friendly people show up repeatedly
Friendly people and helpful staff are a recurring theme in reviews.
Reviewers repeatedly describe the staff as friendly, welcoming, and kind, including mentions of great conversations and a good experience with the wait staff. Some reviews also say the atmosphere feels welcoming or like a “second home.” A small number of comments are less positive about friendliness, but they stand out against the broader pattern.
common13 reviews mention this
Plenty of space for gatherings
The community is described as a good fit for events and group get-togethers.
A large share of reviews describe hosting or attending parties and celebrations, from proms and memorial gatherings to reunions and weddings. Several reviewers mention ample space, and one specifically notes a hall attached and available for rental. Some comments also describe comfortable common areas like seating and a fireplace.
common6 reviews mention this
Cleanliness and well-kept grounds matter
Clean, well-kept spaces and grounds come up often.
Multiple reviewers describe the building as clean, including notes like bright and spacious, and “spotless clean.” Bathrooms and restrooms are called out as pleasant, and there’s also mention of handicapped accessibility. Others note the grounds are well kept, reinforcing that maintenance is visible in day-to-day visits.
caveat3 reviews mention this
Management and communication get complaints
Some reviews raise concerns about management and communication.
A few reviews criticize management as terrible or worthless, including references to problems during an event. One reviewer also says a car show was cancelled and that no one was notified. While the majority of reviews are positive about the experience, these comments point to occasional breakdowns in organization.
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
45 resident community capacity
Types of Care
Skilled Nursing Facility
Amenities
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
Care Services
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
Dining
Diabetes diet
Special dietary restrictions
Activities
Community-sponsored activities
Resident-run activities
Scheduled daily activities
Nearby Places of Interest
Restaurants
Burger King (0.3 miles)
McDonald's (0.3 miles)
Taco Bell (0.3 miles)
China Buffet (1.2 miles)
Great Wall (1.2 miles)
Pizza Sam (1.3 miles)
Alma Brewing Co. (1.3 miles)
Pharmacies
Alma Family Pharmacy (0.4 miles)
Rite Aid (0.4 miles)
Walgreens (0.4 miles)
Meijer Pharmacy (0.5 miles)
Larry's IGA (1.6 miles)
Kentwood Pharmacy (3.4 miles)
Ithaca Pharmacy (7.9 miles)
Physicians
Great Lakes Eye (0.4 miles)
Allied Hearing (0.5 miles)
Lossio Pediatrics (0.5 miles)
Stephen G Chase MD (0.6 miles)
Peter Vanoosten MD (0.6 miles)
Neurologist (0.6 miles)
Great Lakes Surgical Associates (0.6 miles)
Cafes
Tim Hortons (0.6 miles)
Starbucks (1.2 miles)
Country Chef Cafe (7.9 miles)
Apple Barrel Cider Mill (8.5 miles)
Hospitals
MidMichigan Medical Center (0.6 miles)
Gratiot Medical Center (0.6 miles)
Midmichigan Medical Center-Gratiot (7.2 miles)
Midmichigan Medical Center-Gratiot (11.9 miles)
Places of Worship
Peace Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod (0.7 miles)
General Conference Of Seventh-Day Adventists (0.8 miles)
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