Overall Review of Advantage Living Center - Battle Creek
caveat6 reviews mention this
Staffing and response feel inconsistent
Several reviewers describe delayed or missing help when residents needed assistance.
A recurring concern is getting timely help, including accounts of long delays after falls and families describing that call buttons were unanswered. Other reviewers mention weekends with no one available, admission delays with no nurse response, and care that did not follow through on basic needs and doctor instructions. Taken together, residents and families describe a pattern that feels inconsistent rather than reliably staffed.
caveat3 reviews mention this
Cleanliness and pests are concerns
Some families report ongoing pest and cleanliness problems.
Multiple reviewers describe pests such as mice and roaches, including one account of seeing a mouse in the facility. Others describe the building as having bugs and odors, with residents allegedly left in poor condition. While some reviews say the facility is clean, these negative accounts focus specifically on cleanliness and pest control.
common23 reviews mention this
Care and friendliness stand out
Many reviewers credit caring, friendly staff and attentive nursing support.
Positive reviews repeatedly mention accommodating staff, kind caregivers, and a nursing team that provides hands-on attention. Several families describe feeling heard, seeing residents stay engaged with activities, and having concerns addressed promptly. A number of reviewers also say the facility has a more personal, supportive feel, with staff treating residents with respect.
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Features
Housing
82 resident community capacity
Types of Care
Skilled Nursing Facility
Amenities
Air-conditioning
Beauty salon
Cable or satellite TV
Computer center
Dining room
Fitness room
Fully furnished
Gaming room
Garden
Housekeeping services
Kitchenette
Move-in coordination
Outdoor space
Private bathrooms
Restaurant-style dining
Small library
Telephone
Wellness center
Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available
Transportation
Kalamazoo County (21 miles away)
Community operated transportation
Transportation arrangement
Transportation arrangement (non-medical)
Transportation to doctors appointments
Care Services
12-16 hour nursing
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
Concierge services
Fitness programs
Planned day trips
Resident-run activities
Scheduled daily activities
Nearby Places of Interest
Pharmacies
Walgreens (0.3 miles)
Family Fare Supermarkets (1.3 miles)
Savemax Pharmacy (1.4 miles)
Rite Aid (1.6 miles)
Walgreens (1.7 miles)
Twin Valley Pharmacy (1.8 miles)
Larmour's Drug Co. (2.4 miles)
Restaurants
McGonigle's Pub & Grill (0.8 miles)
Wendy's (1.1 miles)
Clara's on the River (1.5 miles)
Griffin Grill & Pub (1.6 miles)
Jimmy John's (1.6 miles)
R&R Grill (1.6 miles)
Arby's (1.7 miles)
Physicians
Historic Family Physicians (0.9 miles)
Historic Northside Family Practice (0.9 miles)
Northside Pediatrics PC (1.2 miles)
Innovative Womens Health (1.2 miles)
Critical Care Pulmonary Medicine PC (1.2 miles)
TLC Eyecare & Laser Centers (1.2 miles)
Specialty Eye Institute (1.3 miles)
Places of Worship
Koinonia_FCCBC (1.3 miles)
Bethlehem Temple-Pentecostal Church (2.3 miles)
St Joseph Catholic Church (3.8 miles)
Hospitals
Bronson Battle Creek MRI Department (1.3 miles)
Battle Creek Health System Main Campus (1.3 miles)
Bronson Battle Creek Hospital (1.3 miles)
Bronson Battle Creek Hospital (1.3 miles)
Bronson Battle Creek Asthma Education Services (1.3 miles)
Advantage Living Center - Battle Creek is located at 675 Wagner Drive, Battle Creek, MI 49017 in Calhoun County, Michigan
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82 resident community capacity
Skilled Nursing Facility
Air-conditioning
Beauty salon
Cable or satellite TV
Computer center
Dining room
Fitness room
Fully furnished
Gaming room
Garden
Housekeeping services
Kitchenette
Move-in coordination
Outdoor space
Private bathrooms
Restaurant-style dining
Small library
Telephone
Wellness center
Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available
Kalamazoo County (21 miles away)
Community operated transportation
12-16 hour nursing
24-hour call system
Activities of daily living assistance
Assistance with bathing
Assistance with dressing
Assistance with transfers
Diabetes diet
Medication management
Mental wellness program
Special dietary restrictions
Concierge services
Planned day trips
Older facility but well-maintained with attentive CNAs delivering personalized, compassionate care.
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