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West Woods Of Bridgman

West Woods Of Bridgman is a nursing home community in Bridgman, MI.

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9935 Red Arrow Highway, Bridgman, MI 49106

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4.1 from 53 reviews
5 stars
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4 stars
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3 stars
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2 stars
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1 stars
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Overall Review of West Woods Of Bridgman

common 3 reviews mention this

Rehab and therapy get attention

Residents and families frequently highlight rehabilitation and therapy as a key part of the experience.

Several reviews mention rehab progress and the role of therapy during recovery. One reviewer calls therapy the best part during a difficult stay, while another describes their mother receiving therapy for several weeks. Another review ties the facility to rehab after a lower-leg amputation.

common 5 reviews mention this

Staff interactions feel personal

Many families describe staff interactions as attentive and focused on residents.

Some reviewers say the atmosphere feels like home and emphasize everyday interaction details. A number of comments focus on caregivers taking time to greet residents and provide attention, which helps families feel comfortable. There are also mentions of staff accommodating visits and making space for family moments.

common 6 reviews mention this

Cleanliness is praised but contested

Reviews include both praise for cleanliness and serious cleanliness concerns.

Multiple reviews describe a clean or mostly clean facility and clean rooms. Others raise concerns about cleanliness problems, including accounts that mention bedbug issues and other hygiene breakdowns. One reviewer also comments on the need for help in day-to-day room setup, like access to TVs.

caveat 5 reviews mention this

Dining feedback is mixed

Dining quality comes through as mixed, with some residents unhappy with the food.

Some reviews describe meals positively, including a resident who enjoys most of what she eats. Others say food is a problem, ranging from ā€œcould use some helpā€ to reports that meals are inedible and lead to weight loss. At least two reviewers describe food as terrible compared to hospital food or as not good overall.

  • Elderly residents enjoy a meal in a nursing home dining room with staff assistance.
caveat 3 reviews mention this

Management and staffing raise concerns

Some reviewers raise concerns about staffing levels and management follow-through.

While several comments praise care, some reviews describe staffing and operational problems. One reviewer reports employees falling short of expectations and calls the overall experience terrible, while another criticizes understaffing at night. A separate review also describes being short-staffed and says care is being compromised by management.

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Features

Housing

  • 92 resident community capacity 92 resident community capacity

Types of Care

  • Skilled Nursing Facility Skilled Nursing Facility

Amenities

  • Air-conditioning Air-conditioning
  • Beauty salon Beauty salon
  • Cable or satellite TV Cable or satellite TV
  • Computer center Computer center
  • Dining room Dining room
  • Fitness room Fitness room
  • Fully furnished Fully furnished
  • Gaming room Gaming room
  • Garden Garden
  • Housekeeping services Housekeeping services
  • Kitchenette Kitchenette
  • Move-in coordination Move-in coordination
  • Outdoor space Outdoor space
  • Private bathrooms Private bathrooms
  • Restaurant-style dining Restaurant-style dining
  • Small library Small library
  • Telephone Telephone
  • Wellness center Wellness center
  • Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available

Transportation

  • South Bend Regional (20 miles away) South Bend Regional (20 miles away)
  • Community operated transportation Community operated transportation
  • Transportation arrangement Transportation arrangement
  • Transportation arrangement (non-medical) Transportation arrangement (non-medical)
  • Transportation to doctors appointments Transportation to doctors appointments

Care Services

  • 12-16 hour nursing 12-16 hour nursing
  • 24-hour call system 24-hour call system
  • 24-hour supervision 24-hour supervision
  • Activities of daily living assistance Activities of daily living assistance
  • Assistance with bathing Assistance with bathing
  • Assistance with dressing Assistance with dressing
  • Assistance with transfers Assistance with transfers
  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Meal preparation and service Meal preparation and service
  • Medication management Medication management
  • Mental wellness program Mental wellness program
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions

Dining

  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions

Activities

  • Community-sponsored activities Community-sponsored activities
  • Concierge services Concierge services
  • Fitness programs Fitness programs
  • Planned day trips Planned day trips
  • Resident-run activities Resident-run activities
  • Scheduled daily activities Scheduled daily activities

Nearby Places of Interest

Restaurants

  • Subway (0.3 miles)
  • Tabor Hill Champagne Cellar (0.4 miles)
  • McDonald's (0.5 miles)
  • Tapistry Brewing (0.6 miles)
  • Getaway Cubbie Bar (0.7 miles)
  • D'Agostino's Navajo Bar & Grille (1.4 miles)
  • The Beach Bucket (3 miles)

Physicians

  • Southwestern Medical Clinic (0.4 miles)
  • Southwestern Medical Clinic (6.6 miles)
  • Stevensville Family Practice (8.1 miles)
  • Cardiology Southwest (8.1 miles)
  • Lakeside Healthcare Specialists (9.3 miles)
  • Sleep Medicine of Lakeland (9.3 miles)
  • Lakeland Neuro Surgery (9.3 miles)

Places of Worship

  • Berrien Community Church (0.5 miles)
  • Sawyer Highlands Church (4.7 miles)
  • Road To Life Church (9.8 miles)

Pharmacies

  • Rite Aid (1.2 miles)
  • Genovese David (3.2 miles)
  • Walgreens (6.3 miles)
  • Meijer Pharmacy (6.6 miles)
  • Walgreens (7.8 miles)
  • Rogers Pharmacy (9.3 miles)
  • Lakeland outpatient pharmacy (9.4 miles)

Parks

  • Warren Dunes State Park (3 miles)
  • Grand Mere State Park (3.4 miles)
  • Harbert Community Park (5.3 miles)
  • Lincoln Township Parks CMMSN (6.2 miles)
  • Lookout Park (10 miles)
  • Watkins Memorial Park (10.1 miles)
  • Riverview Park (10.6 miles)

Cafes

  • Infusco Coffee Roasters (4 miles)
  • Cafe Gulistan (5.5 miles)
  • Red Coach Donuts (5.6 miles)
  • Whistle Stop Grocery (9.4 miles)
  • Panera Bread (9.9 miles)

Transportation

  • Avis Rent A Car (7.8 miles)

Hospitals

  • Lakeland Healthcare (9.3 miles)
  • Lakeland Center For Outpatient (9.3 miles)

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