Overall Review of Heartland Health Care Center-Dearborn Heights
common22 reviews mention this
Rehab therapy gets strong praise
Residents and families frequently highlight the physical and occupational therapy team.
Many reviewers describe therapy staff as knowledgeable, patient, and encouraging, saying PT and OT helped strengthen them and improve mobility. Several also call out specific therapists by name and credit the therapy department with making recovery feel more manageable. A smaller number of reviews raise concerns about day-to-day caregiving and responsiveness during the stay, but therapy itself is repeatedly mentioned as a bright spot.
common28 reviews mention this
Warm, helpful staffing stands out
Staff members are often described as kind, engaged, and responsive to resident needs.
Across many reviews, residents and families mention friendly interactions, attentive support, and a welcoming environment when they visited or moved in. Admissions and concierge staff are repeatedly praised for making the process feel organized and for answering questions during intake and tours. Some reviews are sharply negative about communication, call lights, and care consistency, so the tone is not uniform, but the positive themes around kindness and help appear frequently.
caveat6 reviews mention this
Food is a mixed point
Food quality and satisfaction vary across residents and stays.
Some reviewers say the food was good, including meals served during orientation and later comments that residents were eating well. Other residents and families report dissatisfaction, including claims that meals were poor, that they had to bring outside food, or that a family member was not a fan of the food. Taken together, dining comes up as a repeat topic with both positive and negative experiences.
caveat10 reviews mention this
Communication and care consistency
A recurring concern is inconsistent support, communication, and follow-through.
Several reviews describe delays or failures in responsiveness, including concerns about call lights being ignored and staff not bringing help or meals when requested. Other complaints focus on care follow-through, such as changes not aligning with a family’s expectations, or families describing serious problems that led to hospital transfers. On the other hand, many reviews also describe attentive teams and coordinated support, so the feedback suggests uneven experiences across visits or units.
common18 reviews mention this
Facility cleanliness is frequently cited
Many reviewers comment on the facility looking clean and well kept.
A large number of reviews mention the building as clean, organized, and sometimes notably odor-free during tours or stays. Some also describe a pleasant, welcoming environment when entering the facility. However, a few reviews contradict that impression by describing bad smells or aging equipment, so cleanliness appears to be a commonly mentioned strength but not universally consistent.
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
124 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
Detroit Metropolitan-Wayne County (8 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 (0.2 miles)
CVS Pharmacy (0.9 miles)
Rite Aid (1.9 miles)
Walgreens (2.1 miles)
Walgreens (2.9 miles)
CVS Pharmacy (3 miles)
Meijer Pharmacy (4 miles)
Restaurants
The Halal Guys (0.4 miles)
SKY Lounge West (1.2 miles)
The Lava Lounge Too (1.5 miles)
Frank's Diner (3.1 miles)
Ford's Garage Dearborn (3.2 miles)
McDonald's (3.5 miles)
Wendy's (3.8 miles)
Cafes
Tim Hortons (0.7 miles)
Starbucks (2.8 miles)
Qahwah House (2.9 miles)
Starbucks (4.2 miles)
Tim Hortons (5.3 miles)
Biggby Coffee of Westland (5.5 miles)
Qahwah House (6.1 miles)
Places of Worship
Church of the Divine Child (0.7 miles)
Masjid Salam (6.2 miles)
Muslim Community of Western Suburbs (7.7 miles)
Physicians
Garden City Hospital Medical Office Building (1.1 miles)
Botsford Primary Care Physician (1.2 miles)
Dearborn Obstetrical & Gynecological Assoc PC (2 miles)
Ophthalmic Specialists of Michigan - Dearborn Office (2.1 miles)
Michigan Eyecare Institute (6 miles)
Livonia Dermatology (6.1 miles)
Allen Park Family Physicians (6.3 miles)
Parks
Garden City Park (2.4 miles)
Ford Field Park (3.1 miles)
Schemansky Park (3.9 miles)
Hemlock Park (6.2 miles)
Heritage Park (7.8 miles)
Transportation
Avis Rent A Car (4.4 miles)
Hertz Rent A Car (6.4 miles)
Budget Rent A Car (6.5 miles)
National Car Rental (6.6 miles)
Enterprise Rent-A-Car (6.6 miles)
DTW Delta Cargo (6.9 miles)
Concourse D (7.4 miles)
Hospitals
Beaumont Dearborn Hospital (4.8 miles)
Oakwood Annapolis Hospital (5.1 miles)
Trinity Health Wound Care - Livonia Hospital (7.3 miles)
Heartland Health Care Center-Dearborn Heights is located at 26001 Ford Road, Dearborn Heights, MI 48127 in Wayne County, Michigan
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124 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
Detroit Metropolitan-Wayne County (8 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
Intimate, personalized care with diabetes-friendly dining and comprehensive support.
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