Advantage Living Center - Northwest in Detroit, MI
Advantage Living Center - Northwest is a nursing home community in Detroit, MI.
Information last verified:
16181 Hubbell Street, Detroit, MI 48235
For more information about senior living options: (866) 208-4318
3.8 from 80 reviews
5 stars
49
4 stars
7
3 stars
5
2 stars
0
1 stars
19
Overall Review of Advantage Living Center - Northwest
differentiator6 reviews mention this
Therapy support is a focal point
Therapy is repeatedly described as helping residents regain function.
Several residents and families describe the therapy team as a real part of recovery, including examples of residents returning home and being able to move around again. A few reviews also point to strong interest in rehabilitation services and getting the right equipment, while one resident who requested help with physical therapy described that they were not able to obtain a walker. Overall, therapy shows up as a consistent decision factor in both positive and negative experiences.
common5 reviews mention this
Activities and outings keep people busy
Residents are described as having regular activities and outings.
Reviewers mention scheduled activities such as bingo, plus outings they enjoyed. Others describe a broader mix of things to do beyond just one repeating event, including an activities calendar and daily stimulation for residents. Taken together, the reviews suggest activity programming is a visible part of day-to-day life here.
caveat8 reviews mention this
Cleanliness is mixed, with odor complaints
Cleanliness ratings vary, with some reviews citing strong urine odors.
Some reviewers describe rooms and common areas as clean, including comments about the facility being tidy and not smelling. Other reviews report urine odors on the floors or second floor, including descriptions of a persistent smell at entry and elsewhere in the building. This split suggests cleanliness experiences can vary noticeably depending on timing and location within the facility.
caveat6 reviews mention this
Staffing and attention concerns appear often
Some residents and families describe missed care and insufficient attention.
Several critical reviews describe residents not being attended to promptly, including complaints about call-for-help situations and basic care not being handled as expected. Others mention medication not being administered, denied attention to pain after a fall, and residents left in conditions the reviewer felt were unsafe or neglected. One reviewer also attributes problems to being short-staffed, reinforcing that staffing levels may affect care quality for some families.
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Features
Housing
154 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 (16 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
CVS Pharmacy (2.8 miles)
CVS Pharmacy (3.5 miles)
CVS Pharmacy (4.1 miles)
CVS Pharmacy (4.2 miles)
Rite Aid (4.4 miles)
Walgreens (4.7 miles)
CVS Pharmacy (4.8 miles)
Cafes
Ferndale Project (3.7 miles)
Qahwah House (4.9 miles)
Starbucks (5.8 miles)
Starbucks (7 miles)
Starbucks (7.1 miles)
Starbucks (7.3 miles)
Tim Hortons (7.4 miles)
Parks
Palmer Park (3.8 miles)
Harding Park (5.3 miles)
Hemlock Park (5.4 miles)
Scout Park (5.9 miles)
Starr Jaycee Park (7.6 miles)
Ford Field Park (7.6 miles)
Hospitals
Park Geriatric Village (4.5 miles)
Henry Ford Hospital (6.1 miles)
Henry Ford Health System (6.1 miles)
Hfhs - Main - F4 (6.2 miles)
Botsford Hospital (7.3 miles)
Hudson-Webber Cancer Research (7.9 miles)
Barbara Ann Karmanos Cancer Institute (7.9 miles)
Restaurants
Shatila Bakery (4.6 miles)
Hamido Restaurant (4.7 miles)
Al-Ameer (4.7 miles)
Station Shawarma (4.7 miles)
Urbanrest Brewing Company (5.1 miles)
Wendy's (5.8 miles)
McDonald's (5.8 miles)
Physicians
Be Well Medical Center (5.5 miles)
Royal Oak Pediatrics PC (5.5 miles)
Michigan Eyecare Institute (6.3 miles)
Botsford Primary Care Physician (7.7 miles)
University Health Center (8 miles)
Childrens Hospital Of Michigan Specialty Center - Detroit (8.1 miles)
Garden City Hospital Medical Office Building (8.3 miles)
Medicare provides limited coverage for skilled nursing home care, covering full benefits for the first 20 days and partial benefits up to 100 days under certain conditions, after which families must explore alternative funding options like Medicaid or long-term care insurance to manage potentially high costs. Proactive planning is essential to navigate the complexities of financing ongoing care once Medicare coverage ends.
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154 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 (16 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
Small, intimate 6-resident community with 24/7 supervision and coordinated medical support.
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