Overall Review of West Oaks Senior Care & Rehab Center
common20 reviews mention this
Clean facility is a frequent theme
Residents and families repeatedly describe the building as very clean.
Many reviewers focus on cleanliness, mentioning shining floors, clean rooms, and the absence of strong odors. Some describe better day-to-day comfortâclean bed and room upkeep and rooms without feces or urine odors. A smaller set of reviewers disagree, saying sheets are not changed often, rooms look dirty, or bugs are present.
common33 reviews mention this
Staff friendliness and responsiveness stand out
Staff members come up often as kind, attentive, and helpful.
Across reviews, families describe staff as pleasant, friendly, and attentive, with particular praise for named employees and administrative involvement. Several reviewers also mention communication and support, including help with Medicaid and case management responsiveness. Other reviews are more negative, describing rude behavior, high turnover, and staff that do not follow through on calls or needs.
differentiator6 reviews mention this
Dining and culinary quality get praise
Dining is a noticeable point of praise, especially from the culinary team.
Multiple reviews single out meals as tasty and describe a strong culinary operation with appreciative notes for the kitchen and dietary team. One reviewer also mentions variety on the menu and meals prepared to match residentsâ diets. A minority of feedback contrasts this by describing food as unpalatable or âslop,â so experiences are not unanimous.
common3 reviews mention this
Activities keep residents engaged
Residents are offered regular activities and social events.
Reviewers mention daily activities and group options, including weekly bingo. Some also point to community events that invite family members during holidays and other functions. At the same time, a few reviews complain that recreation space is limited or that there is not much room for activities.
caveat4 reviews mention this
Short staffing concerns appear repeatedly
Several reviews raise concerns about staffing levels and workload.
Some reviewers say the facility is short of workers, and that when staff are stretched thin, care can suffer. A few describe needing more help during evenings or shifts, including concerns about being unable to get timely assistance. Other reviews suggest improvements in recent months, but staffing complaints remain present in the feedback.
caveat3 reviews mention this
Safety and security concerns are raised
A few reviews describe safety and security problems.
Some reviewers express strong worries about safety, including reports of sketchy individuals and vehicle theft while cars were parked on site. Others mention theft and missing belongings, and describe the environment as insecure. These concerns stand in contrast to reviewers who describe the facility positively overall.
How we summarize
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Features
Housing
102 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
Hospitals
Botsford Hospital (0.3 miles)
Trinity Health Wound Care - Livonia Hospital (5.3 miles)
Henry Ford West Bloomfield Hospital (8 miles)
Theaters
Riviera Cinema (1.5 miles)
Phoenix Theatres Laurel Park Place (5.2 miles)
Parks
Flanders Park (2.4 miles)
Woodland Hills Nature Park (4.8 miles)
Rotary Park (7.5 miles)
Garden City Park (8.2 miles)
Restaurants
2 Rose's Family Restaurant (2.7 miles)
McDonald's (2.9 miles)
McDonald's (2.9 miles)
Snookers' Pool & Pub (3.9 miles)
Coaches Corner of Livonia (4 miles)
McDonald's (4.1 miles)
Wendy's (4.3 miles)
Pharmacies
Walgreens (2.7 miles)
Kroger Pharmacy (3.1 miles)
CVS Pharmacy (3.2 miles)
Walgreens (3.4 miles)
Walgreens (4.2 miles)
Rite Aid (4.4 miles)
CVS Pharmacy (4.4 miles)
Physicians
Asthma & Allergic Disease Center (2.7 miles)
Beaumont Midwest Internal Medicine Associates (2.8 miles)
Ophthalmic Specialists of Michigan - Livonia Office (3.4 miles)
Livonia Dermatology (4.4 miles)
Providence Medical Center (4.4 miles)
Michigan Institute For Neurological Disorders (5 miles)
West Oaks Senior Care & Rehab Center is located at 22355 West Eight Mile Road, Detroit, MI 48219 in Wayne County, Michigan
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