Westwood Nursing Center - Detroit
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Westwood Nursing Center - Detroit is a nursing home community in Detroit, MI.
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16588 Schaefer, Detroit, MI 48235
For more information about senior living options: (866) 208-4318
Many residents and families describe staff as kind, attentive, and respectful.
Across the reviews, several people say the staff treated them respectfully and showed a caring attitude. A number of comments also highlight individual caregivers and support with day-to-day needs. At the same time, other reviewers report very negative interactions, so the experience appears mixed depending on the situation and timeframe.
Cleanliness is a recurring theme, with residents describing both very clean conditions and noticeable neglect.
Some reviewers mention the facility smelled clean, looked tidy, and that the environment felt safe. Others describe the building as dirty or poorly maintained, including references to damaged rooms and bathrooms. Because both viewpoints show up in the reviews, cleanliness seems inconsistent across visits or areas.
Several reviewers say staffing levels and responsiveness fall short.
A frequent concern in the negative reviews is not having enough staff to meet basic needs on time, including delayed attention when requesting help. Multiple comments also describe difficulty reaching the right person by phone or during intake-follow-up. Positive reviews exist, but the staffing and response issues stand out as a recurring complaint.
A subset of reviews raise serious concerns about resident safety and care neglect.
Some reviewers describe situations involving abuse or residents being harmed, along with claims that staff did not intervene appropriately. Others mention neglect-related problems, including inadequate monitoring and missed care tasks. These are extreme allegations, and they heavily influence the overall tone of the lowest ratings.
A few reviews mention structured activities and therapy support.
Some family members describe residents participating in activities and getting support during the stay. There are also comments about therapy helping a loved one improve and regain the ability to return home. These are fewer mentions than the care and safety themes, but they do appear in the review set.
How we summarize
Counts show how many written reviews mention each theme; a review can touch several themes, and only frequently mentioned themes become a section.
108 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 Transportation arrangement Transportation arrangement (non-medical) Transportation to doctors appointments
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 Diabetes diet Special dietary restrictions Community-sponsored activities
Concierge services Fitness programs
Planned day trips Resident-run activities Scheduled daily activitiesWestwood Nursing Center - Detroit is located at 16588 Schaefer, Detroit, MI 48235 in Wayne County, Michigan
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