Durand Senior Care And Rehab Center is a nursing home community in Durand, MI.
Information last verified:
8750 East Monroe Road, Durand, MI 48429
For more information about senior living options: (866) 208-4318
Residents and families consistently describe staff as kind and attentive to needs.
Many reviews say the staff is respectful, compassionate, and willing to help families feel supported during difficult moments. Several comments also describe timely updates and a caring, “like family” approach. A few reviews mention staff being attentive and easy to reach when help is needed, which residents connect to better daily experiences.
Physical and occupational therapy are repeatedly described as helpful and skillful.
Multiple residents specifically praise the physical therapy team as knowledgeable and encouraging during rehab. Reviews also mention occupational therapy working well alongside physical therapy, with therapists described as punctual and engaged. Even when other parts of the stay were mixed, the therapy department is often singled out as a bright spot.
Several reviewers report slow help after pressing call buttons.
A recurring concern is delays in getting assistance after residents press their call lights, with some reviewers describing long waits for help with pain, the bathroom, or bedtime. Multiple reviews connect the issue to understaffing on wings or shifts. A few also describe rude or dismissive interactions when help is requested.
Some residents and families report serious medication and communication breakdowns.
Several negative reviews describe medication being missed, changed, or handled without notice to family. Others mention confusion around care coordination—such as delays in contacting hospice or not communicating serious changes promptly. One review also points to inaccurate or incomplete updates about what was provided and when, which contributed to families feeling there was no accountability.
Food is mentioned often, with residents split between praise and disappointment.
Some reviews say the food is pretty good and even “delicious,” and others describe it as meeting nutritional needs. At the same time, a few residents and families say meals looked unappetizing or felt limited, even when not attributed to diet restrictions. Other comments connect meals to specific dietary needs, including diabetes-related choices.
Space and room comfort are recurring points of concern in reviews.
Several reviewers mention small rooms and shared arrangements that affect comfort, including reports of shared bathrooms. A few also describe darker or depressing spaces, along with environmental concerns like ventilation. On the other hand, some reviews describe the facility as well maintained or updated, suggesting the overall experience may vary by room or timing.
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141 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
Bishop (12 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 activitiesDurand Senior Care And Rehab Center is located at 8750 East Monroe Road, Durand, MI 48429 in Shiawassee County, Michigan
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