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MediLodge of Port Huron in Fort Gratiot, MI

MediLodge of Port Huron is a nursing home community in Fort Gratiot, MI.

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MediLodge of Port Huron in Fort Gratiot, MI

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  • Interior

    A hospital corridor with a central reception desk and overhead lighting.
  • Outdoors

    A Medilodge sign on a stone wall surrounded by grass and trees.
  • Building

    A modern commercial building entrance with stone pillars and a flat roof.
  • Trees

    A sunny day view of a small building surrounded by trees and casting shadows on the driveway.
  • Windows

    Empty hospital room with a neatly made bed and a view of greenery through the window.
  • Dining

    A cafe interior featuring a refrigerated display case filled with snacks and bottled water.
  • Landscaping

    A building entrance with well-maintained landscaping and flowering plants.
  • Entrance

    A modern building entrance featuring stone columns and a paved pathway.
  • Exercise Equipment

    A physical therapy room equipped with parallel bars overlooking a window with a view of trees outside.

5635 Lakeshore Rd, Fort Gratiot, MI 48059

To contact a resident: (810) 385-7447

For more information about senior living options: (866) 208-4318

4.2 from 131 reviews
5 stars
93
4 stars
10
3 stars
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2 stars
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1 stars
19

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Overall Review of MediLodge of Port Huron

common 40 reviews mention this

Caring, attentive staff stand out

Residents and families frequently describe the staff as caring and attentive.

Across many reviews, families and residents say the caregivers make the difference day to day, with consistent mentions of kindness, attentiveness, and supportive communication. Several reviewers describe feeling reassured when they call or visit, and others specifically thank nurses, aides, therapists, and management for taking care of needs. A smaller set of negative reviews mention failures in basic responsiveness, but even those critiques still reference moments where individual staff members were empathetic.

common 18 reviews mention this

Cleanliness is a frequent praise

Clean, well-kept spaces are repeatedly noted by visitors.

Multiple reviews describe the building as clean and well maintained, including comments about cleanliness that make visits feel less like a traditional nursing home. Several reviewers also credit housekeeping and the facility’s upkeep for the pleasant atmosphere they noticed. A few critical reviews complain about cleanliness problems, including bathrooms and general hygiene, which stands out against the broader pattern of praise.

common 10 reviews mention this

Plenty of activities keep days full

Reviews commonly mention activities that keep people engaged.

Residents and families describe an active schedule with group exercise, recreation nights, and other planned activities that help prevent boredom. Some reviews specifically mention residents having engagement through the day, and others describe entertainment like bingo or singing. This lines up with the community’s focus on scheduled daily activities and resident-run participation, concierge services, and fitness programming.

caveat 6 reviews mention this

Call-light response can be slow

Some reviews report delays when help is requested.

While many reviews describe staff as responsive, several critiques focus on slow call-light response and situations where residents had to wait for basic help. A few reviewers also describe episodes involving delayed attention to pain, toileting needs, or other time-sensitive care. One review suggests the waiting time for call lights has become a recurring problem, which contrasts with the otherwise strong communication praise in many positive comments.

common 4 reviews mention this

Food quality gets mixed feedback

Dining is viewed positively by some, but not all.

Some reviews praise food choices and say the meals exceed expectations, while others mention making accommodations or having diet support managed by staff. However, there are also critiques about meals not matching special dietary needs and concerns that nutrition quality was lacking for residents’ health. The community offers restaurant-style dining and meal service, plus dietary support for special restrictions and diabetes-related diets.

  • A cafe interior featuring a refrigerated display case filled with snacks and bottled water.

How we summarize

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Features

Housing

  • 127 resident community capacity 127 resident community capacity

Types of Care

  • Skilled Nursing Facility Skilled Nursing Facility

Amenities

  • Air-conditioning Air-conditioning
  • Beauty salon Beauty salon
  • Cable or satellite TV Cable or satellite TV
  • Computer center Computer center
  • Dining room Dining room
  • Fitness room Fitness room
  • Fully furnished Fully furnished
  • Gaming room Gaming room
  • Garden Garden
  • Housekeeping services Housekeeping services
  • Kitchenette Kitchenette
  • Move-in coordination Move-in coordination
  • Outdoor space Outdoor space
  • Private bathrooms Private bathrooms
  • Restaurant-style dining Restaurant-style dining
  • Small library Small library
  • Telephone Telephone
  • Wellness center Wellness center
  • Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available

Transportation

  • Community operated transportation Community operated transportation
  • Transportation arrangement Transportation arrangement
  • Transportation arrangement (non-medical) Transportation arrangement (non-medical)
  • Transportation to doctors appointments Transportation to doctors appointments

Care Services

  • 12-16 hour nursing 12-16 hour nursing
  • 24-hour call system 24-hour call system
  • 24-hour supervision 24-hour supervision
  • Activities of daily living assistance Activities of daily living assistance
  • Assistance with bathing Assistance with bathing
  • Assistance with dressing Assistance with dressing
  • Assistance with transfers Assistance with transfers
  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Meal preparation and service Meal preparation and service
  • Medication management Medication management
  • Mental wellness program Mental wellness program
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions

Dining

  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions

Activities

  • Community-sponsored activities Community-sponsored activities
  • Concierge services Concierge services
  • Fitness programs Fitness programs
  • Planned day trips Planned day trips
  • Resident-run activities Resident-run activities
  • Scheduled daily activities Scheduled daily activities

Nearby Places of Interest

Parks

  • Fort Gratiot County Park On Metcalf (0.8 miles)
  • Lakeport State Park (3.8 miles)
  • Pine Grove Park (6.2 miles)
  • Port Huron Little League Park (6.3 miles)
  • Kiefer Park (6.7 miles)
  • Centennial Park (6.9 miles)
  • Goodells County Park (11.2 miles)

Restaurants

  • Jersey Mike's (1.6 miles)
  • Cheap Charlie's (2.3 miles)
  • Coney Island North (2.5 miles)
  • Red Lobster (2.8 miles)
  • McDonald's (3 miles)
  • Denny's (3.3 miles)
  • Taco Bell (3.3 miles)

Pharmacies

  • Meijer Pharmacy (1.8 miles)
  • Walgreens (3.3 miles)
  • Rexall (6.3 miles)
  • Guardians (6.6 miles)
  • Wadhams Pharmacy (6.7 miles)
  • Hometown Pharmacy (6.8 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (6.9 miles)

Theaters

  • AMC Birchwood 10 (2.7 miles)

Cafes

  • Starbucks (2.8 miles)
  • Milkhouse Cafe (2.9 miles)
  • Tim Hortons (5 miles)
  • Tim Hortons (6.7 miles)
  • Maria's Downtown Cafe (6.8 miles)
  • Tim Hortons (6.9 miles)
  • The Exquisite Corpse Coffee House (7.1 miles)

Places of Worship

  • St Edward on the Lake Catholic Church (2.9 miles)
  • St John's United Church of Christ (7.1 miles)
  • St Joseph's Catholic Church (7.3 miles)
  • St Martin Lutheran Church (7.3 miles)
  • Griswold Street Baptist Church (7.4 miles)
  • Jeddo United Methodist Church (8 miles)
  • St Panteleimon Greek Orthodox Church (10.5 miles)

Physicians

  • Cardiology Associates of Port Huron, PC (6.1 miles)
  • Samir Alsawah (6.1 miles)
  • Occupational Health Clinic (6.4 miles)
  • DrSaad Elkelani (6.6 miles)
  • Wadhams Family Health Care (6.7 miles)
  • DrK Al-Saadon (7 miles)
  • Dr. Hynes Brian (7.1 miles)

Hospitals

  • McLaren Port Huron (6.2 miles)
  • Mercy Business Health Services (8.1 miles)
  • St Joseph Mercy Port Huron (8.1 miles)

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