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2.6 from 118 reviews
5 stars
42
4 stars
3
3 stars
3
2 stars
7
1 stars
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Overall Review of Munson Healthcare Otsego Memorial Hospital - LTCU
common18 reviews mention this
Staff kindness shows up often
Residents repeatedly describe staff as kind and helpful during hard visits.
Many reviewers say the nurses and front-desk teams were welcoming, friendly, and professional, and that staff paid attention to comfort and follow-through. Some residents specifically praise bedside manner and patience, including moments where staff explained care clearly or kept families reassured. A smaller set of reviews contrast this by calling out rude or dismissive encounters, particularly in the emergency department at night.
caveat14 reviews mention this
Long waits and slow updates
Several residents report long delays and limited communication.
A recurring complaint is waiting to be seen, waiting for orders, or waiting for results without timely updates. Some reviewers describe being left in rooms for hours, or feeling that no one checked in while symptoms were severe. Others mention paperwork, referrals, or portals not moving quickly, which added to their frustration during already stressful situations.
caveat16 reviews mention this
Concerns about thoroughness
Some residents question whether they received complete evaluation.
Several reviews criticize the hospital for not diagnosing correctly, not treating pain adequately, or not running enough tests when residents felt something was wrong. A few reviewers describe being discharged without imaging or other workup they expected, and say follow-up elsewhere found different issues. Others report dismissive responses when they advocated for their own symptoms or specific conditions, which left them feeling unheard.
caveat4 reviews mention this
Rooms and cleanliness complaints
A minority of residents report cleanliness issues in rooms and restrooms.
Some residents describe rooms that felt unclean or poorly maintained, including accounts of not cleaning up after procedures. There are also complaints about restroom cleanliness and staff not addressing the issue while the resident was still there. On the other hand, a smaller number of reviewers say rooms were clean and that the staff handled their care professionally once they were in an exam area.
caveat9 reviews mention this
Billing and patient portal friction
Multiple residents mention billing problems and difficulty getting answers.
Several reviews focus on billing disputes, including unexpected charges, incorrect billing, or trouble resolving financial matters. Others mention the patient portal not being maintained or not reflecting updates, alongside difficulty reaching someone who could help. While a few residents express gratitude for care overall, the billing and follow-up communication issues are described as a major source of stress.
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Features
Housing
34 resident community capacity
Types of Care
Skilled Nursing Facility
Amenities
Beauty salon
Cable or satellite TV
Dining room
Fully furnished
Garden
Housekeeping services
Kitchenette
Move-in coordination
Outdoor space
Restaurant-style dining
Small library
Telephone
Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available
Care Services
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
Resident-run activities
Scheduled daily activities
Nearby Places of Interest
Hospitals
Otsego Memorial Hospital - Outpatient Services (0 miles)
Otsego Memorial Hospital (0 miles)
OMH Family Practice (0 miles)
Denali Healthcare (0.6 miles)
Veterans Administration Clinic (1.1 miles)
United States Government Regional Office Located At 477 Michigan In Detroit (1.1 miles)
Dialysis Services of Gaylord (2.2 miles)
Physicians
Alpine Family Medicine (0.1 miles)
Advanced Compli (0.1 miles)
Family First Medicine (0.2 miles)
Kristine E Bobish DO - Alpine Cardiology (0.4 miles)
Advantage Audiology & Hearing Center (0.5 miles)
Miracle-Ear Hearing Aid Center (0.6 miles)
Gaylord Eye Care Center (0.7 miles)
Restaurants
Jan's Northside Deli & Mkt (0.2 miles)
BJ's (0.4 miles)
Snowbelt Brewing Company (0.5 miles)
Tap Room 32 (0.5 miles)
Timothy's Pub (0.6 miles)
KFC (0.6 miles)
Arby's (0.6 miles)
Places of Worship
Saint Mary's (0.3 miles)
Roman Catholic Diocese Gaylord (0.4 miles)
Gaylord Family Fellowship (0.5 miles)
Friendship Church A Christian Reformed Ministry (0.5 miles)
Crosspoint Church (0.5 miles)
Life Church (0.6 miles)
First United Methodist Church (0.7 miles)
Parks
Freel Park (0.5 miles)
Otsego County Fairgrounds (0.6 miles)
Otsego County Alternative Landscaping Site & Conservation Forest (0.7 miles)
Munson Healthcare Otsego Memorial Hospital - LTCU is located at 825 North Center Street, Gaylord, MI 49735 in Otsego County, Michigan
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34 resident community capacity
Skilled Nursing Facility
Beauty salon
Cable or satellite TV
Dining room
Fully furnished
Garden
Housekeeping services
Kitchenette
Move-in coordination
Outdoor space
Restaurant-style dining
Small library
Telephone
Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available
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
Small, family-style setting (6 beds) with personalized care, move-in coordination, and comprehensive support services.
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