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Medilodge Of Howell

Medilodge Of Howell is a nursing home community in Howell, MI.

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  • Interior

    A modern lobby with a reception desk and seating area.

  • Decor

    A well-lit hospital room featuring a bed, chair, and warm decor.

  • Building

    A modern building with an American flag flying at the entrance.

  • Architecture

    A modern school building with illuminated windows and an American flag in the evening.

  • Windows

    A nighttime view of a cozy lobby area through a glass window, showcasing modern furniture and greenery.

  • Entrance

    A school building with an American flag at the entrance during daytime.

  • Outdoor

    A lively outdoor event with a diverse crowd participating in various activities on a grassy field.

  • Lobby

    A spacious and inviting lobby with modern design elements and comfortable seating.

  • Exercise Equipment

    A well-equipped gym featuring various fitness machines for strength training.

  • Waiting Area

    A treatment area in a healthcare facility equipped with infusion chairs and medical equipment.

  • Parking

    A snowy scene featuring parked cars in front of a building.

1333 West Grand River, Howell, MI 48843

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4 from 125 reviews
5 stars
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4 stars
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3 stars
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2 stars
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1 stars
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Overall Review of Medilodge Of Howell

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Staff kindness and responsiveness

Residents and families repeatedly describe staff as kind, attentive, and responsive.

Many reviewers say staff treats residents with patience, respect, and genuine concern, and they notice regular check-ins and help with comfort needs. Others mention communication that made families feel informed and supported. A few negative reviews criticize neglect or poor bedside manner, but even those include references to specific staff members who were helpful.

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Clean, well-kept spaces

A frequent theme is that the facility looks clean and maintained.

Several reviewers highlight a clean environment, including comments about cleanliness on visits and reports that rooms and common areas were well kept. Some reviews also describe the building as bright, homelike, or organized, which supports a positive first impression. There are also complaints about odors or cleanliness problems in certain negative accounts, suggesting quality may vary by unit or time.

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Rehab therapy gets credit

Physical and speech therapy show up positively in multiple reviews.

Reviewers commonly mention PT/OT working with residents and helping with progress or getting people back on their feet. Some families specifically praise therapy staff as caring and consistent, and a few note speech therapy involvement as well. A minority of reviews focus more on missed services or delays, but rehab remains one of the more consistently positive care themes.

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Activities and social moments

Residents are described as having activities and social engagement.

Multiple reviewers mention planned activities, day trips, and resident-run or scheduled activities that reduce boredom and keep people engaged. Some describe social programs like events with visitors, and others mention communal areas where residents spend time. Even where care quality is criticized, reviewers often still reference an ongoing schedule of activities.

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Food and dining can be inconsistent

Dining quality and delivery are mentioned as uneven by some residents and families.

Some reviewers say food was acceptable or that nutrition guidelines were met, while others report meals arriving inconsistently, portions feeling small, or food being cold. A few comments describe difficulties around choices or viewing the menu, especially for residents who are not ambulatory. The community offers special diets like diabetes-related and restrictions, which may help with consistency, but reviews still reflect variability in day-to-day experience.

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Understaffing concerns affect care

Several reviews describe understaffing that leads to delayed or inadequate care.

Negative reviews frequently tie problems to staffing shortages, with accounts of long waits for help, delayed toileting or meals, and communication gaps when care needs changed. Multiple reviews also connect poor outcomes to lack of timely repositioning, hygiene, or monitoring. While there are also positive mentions of nurses and aides working hard despite being short-staffed, the recurring criticism is that residents and families sometimes had to push for basic care.

How we summarize

We summarize when many written reviews mention each theme; a review can touch several themes, and only frequently mentioned themes are displayed.

Features

Housing

  • 219 resident community capacity 219 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

Physicians

  • Howell Family Care (0.2 miles)
  • Demeester, Susanne Dr - Emergency Physicians Medical Group (0.6 miles)
  • Mccurdy, Robert Dr - Emergency Physicians Medical Group (0.6 miles)
  • Wandzel Richard DO (0.7 miles)
  • University of Michigan Health System (0.8 miles)
  • Dr Piro (0.8 miles)
  • Gregory F Piro (0.8 miles)

Restaurants

  • McDonald's (0.5 miles)
  • 2FOG's Pub (1.1 miles)
  • Cleary's Pub (1.1 miles)
  • Wendy's (1.2 miles)
  • Taco Bell (1.3 miles)
  • Jonna's 2 Go (1.3 miles)
  • Block Brewing Company (1.4 miles)

Hospitals

  • St. Joseph Mercy Livin (0.7 miles)
  • Saint Joseph Mercy Health System (8.1 miles)
  • St Joseph Mercy Hospital (8.1 miles)
  • Brighton Health Center (9.1 miles)
  • Brighton Medsport (9.1 miles)

Parks

  • Howell City Park (1.3 miles)
  • Pineway Trail (2.9 miles)

Pharmacies

  • Kroger Pharmacy (1.6 miles)
  • Rite Aid (1.7 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (2.3 miles)
  • Walgreens (2.4 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (4 miles)
  • Walmart Pharmacy (4.1 miles)
  • Walmart Pharmacy (7 miles)

Cafes

  • Biggby Coffee (1.6 miles)
  • Tim Hortons (4.1 miles)
  • Panera Bread (4.2 miles)
  • Tim Hortons (4.3 miles)
  • Biggby Coffee (4.9 miles)
  • Panera Bread (9.5 miles)
  • Starbucks (9.5 miles)

Places of Worship

  • Crossroads Apostolic Church (2 miles)
  • Hidden Springs Church (6.6 miles)
  • Conway Free Methodist Church (8.9 miles)

Transportation

  • CSX (7 miles)
  • Enterprise Rent-A-Car (7.6 miles)

Theaters

  • MJR Brighton Towne Square Digital Cinema 20 (8.8 miles)

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