Marywood Nursing Care Center is a nursing home community in Livonia, MI.
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Marywood Nursing Care Center in Livonia, MI
Save36975 West Five Mile Road, Livonia, MI 48154
For more information about senior living options: (866) 208-4318
Residents report both fast help and long waits when they need assistance.
Some residents describe delayed responses when they push call lights, including waiting to reach staff for bathroom help and being left unable to use the call system. Others report the opposite experience, saying help came quickly after button use. Several families connect these delays to missed or difficult care needs during recovery.
Many reviewers describe attentive, kind caregivers who stayed engaged with their recovery.
Across reviews, residents and families frequently describe staff as caring, responsive, and supportive—especially nurses, aides, and therapy teams. Some reviewers single out specific team members for attentive day-to-day care and good communication with families. At the same time, a recurring minority of reviews complain about rudeness, limited help, and poor follow-through, sometimes focused on nursing or night care.
Physical and occupational therapy are commonly praised as a key part of recovery.
Many reviewers highlight consistent PT and OT support—mentioning scheduled sessions, strength-building goals, and therapists who were patient and knowledgeable. Families also describe therapy as helping loved ones make progress after injuries and surgeries. While the rehab work is repeatedly praised, some negative reviews say other parts of care (like assistance with basics) didn’t match the therapy effort.
Dining stands out to many residents, with regular meal service and diet-focused options mentioned.
Several reviews mention the quality of meals, describing food that is good and served on time, with options when residents don’t want something on the menu. Others mention diet needs being handled, including special dietary restrictions and diabetes-focused meal planning. A smaller set of reviews is less positive about meal quality, but overall dining shows up as a frequent part of the day-to-day experience.
Multiple reviewers emphasize that the building looks clean and well maintained.
Many residents and families describe a clean facility, including rooms and common areas, and note housekeeping support as part of their experience. Some reviews also point to clean, updated spaces and well-kept grounds that help visitors feel comfortable. A minority of negative reviews mention dirty rooms or hygiene concerns, but cleanliness is one of the more common themes overall.
The care model includes a 24-hour call system and supervision, matching how some families describe prompt help.
The community is set up around 24-hour call and supervision, and multiple reviewers say staff responded quickly after they needed assistance. But other reviews describe times when help was delayed or basic needs weren’t met promptly, which suggests the experience can vary even with the designed coverage. Reviews that criticize care most often focus on staffing availability and follow-through rather than the stated system itself.
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103 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 (13 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 activitiesMarywood Nursing Care Center is located at 36975 West Five Mile Road, Livonia, MI 48154 in Wayne County, Michigan
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