Bronson Commons

Cons

• "Staff is not trained properly. Meds are not dispensed at appropriate times, patients are left smelling of urine.. they are ALWAYS understaffed."
• "Bronson Commons does follow proper protocol with the covid-19 guidelines. Many patient and staff are being put at risk."
• "Patient asked for help to use the bathroom. Nurse said, call an aide and left the room."
• "Staff does not return phone calls. Patient smelled like urine and lots of 'moisture' underneath wheelchair pad."
• "Meals are brought in cold and majority of the staff are rude, unprofessional, and insensitive.
• The room is filthy and diapers are not changed on a regular basis.
• Meds are also not given properly.
• Very frustrating!"

Review

Bronson Commons, a long-term care facility, has garnered mixed reviews from individuals who have had personal experiences with the facility. While some express satisfaction with the excellent and friendly staff, cleanliness, and engaging activities provided for residents, others have raised concerns about inadequate training of staff, medication mismanagement, and lack of proper care.

One reviewer speaks highly of the facility, praising the caring nature of the staff and their genuine concern for residents. The cleanliness of Bronson Commons is also noted as a positive attribute. Visitors are welcomed with open arms and are invited to take advantage of amenities such as the beauty salon where residents can enjoy nail treatments. Activities such as games, puzzles, and art provide engagement for residents. The availability of outdoor spaces further enhances their quality of life. Additionally, there is a convenient on-site cafe offering food and snacks to visitors.

Contrasting this positive feedback is another review that suggests inadequate staffing levels at Bronson Commons. Concerns are raised over improper training resulting in medication not being dispensed at appropriate times. There are claims that patients often smell like urine and suffer from understaffing issues. The reviewer advises family members to be present daily if they cannot afford to keep their loved ones away from this facility.

While Bronson Commons appears to follow covid-19 guidelines efficiently according to one review, another expresses worry about potential risks faced by patients and staff due to lapses in protocol compliance.

On a more personal note, an individual who was in rehabilitation at Bronson Commons describes their experience positively. They find the nurses nice, cooperative, professional, with a good sense of humor. Therapists receive praise for their excellence while the food is deemed great. Furthermore, patients seem to have some flexibility regarding daily routines as evidenced by being able to reschedule showers.

However, yet another critical review paints a gloomy picture of neglectful care at Bronson Commons. One patient's request for help using the bathroom was ignored by a nurse. Additionally, patients were reported to have been left with urine odor and excessive moisture due to improper diaper management. This reviewer believes doctors do not make regular rounds, thereby leaving nurses to make decisions about medications that lead to problematic side effects.

In the final review, a family member expresses their frustration with Bronson Commons. Complaints include cold meals, rude and unprofessional staff, insensitivity towards residents, dirty rooms, and irregular diaper changes. Medication administration is also criticized for being inadequate. The author voices their desire to remove their relative from the facility if given the authority.

Overall, it seems that opinions regarding Bronson Commons vary greatly among those who have had personal encounters with the facility. While some praise its staff, cleanliness, and engaging activities, others highlight concerns such as inadequate training of staff, medication mismanagement, understaffing issues leading to neglectful care and lapses in covid-19 protocol compliance.

Physicians

• Promed Physicians-Pediatrics (0.7 miles)
• Ascension Borgess Hospital Promed Family Practice (0.7 miles)
• Affordable Hearing Store (3.7 miles)
• Bronson ProHealth - Elm Valley Drive (5 miles)
• Bronson Lakeview Pediatrics (5.7 miles)
• Brown Jr Do David Ascension Borgess Westside Urgent Care (6.2 miles)
• Outpatient Testing & Imaging - Bronson LakeView Hospital (6.2 miles)

Pharmacies

• Bronson Pharmacy (1 miles)
• Walmart Pharmacy (5.7 miles)
• Paw Paw Village Pharma (5.8 miles)
• Family Fare Supermarkets (6.1 miles)
• Walgreens (6.2 miles)
• Walgreens (6.3 miles)
• Hill's Prescription Shop (6.3 miles)

Restaurants

• Papa John's Pizza (1.2 miles)
• Chinn Chinn Asian Restaurant (1.2 miles)
• Tavern on McGillen (2 miles)
• Bird Dog (2.3 miles)
• McDonald's (5.1 miles)
• Wendy's (5.1 miles)
• Taco Bell (5.2 miles)

Places of Worship

• Faith Baptist Church (2 miles)
• Freshwater Community Church (4.6 miles)
• Paw Paw Adventist Church (5.5 miles)
• Freshwater Community Church (5.6 miles)
• Unity Missionary Baptist Church (6.1 miles)
• St Paul's United Methodist Church (6.2 miles)
• Calvary Baptist Church (6.3 miles)

Cafes

• Starbucks (5.2 miles)
• Biggby Coffee (6.1 miles)
• Vineyard Cafe (6.3 miles)
• Starbucks (7.1 miles)
• Starbucks (7.3 miles)

Parks

• Lillian Anderson Arboretum (5.4 miles)
• Texas Drive Park (5.7 miles)
• Chancy E. Lewis Park (6.5 miles)
• Lewis Park (6.6 miles)
• Westfield Park (6.9 miles)

Transportation

• U-Haul Neighborhood Dealer (5.7 miles)
• U-Haul Neighborhood Dealer (6.5 miles)

Hospitals

• Lakeview Medical Center (6.2 miles)
• Lakeview Community Hosp Auth (6.3 miles)
• Bronson Internal Medicine Oshtemo (6.3 miles)

Theaters

• GQT Kalamazoo 10 (7.3 miles)