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Fountian View of Monroe

Fountian View of Monroe is a nursing home community in Monroe, MI.

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1971 N Monroe St., Monroe, MI 48162

To contact a resident: (734) 243-8800

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

4.2 from 67 reviews
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Overall Review of Fountian View of Monroe

common 29 reviews mention this

Staff care is repeatedly praised

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

Across many reviews, people say staff members show up with a caring attitude and take time to listen, especially nurses, aides, therapy staff, and housekeeping. Several families describe feeling confident their loved ones are safe, comfortable, and well cared for. A few also call out specific leadership involvement when concerns came up, describing quick follow-through once they were heard.

common 10 reviews mention this

Rehab and therapy support progress

Residents describe meaningful rehab progress with therapy support during recovery.

Many reviewers talk about physical and occupational therapy helping them regain strength and daily function after surgery or injury. Several mention therapists adjusting care, encouraging them through exercises, and working in both group and one-on-one settings. A couple of reviews also flag therapy concerns related to procedure or coverage, but the most common theme is that therapy helped people move better or recover more quickly.

common 8 reviews mention this

Facility cleanliness and comfort stand out

Reviews frequently point to a clean, well-kept environment and comfortable stay.

Multiple residents and visitors describe the facility as clean and well maintained, with staff actively cleaning during visits. A few reviews add sensory details like pleasant smells and a welcoming feel, along with room features such as private rooms. Even among more critical reviews, the cleanliness and daily environment are mentioned far less than care and food concerns.

caveat 4 reviews mention this

Food quality is a recurring dispute

Food quality is a recurring complaint, with some residents also reporting it positively.

Some reviewers describe meals as cold, greasy, or just not good, including disappointment with breakfast and overall flavor. Others report the food being better than expected or even “great,” and one review says a resident loves the food. Taken together, the dining experience seems uneven depending on the person’s situation and preferences.

caveat 2 reviews mention this

Admissions can be affected by costs

At least some families report being denied due to medication cost concerns.

A few reviews say they faced denial or trouble with placement after medications were described as too costly. Those reviewers frame the issue as financial rather than clinical, and they describe being disappointed by the decision. These comments stand out because most other reviews focus on day-to-day care and services after admission.

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Proximity matters to families

Several families mention choosing the facility because it is close to home.

Two reviewers say the location helped them decide because it was near family members’ homes. In a medical context, the area also includes multiple nearby physician and pharmacy options within about half a mile to one mile, which can make visits and errands easier during recovery.

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Counts show how many written reviews mention each theme; a review can touch several themes, and only frequently mentioned themes are displayed.

Features

Types of Care

  • Skilled Nursing Facility Skilled Nursing Facility

Transportation

  • Detroit Metropolitan-Wayne County (19 miles away) Detroit Metropolitan-Wayne County (19 miles away)

Nearby Places of Interest

Physicians

  • Horace George Levy (0.3 miles)
  • Toledo Clinic - Intern (0.3 miles)
  • Frenchtown Orthopedics (0.5 miles)
  • Mercy Memorial Orthopedic Surgery Manor - Daniel Olenchak Do (0.5 miles)
  • Great Lakes Dialysis Center (0.5 miles)
  • Donahue Eyecare (0.6 miles)
  • ProMedica Physicians Eye Care - Monroe (0.7 miles)

Hospitals

  • Fresenius Medical Care (0.5 miles)
  • Monroe Health Center (1.1 miles)
  • Mercy Memorial Hospital (1.3 miles)
  • ProMedica Monroe Regional Hospital - Radiology (1.3 miles)
  • Mercy Memorial Hospital (14 miles)

Pharmacies

  • Meijer Pharmacy (0.6 miles)
  • Walgreens (0.6 miles)
  • Walmart Pharmacy (0.7 miles)
  • Hometown Pharmacy (0.8 miles)
  • Monroe Compounding Center (0.8 miles)
  • Yinger Pharmacy Shoppe (0.9 miles)
  • Walgreens (2.2 miles)

Restaurants

  • Vaquero's (0.7 miles)
  • A&W Restaurant (0.7 miles)
  • Culver's (0.8 miles)
  • Taco Bell (1.6 miles)
  • Wendy's (1.7 miles)
  • Public House Food + Drink (1.7 miles)
  • McDonald's (1.7 miles)

Cafes

  • Panera Bread (1.7 miles)
  • Tim Hortons (2.2 miles)
  • Farmers Cafe (7.8 miles)
  • Tim Hortons (12.6 miles)
  • Biggby Coffee (12.8 miles)
  • Tim Hortons (13 miles)

Theaters

  • Phoenix Theatres Monroe Movie Line (2.1 miles)

Places of Worship

  • Trinity Lutheran Church (2.2 miles)
  • St Vincent De Paul Society (3.3 miles)

Parks

  • River Raisin National Battlefield Park (2.2 miles)
  • Sterling State Park (2.4 miles)
  • Huroc Park (11.7 miles)
  • Lake Erie Metropark (12.7 miles)
  • Willow Park Pond (13 miles)
  • Vienna Park (13.3 miles)
  • Willow Metro Park (13.5 miles)

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