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Medilodge Of Munising

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

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  • Interior

    A cozy and well-decorated bedroom with comfortable furniture and natural light.

  • Decor

    A well-lit hospital room featuring two twin beds with decorative elements such as curtains and a lamp.

  • Living Room

    A cozy living room with large windows, blue curtains, and comfortable seating.

  • Windows

    A cozy dining room with neatly arranged tables and chairs, featuring large windows with curtains.

  • Landscaping

    A beautifully maintained garden with colorful flowers, decorative statues, and a lush green lawn.

  • Painting

    A cozy living room with two pink armchairs, a lamp, and wall decor.

  • Exercise Equipment

    A rehabilitation room equipped with various physical therapy equipment and a therapy bed.

300 West City Park Drive, Munising, MI 49862

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

4.5 from 40 reviews
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Top 5% Senior Living Community in 2020

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Overall Review of Medilodge Of Munising

common 29 reviews mention this

Caregivers are a defining factor

Residents and families repeatedly describe staff who are compassionate and responsive.

Across reviews, families consistently describe staff as caring, kind, and supportive, with multiple people emphasizing help during difficult times. Several reviews also mention day-to-day interactions such as being greeted and treated respectfully. At the same time, a minority of reviews raise serious concerns about some nurses or staffing levels, including claims of hostility and understaffing. Overall, the staff experience is the most discussed part of the community, with both strong praise and notable complaints.

differentiator 11 reviews mention this

Skilled nursing support stands out

Medical and medication support is a recurring focus in resident and family feedback.

Many reviews frame the experience around recovery, safety, and ongoing medical needs, describing residents as getting the care they require. Some reviewers specifically reference nursing tasks and medication timing, including concerns about delays with morning medication in one account. The broader feedback also includes claims about dignity and proper attention to residents who may need help with basic needs. Taken together, residents’ feedback centers on the clinical side of care, not just social support.

caveat 4 reviews mention this

Cleanliness is mixed but frequent

Cleaning and odors come up often, with both positive and negative comments.

Several reviews say the facility is clean and describe a friendly atmosphere. Other reviews report troubling odors, including an overwhelming smell and urine being mentioned in connection with patient conditions. One reviewer also calls out the building as needing updates, which aligns with mixed impressions about the physical environment. If you’re sensitive to cleanliness and smell, this is a theme worth taking seriously from the reviews.

common 2 reviews mention this

Community activities show up in reviews

Residents appear engaged through community-linked activities and events.

A couple of reviews describe residents participating in activities beyond the facility, including outings and community involvement. Another review mentions events like concerts and social activities happening in the community. This matches the community’s emphasis on scheduled activities and community programming. While the theme is less frequent than staff and care, it still shows up in multiple accounts.

How we summarize

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

Features

Housing

  • 90 resident community capacity 90 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

Restaurants

  • Miners Pasties and IceCream (0.1 miles)
  • Johnny Dogs (0.1 miles)
  • Miners Pasty Kitchen (0.2 miles)
  • Barge Inn (0.2 miles)
  • Eh! Burger (0.2 miles)
  • Muldoons II Pasties (0.2 miles)
  • Corktown Bar (0.2 miles)

Cafes

  • Pictured Rocks Fudge (0.2 miles)
  • Gallery Coffee Co. (0.2 miles)
  • Great Lakes Coffee Company (0.2 miles)
  • Harvest House (0.2 miles)

Parks

  • Munising Bayshore Park (0.2 miles)
  • Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore (0.5 miles)
  • Munising Falls (1.7 miles)
  • Wagner Falls State Park (1.9 miles)
  • Lake Superior Historical Marker (7.7 miles)
  • Scott Falls Roadside Park (7.7 miles)

Pharmacies

  • Putvin Health Mart of Munising (0.2 miles)
  • Putvin Drug Store (0.3 miles)
  • Snyders Drug Stores (0.6 miles)

Places of Worship

  • United Methodist Church (0.3 miles)
  • St John's Episcopal Church (0.3 miles)
  • Pictured Rocks Christian Fellowship (0.3 miles)
  • First Presbyterian Church USA (0.4 miles)
  • Sacred Heart Church (0.4 miles)
  • Faith Baptist Church (0.5 miles)
  • Eden Evangelical Lutheran Church (0.6 miles)

Transportation

  • U-Haul Moving & Storage (0.3 miles)
  • U-Haul Neighborhood Dealer (16.7 miles)

Hospitals

  • Bay Care Medical Center (1.7 miles)
  • Munising Memorial Hospital (1.7 miles)

Physicians

  • Trenary Medical Center (21.1 miles)

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