Spectrum Health - Reed City

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300 North Patterson Road, Reed City, MI 49677

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

3.5 from 94 reviews

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Overall Review of Spectrum Health - Reed City

common 8 reviews mention this

Staff feel responsive and caring

Residents describe staff who are friendly, prompt, and caring during visits.

Multiple reviewers say the staff members they encountered were welcoming and helped them feel comfortable, including check-in and clinical staff. Several comments specifically note quick processing, respectful communication, and staff who stepped in to reduce the need for repeat trips. One review credits a house supervisor and an ER receptionist with making a difficult situation go smoothly. Overall, the positive experience centers less on the setting and more on how people treat patients in the moment.

caveat 5 reviews mention this

Wait times and delays frustrate

Reviews frequently mention long waits and delays in getting care.

A recurring concern is that visits can involve extended waiting before tests or next steps happen. Reviewers describe waiting several hours in the emergency department, including one where imaging results were not addressed until well after check-in. Others mention being in pain while waiting for pain medication or for care to begin. A smaller number of reviews also describe the service as not very fast even when care is received.

caveat 5 reviews mention this

Billing surprises and cost worries

Some residents report unexpected bills or difficulty with costs.

Several reviewers raise concerns about what they were charged, including one who felt they were overcharged for the treatment received. Others describe bills showing up later than expected or being handled through collections, which caused stress for families. There are also complaints about the transparency of procedure pricing and perceived high charges compared with other places. On the positive side, at least one reviewer mentions getting help from financial services to understand a bill and work through insurance.

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Features

Housing

50 resident community capacity

Types of Care

Skilled Nursing Facility

Amenities

Beauty salon
Cable or satellite TV
Dining room
Fully furnished
Garden
Housekeeping services
Kitchenette
Move-in coordination
Outdoor space
Restaurant-style dining
Small library
Telephone
Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available

Care Services

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

Dining

Diabetes diet
Special dietary restrictions

Activities

Community-sponsored activities
Resident-run activities
Scheduled daily activities

Nearby Places of Interest

Physicians

Spectrum Health Reed City Hospital (0 miles)
Michigan Primary Care Partners (0.1 miles)
Susan P. Wheatlake Regional Cancer Center (0.1 miles)
Physicians Health Service (0.6 miles)
Optometric Associates of Big Rapids (12.6 miles)
Physicians Health Services (12.8 miles)
Spectrum Health Family Medicine (12.8 miles)

Hospitals

Spectrum Health (0.1 miles)
Spectrum Health-Reed City Hospital (0.9 miles)
Spectrum Health (12.3 miles)

Places of Worship

Harvest Assembly of God (0.2 miles)
Women of Harvest (0.2 miles)
Luther United Methodist Church (0.4 miles)
St Paul Lutheran Church (0.6 miles)
Seventh Day Adventist Church (0.7 miles)
Trinity Lutheran School (0.8 miles)
Solid Rock Children's Ministries (1 miles)

Restaurants

China King (0.4 miles)
Subway (0.5 miles)
McDonald's (0.6 miles)
Reed City Brewing Company (0.6 miles)
Pere Marquette Catering (0.6 miles)
Burger King (0.8 miles)
H & D Chuckwagon (1.8 miles)

Parks

Rambadt Park Campground (0.4 miles)
Reed City Park (0.5 miles)
Merrill Lake Park Camp Ground (6.2 miles)
Mecosta County Park Commission (6.2 miles)
John O'Doherty Roadside Park (8.9 miles)
Swede Hill Park (11.8 miles)
Haymarsh Lake State Game Area (12 miles)

Pharmacies

Pattie Drug (0.6 miles)
Hometown Pharmacy (0.6 miles)
Rite Aid (0.7 miles)
Martz & Shapley Pharmacy (12.6 miles)
Hometown Pharmacy (12.6 miles)
Meijer Pharmacy (13 miles)

Transportation

H & H Wildlife Design & Fur Dressing (1.3 miles)
Rug-Be Bears Limited (6.5 miles)
Roben-Hood Airport (10.4 miles)
Budget Truck Rental (10.4 miles)
U-Haul Neighborhood Dealer (12.2 miles)
Evart Municipal Airport (9C8) (12.3 miles)
Enterprise Rent-A-Car (12.6 miles)

Cafes

Sugar Raes Cafe (12.6 miles)
Three Girls Bakery (12.6 miles)

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