Medilodge Of Sterling is a nursing home community in Sterling, MI.
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500 School Road, Sterling, MI 48659
For more information about senior living options: (866) 208-4318
Dining stands out, with residents describing food that tastes good and arrives fresh.
Multiple residents and family members describe the food as delicious, pretty good, and hot and fresh. This lines up with the community offering restaurant-style dining, along with diet support such as diabetes and special dietary restrictions. Overall, food quality comes through as a consistent comfort point in day-to-day remarks.
Residents and families consistently mention activities that help people stay involved.
Several reviews point to encouragement to participate in activities, not just passive schedules. Others specifically mention outings like field trips and describe a full life-enrichment calendar. There are also comments about always having something to do, which matches the community’s provided activity programming focus.
Physical and occupational therapy reviews describe strong help with movement and recovery.
Reviews repeatedly mention PT and OT, with some people calling the therapy top notch. One reviewer specifically describes improved mobility after therapy, while another highlights amazing therapy and clinical teams. Even in longer stays, therapy is included in what families say contributed to a positive experience during rehab and recovery.
Some reviews raise serious worries about care, communication, and responsiveness to family needs.
A handful of negative reviews describe breakdowns in communication and respect, including claims of rudeness and understaffing. Others describe medical and comfort concerns, such as fear of being left alone, the use of sedating medication, and issues like bedsores, malnutrition, and pneumonia. There are also reviews alleging problems coordinating family communication during COVID-related restrictions, including access to a phone and delivery of personal items.
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39 resident community capacity
Skilled Nursing Facility
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
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 Resident-run activities Scheduled daily activitiesMedilodge Of Sterling is located at 500 School Road, Sterling, MI 48659 in Ogemaw County, Michigan
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