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Medilodge Of Gtc in Traverse City, MI

Medilodge Of Gtc is a nursing home community in Traverse City, MI.

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Medilodge Of Gtc in Traverse City, MI

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2950 Lafranier Road, Traverse City, MI 49686

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4.2 from 56 reviews
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Overall Review of Medilodge Of Gtc

common 33 reviews mention this

Staff care shows up repeatedly

Residents and families repeatedly describe attentive, respectful care from the staff.

Many reviews highlight staff as caring, friendly, and professional, with families saying their loved ones were treated with dignity. Several reviewers also mention staff responsiveness during visits, including quick check-ins and help making visits comfortable. A few negative reviews still acknowledge that some nurses did their best, even when overall care or operations fell short.

caveat 9 reviews mention this

Cleanliness is a mixed picture

Cleanliness is praised by many, but a few reviews report serious cleanliness problems.

A number of reviewers say the building is clean, including comments about clean rooms and clean facilities. Others describe issues during visits, including a dirty room and bathroom conditions, lack of hot water, and infestations. One negative review also ties cleanliness concerns to broader concerns about understaffing and food quality.

caveat 5 reviews mention this

Meals draw strong opinions

Dining gets both positive and harsh reviews, with some residents reporting poor meal quality.

Some reviewers say meals and care are good, but others describe meals as poor quality, including cold or unappetizing food. Complaints include vegetables served as mush, lack of milk with oatmeal, and limited food choices. A separate concern is that food orders may not arrive as expected, adding to frustrations around daily dining experience.

  • A neatly arranged dining room with tables covered in white tablecloths and framed artwork on the walls.
  • A cozy dining room with elegantly set tables and comfortable chairs.
caveat 6 reviews mention this

Communication and medication handling

Some families report breakdowns in communication and medication management.

Several critical reviews describe difficulties getting timely updates or reaching the facility by phone, including reports of calls being unanswered or disconnected. Other negative reviews mention medication concerns such as withheld pain meds and medications not being given on time. In these reviews, families also describe feeling they were not properly consulted when medication changes were needed.

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Features

Housing

  • 125 resident community capacity 125 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

  • Cherry Capital (1 miles away) Cherry Capital (1 miles away)
  • 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

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Nearby Places of Interest

Restaurants

  • China Fair Restaurant (0.2 miles)
  • Arby's (0.2 miles)
  • Jimmy John's (0.3 miles)
  • Burger King (0.4 miles)
  • Wendy's (0.5 miles)
  • Sail Inn Bar & Grill (1.2 miles)
  • Fuji Sushi & Steakhouse (1.4 miles)

Pharmacies

  • Walgreens (0.5 miles)
  • Thompson Pharmacy (1.5 miles)
  • Target Pharmacy (1.7 miles)
  • Walgreens (2 miles)
  • Mchc Pharmacy (2.2 miles)
  • Rite Aid (2.4 miles)
  • Petertyl Drug (2.5 miles)

Physicians

  • Traverse Health Clinic (0.6 miles)
  • Austin Shirley McLaren N Michigan Psychiatric (0.7 miles)
  • Rising Star Wellness Center (0.7 miles)
  • Well Spring Psychiatry (1 miles)
  • Cass Street Ear Nose & Throat Associates (1.7 miles)
  • Drew V. Collins (1.7 miles)
  • Mawby, Michael L., MD, Arthritis & Osteoporosis Center (1.8 miles)

Parks

  • Medalie Park (0.7 miles)
  • Hull Park (1.9 miles)
  • Traverse City State Park (2.4 miles)
  • Grand Traverse Veterans Memorial Park (2.5 miles)
  • Bryant Park (2.5 miles)
  • Clinch Park (2.6 miles)

Transportation

  • Cherry Capital Airport (TVC) (1.3 miles)

Places of Worship

  • Bible Baptist Church (1.6 miles)
  • St Francis Catholic Church (1.9 miles)

Hospitals

  • Shepherd of Hope Clinic (1.7 miles)
  • Munson Community Health Center (2.2 miles)
  • Copper Ridge Surgery Center (2.7 miles)

Cafes

  • Panera Bread (2.1 miles)
  • Starbucks (2.2 miles)
  • Biggby Coffee (2.3 miles)
  • Cottage Cafe (2.3 miles)
  • Starbucks (2.4 miles)
  • Morsels (2.4 miles)
  • Espresso Bay (2.5 miles)

Theaters

  • AMC CLASSIC Cherry Blossom 14 (2.3 miles)

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