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Applewood Nursing Center in Woodhaven, MI

Applewood Nursing Center is a nursing home community in Woodhaven, MI.

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Applewood Nursing Center in Woodhaven, MI

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18500 Van Horn Road, Woodhaven, MI 48183

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4.1 from 123 reviews
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4 stars
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3 stars
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2 stars
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1 stars
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Overall Review of Applewood Nursing Center

caveat 3 reviews mention this

Diet help is a mixed bag

Residents raise concerns about whether special diets are followed consistently.

Some residents describe the facility not being reliably diabetic-friendly, including meals they feel do not match a diabetes diet. Others mention difficulty with diet needs more broadly, like wanting more tailored options for dialysis or chronic kidney-related nutrition. The community does offer meal preparation and service and lists diabetes diet and special dietary restrictions among dining support, but the reviews show uneven experiences for people with medical diet needs.

caveat 5 reviews mention this

Care quality depends on staffing

Several reviews link care problems to staffing and response delays.

A recurring concern is that call-light response and day-to-day care can be slow, with reports of patients waiting too long for help after pressing the button. Other reviews describe care lapses, including medication or oxygen oversights, and problems during transitions. While many reviews praise nursing support and attentiveness, the negative comments center on understaffing and safety-related breakdowns that residents say affected outcomes.

common 18 reviews mention this

Staff attentiveness earns praise

Many reviews highlight kind, respectful caregivers who stay engaged with residents.

Across the reviews, families and visitors repeatedly describe staff as friendly, compassionate, and attentive—especially aides and nurses who greet residents and respond to questions. Several comments also describe communication and support for families, including helping with concerns and making it easier to stay involved. The community offers assistance with daily living and medication management, which aligns with why residents and families focus so much on how directly staff show up throughout the day.

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Cleanliness and odor vary by visit

Clean rooms are praised, but some reviewers report cleanliness and odor issues.

Many reviews mention a clean facility, clean rooms, and even a lack of unpleasant smells when they visited. Other reviews describe problems like dirty bathrooms, mold, and a urine odor in hallways. Housekeeping services are listed as an offering, but the reviews suggest cleanliness can depend on the time of the visit and individual areas.

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Dining is often described day-to-day

Residents frequently comment on meal quality and meal temperature.

Some reviewers say meals are tasty and enjoyable, including residents who like the food and family members who notice good dining. Others report meals arriving late or being served cold, and a few describe limited or repetitive food choices. Restaurant-style dining is listed as a community feature, but reviews indicate dining experiences can swing between strong satisfaction and clear complaints.

  • A cozy dining area with a round table and chairs, set on a wooden floor with a decorative rug.
common 2 reviews mention this

Local conveniences are close

Several everyday destinations are within about a mile of the community.

Visitors are likely to find routine stops not far away, including pharmacies and familiar dining options. For medical-related needs, there are also nearby health facilities in the same broader area, which can help families and visitors coordinate errands around appointments.

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Features

Housing

  • 150 resident community capacity 150 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

  • Detroit Metropolitan-Wayne County (9 miles away) Detroit Metropolitan-Wayne County (9 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

Nearby Places of Interest

Pharmacies

  • Rite Aid (0.5 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (2.4 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (2.6 miles)
  • Walgreens (2.6 miles)
  • Sav-On Drugs (3.1 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (3.8 miles)
  • Rockwood Pharmacy PC (4.3 miles)

Restaurants

  • Leo's Coney Island (0.9 miles)
  • Steak 'n Shake (1 miles)
  • Applebee's (1 miles)
  • Chick-Fil-A (1.1 miles)
  • Maverick’s (1.2 miles)
  • Big Boy (1.8 miles)
  • McDonald's (1.8 miles)

Places of Worship

  • Southpoint Church (0.9 miles)
  • Our Lady of the Woods (2.3 miles)

Hospitals

  • Henry Ford Medical Center - Woodhaven (1.3 miles)
  • Dr. Dino d'Aloisio (5.8 miles)
  • Henry Ford Wyandotte Hospital (6.7 miles)

Parks

  • Civic Center Park (1.5 miles)
  • Lake Erie Metropark (3.9 miles)
  • Huroc Park (4.5 miles)
  • BASF Park (5.9 miles)
  • Heritage Park (6.5 miles)
  • Willow Metro Park (7.6 miles)
  • Willow Park Pond (8 miles)

Physicians

  • Dr Kristine Kaiser, Md Cardiologist (2.2 miles)
  • Michigan Institute-Urology (2.9 miles)
  • Family Health PC (3.2 miles)
  • Lung and Sleep Disorders Center (3.8 miles)
  • Michigan Center For Oral Surgery (4.1 miles)
  • Henry Ford Rockwood Practice (4.4 miles)
  • Downriver Heart and Vascular Specialists (5.3 miles)

Cafes

  • Tim Hortons (2.5 miles)
  • Biggby Coffee (3.6 miles)
  • Tim Hortons (3.7 miles)
  • Starbucks (4.2 miles)
  • Panera Bread (5.3 miles)
  • Sugarr Donuts (5.5 miles)

Transportation

  • Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) (9 miles)
  • Detroit Airport Ground Transportation Center (9.1 miles)
  • Delta Sky Club (9.1 miles)
  • DTW Runway (9.1 miles)
  • Concourse A (9.2 miles)
  • Delta Sky Club (9.2 miles)
  • Concourse B (9.4 miles)

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