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Regency At Whitmore Lake

Regency At Whitmore Lake is a nursing home community in Whitmore Lake, MI.

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  • Interior

    A waiting room with two striped chairs, a side table, a lamp, and a framed picture on the wall.

  • Decor

    A red shelf displaying a variety of items including toys, food, and decorative pieces.

  • Building

    A building with a central entrance, featuring a porch and triangular roof detail.

  • Bedroom

    A hotel room with two beds and a vintage television set.

  • Windows

    A heartwarming moment as children engage with an adult through a window during a community event.

  • Dining

    A selection of dishes at a buffet setup, featuring salads and a cheesy casserole.

  • Outdoor

    A person dressed in an Easter Bunny costume standing outside a building.

8633 North Main Street, Whitmore Lake, MI 48189

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

4.1 from 86 reviews
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Overall Review of Regency At Whitmore Lake

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Staff care and communication stand out

Residents and families frequently describe kind, attentive staff and strong communication.

Across many reviews, families emphasize that staff members are friendly and professional, and that caregivers take time to address questions. Several reviewers also call out communication—being informed about changes in condition and responding to concerns in a timely way. A few reviewers report the opposite experience, citing neglect and poor communication, but the majority of accounts focus on genuine care and responsiveness.

common 10 reviews mention this

Activities keep residents engaged

The community’s activities and activity team are repeatedly praised as engaging for residents.

Many reviews describe frequent, well-planned activities and an activities department that works to include residents. Families mention residents participating in group social time, and some highlight specific kinds of events and daily scheduling. While most comments are positive, one review criticizes overall care quality rather than the activity program itself.

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Skilled nursing and therapy support

Residents receive skilled nursing support and therapy help designed to improve mobility.

Multiple reviews mention nursing and therapy working together, including physical therapy sessions and getting residents up and moving. Families describe staff support with daily needs alongside rehab progress, and they credit therapy for helping a loved one regain strength or return home. In contrast, a smaller number of negative reviews cite problems with safe care and follow-through on medical needs.

caveat 9 reviews mention this

Care consistency is a concern

A recurring concern in some reviews is staffing and follow-through on care.

Several negative reviews describe breakdowns in day-to-day care, including allegations of neglect, inadequate feeding or hygiene, and poor communication with families. One reviewer directly mentions being understaffed, while others describe issues that led to urgent escalation or removal. Positive reviews often cite attentive care and cleanliness, so experiences appear uneven across reviewers.

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Cleanliness is mixed across reviews

Reviews mention cleanliness and upkeep, with some calling it a strength and others reporting serious problems.

Some residents and families praise the facility as clean, well-maintained, and pleasant. Others report a much worse experience, including claims of unclean bathrooms, soiled bedding, and odors on arrival. Taken together, reviews do not agree on cleanliness consistently.

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Features

Housing

  • 135 resident community capacity 135 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

  • Captain Joe's Grill (0.2 miles)
  • Burger King (1.1 miles)
  • McDonald's (1.1 miles)
  • Zukey Lake Tavern (4.9 miles)
  • Culver's (5.2 miles)
  • McDonald's (5.9 miles)
  • Witch's Hat Brewing Company (5.9 miles)

Pharmacies

  • Sav-On Proos Pharmacy (0.3 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (2.6 miles)
  • Kroger Pharmacy (4.1 miles)
  • Center Pharmacy (4.3 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (6 miles)
  • Kroger Pharmacy (6 miles)
  • Walgreens (6 miles)

Parks

  • Whitmore Lake/Northfield Township Dog Park (0.5 miles)
  • Delhi Metropark (7 miles)
  • Arise Dog Park (8.5 miles)
  • Bromley Park (8.9 miles)
  • Thurston Nature Center (8.9 miles)
  • Kensington Metropolitan Park (9.5 miles)
  • Belize Park (9.6 miles)

Physicians

  • Center of Medical Excellence (4.3 miles)
  • Oakland Oral Surgery Associates (6 miles)
  • Providence Hospital (6.3 miles)
  • University of Michigan Kellogg Eye Center (6.3 miles)
  • Dr. James Dowd (6.5 miles)
  • St Luke Hometown Healthcare (6.5 miles)
  • Livingston Pediatric Center (6.6 miles)

Cafes

  • Panera Bread (5.3 miles)
  • Brighton Coffee House and Theater (7.1 miles)
  • The Coffee Bean and Tea Leaf (7.6 miles)
  • Starbucks (8.1 miles)
  • Panera Bread (8.2 miles)
  • Starbucks (9.8 miles)

Places of Worship

  • Mile City Church Lyon (5.6 miles)
  • Hope Church (5.9 miles)

Hospitals

  • Brighton Medsport (8.3 miles)
  • Brighton Health Center (8.3 miles)
  • Saint Joseph Mercy Health System (9.9 miles)
  • St Joseph Mercy Hospital (9.9 miles)

Theaters

  • MJR Brighton Towne Square Digital Cinema 20 (8.5 miles)

Transportation

  • Ann Arbor Station (9.7 miles)

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