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Oliver Woods Assisted Living & Memory Care

1330 West Oliver Street, Owosso, MI 48867

(800) 558-0653

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4.45

(24 reviews)

Offers Memory Care and Assisted Living
Top rated on Caring.com

2023, 2024

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Reviews of Oliver Woods Assisted Living & Memory Care in Owosso, Michigan

4.45

(24 reviews)

  • Facility

    4.6

  • Staff

    4.5

  • Food

    3.9

  • Activities

    4.5

  • Value

    4.0

Top rated on Caring.com

2023, 2024

D. Blank

5

April 17, 2024

I am a friend or relative of a current/past resident

This facility is not only beautiful, the staff members are excellent! My Mom has an apartment with her two cats. She has deer that come up to her window and she loves the people and the care she receives. She enjoys many activities weekly. The food always looks fantastic when we visit, which is 3-4 times a week. My Mom is "home."

Disappointed

2

December 10, 2023

I am a friend or relative of a current/past resident

I'm very disappointed in Oliver Woods. When I toured the facility, I had high hopes. The care that my father receives there is not what I expected from this community. Medication management has been a consistent problem. For example, my father has a medication which is only to be taken if his blood pressure is above a specific value. For several weeks, the staff didn't check his blood pressure before administering it. A visiting nurse noticed it and measured his blood pressure. It was very low, which she said was probably because they had been needlessly administering this medication. One morning while I was visiting, another resident knocked on his door. That resident said that the staff had accidentally swapped their medication. My father had taken the other resident's medicine without noticing. The staff did not say anything about their medication error. Cleanliness of patient rooms is another consistent problem. Linens are changed irregularly. Only trash is taken out on a regular basis. In one instance, my father was ill and had an accident on his sofa. It took three days for the staff to clean it, even though several of them promised during those days to come back and take care of it. The meal service is lackluster. The options are limited. My father hasn't found much of the food to his taste. When he doesn't eat, they do not offer alternatives or supplements like Ensure. Many medical services are provided through companies that Oliver Woods contracts with, such as in-room physical therapy and on-campus physical therapy. Corso Care, one of their contractors, is slow to respond. My father has experienced multiple gaps in his care during hand-offs. For example, he moved from in-room physical therapy to on-campus physical therapy. This introduced a three-week gap in physical therapy, resulting in my father losing all of the progress that he had made. On top of all of this, he has received notification that his monthly rent is increasing by 12%.

Provider Response

Hello, We appreciate your feedback and have taken it back to the team. While we understand there might be an opportunity for us to improve based on some of these concerns, we would like to connect with you directly to discuss your experience. We cannot reach out because of the anonymity of your review. Please call the community and ask to speak with the Executive Director. Thank you!

PBohac

5

October 11, 2023

I am a friend or relative of a current/past resident

My mother was a resident in the memory care building for 3 years. The staff loved my mom and treated her like family, which was always so reassuring to me when I had to leave. My mom was always a very social person so the life enrichment activities were very important to her. I cannot say enough good things about the wonderful employees directly responsible for planning and organizing the life enrichment activities for the residents! Oliver Woods is fortunate to have them on board and the residents benefit almost daily from a variety of fun and interesting activities to keep them busy, entertained, and involved. My mom received excellent care and my family is thankful that we have Oliver Woods in our little community.

Tara Lennox

5

October 9, 2023

I am a friend or relative of a current/past resident

Oliver Woods has been a lovely community for my mother-in-law. Verna talks about how caring and nurturing the staff is to her and the other residents. I have witnessed Kathy and Brandy get the residents involved in activities which has been such a huge asset for our mother! Verna’s room is so cozy and inviting. It’s a wonderful space that she has made it her own! The facility is always clean and well taken care of, including the grounds as well. Verna tells us how tasty the food is and how delicious every meal Cody prepares for them! I would highly recommend Oliver Woods to any elderly person looking for a safe, family environment to make it their new home!

Provider Response

Hello! Thank you, Tara, for your kind words about Oliver Woods. We're grateful to hear that your mother-in-law feels cared for and nurtured by our team. It's wonderful to know that our team is always working to get our residents involved as this is the experience we strive to provide. We're also glad to hear that the community is clean and well-maintained, and that the chef's meals are delicious. We appreciate your review!

Kathryn GP

5

August 18, 2023

Other

There are so many wonderful activities -- Brandy & Kathy also provide a warm, loving, and FUN atmosphere!

huffk

5

August 10, 2023

Other

I volunteered with students here and always had great interaction with the staff. The staff and resident interactions were always appropriate and fabulous. The residents seemed very happy and content, they have a family at Oliver woods. I’ve seen pets there and being so many smiles when the residents got to pet them. The food always looked so delicious, the kitchen crew does a great job. Every employee there was always generously kind, and helpful. I would recommend Oliver woods to my family and friends no questions asked. The rooms looked great and comfortable, there was always so many activities going on everyday that the residents seemed to throughly enjoy.

Very Disappointed 1

1

March 7, 2023

I am a friend or relative of a current/past resident

This is a nice place but they try to stick you financially. I recommend getting a lawyer to go over the small print and to watch your bill closely. They are famous for add-on expenses that are ridiculous and not needed. DO NOT trust them ! They act very nice but are very similar to a wolf in sheep's clothing :-(

Provider Response

Hello, Thank you for leaving a review of Oliver Woods. We are glad that you think we are a nice place. We agree that families should consider consulting a lawyer as needed when signing a contract for any senior living community. Having said that, our Executive Director can always answer any questions families have on the lease prior to signing and can address concerns in regards to billing as needed. We recommend you reach out to our Executive Director, Dan Marchione, to get these issues resolved to your satisfaction.

TateisGreat

5

October 10, 2022

I am a friend or relative of a current/past resident

Grandma PatPat loves it there. The people are what make it the best around. I get so excited to see her and just as excited to see her neighbors. The staff are just as the best!

Hippieal

5

October 9, 2022

I am a friend or relative of a current/past resident

My mother has been there for about 5 years and she is suffering from Alzheimer’s and dementia. When she first went in and she was able to take care of herself to a point but now she is in the memory care unit and is in hospice. It’s really sad to see her like this but I am very happy that she is where she is because I know she is in good hands. The whole staff is friendly and caring and they have always done such a good job for her. They also have extra activities that they involved for all the people that reside there. I can not say enough good things about this facility. The facilities are all modern and up-to-date and kept up very well. The memory care unit is very secure and they keep a very close eye on everybody to keep them from harming themselves or others by accident. My mother has had to go to the hospital a couple times because of things she has done and they caught it right away and took good care of her. Like I said, I cannot say enough good things about this place. I live an hour and a half away and I would love to have moved her closer or may be a place that might be cheaper, but she is happy here and that is what matters the most and she might not get as good care in another facility. The staff is the best!

BarbaraBrant

5

October 8, 2022

I am a friend or relative of a current/past resident

Oliver Woods is a big family. I know that my mom gets the best care. Her grandkids love it too.

patflower1942

5

October 6, 2022

I am/was a resident of this facility

Art Class, Plays, Music, Animals, Events for Kids and The Family. They always come get me from my room to do things.

Benson57

4

October 3, 2022

I am a friend or relative of a current/past resident

Activities and daily care is very good. We have had some problems with rating the amount of care needed for billing purposes. Facility is well cared for and kept clean. Communication needs to be better!

Provider Response

Hi Benson, Thank you for your review. We are really glad you love our care staff and activities. We are happy we were able to connect with you to resolve your billing concerns. Please reach out to our Executive Director to discuss how we can improve our communication in the future. To do so, call the community and ask to speak Executive Director. Thank you.

Teresa M

4

October 3, 2022

I am a friend or relative of a current/past resident

Oliver Woods is a great choice for loved ones. The staff truly care for the well-being of their residents. I have found the cost is comparable.. if not better… than other facilities around.

Codiman

4

September 22, 2022

I am a friend or relative of a current/past resident

Oliver Woods is very well managed with a professional staff that is constantly available. The rooms are very clean and maintained weekly or as needed, and have some beautiful views with wildlife for the residents to see. The staff is extremely friendly, helpful and truly invested in the residents. Most treat them like "family". Oliver Woods offers many activities for the residents, as well as for their families on a daily basis. Recently they held a Zoo event which was spectacular.

jo w.

5

September 21, 2022

I am a friend or relative of a current/past resident

Oliver woods has been a great placement for my Mom. The staff is very friendly and caring. Mom loves them. There are activities galore for all types of interests. It has brought Mom back from sad and reclusive to happy and involved. Her "appartment" is very comfortable and nice. The front porch is a dream for the residents to enjoy. Overall we are all happy campers.

antbuza

5

October 9, 2021

I am a friend or relative of a current/past resident

Oliver Woods Memory Care provides outstanding care to the residents. They provide a safe and comforting home for residents including a private bedroom, kitchen area and a common area with daily activities. The facility is very well maintained and continues to impress. The Oliver Woods staff provide outstanding care to the residents. Staff take the time to not only get to know the residents but also provide compassion. Overall, our family is grateful to have a safe and comfortable environment for our elderly parent to live. From the initial meeting, recommended transitions, and day-to-day needs the Oliver Woods team has been great to work with!

shep1638

5

October 5, 2021

I visited this facility

Oliver Woods has been a blessing for my mother. She receives quality care and opportunities for social interaction that she didn’t have prior to becoming a resident there. I am grateful for the entire Oliver Woods community of administrators and caregivers. It brings so much peace of mind knowing mom is taken care of. Thank you Oliver Woods!

Sue Kearney and Peggy Bohac

5

October 4, 2021

I am a friend or relative of a current/past resident

Oliver Woods is a beautiful facility, filled with kind and caring staff members! They truly love what they do and make the residents feel safe, cared for and loved on a daily basis. The rooms are clean and well taken care of. There are MANY activities for residents each and every day. I love that the staff is constantly looking for activities that residents might enjoy and that they act on these ideas, planning for the many needs in house. My mom seems to enjoy anything that includes music, art and even BINGO, which she has never liked! Oliver Woods has many in house services that make it easy for those residents who would have a difficult time leaving the building, such as medical care, foot care, hair care and nail care.

Pamula

5

September 21, 2021

I visited this facility

Oliver Woods Assisted Living & Memory Care was very clean and very well maintained. The employees were excellent. The reviews I saw online really swayed me because there were no negative remarks. At first, I was not going there, but I'm glad I did because it was excellent. I didn't see any people sad; everyone was happy. They were sitting outside with family. They were either being pushed in the wheelchair outside on the sidewalk or they were walking with family or employees. It was just a very nice place. The people I talked to were very caring, very compassionate, and very helpful. Most of the other places had hardwood floors; but at Oliver Woods, they had carpets in the bedroom and living spaces. That's important in case they fall. They might break something. The carpet really swayed me, and it was clean; there were no spots on it. There was no smell to the place; it was really good. I met with the director that showed me around, and I also met with the secretary/nurse that was there. I met with one of the helpers that accommodated the patients. They were very knowledgeable, very helpful, and kind. They weren't short or brief, and they acted like they had all the time in the world to answer any questions you had. I was very impressed with the whole place.

Carole

4

September 5, 2021

I am a friend or relative of a current/past resident

My husband came home from Oliver Woods Assisted Living & Memory Care. The reason why he was there in the first place is that it had the best reputation here in the county, and it's a beautiful facility. The staff is very good, very nice, but the communication is deplorable. And then at night time they only have two people and one nurse or nurse's aide for 13 patients. And the director told me that the state says he can have one person for 15 people. I asked what they'll do if all the people have medical problems, what are they going to do if there's an emergency? And she said that she has to try and get somebody else to come over from another building because that's the only thing they do. And with the amount of money they charge, it's just wrong. That was my biggest concern. I understand from talking to other people that it's pretty common that they have so few people. But the fact they're not nurses, but they take care of the patients, bring their meals, bring their meds, do their laundry, and clean their rooms out. For 15 bucks an hour, it's just crazy. Other than that, the people there and the nurses that took care of my husband were very nice, and it's a beautiful facility. They should maybe do some work in some areas because their communication just stinks. They knew he was coming home last Friday and they never told me they were going to be putting asphalt on the parking lot. And so we had to make arrangements and I had to park like two blocks away to get his things out and take them back out to the truck. And they should have told me stuff like that. But it's hard to find a place for whomever in your family that needs assistance. A doctor comes in once a week if you want to see him, and there's one nurse there that is supposed to be dispensing the medication. I think the staff should just be focusing on the patients, but here you're having to do all the other things. And my husband has a problem with his bladder. So they have a lot that they have to wash every week, and I just admired them much better. I think probably out of all the facilities here in the county, it's about the best. They're excellent in other areas and he had good care. The staff is wonderful. They are trying to do anything they can to accommodate you. He had a beautiful room and he had a bathroom with a walk-in shower. The halls are very large and there are no encumbrances. They had activities there like bingo and all sorts of other things that they do. It's close to $6000 a month, I don't think it's worth all the money that they charge.

Provider Response

Thank you for your review. We are glad you appreciated our kind staff and beautiful community. Our staffing standards are well above the state minimums. Additionally, we are in the process of adjusting our shift times to accommodate additional staffing, to help us exceed our resident's and family's expectations. Our residents' experience and care are our top priorities, and we appreciate your compliments. Please reach out to the Executive Director if you would like to further discuss ways in which we can improve our communication. Thanks.

mama's keeper

4

August 25, 2021

I visited this facility

I would have wanted to know if there were multiple food selections for each meal plus if dietary special needs like diabetic, low sodium, etc could be available. Laundry care could be improved as to timing, folding right after the dryer stops with no wrinkles. More training of new inexperienced staff should be a must. The rooms are adequate but the source of air for residents with allergies seems to have many allergens. For wheelchair residents the closet poles should be lowered to encourage self care.

jmaryk

4

August 25, 2021

I am a friend or relative of a current/past resident

This is, overall, an excellent facility. My Dad has been a resident nearly 5 years first as Independent Living and then Assisted Living. He doesn’t really like the food much but has no other complaints. The love and caring between him and staff is mutual. During Covid crisis when residents were basically isolated in their rooms the staff arranged for him to change rooms so he could be across the hall from his lady friend, Alice. This was excellent and I commend them for doing that. Unfortunately she is no longer at the facility. The staff have been excellent at answering questions and responding to any concerns. My only complaint is the continuing presence of unvaccinated staff members. This poses a risk to all elderly residents despite vaccination status as their immune systems are not so robust. Plus they were vaccinated six months ago and it is clear immunity wanes with time. It would be a shame if Covid found its way back into the facility interfering with daily activities and family visitation Thank you

Provider Response

Hello, Thank you for taking the time to review Oliver Woods Assisted Living & Memory Care! We are so happy to learn that your dad loves our team and that your family feels their love for your dad. We also appreciate learning that you feel our team went above and beyond to make accommodations for your dad to be near his friend. We agree that the pandemic has created unique challenges, and our team has continued to acclimate accordingly to keep our residents, visiting guests, and employees safe. Our employees continue to wear masks according to CDC guidelines whether they are vaccinated or not. We will continue to make decisions with our residents' safety as a main priority. If you would like to connect with us directly, please reach out to our Executive Director. Thank you!

Al Wright

5

August 25, 2021

I am a friend or relative of a current/past resident

Oliver Woods is a great facility and I trust them 100% with my mother who is suffering from Alzheimer’s. They actually care about the people more than they do about money and that’s a rarity in this day and age. The rooms are very clean and up-to-date. They do lots of activities with the residents and the staff is very friendly and keeps me up-to-date on everything going on with my mother. They call me if there are any problems and they constantly keep in touch. It is a very safe facility as they locked down immediately when the pandemic hit. I highly recommend this facility for anyone who is debating on where they should go or where their family should go. It’s hard to see somebody go through with my mother is going through but I know she gets good care and that gives me a sense of security that I really need especially in these times we are in.

Duane6

5

March 30, 2015

I am a friend or relative of a resident

Oliver Woods is a little expensive, but a great place to go. The staff and the services were great. Anything my mother in law needed she got. They were there; it was 24 hour care. The facility is fairly new. It’s very very nice and open. They got everything you needed. The sanitation is very good. It was great. They have four buildings; it depends on what care you need as to what building they put you in.

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Costs for Oliver Woods Assisted Living & Memory Care in Owosso, Michigan

Memory Care

Memory Care is specifically designed to meet the needs of those with Alzheimer's or other forms of dementia. Specially trained staff members assist with activities of daily living (such as bathing and dressing) and provide therapies to slow further loss of cognitive abilities.

$5,500

Starting Price

Assisted Living

This level of care provides support for those who need help with personal care needs such as cleaning, bathing, and dressing. Residents selecting this level of care are treated to many amenities in a home-like atmosphere, while getting support in their daily lives.

$4,700

Starting Price

Services and Amenities of Oliver Woods Assisted Living & Memory Care in Owosso, Michigan

General

  • Resident Capacity: 80

Licenses

  • State Licenses: AL780258989, AL780314126, AL780262260, AL780282845

About Oliver Woods Assisted Living & Memory Care in Owosso, Michigan

Welcome to Oliver Woods, a Leisure Living Community in Owosso, Michigan. Here, our assisted living option allows seniors to maintain a level of independence while receiving personalized attention for daily needs. For those facing memory impairment, our care team places an emphasis on forming relationships that nurture and support both the resident and their family. At Leisure Living, we form close-knit and caring communities who share in life’s journey together.

Amenities:

  • Nutritious meals designed to meet a variety of dietary needs
  • Multiple floor-plan options
  • Wheelchair-friendly
  • Walk-in showers with safety bars
  • Interior walking areas
  • Life enrichment activities
  • Housekeeping and laundry services
  • Peaceful outdoor spaces
  • And more

Assisted Living:

Our Assisted Living community provides personalized care in a comfortable, home-like environment. Assisted Living residents stay active and engaged with robust life enrichment programs and maintain as much independence as possible while being supported by around the clock care. Residents are provided with freshly prepared meals and housekeeping services to meet their needs and allow for a worry-free lifestyle.

Memory Care:

Moments Memory Care™ is Michigan’s first trademarked Memory Care Program. We focus on providing a safe, comfortable environment for those experiencing memory loss. Our Moments program balances residents’ physical and emotional needs with individualized care planning and specially trained care team members.

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