We went and visited Genesee Gardens and it was nice. My grandma fell in love with it as soon as we walked in. She is moving in on the 31st.
It's independent living so you only have to pay for what you need. We won't be paying for all the things that we may not need for her and we get to choose what we want for her at this point. Cleaning is included so they will come in and clean, change her sheets, do her laundry, and all of that is included.
It was nice that they had someone sitting at the counter when we first walked in. The place was very clean, open, and it didn't feel like a nursing home at all. It was open and airy. The apartment was beautiful. It had a wraparound porch on it and each unit had its own kitchenette.
The person who assisted us was Brad, and he was super nice. He was amazing with my grandma who was hard of hearing. He took to listening and talking to her. He was very personable to her. Instead of just talking to me and asking me questions, he asked my grandma questions which made my grandma feel like she was the decider.
The dining area was open and airy, and it's like fine dining so they have China. The residents get to choose and they have conversations about what they like and what they don't like so they can take it off the menu.
They provide services where they could go shopping. They also do bingo and some other activities all the time. They also provide trips when it's not COVID. It was nice and my grandma liked it.
4495 Calkins Rd, Flint, MI 48532
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(800) 385-2527
Reviews of Genesee Gardens
Independent Living Reviews for Genesee Gardens
April 01, 2022
I visited this facility
August 22, 2021
I visited this facility
Genesee Gardens is a very nice place. It looks like they have a lot to offer. The tour was very nice. They explained a lot of things. It's a lovely facility. I like the way things are set up. The rooms looked very nice even though they were empty, but you get to furnish it the way you want it. I also found out that you can even paint the walls if you wanted to. They're very caring. The lady that runs the place was very knowledgeable, and we even got to meet some of the residents who live there, and they seemed to be very happy.
We looked at the apartment type. We didn't look at any studios or flats. We looked at a single room and a double room, and they were both very well laid out. I noticed that the double room, one of the bathrooms had a bathtub, and the master bedroom had a walk-in shower. It's all-inclusive. The meals are provided. They have a daily menu, and they serve quite a few different meals, maybe three different. You just come in, you sit down, and they serve you. It's like a restaurant setting. They cater to the folks.
The lady I talked to and showed the place was very knowledgeable. I also noticed a young lady that was working in the dining area, she seemed to be very pleasant, and she stayed busy cleaning up. The facility looked very clean. Everybody was pleasant. When we were there, they were eating, but we were too busy looking at the plate. The lady did offer for us to come back and have lunch at a later date if we like to.
It was laid out very well. It was three floors. The first and second floors mirror each other. When you walk into the center of the building, you either turn right or left to go to your room, and there are long hallways. Some of the first floors have their own private entries as well as a door from the hallway.
July 11, 2021
I visited this facility
Genesee Gardens was a very nice place. It was very good. The people were nice. Everything went off on time. The staff members were very professional and answered all our questions. We had no problems at all. I enjoyed meeting with them. The facility is very nice, very clean, and top notch. It's a good place. Their apartments are a little bit smaller than the other ones. Compared to the other facilities we visited, those apartments were a little bit smaller, and they did not really have all that much of a kitchen at all. They don't have a range, and all they have is a little area with a refrigerator, a sink, and a couple of cabinets, so they were a little smaller and definitely not a full kitchen. Just about everything is included. It includes the cleaning and three meals. The only thing that it doesn't include is laundry. They have laundry rooms there, the laundry machines are free, and they even provide the pods for the washer, so that's very nice.
July 10, 2021
I am a friend or relative of a current/past resident
We chose Genesee Gardens for my dad because of cleanliness, open areas, nice lighting, and the price. The staff was very helpful. They have exercise areas, a library, sitting room, and music area.
March 05, 2021
I visited this facility
I liked Genesee Gardens. There were some prices though that I wasn't aware of and that I didn't find out on the phone, but it was a nice place. The staff showed us a room, and it was really nice. They were very cordial. The activities lady came in and introduced herself, told us she was excited to see my mom, and that she'd be looking forward to working with her. It was a long process and we were there for about three hours, but all in all, they were very good. I was really impressed with them, and they're very willing to answer my questions.
The rooms were real pretty. We went upstairs and I looked at the room that a couple rented out. It had a separate bedroom and living room, and it was very nice, very clean, and very well-kept. I'm excited for mom to move in there. I met Sherry, Kelly, and the activities lady, and they all seemed upbeat and very nice. We saw the menu, so I knew what they had to offer because mom was saying she didn't like certain food, so they gave her three choices from the menu.
October 07, 2020
I visited this facility
Kelley and her team have done an outstanding job of taking care of my mom and the residents of Genesee Gardens during Covid. Kelley responses to my e mails day or night as she cares so much for her residents. My mom loves the young lady that comes in to change her bedding and clean her room. The staff at Genesee Gardens are amazing and care so much for their residents specially during the crazy times of Covid. Looked at several facilities in the area and glad we selected Genesee Gardens for our mom.
October 05, 2019
I visited this facility
I toured Genesee Gardens. It was pretty decent, the manager answered all my questions at that time, and everything worked out well, but my dad is going to stay in his own home. It was very clean and the apartments were pretty decent. We had a choice of a one- or two-bedroom, and outside access was also available, and not just through the main entrance, which was nice. I just didn't appreciate all the follow-up calls.
March 17, 2019
I visited this facility
My mother visited 5 times before making her decision to live here. Each time, we met friendly staff and residents who spoke highly of Kelley the Manager. The cleaning and wait staff were friendly and relaxed while serving the residents. This atmosphere along with the cleanliness, bright open areas and apartment choices is why my mother finally selected Genesee Gardens. There’s no other place like this in the Flint area.
August 20, 2018
I visited this facility
I didn't really care for Genesee Gardens because the one lady was real snappy, especially when it came to the money part. It's independent living, but they have other things, like they give them medicine or any medical needs, but for extra charges. The one-bedroom was nice and it had a balcony, so that was good. It was a nice place. They were having a karaoke thing, and popcorn, and they were all singing when I was there. Everybody was nice except for that one lady. In general, it was good.
July 07, 2018
I visited this facility
I look at this place for myself very nice place. The person that showed me the rooms and I look at all of them was very nice. People there all seem to be very happy. I did not eat there but they were getting ready to eat and the food look great. The only thing that kept me from getting one was they do not have a stove in the kitchen they say because they cook the meals and also no washer and dryer hookups they do have coin washer and dryers in a common area. It was very clean
May 07, 2018
I visited this facility
We really like Genesee Gardens. The place looks really clean and my father looks really good. The people who work there are friendly and happy, and they look like they really enjoy what they're doing. My dad also enjoys the food, he said it's good. They also have activities for the residents and they try to include him even though he doesn't want to.
June 15, 2017
I visited this facility
Genesee Gardens was well cared for, and the residents seemed happy. They were coming to dinner dressed and interacting with each other. It's independent living, but they have arrangements with healthcare contractors right on-site with a couple of agencies that could provide to meet in-home care needs.
January 11, 2017
I visited this facility
Our visit was lovely. The residents were involved and interested in us and each other. They were all arriving early for lunch so they could visit! We are going to chose this location if we are lucky enough to get a one bedroom apartment for our mother. We really liked the a la carte health services.
February 15, 2016
I visited this facility
Genesee Gardens was very nice, but my mother wasn’t interested. It was beautiful, and immaculate. The staff seemed very friendly, and nice. If I were to take my mom to a home, it would be there.
January 29, 2016
I am a friend or relative of a resident
My mother really enjoys Genesee Gardens. They provide three great meals a day. Her housekeeping is taken care of. She really enjoys this place. I think the food is very good. She is not really active, so she is not involved in any of the activities that they have. They do have groups that come in, and she enjoys that. Somebody will come in, and play music. She enjoys those kinds of things. The people are so friendly, and helpful. The facility, and the layout are very nice. My mother has a beautiful apartment that has a very large bedroom, lots of closet space, and a really nice living-room.
July 28, 2015
I visited this facility
We had lasagna during our visit at Genesee Gardens, and it was really good. The dining room was very nice. We saw a one-bedroom apartment, and it was nice. It was very welcoming.
January 15, 2015
I visited this facility
The one that we were most impressed with was Genesee Gardens. Everything was fine -- I felt everything there was positive. I would absolutely recommend it to others, and I already have.
November 11, 2014
I visited this facility
Genesee Gardens was a 5-star facility, and it would take our dog. A lot of them said "pet friendly," but it was only up to dogs and cats less than 20 pounds. We had a 75-pound Labrador. The surrounding and the rooms were 5-star, excellent. Maybe a little on closet space, but most of them are. The staff was also 5-star. I could not say anything less than fantastic.
March 26, 2014
I am a friend or relative of a resident
We were able to come across Genesee Gardens because some of my friends are there. My brother-in-law fairly enjoys the facility. He also loves the meals. He was able to develop friendships. The staff were actually incredible people; very loving and caring. His apartment is very spacious. It's like his home now. His bedroom can accommodate a king-sized bed. In his bathroom, they put additional grab bars in that we requested and it was wonderful.
March 20, 2014
I am a friend or relative of a resident
I liked Genesee Gardens or I wouldn't put my mother in there. It's clean. It didn't have the smell, the look and the feel of a community that you would put your seniors in. The home care part of the staff is absolutely incredible. The management part of the facility, I think it needs a little bit of work. The rooms are clean and spacious. There's always something going on, like scrapbooking, movie nights and popcorn, bingo, singing songs, they bring people in and do sketching and shows.
October 28, 2013
I visited this facility
I love Genesee Gardens. I like their independent living. It was a very nice place. Cleanliness was very good in this place. However, my daughter didn't want me in Flint. The staff seemed wonderful. Their apartments were really nice. I liked them too. However, there was barely any counter space to put stuff on. They need to put more cupboard space in their apartments. Nevertheless, I would recommend this place.
September 20, 2013
I visited this facility
The big problem I have with Genesee Gardens is that they only have one elevator in the building. So if you have to be at their dining area at mealtime, everybody is lining up for the elevator, and because some of the residents there have walkers and some even have wheelchairs even, getting to your destination is sort of a problem. I don't want to get stuck in that kind of a deal. I would recommend this facility but I'll tell them that there's only one elevator in the building. I believe they could do better with having another elevator. Otherwise it is quite a nice place. In terms of staffing, with the little I had to do with them, they're all helpful and nice. This facility noteworthy has nice rooms for their residents.
Costs for Genesee Gardens
Services and Amenities of Genesee Gardens
Costs
- All Inclusive Rent
- Independent Living Starting At: $1795/month
Room and housing options
- 1-bedroom apartments
- 2-bedroom apartments
- Studio Apartments
- Housing Extra: Handicap Barrier Free Units Available, Hardwood, Individual Climate Control, Safety Rails In Bathroom, Telephone Hookup, Walk In Tub
Dining options
- In Room Kitchenette
- In Room Kitchens
- Dining Room Shared Meals
- Dining Extra: Private Dining Room, Resident Kitchen
Features
- Beauty Barber Shop
- Computer Room
- Resident Transportation
- Tv Room
- Garden And Patio
- Resident Parking
- Features Extra: Laundry Room For Use, Chapel, Library, Locked Mailboxes, Elevator, Parking: Garage
Cleaning services
- Laundry For Linens
Technology and entertainment
- Cable In Rooms
- Technology Extra: Business Center, Wi Fi In Common Areas
Activities
- Offsite Activities
- Fitness Room
- Activities Extra: Billiard Lounge, Game Room, Activity Room
Financial guidance
- Va Benefits Consultation
Guest services
- Guest Parking
- Guests At Mealtime
- Overnight Guests
General
- Minimum Age: 55
- Pets: Most Pets Allowed
About Genesee Gardens
Genesee Gardens is located in Flint, MI, providing a vibrant backdrop for your new life as a valued member of our caring community.
From pleasant housekeepers, to attentive servers at mealtime and helpful maintenance technicians who are there when you need them, this community is the new extension of your family. We take pleasure in getting to know each of our residents and look out for their comfort and happiness. Our chefs prepare three delicious meals each day, served in our beautiful dining room. We provide housekeeping, linen services, fun and stimulating activities, off-site excursions, transportation to your personal appointments and a variety of classes and programs. Our warm, comfortable community and our friendly staff and residents will welcome you. We look forward to making your life easier any way we can.
So come to Genesee Gardens for a visit...and stay!
*We understand that each individual is unique and that needs may change over time. Genesee Gardens does not provide any health care services. However, residents are welcome to receive services from any outside home health care provider of their choice to help them continue enjoying life at our community.
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