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Genesee Gardens

Offers Independent Living

20 Reviews
4495 Calkins Rd, Flint, MI 48532
Call (800) 385-2527
Genesee Gardens (800) 385-2527
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Independent Living Reviews for Genesee Gardens

March 17, 2019

By Paula J

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.
Provider Response
We are so happy your mother chose Genessee Gardens. We pride ourselves on having a friendly and helpful team on site that provide a clean and welcoming community for all!

December 18, 2018

By Mike Riness

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

3 and a half yrs ago Genesse Gardens talked me into moving my mother there. She has dementia and I was very clear about that. In the last yr they have a new manager, let's just call her the grim reaper, she has done everything she can to force us to move her. The only thing they care about is cutting the staff and serving terrible food. Please look somewhere else. They went so far as to tell my mother she's not wanted
Provider Response
Hi Mike, we are very sorry to hear that you feel this was about our community. Unfortunately, we do not agree with the experience you have outlined. We do our best to make Genesee Gardens an age in place community; however, your mother quickly progressed past independent living and required additional home health services which were not arranged. If you would like to speak further regarding this, please reach out to us.

October 31, 2018

By Yolanda

I visited this facility

My mom moved into independent living at Genesee Gardens on August 31st. It’s been a good experience. My mom lives in an apartment that's very up to date with a brand-new carpet. It's nice and very well-kept. The food seems to be fine. The staff is pleasant and very helpful. They take them out on outings every once in a while and a guy comes in and plays music. They also have crafts so they have lots of things to do. They have outdoor furniture for people to sit, and a recreation room with games. The residents enjoy the activities.
Provider Response
Hey Yolanda, thanks for the awesome feedback on your experience! We loving your mom as a resident. Our goal is to help older independent people by offering nutritious meals, weekly housekeeping, activities, and scheduled transportation. We are glad you guys are seeing the benefit of this. We hope to see you again soon!

August 20, 2018

By Lucinda

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

By The Marine

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
Provider Response
Hello there! We appreciate you visiting us at Genesee Gardens and are very glad to hear you enjoyed your time with us. You are correct, most of our units do not have full kitchens or washers and dryers unless unit type is a cottage. Our community does serve 3 meals a day and has a community kitchen space for residents to use. If you have any further questions, please let us know!

May 07, 2018

By LovedOne01

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

By CaringReviewer138455

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

By Happy visit

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.

December 13, 2016

By Sonja607507

I visited this facility

I think Genesee Gardens is doing a terrible job because they got those seniors living in matchboxes for an astronomical amount of money. It was crowded in there, and the whole apartment was 400 sq ft. I saw the dining area, and they had a little store where they charge a dollar for everything. The whole place was too small. I saw the residents playing bingo, but that's all I saw.
Provider Response

Sonja607507, thank you for taking the time to leave us feedback. We appreciate your feedback, but are very sorry to hear your impressions of our community and our private studio apartments. In addition to private studio apartments, we do also offer one and two bedroom apartments at Genesee Gardens - if you like, we would be happy to show you those apartments as well, which have a greater square footage than our private studio apartments. If you do come by for another tour, take another look at the little store you mentioned, too - our residents love it! They find it very convenient not having to make a special trip to the market for little odds and ends they need here and there. We'd love to have you back and see you again for another walk-through Sonja 607507 -just give us a call!

November 29, 2016

By Mary557836

I visited this facility

The visit at Genesee Gardens was very nice. The rooms were very nice, clean, and bright. The staff was very helpful and friendly. They had a full calendar of activities. However, the price was a little on the high side, plus they said they change rent monthly. The location was convenient to my house.

February 15, 2016

By Anonymous Visitor 101

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

By Dennis35

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

By Pat110161450

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

By Caring4339

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

By Caring96557550

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

By Beverly31

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

By Caring79647550

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

By Caring72275550

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

By George40

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.

August 27, 2013

By Bill26

I visited this facility

I have come across Genesee Gardens on the internet, so I went there and visited it. I had a meal there and it tasted good. The place looked fine. It was well-kept and well-maintained. They have a big dining room and activity room.
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Costs for Genesee Gardens

Cost of Independent Living

$ 1,234

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Services and Amenities of Genesee Gardens

Costs

  • All Inclusive Rent
  • Entry Fee
  • Fee Structure Extra: We Offer A Month To Month Rental
  • Independent Living Starting At: $1849/month

Room and housing options

  • 1-bedroom apartments
  • 2-bedroom apartments
  • Companion Suites: We Offer Companion Suites
  • Studio Apartments

Dining options

  • Dining Room Shared Meals
  • Dining Extra: Private Dining Room

Features

  • Beauty Barber Shop
  • Computer Room
  • Resident Transportation
  • Party Space
  • General Store
  • Tv Room
  • Garden And Patio
  • Resident Parking
  • Features Extra: Library, Fitness Room/Gym, 24/7 Live In Managers

Cleaning services

  • Laundry For Linens
  • Private Cleaning Services

Technology and entertainment

  • Cable In Rooms
  • Wifi
  • Technology Extra: Emergency Call System

Health services

  • Skilled Nursing
  • Hospice Care
  • Medication Management
  • Physical Therapy

Activities

  • Offsite Activities
  • Music
  • Games
  • Stories
  • Religious Services
  • Lectures Discussions
  • Book Clubs
  • Wii Sports
  • Tai Chi
  • Fitness Room
  • Gardening
  • Cooking
  • Arts And Crafts
  • Activities Extra: Computer Class, Bean Bag Baseball, Wednesday Is Invite Your Friend To Lunch

Financial guidance

  • Home Sale Assistance

Guest services

  • Guest Parking
  • Guests At Mealtime
  • Overnight Guests

General

  • Resident Capacity: 112
  • Minimum Age: 55
  • Pets: All Pets Allowed

Range of services

  • Physical Therapy

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. Holiday Retirement 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.

What Makes Us Special

Three Chef-prepared meals a day Travel Program 24/7 live-inmanagers

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