The Best Communities in Allegan County, MI

"Medilodge of Westwood is very kind and did a lot of work with my mom's PT and OT. They have worked with her even on the weekends for therapy. They were very kind when she would have a setback and get sent back to the hospital, they would take her back again. That happened three times. They have card games, art projects, hymns, and broadcasts. My mom thought the food was good, too. It's just not as updated and quite as clean as the other facility they have in another area."

"Great place! My mother was a resident in independent living abd then in memory care until her passing in 2019. My father resides in their comfortable apartment in independent living. The staff is great, his fellow residents are friendly and interesting. Good is very good. We all are thrilled with FV. "

"My dad stayed in The Springs at the Fountains for five days. I have mixed feelings about them. They care about him, but they don't seem to have a way to handle if he has an outburst. He tried to hit a staff member a couple of times, and their response to that was to automatically send him to ER. Then, the ER referred him to a geriatric psychiatric unit. That's where he is right now, so they can regulate his meds. I have no idea if they have normal protocol, if they're supposed to be equipped to handle patients that aren't perfectly behaved, or if this is exactly what they do. There were two patients to a room. It's not a very big place. They basically can maneuver it all in a wheelchair. They just go up and down the hallways. They're not really equipped to have someone sit with him. It was clean, and the people were nice enough and were very courteous when we were there. "

"My grandma is at MediLodge of Kalamazoo for rehab. There's not much to look at. It kind of looks like a normal facility, but the staff is really nice. They actually seemed like they care. I was never able to go in because of COVID, but we have visited her through the window. Her room looks like a hospital room, but it was clean. They have a common room where they can watch TV. They have arts and crafts too. The staff really don't interact with us when we go and visit her, but they email and call us if they need to. Whenever we want to know something, they're always available to talk to us. All nursing homes are way too expensive, but they are on the cheaper end."

"The facilities were clean, tidy and everything seemed to run in a very ordered and timely fashion. The nursing staff was vibrant and friendly and the activities department spent many hours keeping the residents entertained. The food was a little above average for such a facility, and there was a different variety each day, always with fresh fruit, salads and a choice of different sides. The setup was more of a hospital where around 120 patients lived, and often spent their remaining days there. Backgrounds and ages varied as a handful of sand, and some residents were only in the facility for short-term physical therapy (a department filled with positive, smiling and kind individuals). The building is divided into wings, often by age, illness or term of stay at the facility. Upstairs is where the general activity happens, people going in and out all day, deliveries, doctors, nurses, the kitchen and cafeteria. Downstairs houses residents who are losing or have lost much of their mental faculties, and are taken care of by a different set of staff members. "

Borgess Place is a senior living community located in Kalamazoo, Michigan, offering both Memory Care and Assisted Living options. It aims to meet diverse care needs while promoting a sense of community among its residents. The community provides various apartment configurations to cater to individual preferences and comfort levels. Apartments at Borgess Place come with amenities such as living rooms and kitchenettes, creating a home-like atmosphere that allows for independent living within a supportive environment. Essential services including housekeeping and general transportation are available, making daily life more convenient for residents. The community features a range of amenities designed to enhance residents' quality of life. Outdoor common areas offer spaces for relaxation and socialization. The community is pet-friendly, allowing residents to keep beloved pets with them. A variety of organized activities and programs, such as yoga/stretching sessions and facilitated field trips, keep residents engaged and active. Meals are provided, offering a communal dining experience that fosters connections among residents. WiFi and internet access are also available, ensuring that residents can maintain contact with loved ones and the broader world. Social activities and events play a key role in life at Borgess Place, helping residents build meaningful relationships within the community. Shared common areas further encourage interaction and a sense of belonging. Through its numerous offerings and services, Borgess Place aims to create a supportive and enjoyable living environment for its residents.To learn more about this provider’s license and review other available state reports, please visit: Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs Adult Foster Care Search

"My mother-in-law has been at Bronson Commons for 4 years now. They have excellent and friendly staff, and they are very concerned about their residents. It seems like a very clean facility and we're always welcome as visitors. They have a beauty salon that she likes to go to and get her nails done. They play games, do puzzles, and do art activities. She goes outside a lot. They have yards that they can go to. They have a cafe where you can buy food and snacks if you're visiting a resident, and the food there is good."

"The Oaks at Byron Center was a very good facility that I walked through. It was very eye-pleasing, and it was clean. The residents looked happy and well cared for. The staff was very pleasant when I would ask questions."

"My father was at Medilodge of Holland, and it appeared clean. The only thing was that they were understaffed. There were times when I had to wait a long time for a nurse. They didn't seem to have any compassion. It was just a routine. They were quick to come in and out and spend much time with my father. The food was cold; I know he complained about that. They didn't wear name tags half the time, so you didn't know who you were talking to. I would not recommend Medilodge and I will not go back there."

"My mom is at Laurels of Galesburg. She is doing well. She is in memory care because she has dementia and they take good care of them. My mom's room is clean. They have a mat because she falls down a lot. The atmosphere is nice. In terms of activities, she does music and bingo. They have music a lot and they have people come in and sing and stuff like that. She enjoys their activities. The food looks and smells good, too. Overall, so far, Laurels of Galesburg is really nice. The staff members are really good. They keep my mom busy and occupied."

"Want to express our gratefulness to the Heritage nursing home. Both our mom and dad have been residents. Their heartfelt compassion and care for them has been outstanding. They truly care for these people with their whole heart. Dad just passed away and they were so comforting to the family, making sure we understood what was happening and offering help and hugs when needed. We cant say enough about the great care."

"I toured Douglas Cove Health and Rehabilitation. The only thing best about it is that it would have been closer to where I live. I was familiar with the place. It's been there a long time. So, it's old. They have made a few improvements, but it just didn't seem as friendly, and more like a nursing home than the other facility. The whole atmosphere is more gloomy. They weren't as up-to-date and cheery-looking. The person who gave the tour was very cordial. He was the assistant manager. I just get the feeling they were more short-staffed than the other facility."

"My mom is in HealthBridge Post-Acute Rehabilitation. We're having a really good experience. Obviously with COVID we can't go in the building or anything with her, so I couldn't give you a review on that. They're very accommodating about coming to the door and taking things back and forth to her. My mom is really happy, she is thrilled with her therapist, he has her up and walking, the use of her arm back, her speech is back, and this is on a three-week span since her stroke. So it's been a very good experience. We do a lot of stuff via phone conference calls with the staff. It came highly recommended from the hospital and the place she's moving into."

"I am a friend of an Resident at Medilodge of Wyoming and each time I go to visit the building is always clean and the staff is very friendly. The food looks and smell very good and my friend always seem happy with food. If anyone in my family ever need rehab I would tell them about medilodge. Hope the staff there know that they are very special people."