4 Independent Living Communities in Fort Gratiot, Michigan

Beverly

I would highly recommend Blue Water Lodge. It's been very good for my friend. Socialization is good, the food is good, and the accommodations are outstanding. They go on bus trips, they visit museums, they have transportation to shopping and doctors' visits, they have game nights, exercises every day, they watch movies, they have music come in, and they have a prom that they put on for the people who are 90 years old. If you're bored there, it's your own fault because there's plenty of things to choose from. The value is good, but it's expensive for people to live independently in a facility such as that.

DS

We almost chose a place at Lake Huron Woods. The room that we got was very nice. We had a birdfeeder and lots of flowers, and the whole courtyard area was right outside our window. It was on the first floor. They have separate units for your car, but you have to walk over to get your meals. Having to put on your coat and go outside is not the best idea. The way we were treated as guests was first rate. The apartment was very nice, roomy, clean, and it had balconies. The kitchen facilities were very acceptable and the lady who took us around was very nice. The dollar value was fairly good. It's back in the woods and not as close to the stores where we live now, but there are buses that will take the residents around.

Joan

I liked Lake Huron Woods. I liked the people. They seemed very congenial, including the management. The apartments were OK, but the balconies were small. I have no complaints. The dining area was nice. The rooms have a full kitchen. They have movies and crafts. The staff was very efficient.

SC

I went to Blue Water Lodge and I was disappointed and surprised at a few things. Susan, the staff member that showed us around, seemed nice, but she didn't know as many things as I thought she should. We had a free lunch, which was OK. It was kind of expensive, but I liked where it was situated. There's no kitchen and that drove me crazy. I would definitely want a kitchen. They have what they call a kitchenette, but there's no refrigerator, no stove, no microwave, just a sink. They have meals at certain times. However, it was a very nice property, and it was clean.

LovedOne01

The staff at Blue Water Lodge has been good and kind to my parents. They have a nice room. However, the amenities have not been what we expected, the food has not been very good as of late, and some of the activities are not happening. They have a community room, different events going on daily, meals provided, and a bus that goes out. Even their cable television package is really not what we expected it to be in a senior living center. They don't do a lot of other things beside watch television, which is disappointing.