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Brookdale Portage (Assisted Living)
3100 Old Centre Avenue, Portage, MI 49024
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Brookdale Portage (Assisted Living) Description
When you need help with a few minor things so you can enjoy the important things, then Brookdale Portage in Portage, Mich., may be just the place you’re looking for. Just 20 minutes from Kalamazoo, our community offers assisted living that celebrates and encourages independence while providing the comfort of an on-site 24/7 staff.
This is the time of your life where you should be doing the things you want to do and Brookdale Portage is here to make that happen. We’ll help with your personal needs so you can confidently socialize, enjoy outings and live your best life. And with spacious, light-filled, individual apartments, nutritious dining, a busy activities schedule, an on-site beauty/barber shop, transportation and 24/7 assistance, our community can help you do that.
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Care Types at Community
This community offers the following types of care
Assisted Living
Assisted living offers a supportive community environment with personalized care and assistance for seniors who value their independence but need help with daily activities.
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Review Summary
The following is an AI generated summary of the reviews of the community from across the web.
Positive Reviews:
- Brookdale Portage was described as a perfect fit for a resident, offering activities, care, respect, dignity, and kindness. The staff was praised for their efforts during the lockdown and for providing gentle and efficient care.
- Several reviewers noted the aides and staff as warm, friendly, caring, kind, and patient, contributing to a positive environment for residents.
- Brookdale was recommended as both an employer and a home, with competitive pay, proper training for staff, and a high standard of care.
- For respite care, Brookdale was highly praised, with one reviewer mentioning their mother's wonderful experience with everything and everyone during her stay.
Negative Reviews:
- Management and employee treatment were criticized, with one reviewer mentioning poor management and another sharing a negative experience related to employment practices, including being let go due to pregnancy.
- One reviewer shared a disappointing experience with the hiring process, being let go after being initially hired due to past employment history.
- Negligent care and unprofessional behavior were reported, including infrequent bathing, lack of communication with family, and inappropriate comments from the head nurse. This led to a resident's health decline, though it improved after moving to a different facility.
Mixed Feedback:
While some reviews highlight the caring and professional environment at Brookdale, others point out significant issues with management, employee treatment, and resident care. Prospective residents and employees may want to consider these mixed experiences.
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What is in the Neighborhood
- The closest city is Portage which is 2.3 miles away and has a population of 48,177 (mid sized town).
- The average income is $81,179, which is very high compared to other zip codes.
- Weather
- High Temperature: 74
- Low Temperature: 26
- Average Temperature: 50.9
- Day Breakdown: The area gets 163 days of rain, 54 days of snow and 147 days of sun
- Precipitation: 2.3 inches a year
- The crime rate is 6.52 per 100 people which is high compared to other cities.
- Violent Crime: 1.43 incidents per 100 people
- Property Crime: 3.89 incidents per 100 people
- Drug-Related Crime: 0.22 incidents per 100 people
- The average life expectancy in zip code is 78.93 years old, which is high compared to other zip codes.
- Air Quality: Good Days 118.0, Moderate Days 51.0, Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups Days 1.0, Unhealthy Days 0.0, Very Unhealthy Days 0.0, Hazardous Days 0.0
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Supermarkets
Harding's
0.5 miles awayWalmart Supercenter
1.3 miles awayMeijer
1.4 miles awayD&W Fresh Market
1.7 miles awaySam's Club
2.1 miles awayTransportation
Kalamazoo
6.8 miles awayBus Stations
Parkview
3.7 miles awayArchives on Howard
5.1 miles awayStadium Drive Apartments
5.1 miles awayStadium Drive
5.1 miles awayMetro/Bronco - Ring Road S & Lawson Dr
5.3 miles awayBanks
Chase
0.5 miles awayPNC Bank
0.6 miles awayBank of America
1.0 miles awayKellogg Community Federal Credit Union
1.8 miles awayComerica
1.8 miles awayHospitals
Kalamazoo Psychiatric Hospital
5.4 miles awayBronson Methodist Hospital
6.1 miles awayBorgess Medical Center
7.8 miles awayBronson LakeView Hospital
14.0 miles awayBorgess-Pipp Hospital
16.9 miles awayPharmacies
Rite Aid
0.6 miles awayMeijer Pharmacy
1.4 miles awayWalgreens
1.7 miles awayCVS Pharmacy
2.2 miles awayRed Crown Pharmacy
5.9 miles awayDentists
Aspen Dental
2.2 miles awayDavid T Brown, DDS PC
9.8 miles awayTurcotte Dentistry
22.8 miles awayEtheridge Dentistry
22.8 miles awayParks
Oakland Drive Park
0.5 miles awayPortage
1.5 miles awayHaverhill Park
1.5 miles awayGourdneck State Game Area
1.6 miles awayCentral Park
1.7 miles awayNone Found
Shopping
The Crossroads Mall
1.9 miles awayCampus Pointe Mall
5.6 miles awayBronco Mall
5.8 miles awayMall Plaza
6.5 miles awayLakeview Square Mall
22.8 miles awayCulture
Hayloft Theater
2.1 miles awayCelery Flats Ampitheatre
2.1 miles awayMiller Auditorium
5.3 miles awayWMU Esports Arena
5.9 miles awayChenery Auditorium
6.0 miles awayRestaurants
Tap House
0.3 miles awayFull City Cafe
0.6 miles awayZiingos
0.6 miles awayBig Apple Bagel
0.6 miles awayField Stone Grill
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Licensing
This community is licensed by the state of MI. It is a large-sized community with 72 total beds.Disclaimer
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