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Downriver Estates
19697 Allen Rd., Brownstown Charter Township, MI 48183
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Our team personally reached out and conducted an insightful interview with this community on Jan. 3, 2024. Here's what we learned:
Welcome to Downriver Estates
Downriver Estates is a senior living community that offers a blend of comfort, care, and quality. Our community is designed to provide residents with a nurturing environment that feels like home.
Accommodations and Availability
Our community does not currently have a waitlist, allowing for prompt accommodation of new residents. We offer various living options, including one-bedroom units, tailored to meet the needs of our residents.
Respite Care
We understand the need for short-term stays, which is why we offer respite care services with a minimum stay requirement of 30 days. This option is charged on a per-day basis, providing flexibility for those in need of temporary care.
Pet Policy
Pets are welcome at Downriver Estates, provided that residents can take care of them independently. A one-time pet fee is required to accommodate your furry companions.
Transportation Services
Our community provides transportation services with a bus available on Tuesdays and Thursdays. This service covers a generous 20-mile radius, facilitating trips for shopping, banking, and other errands.
Dining Experience
The dining experience at Downriver Estates is akin to restaurant-style dining. We have a spacious dining room staffed with dining and caregiver staff who serve meals and cater to the residents' dining needs.
Staffing and Care
Our community is staffed with two nurses, one of whom is our administrator. While we do not have 24/7 nursing staff, we have supervisors and med techs responsible for medication administration, along with caregivers who provide daily assistance to our residents.
Medical Support
A doctor visits the community every Wednesday to provide medical care and consultations, ensuring that our residents' health needs are regularly monitored and addressed.
Communication with Families
Communication with families is primarily conducted through phone calls, ensuring a personal touch and immediate attention to any concerns or updates.
Community Size and Care Approach
With approximately 50 residents, Downriver Estates offers a more intimate and hands-on care approach, characteristic of an assisted living community.
Addressing Complaints and Concerns
Residents and their families can address any complaints or concerns directly with the executive director, ensuring that issues are resolved promptly and effectively.
Safety Measures
For the safety and security of our residents, each individual on the assisted living side is provided with a pendant. Additionally, call lights are installed in the bathrooms for immediate assistance when needed.
Our Commitment
At Downriver Estates, we are committed to providing a supportive and caring environment for our residents. Our dedicated staff, led by our business office manager Pam, is always ready to assist and ensure the well-being of everyone in our community.
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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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Memory Care
Memory care offers specialized support for seniors with Alzheimer's and dementia, focusing on safety, personalized care, and enhancing life quality.
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Review Summary
The following is an AI generated summary of the reviews of the community from across the web.
Summary of Reviews:
- One review describes a highly disorganized and chaotic interview experience, with unprofessional interruptions and inappropriate personal questions.
- A hospice Chaplain praises the facility for its strict COVID-19 protocols, cleanliness, and friendly staff.
- Several reviews commend the memory care unit, particularly mentioning the caring and loving staff, with special mentions of Penny for her exceptional care and dedication.
- One review shares a negative experience in the memory care unit, highlighting issues with personal belongings, lack of activities, and an incident with another resident.
- Another review expresses gratitude towards the staff for their care and efforts during the COVID-19 pandemic, highlighting the challenges of no visitation.
- Some reviews criticize the facility for issues such as restricted visiting hours, lack of communication, and concerns about the focus on finances over care.
- Positive feedback includes appreciation for the staff's compassion, professionalism, and the sense of safety and care provided to residents.
- One review details a resident's positive experience with activities and personal care prior to the pandemic, and how the staff has adapted to continue providing care during COVID-19.
Overall, the reviews present a mixed picture, with many praising the care and dedication of the staff, especially in the memory care unit, while others raise concerns about organization, communication, and the prioritization of residents' well-being.
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What is in the Neighborhood
- The closest city is Woodhaven which is 1.8 miles away and has a population of 12,539 (small town).
- The average income is $63,023, which is average compared to other zip codes.
- Weather
- High Temperature: 76
- Low Temperature: 28
- Average Temperature: 52.1
- Day Breakdown: The area gets 149 days of rain, 49 days of snow and 166 days of sun
- Precipitation: 1.9 inches a year
- The average life expectancy in zip code is 74.46 years old, which is very low compared to other zip codes.
- Air Quality: Good Days 75.0, Moderate Days 98.0, Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups Days 9.0, Unhealthy Days 0.0, Very Unhealthy Days 0.0, Hazardous Days 0.0
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Supermarkets
Gordon Food Service
0.9 miles awayMeijer
1.2 miles awayALDI
1.4 miles awayTrentwood Farms
1.6 miles awayWalmart Supercenter
1.8 miles awayNone Found
Bus Stations
West / Grange NS (WB)
1.6 miles awayWest / Grange (EB)
1.6 miles awayWest / Newman (EB)
1.7 miles awayWest / Westfield (WB)
1.8 miles awayWest / Westfield (EB)
1.8 miles awayBanks
Chase
0.4 miles awayShore to Shore Community Federal Credit Union
0.8 miles awayZeal Credit Union
1.0 miles awayCredit Union ONE
1.1 miles awayBank of America
1.5 miles awayHospitals
Henry Ford Health Center - Brownstown
2.1 miles awayBeaumont Hospital, Trenton
3.1 miles awayHenry Ford Wyandotte Hospital
5.1 miles awayBeaumont Hospital, Taylor
5.4 miles awayBeaumont Hospital - Dearborn
8.6 miles awayPharmacies
West Grange Pharmacy
1.6 miles awayCVS Pharmacy
1.6 miles awayRite Aid
1.8 miles awayWalgreens
2.3 miles awayD&C Pharmacy
2.6 miles awayDentists
Smiles for life
0.3 miles awayAlpha Dental Center
0.6 miles awayNykiel Dentistry
1.0 miles awayMidwestern Dental
1.2 miles awayRedwood Dental Group
1.4 miles awayParks
McLouth Park
1.0 miles awayGlens Park
1.1 miles awayAffolter Park
1.2 miles awayRiverview
1.4 miles awayFrazier Park
1.4 miles awayPlaces of Worship
Amherstburg First Baptist Church
7.4 miles awaySandwich First Baptist Church
11.6 miles awayMariner's Church
14.9 miles awayTrinity Deliverance Church
17.7 miles awayShopping
Riverview Commons
1.8 miles awaySouthland Center
3.0 miles awayFort-Grove Shopping Center
3.2 miles awayRoosevelt Plaza
4.4 miles awayWyandotte Plaza
4.5 miles awayCulture
Open Book Theatre
2.4 miles awayPASC Art Studio
3.0 miles awaySouthgate Community Players Corner Playhouse
4.0 miles awayDownriver Council for the Arts
4.9 miles away2nd Street Performing Arts Center
5.6 miles awayRestaurants
Buddy's Pizza
0.7 miles awayNibo's Pizza
0.8 miles awayShish Garden
1.3 miles awayRed Olive Restaurant
1.3 miles awayChristoff's Restaurant
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Licensing
This community is licensed by the state of MI. It is a large-sized community with 133 total beds.Disclaimer
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