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Railside Assisted Living Center

7955 Byron Center Ave Sw, Byron Center, MI 49315

Assisted Living Memory Care Respite Care
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(800) 780-8101

To Reach a Resident

(616) 878-4620

Estimated Pricing

Studio
Estimated $3,373

Price Comparison

  • Average City Price: $3,369
  • Average State Price: $3,894
  • Average National Price: $3,754


  • Railside Assisted Living Center Description

    Railside Assisted Living Center, located in Byron Center, Michigan, offers a variety of services and amenities to meet your assisted living needs. In addition to housekeeping, laundry service, and daily meals, Railside offers support services personalized to the individual needs of our residents, including specialized care for those suffering from dementia, Alzheimer’s, or other forms of memory impairment.

    Railside Assisted Living Center is fully licensed as a Home for the Aged by the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MMDHHS). Our staff is carefully vetted and thoroughly trained to care for and monitor our residents’ physical and mental well-being.

    For pricing & availability call (800) 780-8101


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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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    Community Reviews

    7.9
    Railside Assisted Living Center
    Based on My Caring Plan's proprietary scoring, including 40 reviews across the web

    Ranking

  • Ranking in City: 3 out of 3 communities in Byron Center
  • Ranking in State: 742 out of 1240 communities in MI
  • Facility and Grounds A

    Care A

    Staff A


    Employee Reviews

    7.2
    Heritage Senior Communities
    Based on My Caring Plan's proprietary scoring, including 174 reviews across the web

    The following insights are from employees that work in Michigan

    Employee Pay B

    Employee Staff B

    Employee Culture A



    Review Summary

    The following is an AI generated summary of the reviews of the community from across the web.

    Positive Reviews:

    • Staff is friendly, compassionate, and appreciative.
    • Facilities are clean and well-maintained.
    • Long-term staff and family-owned, contributing to a close-knit atmosphere.
    • Quality care for seniors, including delicious food and fun activities.
    • Respite care is well-regarded, with clean rooms and friendly management.
    • Staff is attentive and caring, creating an enjoyable atmosphere for residents.
    • Flexible work schedules for students, with opportunities for learning and growth.
    • Fun activities and events for residents and families.
    • Residents are treated like family.
    • Visitors are greeted warmly, and accommodations are made for individual needs.
    • High satisfaction with the care provided to residents.

    Negative Reviews:

    • Reports of management issues, including sabotage and lack of support for staff.
    • Complaints about cleanliness, understaffing, and poor management.
    • Residents' personal belongings frequently get lost.
    • Food quality issues, with over or undercooked meals and reliance on leftovers.
    • Second shift employees report poor treatment, understaffing, and pest issues.
    • Complaints about the smell in the halls and insufficient staffing for resident care.

    Mixed Reviews:

    • Some staff express love for their work and the difference they make, despite noting the need for better communication.


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    Health

    Medication distribution and assistance, with nurse supervision

    LPN-executed monthly wellness checks

    Medication assistance, available at all times and supervised by a nurse on staff

    Complex medication administration and testing

    As-needed medication assistance

    Wellness checks


    Services

    Laundry and housekeeping services

    Staff on duty and ready to assist residents at all times of day and night

    Support for family members providing care

    Support for individuals that allows them to retain as much independence as possible in performing daily tasks

    Housekeeping and laundry service

    Assistance with dressing, bathing, and grooming


    Activities

    Events including worship, exercise, field trips, parties, crafts, games, exercise, and more

    Guided social interaction with staff, peers, and visitors

    Encouragement to participate in senior-friendly physical activity

    Enjoyable activities to enhance residents’ joy and self-esteem

    Lots of scheduled events including games, outings, exercise, worship, crafts, and parties

    Various scheduled activities, trips, and events


    Community Amenities

    Patio with chairs, tables, and umbrellas

    Beautifully landscaped grounds and raised flowerbeds

    Full service barbershop and beauty salon (additional fees apply)

    24-hour entry security system

    Pleasant common areas including a dining room, lobby sitting area, and living room with a fireplace

    Bathing room with whirlpool/hydrotherapy tub


    Room Amenities

    A spacious, private studio apartment with comfortable furnishings

    Barrier-free accessibility

    Wall-to-wall carpeting

    Walk-in showers

    Private bath

    Window treatments


    Dining

    Three scheduled daily meals

    Myriad snacks and beverages available on demand

    Three daily meals that are homemade and nutritionally sound

    Three home-cooked, healthy meals daily, and snacks available on-demand

    Assistance during meals

    Elegant community dining room


    Transportation

    Convenient location with access to nearby shopping, churches, parks, medical centers, and other neighborhood features

    Escort to meals and activities


    Pet

    Pets



    What is in the Neighborhood

    General Area Overview
    • The closest city is Byron Center which is 0.6 miles away and has a population of 5,822 (very small town).
    • The average income is $100,947, which is very high compared to other zip codes.
    • Weather
      • High Temperature: 74
      • Low Temperature: 26
      • Average Temperature: 50.5
      • Day Breakdown: The area gets 149 days of rain, 56 days of snow and 159 days of sun
      • Precipitation: 1.6 inches a year

    Health and Safety Overview
    • The average life expectancy in zip code is 79.67 years old, which is high compared to other zip codes.
    • Air Quality: Good Days 129.0, Moderate Days 49.0, Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups Days 4.0, Unhealthy Days 0.0, Very Unhealthy Days 0.0, Hazardous Days 0.0

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    Supermarkets

    Byron Center Plaza
    0.4 miles away
    Family Fare
    0.5 miles away
    Robertson Heating Supply Company of Grand Rapids
    3.0 miles away
    Meijer
    3.6 miles away
    Walmart Supercenter
    4.2 miles away

    None Found

    Bus Stations

    60th Street
    3.9 miles away
    54th Street
    4.3 miles away
    Rivertown Meijer
    4.4 miles away
    44th Street
    5.3 miles away
    36th Street
    6.1 miles away

    Banks

    Fifth Third Bank
    2.6 miles away
    Huntington Bank
    2.8 miles away
    Mercantile Bank
    2.9 miles away
    Lake Michigan Credit Union
    4.4 miles away
    Arbor Financial Credit Union
    4.5 miles away

    Hospitals

    Mercy Health Southwest Campus
    2.0 miles away
    Metro Health Hospital
    2.4 miles away
    Mercy Health Saint Mary's
    9.8 miles away
    Blodgett Hospital
    10.4 miles away
    Spectrum Health Butterworth Hospital
    10.6 miles away

    Pharmacies

    Walgreens
    0.5 miles away
    CVS Pharmacy
    2.9 miles away
    Rite Aid
    5.3 miles away
    Meijer Pharmacy
    5.5 miles away
    CVS
    10.4 miles away

    Dentists

    Bryon Center Family Dental
    4.3 miles away
    Van Timmeren Family Dentistry
    4.4 miles away
    Armbrecht & Wierenga Orthodontics
    4.6 miles away
    Grandville Pediatric Dentistry
    4.6 miles away
    Kessel & Bouwens Orthodontics
    4.6 miles away

    Parks

    Byron Township Bicentennial Park
    0.1 miles away
    Byron Township Whistlestop Park
    0.2 miles away
    Christian school park
    0.9 miles away
    byron park
    1.0 miles away
    Coldwood
    1.5 miles away

    None Found

    Shopping

    Tanger Outlet Mall
    2.7 miles away
    RiverTown Crossings
    4.3 miles away
    Woodland Mall
    9.4 miles away
    Centerpointe Mall
    9.7 miles away
    Fulton Street Farmer’s Market
    10.7 miles away

    Culture

    Jenison Center of the Arts
    8.8 miles away
    The Intersection
    10.0 miles away
    Ladies Literary Club
    10.1 miles away
    Urban Institute of Contemporary Art
    10.2 miles away
    Dog Story Theater
    10.3 miles away

    Restaurants

    McAlister's Deli
    2.7 miles away
    Marco's Pizza
    2.8 miles away
    Wing Doozy
    2.8 miles away
    Monelli's Italian Bar and Grill
    2.8 miles away
    Little Bangkok
    2.8 miles away

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    Licensing

    This community is licensed by the state of MI. It is a large-sized community with 121 total beds.

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