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The Mendelson Home

2450 Watkins Lake Rd., Waterford, MI 48328

Independent Living Assisted Living Memory Care Rehabilitation
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(800) 780-8101

To Reach a Resident

(248) 618-6362

Estimated Pricing

Studio
Estimated $4,681
One Bedroom
Estimated $5,896

Price Comparison

  • Average City Price: $5,819
  • Average State Price: $4,337
  • Average National Price: $4,181


  • The Mendelson Home Description

    The Mendelson Home is a large 80 bed community that offers independent living, assisted living, memory care and rehabilitation and is about 3.1 miles outside Waterford, Michigan. Residents who live at the facility are able to choose from a range of studio and one-bedroom room layouts.

    The community has an average rating of 7.3 out of 10 making it the 8th highest rated community in the city out of 9 communities. See more information on reviews.

    To find information about the surrounding area including weather, crime, health facilities, parks, and more you can explore the neighborhood here.

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    Care Types at Community

    This community offers the following types of care

    Independent Living

    Independent living offers seniors the freedom to enjoy their retirement in a supportive community setting, with amenities and activities tailored to their active lifestyle.

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    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

    7.3
    The Mendelson Home
    Based on My Caring Plan's proprietary scoring, including 12 reviews across the web

    Ranking

  • Ranking in City: 8 out of 9 communities in Waterford
  • Ranking in State: 898 out of 1246 communities in MI


  • Review Summary

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

    Negative Reviews:

    • Management has been described as very poor, with accusations of dishonesty regarding the facility's services.
    • Some reviewers have criticized the quality of food, comparing it unfavorably to "jail food."
    • Concerns have been raised about the facility being understaffed, with Resident Assistants (RAs) being overworked.
    • There are claims that the facility is misrepresented as an assisted living facility when it functions more like a nursing home, with a high level of care required for many patients.

    Positive Reviews:

    • Several reviewers have praised the staff for being kind, empathetic, and taking great care of residents and their families.
    • The facility's setting and amenities, including its rural, country setting, beautiful building, nice rooms, and lovely dining room, have been highlighted as positive aspects.
    • Some families have expressed satisfaction with their decision to choose this facility for their loved ones, noting it as the "right choice."
    • One reviewer shared a personal story of their father's positive experience living at the facility, moving from independent living to receiving more intensive care after a stroke, and praised the overall community.


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    Health

    Medication Management And Administration

    24-Hour Nursing Care

    Assistance With Personal Care

    Physical, Occupational, And Speech Therapy

    Personal Physicians

    Psychiatrist


    Services

    Housekeeping And Laundry Daily


    Activities

    Planned Social, Physical, Spiritual And Educational Programs

    Mass Weekly

    Communion Daily


    Community Amenities

    24-Hour Staffing

    Housekeeping And Laundry

    Beauty Salon And Barber Shop In-House

    In-House Chapel

    Library

    Walking Paths


    Room Amenities

    One And Studio Bedroom Apartments

    One And Two-Bedroom Apartments

    Emergency Call System

    Utilities Included

    Internet Included

    Maintenance Of Apartment


    Dining

    3 Meals A Day

    Dinner Daily


    Transportation

    Transportation To Activities And Meals



    What is in the Neighborhood

    General Area Overview
    • The closest city is Waterford which is 3.1 miles away and has a population of 75,737 (large town).
    • The average income is $61,213, which is average compared to other zip codes.
    • Weather
      • High Temperature: 75
      • Low Temperature: 26
      • Average Temperature: 50.9
      • Day Breakdown: The area gets 153 days of rain, 62 days of snow and 149 days of sun
      • Precipitation: 1.8 inches a year

    Health and Safety Overview
    • The average life expectancy in zip code is 78.96 years old, which is high compared to other zip codes.
    • Air Quality: Good Days 119.0, Moderate Days 22.0, Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups Days 0.0, Unhealthy Days 0.0, Very Unhealthy Days 0.0, Hazardous Days 0.0

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    Supermarkets

    Tenuta's Food Lane
    1.4 miles away
    Meijer
    1.6 miles away
    Gordon Food Service
    1.7 miles away
    Aldi
    1.8 miles away
    Kroger
    1.9 miles away

    None Found

    Bus Stations

    Telegraph / Dixie (SB)
    1.4 miles away
    Telegraph / Dixie NS (NB)
    1.4 miles away
    Kennett / West NS (WB)
    1.6 miles away
    Kennett / West (EB)
    1.6 miles away
    County Center / Campus (NB)
    1.7 miles away

    Banks

    Genisys Credit Union
    1.2 miles away
    Chase
    1.6 miles away
    Fifth Third Bank
    1.6 miles away
    Huntington Bank
    1.6 miles away
    TCF Bank
    1.6 miles away

    Hospitals

    Pontiac General Hospital
    3.6 miles away
    McLaren Oakland
    4.1 miles away
    Havenwyck Hospital
    5.4 miles away
    Saint Joseph Mercy Oakland
    5.6 miles away
    Huron Valley-Sinai Hospital
    9.0 miles away

    Pharmacies

    CVS Pharmacy
    1.0 miles away
    Rite Aid
    1.1 miles away
    Highland Pharmacy & Compounding
    1.7 miles away
    Walgreens
    1.8 miles away
    Kroger Pharmacy
    1.9 miles away

    Dentists

    A1 Family Dentistry of Waterford
    2.5 miles away
    Clarkston Oaks Family Dentistry
    3.5 miles away
    Dental Center of Pontiac
    3.9 miles away
    Munk & Associates Orthodontic Specialists
    4.6 miles away
    Prudhomme Dental of Clarkston
    5.5 miles away

    Parks

    Waterford Oaks
    0.8 miles away
    Drayton Plains Nature Center
    0.9 miles away
    Fish Hatchery Park / Waterford Township Historical Society Historic Village
    1.0 miles away
    Shell Park
    1.1 miles away
    Hawthrone Park
    1.6 miles away

    None Found

    Shopping

    Great Lakes Crossing Outlets
    3.3 miles away
    Bloomfield Town Square
    5.4 miles away
    Crosswinds Mall
    6.8 miles away
    Orchard Mall
    8.9 miles away
    Old Orchard Shopping Center
    9.1 miles away

    Culture

    Starlight Theater
    4.0 miles away
    DTE Energy Music Theatre
    4.9 miles away
    Meadow Brook Theatre
    7.0 miles away
    Meadow Brook Amphitheatre
    7.8 miles away
    Performing Arts Center
    8.9 miles away

    Restaurants

    Franks-A-Lot
    0.5 miles away
    Highlander Coney
    1.1 miles away
    Dixie Diner
    1.4 miles away
    Calabrese's Pizzeria II
    1.4 miles away
    KK Pepper Thai
    1.5 miles away

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    Licensing

    This community is licensed by the state of MI. It is a large-sized community with 80 total beds.

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