Sally's Care Home

    740 St Onge St, Alpena, MI 49707
    • Assisted Living
    2.5ยท10 reviews

    Comfortable room and excellent care

    I'm very happy at Sally's Care Home - my private room is comfortable, the food is excellent (they buy top-quality meats and produce), and I've made good friends. The staff are lovely, attentive, and knowledgeable about Alzheimer's/dementia; they take time for everyone and make the place feel safe and inclusive for special needs. Management is fair and supportive, and I'd highly recommend Sally's Care Home.

    Current/former resident
    Jul 2026

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    Amenities

    Healthcare services

    • Activities of daily living assistance
    • Assistance with bathing
    • Assistance with dressing
    • Assistance with transfers
    • Coordination with health care providers
    • Medication management
    • Mental wellness program

    Healthcare staffing

    • 24-hour call system
    • 24-hour supervision

    Meals and dining

    • Diabetes diet
    • Meal preparation and service
    • Special dietary restrictions

    Room

    • Cable
    • Fully furnished
    • Housekeeping and linen services
    • Kitchenettes
    • Telephone
    • Wifi

    Transportation

    • Transportation arrangement (medical)
    • Transportation to doctors appointments

    Common areas

    • Beauty salon
    • Dining room
    • Garden
    • Outdoor space

    Community services

    • Move-in coordination

    Activities

    • Community-sponsored activities
    • Resident-run activities
    • Scheduled daily activities

    Reviews

    2.50ยท(10)

    Overall rating

    1. 5
    2. 4
    3. 3
    4. 2
    5. 1
    • Care

      3.3
    • Staff

      3.2
    • Meals

      4.0
    • Amenities

      4.0
    • Value

      2.5

    Pros

    • Knowledgeable dementia and Alzheimerโ€™s care
    • Attentive, inclusive caregiving
    • Good meal quality with fresh ingredients
    • Private rooms available
    • Social opportunities and friend-making among residents
    • Perceived sense of safety and security

    Cons

    • Inconsistent care quality tied to resident acuity
    • Gaps in clinical safety and incident-response protocols
    • Weak transparency and accountability in management decisions
    • Staff honesty and accountability
    • Unprofessional or inconsistent leadership behavior
    • Inconsistent family communication and end-of-life coordination
    • Inconsistent foodservice oversight and kitchen staff conduct
    • Unreliable administrative contact channels

    Summary of reviews

    The reviews for Sally's Care Home present a mixed picture. Many reviewers praised the direct-care staff for knowledge about dementia and Alzheimerโ€™s care, for being attentive and inclusive, and for creating a social environment where residents can make friends. Positive comments frequently note private rooms, a general sense of safety and security, and meal quality that emphasizes fresh meats and produce.

    Care delivery appears to vary by resident condition. When residents are stable, families describe decent day-to-day care and responsive staff. However, several accounts indicate variability in care when needs escalate; this is reflected in concerns about inconsistent clinical practices and gaps in safety and incident-response protocols. There are also concerns about staff honesty and accountability, which can affect trust between families and the care team.

    Dining and daily-life offerings were a relative strength in many accounts: reviewers mentioned good food quality and attentive staff who take time with residents and accommodate special needs. At the same time, there are comments pointing to inconsistent foodservice oversight and specific conduct issues in the kitchen that prospective families may want to explore directly. Facilities-level comments otherwise emphasize private rooms and social opportunities rather than major physical-plant complaints.

    Management and administrative issues are a prominent area of divergence. Some reviewers described the supervisory approach as fair and supportive, while others expressed concerns about unprofessional behavior, poor communication, and lack of transparency. A few reviewers raised serious concerns about management decisions around end-of-life coordination and about alleged concealment or retaliatory actions; these issues substantially affect family trust when they occur. Administrative responsiveness also drew criticism in at least one account (for example, nonworking contact information), which can complicate timely communication.

    Overall, the pattern suggests a facility with capable front-line caregiving strengthsโ€”particularly around dementia care and daily attentivenessโ€”paired with management and operational risks that warrant careful vetting. Prospective residents and families should meet staff and leadership in person, request recent references from current families, confirm administrative contact reliability, ask about staffing ratios, incident-reporting and end-of-life protocols, and review how foodservice and kitchen oversight are managed before making a decision.

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    Location

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    Sally's Care Home is located at 740 St Onge St, Alpena, MI, 49707.

    About Sally's Care Home

    Sally's Care Home sits in Alpena, Michigan, and provides care to seniors who want to stay in a small group setting but need extra help. The home's licensed team gives 24/7 care and checks on each resident's health. The twenty-bed Adult Foster Care facility offers assisted living and memory care for dementia, Alzheimer's, and Parkinson's. The home has support for activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, moving around, and managing medication, so people who can't care for themselves can stay safe. Residents who have diabetes, incontinence, or trouble walking get extra help, and trained staff manage personalized care plans to fit each person's needs.

    Sally's Care Home offers shared apartments, one-bedroom suites, and private rooms with bathrooms and kitchenettes. Each room is wheelchair-accessible and comes with a telephone. Furnished rooms help make things easier for moving in. Residents can bring pets and enjoy open spaces like walking paths, a community garden, decks, and landscaped areas. The home's dining service covers three meals a day made by a culinary chef and on-site dietitian, with options for dietary needs or allergies. There are all-day dining choices, and meal planners focus on taste and nutrition.

    The Home offers amenities you'd expect for comfort, like laundry, dry cleaning, and housekeeping, plus on-site parking and transportation to appointments or outings. There's a cafe, large-screen TVs, an arts and crafts room, a barber and beauty salon, devotional activities, movie nights, and rooms for socializing. Emergency call systems and regular health checks help keep everyone safe. There are community and resident-run activities to help people stay active and engaged. The setting feels like home, but there's still plenty of help around for those needing extra support. Short-term respite care's available for families who need a break. Sally's Care Home gives seniors a chance to live comfortably and safely, whether they need a lot of help or just a bit.

    People often ask...

    Sally's Care Home offers competitive pricing, with rates starting at a cost of $4,117 per month.

    Sally's Care Home offers assisted living and board and care.

    The full address for this community is 740 St Onge St, Alpena, MI 49707.

    No, Sally's Care Home does not offer respite care. Respite care in assisted living communities provides temporary, short-term relief for primary caregivers by offering professional care for their loved ones. It allows individuals to stay in an assisted living community for a limited time, giving caregivers a break while ensuring residents receive necessary support and assistance with daily activities.

    Safety & Compliance

    In Michigan, the Department of Licensing & Regulatory Affairs (LARA) licenses adult foster care homes and homes for the aged, conducting renewal inspections and complaint investigations and publishing the resulting reports.

    License numberAL040293493
    StatusClosed
    Facility typeAdult Large Group Home (capacity 13-20)
    License classClosed
    Capacity20 residents
    LicenseeBobi Sue, Inc.
    Care servedAged
    EffectiveAugust 25th, 2023
    ExpiresAugust 24th, 2025
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    Inspection Reports

    2

    Reports

    0

    Citations

    0

    Complaints

    3

    Years

    21 Jan 2024Investigation
    Investigated a bruise incident and a claim of cold temperatures; no violations were established.
    22 Oct 2023Renewal
    Found substantial compliance with applicable licensing statutes and rules. License renewed.

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