Pricing ranges from
    $3,965 – 4,758/month

    Cedar Hill Assisted Living & Senior Housing

    1059 Old U.S. 41, Bark River, MI, 49807
    4.8 · 4 reviews
    • Independent living
    • Assisted living
    AnonymousCurrent/former resident
    5.0

    Compassionate care and excellent amenities

    I felt loved and well cared for by compassionate, knowledgeable, and friendly staff and dedicated caregivers; the physical therapy, pool, and equipment were excellent. My apartment was nice and efficient. Activities were limited-partly due to virus restrictions and occasional short staffing-yet I will miss coming here.

    Pricing

    $3,965+/moSemi-privateAssisted Living
    $4,758+/mo1 BedroomAssisted Living

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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

    4.75 · 4 reviews

    Overall rating

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

      5.0
    • Staff

      4.7
    • Meals

      4.8
    • Amenities

      4.0
    • Value

      4.8

    Pros

    • compassionate staff
    • dedicated caregivers
    • loving environment
    • residents felt loved and well cared for
    • friendly staff
    • nice apartment
    • efficient apartment layout
    • physical therapy nearby
    • pool with nice equipment
    • knowledgeable staff (therapy and care)
    • enjoyable experience — residents will miss coming here

    Cons

    • short staffing
    • no availability / capacity limitations
    • limited activity engagement
    • virus restrictions limiting activities

    Summary review

    Overall sentiment across the reviews is clearly positive regarding the quality of personal care and the warmth of the community, while operational constraints and pandemic-related limitations are the main areas of concern. Multiple reviewers consistently highlight the staff as a major strength — caregivers are described as compassionate, dedicated, friendly, and knowledgeable. Several comments indicate that residents felt loved and well cared for, and one reviewer explicitly said they will miss coming to the facility. This repeated praise points to a strong culture of personal attention and emotional support from frontline staff.

    In terms of clinical and therapy services, the facility receives favorable mentions. Physical therapy being conveniently located near home (or accessible to residents) and staff who are knowledgeable are called out positively. The presence of a pool and good-quality equipment is another tangible amenity that reviewers appreciated; these features suggest the facility supports rehabilitative and recreational opportunities when available.

    Facility accommodations also receive positive notes. Apartments are described as nice and efficient, indicating residents found the living spaces comfortable and well-laid-out. These comments about private space, combined with the caring staff, help explain why some residents express strong affection for the place and anticipate missing it.

    The primary negatives cluster around staffing, availability, and activities. Short staffing is specifically mentioned and stands out as an operational concern that could affect responsiveness and the consistency of services. "No availability" suggests the facility may be at capacity or have waitlist issues, which impacts access for prospective residents. Activity engagement is another recurring issue: reviewers mention limited activity engagement and explicitly point to virus restrictions as a reason activities were curtailed. Together, these points indicate that while individual care quality is high, programmatic and operational offerings (especially group activities and social programming) have been constrained.

    Notably, dining and food service are not discussed in these reviews; there is no direct information to assess meal quality, menu variety, or dining operations. Similarly, management and administrative responsiveness are not described beyond the capacity and staffing mentions, so conclusions about leadership or long-term strategy cannot be drawn from this set of summaries.

    In summary, Cedar Hill Assisted Living & Senior Housing appears to excel at personal caregiving and fostering a loving environment, backed by competent therapy services and attractive physical amenities like a pool and well-appointed apartments. The most significant concerns are short staffing, limited availability for new residents, and reduced activity engagement driven by virus restrictions. Prospective residents and families should weigh the strong interpersonal care and facility comforts against current limitations on activities and possible waitlist or staffing challenges. If access and a full activity calendar are priorities, these operational issues are important to clarify with management before making decisions.

    Location

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    About Cedar Hill Assisted Living & Senior Housing

    Cedar Hill Assisted Living & Senior Housing sits on seven wooded acres right in Bark River, Michigan, and the place feels pretty relaxed with a nice view of the woods and the Bark River itself, so folks living there enjoy a calm setting. The building got a full renovation in 2014, and now there are 20 private rooms with bathrooms and 18 simple senior apartments up on the second floor, all set up with emergency call lights and a non-smoking environment for extra safety. The rooms come furnished if you want, or you can bring your own things, and you get access to a sunroom with a deck that looks out onto the trees, plus big open areas for family-style meals so people can eat together if they choose. The dining room serves homemade meals on a schedule, but all-day dining options mean residents can get a bite when they're hungry, and diets get adjusted for folks with diabetes or allergies.

    There's always staff around, 24/7, for help with daily tasks like bathing, dressing, transfers, and medication, and the team supports people if they've got trouble getting around or need non-ambulatory care. Seniors who need memory care, like for Alzheimer's, get specialized help to reduce confusion and keep them safe, especially with emergency alert systems and secure surroundings that help prevent wandering. There's housekeeping and linen service that's based on each resident's care plan, and support with things like telephone use and even move-in coordination to help folks settle in.

    Cedar Hill offers all kinds of planned activities and resident-run get-togethers, like movie nights, a mass schedule, exercise classes, walking paths outside, outreach programs, entertainment, and supervised group outings, so it's easy to stay active or just enjoy something new whenever you want. Residents have transportation services if they need a ride to appointments or want to get out in the community. The place also has big common spaces-there's a gym, a barber and salon room, TV rooms, and gardens to spend time in. Health and wellness get a focus here with things like medication coordination, diabetes monitoring, therapies, and work with outside healthcare providers as needed.

    The community tries to match care to each person with regular evaluations and personalized plans, so everybody can find the right balance between independence and support. Short stays and respite care are also available for folks who just need a break or help for a little while, and staff give advice to families on more senior living options if longer-term help is needed. Cedar Hill Assisted Living & Senior Housing mainly serves folks over 55 and covers a range of care from independent living to more direct assisted living and Alzheimer's support, aiming to make senior life comfortable, safe, and engaging without feeling overwhelming.

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