Cranbrook Geriatric Village sits at 5000 E 7 Mile Rd in Detroit, MI, and provides care for seniors who need different levels of help, whether long or short-term, with most folks staying for nursing care, but others finding assisted living, memory care for dementia and Alzheimer's, and even independent living options if they're more active and don't need as much hands-on help. The building has 80 certified beds, and about 60 residents live there, which keeps the occupancy rate at 75%. There's a range of care, from skilled nursing, which includes 24-hour help with things like wound care, tracheostomy, injections, and rehabilitation, right down to help with simple, daily activities like bathing, dressing, and taking medicine. There are on-site chefs and meal planners making food that meets nutrition needs, and both meals and activities happen in community rooms designed for socializing and keeping up with physical and mental wellness. Memory care there has secure settings, special programs, and activities designed for seniors with confusion or memory loss.
The staff splits their time with 4.47 CNA hours, 2.14 LPN hours, and 0.33 RN hours per resident, adding up to about 2.47 staff hours for each person every day. Some health concerns, like pressure sores for short-stay (7%) and high-risk long-term residents (11%), and a higher-than-average rate of urinary tract infections (13%) do exist. Most residents do receive flu shots, with 100% of short-stay and 95% of long-stay residents vaccinated, while pneumococcal vaccination rates sit at 59% and 91% for short- and long-stay, respectively. Less than 2% of residents lose too much weight, and pretty much nobody becomes more dependent over time, but some concerns like 36% of low-risk residents losing bowel or bladder control, and 5% of long-stay residents with a urinary catheter remain present. Staff tells doctors, residents, and families right away if anything major changes.
The facility runs as a for-profit corporation, participates in Medicare and Medicaid, and belongs to the Lakeshore Healthcare Cranbrook Campus group, so ownership comes from more than one party. They allow both family and resident councils, so people living there and their families can speak up about care. The building's partially sprinklered and it's not inside a hospital, nor is it a continuing care retirement community or a special focus facility. Respite stays give caregivers in the community a break, and home care programs offer non-medical help from trained aides in the local area. Training and certification programs also help caregivers and staff, especially with dementia and other special care needs.
Most people say staff act friendly and helpful, making for a supportive atmosphere. Community awards show the team puts effort into meaningful activities, meal quality, and fun events to keep everyone engaged. Everyone gets care based on what they want and need, and the facility aims to keep things safe, comfortable, and as satisfying as possible for each resident, whether someone needs intensive medical care or simpler support with daily living.
