Caremore of Genesee Valley

    3138 Curtis Dr, Flint, MI, 48507
    3.8 · 20 reviews
    • Assisted living
    • Memory care
    AnonymousLoved one of resident
    2.0

    Homey feel but serious issues

    I placed my mom here and I like the small, renovated, home-like feel-friendly, caring staff, spacious private rooms with half baths, and she's happier and more social. But management is often unresponsive, caregiver turnover and minimal staffing are real problems, there are almost no activities, meals are poor/not nutritious, and maintenance/cleanliness and safety issues plus the high price (>$3,000/mo) are concerning. Tour for yourself, but be prepared to ask hard questions about staffing, meals, and upkeep before you commit.

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    3.75 · 20 reviews

    Overall rating

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

      3.6
    • Staff

      3.5
    • Meals

      1.5
    • Amenities

      2.6
    • Value

      1.0

    Pros

    • Caring, friendly, and professional staff
    • Personalized care with dignity and respect
    • Staff communicate with families and coordinate with outside agencies
    • Small, home-like setting (reports of a 12-resident home)
    • Private rooms with half baths and spacious rooms
    • Renovated or attractive rooms in some reports
    • Attentive shift nurse and availability of physical therapy
    • Respite stay option and willingness to work with families on pricing in some cases
    • Residents seen as more social, gaining weight, or otherwise improving under care
    • Welcoming to visitors and prepared for drop-in tours

    Cons

    • Untrained caregivers and high staff turnover
    • Poor or unresponsive management and complaints to owners
    • Sanitation and maintenance issues (black mold, dirty rooms, dirty carpets, rusted vents/doors)
    • Old, broken, or damaged fixtures and furniture (broken closet doors, worn furniture)
    • Unsafe front entrance and poor ramp accessibility (blocked by stepping stones)
    • Minimal staffing on shifts (sometimes only one attendant), insufficient staffing levels
    • Little to no activities or devotional services offered
    • Poor quality meals described as frozen, not nutritious, or 'toddler-like'
    • High cost/overpriced (reports of over $3,000/month) and extra charges (cable)
    • Ongoing remodeling creating disruption
    • Unreliable televisions and limited amenities
    • Inconsistent experiences across reviewers and reports of residents moving out
    • Staff or management withholding information in some cases
    • Dark or hospital-like atmosphere reported by some

    Summary review

    Overall sentiment in the reviews is mixed and polarized. A substantial portion of reviewers praise the staff, personalized care, and the small, home-like atmosphere — highlighting attentive nurses, friendly caregivers who know residents by name, private rooms with half baths, recent renovations in some parts of the facility, and successful coordination with outside providers such as physical therapists and doctors. These reviewers report that residents are happier, more social, or gaining weight, and that families feel peace of mind. Conversely, a sizable group of reviews raises serious concerns about staffing, management responsiveness, cleanliness, maintenance, dining, and overall value for money.

    Care quality and staffing are recurring themes with conflicting accounts. Positive comments emphasize compassionate, professional caregivers who treat residents with dignity, communicate well with families, and arrange necessary therapies. However, other reviews report untrained caregivers, high turnover, and minimal on-shift staffing (including reports of only one attendant per shift). These staffing concerns are tied to reported declines in consistency of care and family confidence. Several reviews explicitly urge caution and even investigation due to perceived lapses in competence or transparency by staff and management.

    Facility condition and safety also show stark contrasts. Some reviewers describe the environment as clean, inviting, renovated, and homelike with spacious private rooms. In opposition, multiple reviews detail serious maintenance and sanitation problems: black mold, dirty rooms and carpets, rusted vents and doors, broken glass closet doors, and an unsafe front entrance. Accessibility problems are raised (poor ramp design and stepping stones blocking ramp access). There are repeated mentions of ongoing remodeling, which could explain why some parts are freshly updated while others are in disrepair, but the coexistence of renovated and neglected areas creates an inconsistent experience for residents and visitors.

    Dining and activities are notable weak points in many accounts. Numerous reviewers describe the meals as poor, not nutritious, frozen, or 'toddler-like' and say that dining does not meet expectations for a facility charging premium rates. Activity offerings receive similarly negative feedback from several reviewers who report little to no scheduled activities, no devotional services, and limited amenities beyond television. This lack of engagement is linked to reports of resident depression and dissatisfaction. That said, a subset of reviews mentions daily activities and good food options, reinforcing the overall pattern of variability across time or between units.

    Management, pricing, and transparency are additional recurring concerns. Several reviewers complained that management is unresponsive to issues and that staff or management have withheld information. There are reports of residents moving out after complaints, and at least one reviewer explicitly characterized the facility as overpriced (with mentions of rates above $3,000/month) given the services and condition. A few reviews point to willingness to negotiate price and a positive, professional administrative experience, again underscoring inconsistent impressions.

    Patterns and practical implications: the reviews suggest that experiences at the facility vary widely—some residents receive responsive, high-quality, personalized care in clean, renovated rooms, while others encounter undertrained staff, maintenance issues, poor food, and inadequate activities. This variability may be due to differences in specific units, timing (before/after remodeling), staffing shifts, or turnover. For prospective residents and families, the reviews indicate clear areas to inspect and verify in person: current staffing levels by shift, recent inspection/cleaning records (mold and sanitation), the physical condition of the specific room to be offered, sample menus and meal preparation methods, a published activities schedule, accessibility of entrances/ramps, and any extra fees (e.g., cable). Speak with current residents and families during a tour, ask for references, and request written commitments on services and staffing. Given the number of serious complaints alongside strongly positive reports, a careful, document-focused, and on-site evaluation is advised before making decisions.

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    About Caremore of Genesee Valley

    Caremore of Genesee Valley sits at 3138 Curtis Dr in Flint, Michigan, and is part of a group of six homes across the state, all managed by Purple Door, LLC. This place provides assisted living and memory care, with special support for seniors with Alzheimer's disease or dementia, and uses a secured memory care area with wandering alert systems and bracelets that help keep residents safe if they tend to wander or display challenging behaviors, and you'll find 24-hour awake staff who know how to handle these needs along with a shift nurse who makes sure important care tasks get done. The building is a brick ranch-style with a spacious backyard, offering a homelike feel and personal touch, and rooms are roomy, with a shared community shower, and residents can bring pets because the homes are pet-friendly.

    Caremore of Genesee Valley offers scheduled exercise programs, activities like puzzles, Bingo, movies, cookouts, birthday parties, and regular ways to relax, so people can stay active and enjoy their days. The staff assists with daily tasks like bathing, dressing, medication management, insulin injections, and even mechanical lifts for folks who can't walk on their own, and the team provides individualized attention around the clock, with both in-home support and on-site medical professionals. Meals are prepared and served daily, laundry and housekeeping are handled, and meal times happen in the dining room or outside on nice days, since there's both outdoor and indoor space, plus a media and activities room, and religious or devotional services are available in the on-site chapel.

    Caremore of Genesee Valley serves seniors with various needs, from those who need only a little support, to others who need hospice or respite care, and they'll take residents who pay with Medicaid. Staff is described as friendly and attentive, always there to help, and they're trained to help people who have challenging behaviors or seek to leave the building. Activities and care are designed to give people dignity, purpose, and respect, and transportation is available at cost, along with parking for those who drive. The building is also fully wheelchair accessible, including the showers, and residents or their families can schedule tours to experience the community. This facility uses its own terms and care options, and everyone gets help according to their personal needs as part of a community that tries to make life comfortable for older adults.

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