King Nursing Center

    2280 S Tower Hill Rd, Houghton Lake, MI 48629
    • Assisted Living
    • Memory Care
    • Skilled Nursing

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    Amenities

    Healthcare services

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

    Healthcare staffing

    • 12-16 hour nursing
    • 24-hour call system
    • 24-hour supervision

    Meals and dining

    • Diabetes diet
    • Meal preparation and service
    • Restaurant-style dining
    • Special dietary restrictions

    Room

    • Air-conditioning
    • Cable
    • Fully furnished
    • Housekeeping and linen services
    • Kitchenettes
    • Private bathrooms
    • Telephone
    • Wifi

    Transportation

    • Community operated transportation
    • Transportation arrangement
    • Transportation arrangement (non-medical)

    Common areas

    • Beauty salon
    • Computer center
    • Dining room
    • Fitness room
    • Gaming room
    • Garden
    • Outdoor space
    • Small library
    • Wellness center

    Community services

    • Concierge services
    • Fitness programs
    • Move-in coordination

    Activities

    • Community-sponsored activities
    • Planned day trips
    • Resident-run activities
    • Scheduled daily activities

    Reviews

    3.88·(26)

    Overall rating

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

      3.6
    • Staff

      3.9
    • Meals

      2.6
    • Amenities

      2.5
    • Value

      1.5

    Pros

    • Compassionate, respectful caregiving staff
    • Strong nursing leadership (DON and assistant DON)
    • Knowledgeable interdisciplinary clinical team (RNs, LPNs, CNAs, therapists, dietitians)
    • Clean, well-maintained common areas and inviting lounges
    • Reliable dialysis and external transport coordination
    • Timely family communication and advocacy support
    • Engaging activities and volunteer programs
    • Balanced, dietitian-informed meal offerings
    • Attentive emotional and bereavement support
    • Friendly and accommodating support staff

    Cons

    • Inconsistent staffing levels causing rushed care and responsiveness delays
    • Inconsistent sanitation and cleanliness in resident rooms and bathrooms
    • Pest-control concerns in some areas
    • Gaps in therapeutic-service availability and continuity
    • Inconsistent dietary management and therapeutic-diet adherence
    • Weaknesses in room/linen and personal-item handling processes
    • Perceived administrative emphasis on financial priorities over resident concerns
    • Infection-control and cohorting practice deficiencies during outbreaks
    • Under-resourced housekeeping operations
    • Intermittent equipment and amenity outages

    Summary of reviews

    Reviews for this facility are polarized, with a clear pattern of strong, person-centered caregiving on one hand and operational inconsistencies on the other. Many families and visitors praise the bedside staff and clinical leadership: reviewers frequently describe nurses, aides, therapists, and dietitians as compassionate, respectful, and engaged. Several accounts single out the director(s) of nursing and named staff who provided proactive advocacy, strong communication, and reliable transport coordination for dialysis and appointments.

    Clinical care quality shows mixed signals. Positive comments emphasize dignity, individualized attention, and effective interdisciplinary teamwork. However, recurring concerns about understaffing and staffing instability were raised; these are associated with perceptions of rushed care, delays in responsiveness, and pressure on nursing staff. Therapy availability also appears inconsistent—some reviewers note robust therapy services while others indicate limited or uneven therapy delivery.

    Dining and nutrition receive both positive and negative comments. Some reviewers describe healthy, balanced meals and competent dietitian involvement. In contrast, others report repetition in menus, lack of gluten-free or therapeutic-diet accommodations, and inconsistent adherence to prescribed renal or other special diets. Prospective residents should confirm current menu variety and accommodations for dietary needs.

    Facility maintenance and housekeeping present a split picture. Several reviewers describe very clean common areas, pleasant-smelling lounges, and well-kept spaces. At the same time, other reviewers raised sanitation concerns in resident rooms and bathrooms, noted pest-control issues, and reported irregularities in housekeeping resourcing. There are also reports of maintenance shortcomings and intermittent amenity outages (for example, TVs or bathroom fixtures). Multiple reviews describe problems with personal-item handling and linen processes, including clothing mix-ups and lost items, which suggest gaps in resident property controls.

    Infection-control and administrative practices drew concern in a subset of reviews. There are statements indicating deficiencies in cohorting and outbreak management during a COVID event, and some families expressed frustration with how such events were handled and communicated. Administrative criticisms include perceptions that corporate or management priorities skew toward financial considerations rather than resident concerns; there are even allegations related to reputation-management practices. Conversely, individual administrative staff were praised in several instances for facilitating smooth transitions and providing strong family support.

    Overall, the facility demonstrates strong strengths in direct caregiving, certain clinical leadership roles, and community activities. The principal operational risks to weigh are inconsistent staffing and housekeeping resourcing, gaps in therapeutic and dietary continuity, and occasional lapses in infection-control and property-management practices. Families considering this facility should conduct an in-person visit, ask for current staffing ratios, tour resident rooms and bathrooms, review dining and therapeutic plans for specific needs, and inquire about infection-control policies and lost-item/billing procedures before making a placement decision.

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    Medicare Ratings

    5·/ 5
    • Overall

    • Health Inspection

    • Staffing

    • Quality Measures

    Ratings from the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (Care Compare). View on Medicare.gov

    Location

    King Nursing Center is located at 2280 S Tower Hill Rd, Houghton Lake, MI, 48629.

    About King Nursing Center

    King Nursing & Rehabilitation Community is committed to providing a compassionate and welcoming environment that truly feels like home. The focus at King Nursing & Rehabilitation Community is always on quality care, comfort, and security—not just for patients, but also for their visitors and the dedicated team members who serve them. With a philosophy centered on helping residents and patients regain their highest possible level of independence, the community is especially attentive during times of recovery, whether residents arrive after a planned procedure or an unexpected hospital stay.

    The professional staff at King Nursing & Rehabilitation Community includes nurses, therapists, and a range of providers who work collaboratively to ensure a smooth and swift recovery process. Care plans are carefully personalized to meet the unique needs and preferences of each resident, beginning with a complete collection of medical history and continuing through ongoing care planning. For those who are transitioning into long-term care when living independently is no longer an option, King Nursing & Rehabilitation Community strives to make the change as seamless and worry-free as possible, inviting families to tour the community and engage with the staff.

    Residents benefit from around-the-clock nursing care and physician coverage, along with access to comprehensive in-house services such as pharmacy, laboratory testing, podiatry, and specialized wound care. The community recognizes the importance of convenience for comfort, especially during times when residents and their families need reassurance and security the most. Additionally, King Nursing & Rehabilitation Community offers an outpatient rehabilitation program designed for individuals who can safely reside at home but are in need of therapy services. This program focuses on helping participants regain strength, improve their mobility and balance, manage pain, and enhance their ability to perform daily activities. Outpatient services are accessible through referrals from primary care providers or specialized physicians and are typically billable to primary insurance.

    For those in need of temporary support, the community also offers respite care. This service provides short-term nursing care, with no required length of stay, offering relief and peace of mind for both patients and caregivers. Respite care at King Nursing & Rehabilitation Community is available for durations ranging from a few days to several weeks, tailored to each situation, and can be covered by Medicaid or private pay arrangements. Enrollment in hospice is not required for respite services, making this a flexible option to support families during times of transition.

    King Nursing & Rehabilitation Community is situated in the scenic area of Houghton Lake, which provides an inviting backdrop for recovery and daily life. The community is defined by its dedicated and compassionate team—clinical staff, administrative personnel, nutritionists, housekeeping, grounds, and support staff—all of whom share a commitment to enhancing the quality of life for every resident. Their collective goal is the well-being of those they serve, delivered with an all-hands, all-hearts approach that emphasizes genuine care and attention. Through their ongoing dedication and recognized quality of services, King Nursing & Rehabilitation Community continues to foster a friendly, supportive atmosphere where patients, residents, and families can feel comfortable and cared for.

    People often ask...

    King Nursing Center offers assisted living, memory care, and skilled nursing.

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    The full address for this community is 2280 S Tower Hill Rd, Houghton Lake, MI 48629.

    No, King Nursing Center 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.

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