White Oaks

    300 White Oak Rd, Lawton, MI 49065
    • Assisted Living
    • Memory Care

    Compassionate attentive care with activities

    My mom has been very well cared for here - the staff are genuinely kind, attentive, and treat residents like family with one-on-one, personalized care and an on-site doctor/nursing support that gives us real peace of mind. The facility is clean and comfortable, meals are good, and there are plenty of activities (Bible study, music, cards, outings) that keep residents engaged. I'm grateful for the compassionate, skilled team - Mom feels safe, loved, and happy, and I would recommend this community.

    Loved one of 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
    • Spa
    • Telephone
    • Wifi

    Memory care community services

    • Mild cognitive impairment
    • Specialized memory care programming

    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

    4.40·(50)

    Overall rating

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

      4.5
    • Staff

      4.5
    • Meals

      4.1
    • Amenities

      4.9
    • Value

      5.0

    Pros

    • compassionate, family-like staff
    • low staff turnover
    • responsive family communication
    • varied and creative activities
    • strong music and spiritual programs
    • well-maintained, clean facility
    • home-like atmosphere
    • spacious private and large rooms
    • pleasant outdoor spaces
    • on-site medical oversight
    • dedicated dementia-care wing
    • attractive dining room and generally positive meals
    • amenities (beauty shop, on-site store)
    • personalized one-on-one attention
    • prompt tour follow-up and welcoming admissions

    Cons

    • inconsistent medication-management controls
    • regulatory compliance concerns and licensing scrutiny
    • gaps in administrative responsiveness to clinical safety issues
    • variable dementia-care consistency
    • occasional staffing-presence gaps
    • inconsistent dining quality
    • busy environment that can affect individualized attention

    Summary of reviews

    White Oaks presents as a family-oriented, well-kept senior living community with a strong culture of compassionate caregiving. Many comments emphasize attentive, warm staff who create a home-like atmosphere; reviewers cite low staff turnover, personalized one-on-one attention, and a sense that residents are treated like family. Clinical supports such as on-site medical oversight, memory-care programming, and a dedicated dementia-care wing are noted strengths that contribute to day-to-day peace of mind for many families.

    The facility’s physical environment and services receive consistent praise. The building and grounds are described as clean, well maintained, and pleasant, with spacious private rooms, outdoor spaces, murals and local memorabilia, a beauty shop, and an on-site store. Activities programming is varied and creative — music programs, excursions, Bible study and group meetings are frequently mentioned — and many families find that the calendar helps residents stay engaged and sociable. Dining facilities are attractive and many residents enjoy the meals, though there is some variability in satisfaction with food quality.

    Despite numerous positive experiences, a distinct set of operational concerns appears across reviews and should be explored by prospective residents. The most serious pattern involves medication-management issues: concerns about medication lapses and prolonged missed administrations have been raised, and these concerns have been associated with regulatory scrutiny and provisional licensing. Relatedly, some families describe gaps in administrative responsiveness when clinical safety concerns are reported. These items point to potential weaknesses in medication-administration controls, incident-response protocols, and oversight.

    Other operational themes include occasional variability in memory-care outcomes and intermittent perceptions of insufficient staff presence during peak times or visits. While many reviewers praise staff competence and compassion, others note moments when staffing levels or responsiveness felt inadequate — a factor that can affect individualized attention in a busy community. Dining quality is generally favorable but appears inconsistent for some residents.

    For families considering White Oaks, weigh the strong clinical and cultural positives — caring staff, a clean environment, robust activities, and memory-care availability — against operational questions around medication controls, regulatory history, and occasional staffing variability. Recommended due diligence items include asking for current licensing and inspection status, reviewing medication-administration policies and audit practices, inquiring about staffing ratios and contingency plans, and observing mealtime and activity periods during a tour to assess consistency in service delivery.

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    Location

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    White Oaks is located at 300 White Oak Rd, Lawton, MI, 49065.

    About White Oaks

    White Oaks sits in Lawton, Michigan, and serves as both a retirement community and a senior care center, offering a mix of assisted living and memory care, so residents can age in place with dignity and support. There are over 70 suites, rented out monthly, and the staff stays on-site all day and night, ready to help with things like bathing, dressing, medication reminders, and daily routines, which helps people stay as independent as they can, though the support is always nearby. Hawthorn Hall is White Oaks' special program for memory care, aimed at helping people with Alzheimer's or other forms of dementia; the team at Hawthorn Hall focuses on comfort, safety, and reducing confusion, and they support each resident's needs with a calm and respectful approach.

    White Oaks also has on-site nurses who can help manage diabetes, wounds, and other medical needs, and residents can get physical, speech, and occupational therapy without having to travel far. Doctors visit for things like podiatry and hospice, and there's laundry, hair care, dietary help, housekeeping, and rides arranged for appointments or outings. People living here can choose among different floor plans, and common areas like courtyards, dining rooms, living rooms, and fireplaces give the place a homey touch, so folks can visit with family or just relax during the day.

    Meals are cooked on-site, and residents can take part in social events, activities, and outings, which offers plenty of chances for friendly conversation and staying active. The staff plans a calendar of activities that tries to match each person's interests and abilities, so there are always things to get involved with, whether it's a quiet afternoon or a busy week. They keep the environment warm and welcoming, aiming for a real sense of community, where each person's comfort and well-being matter every day. White Oaks maintains a 4.1 rating based on 9 reviews, and if anyone wants to see more, they can check out the property website, look at photos online, or visit their social media pages for updates and more details.

    People often ask...

    White Oaks offers competitive pricing, with rates starting at a cost of $4,075 per month.

    White Oaks offers assisted living and memory care.

    There are 11 photos of White Oaks on Mirador.

    The full address for this community is 300 White Oak Rd, Lawton, MI 49065.

    No, White Oaks 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 numberAL800315839
    StatusActive
    Facility typeAdult Large Group Home (capacity 13-20)
    License classRegular
    Capacity20 residents
    LicenseeWhite Oaks, A Randall Residence
    Care servedAged, Alzheimer's, Developmentally Disabled, Mentally Ill, Physically Handicapped
    EffectiveOctober 3rd, 2025
    ExpiresOctober 2nd, 2027
    View the official license record

    Inspection Reports

    9

    Reports

    33

    Citations

    0

    Complaints

    13

    Years

    26 Oct 2025Renewal
    Identified a medication administration issue where a prescribed dose was not provided to a resident, though the medication was available and delivered promptly.
    • R 400.15312Resident medications.
    26 Oct 2025Renewal
    Found substantial compliance with applicable rules and requirements. No violations cited.
    20 May 2024Investigation
    Investigated an allegation that medication was not properly administered. The findings showed no violations.
    13 Apr 2024Investigation
    Identified multiple violations related to food safety and building maintenance. Specific problems included uncovered waste containers, uncovered food, lack of thermometers, dirty equipment, and grease buildup.
    • R 400.15401Environmental health.
    • R 400.15402Food service. (2) All food shall be protected from contamination while being stored, prepared, or served and during transportation to a facility.
    • R 400.15402Food service. (3) All perishable food shall be stored at temperatures that will protect against spoilage. Refrigerators and freezers shall be equipped with approved thermometers.
    • R 400.15402Food service. (3) All perishable food shall be stored at temperatures that will protect against spoilage. Refrigerators and freezers shall be equipped with approved thermometers.
    • R 400.15402Food service. (4) All food service equipment and utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned after each use.
    • R 400.15402Food service. (4) All food service equipment and utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned after each use.
    • R 400.15402Food service. (4) All food service equipment and utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned after each use.
    • R 400.15403Maintenance of premises. (1) A home shall be constructed, arranged, and maintained to provide adequately for the health, safety, and well-being of occupants.
    • R 400.15403Maintenance of premises. (1) A home shall be constructed, arranged, and maintained to provide adequately for the health, safety, and well-being of occupants.
    • R 400.15403Maintenance of premises. (1) A home shall be constructed, arranged, and maintained to provide adequately for the health, safety, and well-being of occupants.
    13 Apr 2024Investigation
    Investigated found multiple violations related to maintenance, environmental health, and food service, including unsanitary kitchen conditions, uncovered foods, missing thermometers, and unclean equipment.
    • R 400.15403Maintenance of premises.
    • R 400.15401Environmental health.
    • R 400.15402(2)Food service.
    • R 400.15402(3)Food service.
    • R 400.15402(4)Food service.
    22 Oct 2023Investigation
    Identified multiple violations related to medication administration and resident recordkeeping. The issues included residents not consistently receiving prescribed meds and missing or incomplete required forms and assessments.
    • R 400.15312Resident medications
    • R 400.15312Resident medications
    • R 400.15312Resident medications
    • R 400.15301Resident admission criteria; resident assessment plan
    • R 400.15301Resident admission criteria; resident care agreement
    • R 400.15301Resident admission criteria; resident care agreement
    • R 400.15301Resident admission criteria; health care appraisal
    • R 400.15311Investigation and reporting of incidents
    • R 400.15315Handling of resident funds and valuables
    22 Oct 2023Investigation
    Identified problems with medication management, incomplete resident assessments and care agreements, and improper handling of resident funds.
    • R 400.15312Resident medications
    • R 400.15301Resident admission criteria; resident care agreement - substitute form
    • R 400.15301Resident admission criteria; resident care agreement - annual review
    • R 400.15301Resident admission criteria; health care appraisal
    • R 400.15311Incident notification; incident records
    • R 400.15315Handling of resident funds and valuables
    • R 400.15312 (4)(b)Medication logs; documentation
    • R 400.15312 (4)(f)Contact health care professional after medication issues
    12 Dec 2013Initial
    Identified substantial compliance with licensing rules and issued a six-month temporary license for twenty residents.
    12 Dec 2013Initial
    Identified substantial compliance with licensing rules and issued a temporary license with a maximum capacity of 20.

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