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    $4,300/month

    Green Acres Of Wayland

    298 Kay Lane, Mount Pleasant, MI, 48858
    3.7 · 3 reviews
    • Assisted living
    • Memory care
    AnonymousLoved one of resident
    4.0

    Large elegant rooms, attentive, overpriced

    I toured this one‑story, country facility and was impressed by the very large, nicely appointed room (separate bedroom, microwave, fridge) and the elegant, spotless interior — polished furnishings, baby grand pianos and pristine carpet. I found the staff attentive, knowledgeable and caring, though occasionally condescending; activities are engaging and the place feels welcoming. The food was just okay, the pricing feels overpriced, and there’s a waitlist.

    Pricing

    $4,300+/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
    • Hospice waiver
    • 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

    Memory care community services

    • Dementia waiver
    • 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

    3.67 · 3 reviews

    Overall rating

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

      5.0
    • Staff

      4.0
    • Meals

      3.5
    • Amenities

      4.0
    • Value

      2.5

    Pros

    • Cheerful, excellent staff
    • Kind, caring, attentive and responsive staff
    • Knowledgeable staff
    • Very spacious rooms/apartments with separate bedroom
    • In-room appliances (microwave, refrigerator)
    • One-story, country setting
    • Beautiful, elegant and well-polished interior
    • Spotless, well-maintained common areas and carpeting
    • High-end furnishings and musical amenities (three baby grand pianos)
    • Engaging activities
    • Welcoming atmosphere and visible demand (waitlist)

    Cons

    • Food quality inconsistent — could be better
    • High cost / expensive / overpriced
    • At least one report of condescending staff attitude
    • Waitlist may delay move-in

    Summary review

    Overall impression: The reviews for Green Acres Of Wayland are predominantly positive, with multiple reviewers emphasizing strong customer demand and many attractive features. The property comes across as an upscale, well-maintained community with a high level of aesthetic polish and sizable living units. At the same time, a few recurring concerns appear: pricing is seen as high or overpriced by several reviewers, dining receives mixed feedback, and there is at least one report of unwelcoming staff behavior that contrasts with otherwise favorable comments about the team.

    Care quality and staff: Staff performance is the most consistently praised element. Several reviewers describe employees as cheerful, excellent, kind, caring, attentive, responsive, and knowledgeable. These comments suggest reliable day-to-day caregiving and good responsiveness to resident needs. However, one review singled out a condescending attitude from staff, creating a notable inconsistency in the perception of interpersonal treatment. The dominant theme is that the staff provides solid care and attention, but prospective residents or family members should be aware that experiences may vary and that there has been at least one negative interpersonal report.

    Facilities and accommodations: The facility’s physical environment is highlighted repeatedly. Reviews describe the interior as beautiful, elegant, well-polished, and expensive-feeling, with spotless carpeting and high-end furnishings. Notable luxury touches — for example, three baby grand pianos — were mentioned, reinforcing the upscale image. Apartment/room size is another strong positive: reviewers note very large units, some with separate bedrooms and included appliances such as microwaves and refrigerators. The single-story, country setting also contributes to a calm, accessible layout and appealing location for those preferring a ground-level community.

    Dining and activities: Feedback on dining is mixed. One reviewer explicitly said the food could be better, while another described the food as good. This suggests variability in meal quality or differing expectations among reviewers. Activities are described as engaging, and the overall atmosphere is welcoming, which indicates that programming and social opportunities are in place and appreciated by residents. That said, the mixed dining comments are a specific area callers or visitors may want to probe further (menus, sample meals, dietary accommodations) when evaluating the community.

    Cost, management, and availability: Price is a clear and repeated concern — reviewers describe the community as expensive or overpriced. The décor and finish level appear to justify an upscale price point, but cost sensitivity is an important theme for several reviewers. Another practical point is that there is a waitlist for move-in, which signals popularity and demand but could be an inconvenience for those needing more immediate placement. Taken together, these points suggest Green Acres positions itself as a premium option; prospective residents should weigh the perceived value against cost and be prepared for possible wait times.

    Key takeaways and patterns: In sum, reviewers consistently praise the staff (with one notable exception), the spaciousness and in-unit amenities, the refined and well-maintained environment, and the activity offerings. Concerns cluster around price, mixed reports on food quality, and at least one instance of a condescending staff interaction. The presence of a waitlist corroborates the community’s desirability but also flags potential timing issues for move-ins. Prospective residents and families should consider visiting to sample a meal, observe staff-resident interactions firsthand, confirm financial terms, and ask about waitlist procedures to ensure the community’s strengths align with their priorities.

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    About Green Acres Of Wayland

    Green Acres Of Wayland at 298 Kay Lane serves older adults who want a mix of care levels and lifestyle options, so you'll see assisted living, board and care home settings, and memory care all in one place, which means someone who lives here could get light help with things like bathing, dressing, and medication or get more support in memory care if they have Alzheimer's or dementia. There's round-the-clock staff who handle supervision and care, with secure areas and advanced safety features in the memory care units, so families can feel confident that seniors with complex needs are watched over and supported even at night. The community is on the smaller side, with room for just about 20 residents, which tends to make things feel more like home and lets staff focus attention on individuals, whether it's helping with daily activities, laundry and housekeeping, or medication needs and moves between care levels as needs change.

    Green Acres Of Wayland provides private and shared rooms, all furnished, with options like studios, one-bedroom, one-bedroom deluxe, or accessible one-bedrooms, and a choice of private bathrooms and kitchenettes if that's wanted, plus things like air conditioning, cable or satellite TV, internet, and direct phone lines. There's a focus on keeping seniors active with organized daily activities-these could include art projects, gardening, movie nights, worship services, exercise classes, or outings arranged with transportation services, and there's an interior streetscape with old-fashioned lights, trees, park benches, and canopies that's meant to feel welcoming. There's also plenty of ways for seniors to socialize, since meals happen in a dining room set-up that encourages talking over breakfast, lunch, or dinner, and the kitchen aims to provide all-day dining, allergy-sensitive options, organic ingredients, diabetic diets, or special orders for health needs.

    Specialized programs and memory care activities run for residents with dementia or mild cognitive impairment, aiming for cognitive and emotional wellness, while the bigger needs-like managing wounds, skin care, or medical appointments-are handled by nursing staff and by coordinating with healthcare providers from outside. Housekeeping, linen, dry cleaning, and move-in services are included, and there's a 24-hour emergency call system everywhere, so someone's always reachable if a resident needs help any time of day or night. The place is pet-friendly, has Wi-Fi, offers parking, and has a barber or beauty salon, with indoor and outdoor spaces like a garden, walking paths, common areas, and community rooms, making it more comfortable for both active seniors and those who like quiet time. Support is flexible, covering those who want to do much on their own, as well as those who need close care, so most residents can keep some independence and still get personal care when needed, without having to move again later on.

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