Sherman Glen Manor

    4475 Alabaster Rd, National City, MI 48748
    • Assisted Living
    4.2ยท11 reviews

    Friendly staff, homey peaceful setting

    I'm very pleased with the friendly, attentive staff who treated my loved one like family; the facility is beautiful, spotless, and well-kept with inviting outdoor seating, wildlife and animal visits we enjoyed. Meals felt home-cooked, outings were fun, rooms were cozy, and the peaceful country setting felt secure and restorative. I would recommend this community to families seeking warm, attentive care.

    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

    Healthcare staffing

    • 24-hour supervision

    Meals and dining

    • Diabetes diet
    • Meal preparation and service
    • Special dietary restrictions

    Room

    • Cable
    • Fully furnished
    • Housekeeping and linen services
    • Telephone
    • Wifi

    Transportation

    • Transportation arrangement (medical)
    • Transportation to doctors appointments

    Community services

    • Move-in coordination

    Activities

    • Community-sponsored activities
    • Scheduled daily activities

    Reviews

    4.18ยท(11)

    Overall rating

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

      5.0
    • Staff

      5.0
    • Meals

      5.0
    • Amenities

      4.8
    • Value

      4.2

    Pros

    • Cozy, home-like atmosphere
    • Quaint country setting
    • Excellent and attentive care
    • Caring, friendly staff
    • Resident care aides and administrator praised
    • Staff treat residents like family
    • Clean and well-kept facility
    • Spacious, lovely rooms
    • Beautiful outdoor grounds
    • Outdoor seating areas
    • Wildlife and animals on-site
    • Home-cooked, delicious meals
    • Dining and entertainment area
    • Welcome to family at meals
    • Sense of fellowship and community
    • Serene, peaceful, and secure environment
    • Fun outings and activities
    • Residents showing improvement during stays
    • Highly recommended by reviewers

    Cons

    • Weak COVID-19 precautions

    Summary of reviews

    Overall sentiment across the provided reviews for Sherman Glen Manor is strongly positive, with repeated emphasis on high-quality, compassionate care and a warm, home-like atmosphere. Multiple reviewers highlight the facility as cozy and quaint, set in a peaceful country environment with beautiful outdoor grounds and seating areas. The setting is described as serene and secure, with wildlife and opportunities for residents to enjoy time outside, which contributes to a restorative and family-oriented ambiance.

    Care quality and staff performance are the most frequently praised elements. Reviewers consistently note excellent, attentive care from resident care aides and other caregiving staff, and call out the administrator for providing wonderful care as well. Comments such as "staff treat loved one like family," "best caregivers," and "special treatment" indicate that caregivers provide personalized attention and build meaningful relationships with residents. There are also mentions of residents improving during their stay, suggesting that the care provided can have tangible, positive outcomes.

    Facilities and cleanliness are another strong theme. Multiple summaries describe Sherman Glen Manor as very clean, well kept, spacious, and beautiful. Rooms are called lovely and spacious, and the facility overall is repeatedly described as attractive and well maintained. The pleasing physical environment is reinforced by specific details like outdoor seating areas and a dining/entertainment area, which support both recreation and family visitation.

    Dining and social life receive positive remarks as well. Meals are repeatedly described as home-cooked and delicious, and reviewers appreciate that family members are welcomed to join at meal times. The presence of a dining/entertainment area and reports of fun outings point to organized activities and opportunities for fellowship. Several reviewers emphasize a strong sense of community and companionship among residents, contributing to feelings of peace and security.

    Management and reputation are implicitly positive in the reviews: reviewers express pride in the facilities and staff and give strong recommendations. The consistent mention of an involved administrator and pride in staff suggests stable, engaged leadership. The overall tone is one of satisfaction and confidence in the facility's ability to care for residents with dignity and warmth.

    The only concern noted in the review summaries is weak COVID-19 precautions. This stands out as the lone negative theme among otherwise uniformly favorable comments. It indicates a specific area for potential improvement in infection control or communication about pandemic protocols, and it may be relevant for prospective residents and families who prioritize stringent infectious-disease measures.

    In summary, Sherman Glen Manor is portrayed as a well-maintained, welcoming senior living option characterized by excellent, personalized caregiving, a home-like and serene country setting, attractive indoor and outdoor spaces, delicious meals, and active family inclusion. The single recurring concern about COVID-19 precautions should be weighed alongside the many positive aspects when assessing overall suitability for a particular resident.

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    Location

    Map showing location of Sherman Glen Manor

    Sherman Glen Manor is located at 4475 Alabaster Rd, National City, MI, 48748.

    About Sherman Glen Manor

    Sherman Glen is a family-oriented assisted living facility nestled on 23 acres of peaceful countryside about 10 miles south and west of Tawas City, Michigan. The residence itself has been thoughtfully converted from its former days as a school, blending the durability and spaciousness of the original structure with cozy, home-like touches to foster a warm environment for its residents. The grounds are expansive and beautiful, offering residents the opportunity to spend time in nature on numerous outdoor seating areas, surrounded by views of abundant wildlife such as deer and turkeys. This picturesque country setting provides a serene backdrop for daily life, giving a sense of tranquility and security.

    Inside, Sherman Glen boasts a clean, well-kept interior with a large, comfortable dining and entertainment area as a heart of the home. This communal space features picture windows that flood the room with natural light and provide ever-changing vistas of the surrounding outdoors. It is a favored gathering place for residents and guests to come together for meals, fellowship, and a variety of social activities. The residence focuses on making everyone feel welcome and included, encouraging family members to join their loved ones for meals or to spend leisure time visiting together.

    The care provided at Sherman Glen is marked by attentiveness and warmth, with staff members committed to treating each resident like family. Meals are home-cooked and tailored to ensure both nutrition and enjoyment, contributing to the overall well-being of those who make Sherman Glen their home. Activities and outings are also an integral part of life here, offering meaningful engagement and joyful experiences for residents. Whether staying for long-term assisted living or for short-term respite care, individuals at Sherman Glen benefit from the combined advantages of exceptional care, a welcoming and clean environment, delicious food, beautiful natural surroundings, and a strong sense of community. The dedication to maintaining a loving and vibrant atmosphere makes Sherman Glen a standout choice for those seeking assisted living in a charming country setting.

    People often ask...

    Sherman Glen Manor offers competitive pricing, with rates starting at a cost of $4,127 per month.

    Sherman Glen Manor offers assisted living.

    The full address for this community is 4475 Alabaster Rd, National City, MI 48748.

    No, Sherman Glen Manor 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 numberAM350419199
    StatusActive
    Facility typeAdult Medium Group Home (capacity 7-12)
    License classRegular
    Capacity12 residents
    LicenseeGolden Years Senior Living Inc
    Care servedAged, Physically Handicapped
    EffectiveDecember 26th, 2025
    ExpiresDecember 25th, 2027
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    Inspection Reports

    4

    Reports

    0

    Citations

    0

    Complaints

    3

    Years

    06 Jan 2026Renewal
    Confirmed substantial compliance with licensing statutes and rules and renewed the license.
    12 Jul 2025Initial
    Determined substantial compliance and issued a temporary license with a maximum capacity of 12.
    30 Oct 2023Renewal
    Confirmed renewal with substantial compliance; license remained valid at the current address.
    12 May 2023Initial
    Determined substantial compliance with licensing rules. A temporary license with a maximum capacity of 12 was issued.

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