Sandalwood Village Assisted Living

    47640 Gratiot Ave, New Baltimore, MI 48051
    • Assisted Living
    • Memory Care

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    Reviews

    3.75·(24)

    Overall rating

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

      3.8
    • Staff

      3.8
    • Meals

      4.0
    • Amenities

      3.6
    • Value

      2.7

    Pros

    • Attentive, patient, and compassionate caregivers
    • Personalized attention to residents’ needs and preferences
    • Intimate, family-oriented atmosphere
    • Clean, orderly interior and common areas
    • Well-regarded meals prepared in-house
    • Room personalization that can create a home-like feel
    • Creative activities for varied interests (reported)
    • Helpful, informative tour staff
    • Reasonable pricing compared with some alternatives

    Cons

    • Uneven responsiveness to calls and building access during expansion
    • Staffing coverage and on-shift oversight concerns
    • Reported medication-administration, security, and documentation gaps
    • Reported food-safety and kitchen-role protocol concerns
    • Concerns about resident-funds safeguards
    • Variable management professionalism and communication
    • Inconsistent activity availability and scheduling
    • Small studios and limited amenities for active residents
    • High costs for some care needs and household budgets
    • Laundry tracking inconsistencies
    • Construction-related wayfinding and access challenges

    Summary of reviews

    Experiences with care and staff are mixed, though several families describe caregivers as warm, attentive, patient, and familiar with residents’ individual needs. One family reported a positive five-year experience supporting a resident with advanced dementia, and other families describe their loved ones as adjusting well or receiving satisfactory care. In contrast, a former staff member raised serious concerns about medication handling, documentation, staffing, food-safety practices, and oversight. The same reviewer alleged medication removal and irregularities involving a resident’s money; these claims are not corroborated by the other supplied reviews. The range of accounts suggests families may wish to ask directly about current care procedures and staff coverage.

    Dining is a relative strength in several accounts, with families praising the in-house meals and one visitor describing the food favorably. The former employee’s concerns about food handling and staff duties in the kitchen present a conflicting perspective. Activity offerings also appear uneven: some reviews describe creative programs, while others characterize the community as quiet and say activities or a calendar were not readily apparent.

    The setting is frequently described as clean, warm, compact, and family-oriented, with rooms that some families have been able to personalize with familiar furniture. Other visitors found the studios small and the building relatively utilitarian, with fewer amenities for active seniors. The community may be a better fit for someone seeking a modest, quieter environment than for a resident looking for a larger facility with extensive amenities. Expansion has also been associated with wayfinding and access difficulties, including reported trouble reaching staff by phone or at the entrance.

    Management feedback is notably divided. Some families praise management’s responsiveness and describe improvements under new operators, while other reviewers express concerns about management’s communication and professionalism. Pricing is similarly mixed: one family found it more reasonable than alternatives, whereas other prospective residents considered the cost high or outside their budget. Prospective families may want to confirm current rates, activity schedules, staffing arrangements, medication procedures, and how the expanded building affects access and daily operations.

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    Location

    Sandalwood Village Assisted Living is located at 47640 Gratiot Ave, New Baltimore, MI, 48051.

    About Sandalwood Village Assisted Living

    Sandalwood Village is a senior living community just north of 21 Mile on Gratiot Avenue in New Baltimore, MI, tucked behind the bingo hall, and you'll notice it's got a peaceful backyard with a water feature and pond, which some folks like because it gives the place a quiet and calm feeling. The place has been recently renamed from Serenity Village Assisted Living, and new management handles everything now, so it's still growing and may add more activities down the road. Sandalwood Village is licensed for 20 residents as an adult large group home, offering both assisted living and memory care, with services for people with Alzheimer's, dementia, disability, traumatic brain injury, and seniors who just need a hand with daily routines like bathing, dressing, and getting their medicine on time. The staff is there around the clock, and an on-site nurse helps as assistant administrator, so someone's always ready if needed.

    The building itself has 20 private rooms along with 15 companion suites, and rooms are large enough that residents can decorate them to feel more like home, and all have roll-in showers for easy access. Pets are allowed in some cases, which some residents like, and there's a secure area for those in memory care, so families have some peace of mind. Assisted living options and memory care services are part of daily life, with on-site physical and occupational therapy, transportation services, and strong Wi-Fi throughout, so folks can keep in touch or keep busy if they choose. Residents get help from personal aides, regular meals, in-house laundry, and room cleaning, plus the property has cable in the rooms and TVs in the common spots, and there's an arts and crafts area and a pretty lively community dining setup. Musical groups get together for entertainment, and there are game nights, along with simple planned activities to keep everyone's mind working, and sometimes the group heads offsite for devotional services. Short-term respite care is available as well, which includes care after surgery and help for families needing a break for a few days, weeks, or even a month depending on what's needed.

    Specialized staff help care for those with Alzheimer's or memory issues, focusing on support that gives as much independence as possible, and care is offered in a way that tries to respect each person's needs. Some residents visit with on-site physicians or psychiatrists as part of their care, and skilled nursing's available if health changes occur. The facility's small-just 20 spots-so it's easier for residents and staff to know each other, and common spaces like indoor gathering rooms and outdoor patios make it easy to chat or just enjoy a quiet spot. It's not perfect, but people seem to like the homey, peaceful feel, and reviews have given it a rating of 8.1 out of 10. The building's been newly renovated and feels comfortable and clean, with a staff that tries to build a family-like atmosphere where residents can enjoy a high-spirited living space while staying safe and supported.

    People often ask...

    Sandalwood Village Assisted Living offers assisted living and memory care.

    There are 22 photos of Sandalwood Village Assisted Living on Mirador.

    The full address for this community is 47640 Gratiot Ave, New Baltimore, MI 48051.

    No, Sandalwood Village Assisted Living 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 numberAL500408375
    StatusClosed
    Facility typeAdult Large Group Home (capacity 13-20)
    License classClosed
    Capacity20 residents
    LicenseeRSR Serenity LLC
    Care servedAged, Alzheimer's, Developmentally Disabled, People with Traumatic Brain Injuries, Physically Handicapped
    EffectiveJuly 31st, 2024
    ExpiresJanuary 30th, 2025
    View the official license record

    Inspection Reports

    5

    Reports

    24

    Citations

    0

    Complaints

    5

    Years

    24 Aug 2025Investigation
    Identified two violations: missing staff initials on medication logs for several residents and lack of an approved licensee designee/administrator.
    • R 400.15312Resident medications
    • R 400.15202Administrator; qualifications
    25 Apr 2025Renewal
    Identified several licensing non-compliance issues, including missing entries for assistive devices in assessments and inconsistent medication logs, as well as damaged walls and non-compliant bedroom hardware.
    • R 400.15306Use of assistive devices
    • R 400.15312Resident medications
    • R 400.15312Resident medications
    • R 400.15403Maintenance of premises
    • R 400.15408Bedrooms generally
    23 Aug 2024Investigation
    Identified multiple deficiencies in staff health records, training, and resident care documentation. Included missing health reviews, medical statements, TB tests, and gaps in resident assessments and medication logs.
    • R 400.15205Health of a licensee, direct care staff, administrator, other employees, those volunteers under the direction of the licensee, and members of the household.
    • R 400.15205Health of a licensee, direct care staff, administrator, other employees, those volunteers under the direction of the licensee, and members of the household.
    • R 400.15205Health of a licensee, direct care staff, administrator, other employees, those volunteers under the direction of the licensee, and members of the household.
    • R 400.15204Direct care staff; qualifications and training.
    • R 400.15208Direct care staff and employee records.
    • R 400.15312Resident medications.
    • R 400.15312Resident medications.
    • R 400.15301Resident admission criteria; resident assessment plan; emergency admission; resident care agreement; physician's instructions; health care appraisal.
    • R 400.15301Resident admission criteria; resident assessment plan; emergency admission; resident care agreement; physician's instructions; health care appraisal.
    • R 400.15301Resident admission criteria; resident assessment plan; emergency admission; resident care agreement; physician's instructions; health care appraisal.
    • R 400.15310Resident health care.
    • R 400.15315Handling of resident funds and valuables.
    13 Apr 2024Investigation
    Identified multiple violations, including midnight understaffing, outdated resident records and assessments, missing health care appraisals, and unsecured medication storage.
    • R 400.15206 Staffing requirements.Staffing requirements
    • R 400.15210 Resident register.Resident register not updated
    • R 400.15301 Resident admission criteria; resident assessment plan; emergency admission; resident care agreement; physician’s instructions; health care appraisal.Resident assessment plan; annual review
    • R 400.15301 Resident admission criteria; resident assessment plan; emergency admission; resident care agreement; physician’s instructions; health care appraisal.Health care appraisal; annual requirement
    • R 400.15312 Resident medication.Medication storage in locked cabinet
    14 Nov 2021Initial
    Found substantial compliance with licensing requirements and issued a temporary license for up to 20 residents.

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