Pricing ranges from
    $3,922 – 4,706/month

    Hudson's Country Manor Inc

    9842 Oakland Dr, Portage, MI, 49024
    2.0 · 7 reviews
    • Assisted living
    AnonymousStaff member
    2.0

    Wonderful staff, problematic management, restrictive

    The staff and residents were wonderful - empathetic, helpful, and the facility is well-maintained and conveniently located - but management and owners were unprofessional, cash-focused, not hands-on, and kept strict visitor restrictions since March 2020. I was pushed out by management, miss the previous ownership, and would not recommend this place, especially as a first job.

    Pricing

    $3,922+/moSemi-privateAssisted Living
    $4,706+/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
    • 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

    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

    2.00 · 7 reviews

    Overall rating

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

      3.0
    • Staff

      2.3
    • Meals

      2.0
    • Amenities

      2.0
    • Value

      2.0

    Pros

    • empathetic, caring staff
    • helpful and easy-to-work-with employees
    • strong personal relationships between staff and residents
    • well-maintained facility
    • impeccable service (as reported by some)
    • convenient location near essentials
    • nice, quaint atmosphere
    • family-owned identity (mentioned positively by some reviewers)

    Cons

    • horrible or terrible management reported by multiple reviewers
    • owners perceived as focused on cash over care
    • lack of care for clients reported
    • reports of staff being pushed out by management
    • visitor restrictions in place since March 2020
    • unprofessional behavior by management
    • owners described as not hands-on
    • reported poor experience for new employees / not a good first job
    • strong negative recommendations from some reviewers

    Summary review

    Overall sentiment in the reviews is mixed but leans toward concern because of recurring management-related criticisms despite repeated praise for frontline staff and the facility itself. Multiple reviewers highlight that the caregiving staff are empathetic, caring, helpful, and easy to work with; some note that residents formed strong attachments to staff and that the day-to-day service can be impeccable. At the same time, several reviewers describe management and ownership very negatively, using words such as "horrible," "terrible," and indicating that owners prioritize money over resident care. This creates a pronounced split between the perceived quality of direct care and the quality of leadership.

    Care quality and staff: Many comments praise the direct care workers and other frontline employees. Phrases like "empathetic, caring staff," "helpful," and "residents loved me" suggest strong person-to-person relationships, good bedside manner, and staff who are committed to residents. There are also reports of staff being easy to work with and the facility emphasizing respect and care for staff and residents in at least some accounts. These points indicate that residents who interact with caregiving staff may have positive day-to-day experiences and that staff morale or dedication can be a strength when leadership supports them.

    Facilities and atmosphere: Reviewers consistently describe the physical environment positively. The facility is called "well-maintained," "nice and quaint," and conveniently located near essential services. Some reviewers use the term "impeccable service," which—if referring to building upkeep, housekeeping, or non-clinical services—reinforces the impression of a tidy, pleasant environment. Taken together, these comments suggest the physical plant and location are attractive selling points for prospective residents and families.

    Management, ownership, and policies: The strongest recurring concern is management and ownership. Multiple reviewers accuse management of being focused on cash, unprofessional, and not hands-on, and some say they were pushed out by management. One reviewer points to long-standing visitor restrictions since March 2020, which could indicate strict or poorly communicated COVID-era policies that continued to affect families. There is also an apparent tension in the reviews about the family-owned characterization: while some cite family ownership alongside an emphasis on respect and care, others report that the owners are disengaged and prioritize profits. Several former or current staff reviewers describe the place as "not a good experience for your first job," suggesting problems with onboarding, supervision, or workplace culture at the managerial level.

    Notable patterns and recommendations: The dominant pattern is a split between high marks for direct caregiving and facility upkeep and low marks for leadership and administrative practices. This split can be consequential: strong direct-care staff can sustain good resident experiences in the short term, but persistent management problems—reported staff turnover, pushed-out employees, and strict visitor policies—can undermine care continuity and family trust over time. The reviews do not provide detailed information about dining, activities programming, clinical outcomes, or licensing/inspection history, so those areas remain inconclusive from the provided summaries.

    Bottom line: Hudson's Country Manor appears to offer a pleasant, well-kept environment with caring front-line staff, which some residents and workers praise. However, multiple reviewers raise significant concerns about management and ownership priorities, staff treatment by leadership, and restrictive visitor policies. Prospective residents, family members, or job seekers should weigh the positive day-to-day interactions and facility condition against the reported leadership and policy issues. Recommended next steps before deciding would include an in-person tour, direct conversations with current residents and their families about recent leadership, asking about staff turnover and current visitation policies, and verifying whether management concerns raised in reviews have been addressed recently.

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    About Hudson's Country Manor Inc

    Hudson's Country Manor Inc is a senior living community in Portage, MI, that provides a comfortable and safe home for older adults, and you'll find that the staff are fully trained and friendly, ready to help residents enjoy their stay with around-the-clock support and access to health professionals as needed, whether someone needs assistance with bathing, dressing, transferring, medication management, or daily routines, and there's a big focus on letting residents keep their independence and dignity while making sure they get help when it's needed, and with a range of living options from private and companion rooms to apartment-style setups and even a mobile home park, each space comes furnished, has climate control, spacious closets for personal touches, and its own bathroom, so people can feel relaxed and at home.

    The property is set up to be wheelchair accessible and safe, offering emergency alert systems, a 24-hour call system, and all-day supervision, and the community pays attention to online security too, so residents can stay connected, and every room includes a telephone for calls with family or staff. Residents get meals prepared and served in a central dining room where they can eat with friends, and meal options cover special diets, including allergy and diabetes-sensitive choices, and there's always something to do with daily activities, arts and crafts, community-sponsored events, and resident-run programs that help keep everyone busy and involved.

    The grounds feature walking paths and a peaceful garden filled with flowers and greenery for relaxing outdoors, plus there's an on-site hair salon, regular housekeeping, laundry, errand and transportation services for doctor visits, and move-in coordination support to help new residents settle in. The community doesn't allow pets, but it offers plenty of other comforts like a home-style dining area, easy-to-access transportation, and a barber shop, and rooms can be arranged for private or shared living. Licensed by the State of Michigan with license number AL390292582, the community follows all the required safety and care rules set by state authorities and makes arrangements with outside healthcare providers for more complex needs, including memory care, skilled nursing, and even home health care.

    The staff keeps things tidy, watches over residents' health, and keeps a close eye on everyone's well-being, and there's always a schedule of activities to help people stay social, educated, and entertained, with a focus on a high quality of life, and if somebody needs help moving around, with meals, or chores like laundry or cleaning, there's support for that, too. There's no flashy promises or claims about being the best-Hudson's Country Manor Inc just aims to provide a stable, warm, and caring place for seniors to live, with access to the resources, company, and healthcare that let residents feel secure, comfortable, and as independent as possible while enjoying the comforts and routines of home.

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