Shelby Crossing Rehabilitation

    13794 21 Mile Rd, Shelby, MI, 48315
    3.2 · 12 reviews
    • Assisted living
    • Memory care
    AnonymousLoved one of resident
    2.0

    Nice facility, inadequate medical care

    I appreciated the bright, new single-floor building, large lovely rooms, friendly staff, and nice activities - rehab and on-site therapy were excellent when available. However, medical care and coordination were inconsistent and sometimes unsafe: delayed meds (once by ~24 hours), infrequent doctor visits, slow records, and poor handling of complex conditions (CHF/kidney disease/edema) and dietary restrictions so meals were often sent back. Memory care was confusing and the tour director seemed unprepared. Overall, warm staff and a pleasant environment, but I would not recommend it for someone with significant medical or memory-care needs.

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    3.17 · 12 reviews

    Overall rating

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

      2.6
    • Staff

      2.9
    • Meals

      2.3
    • Amenities

      4.0
    • Value

      1.0

    Pros

    • Compassionate and diligent caregivers
    • Many reviewers described exceptional and friendly staff
    • On-site physical therapy and a dedicated rehab unit
    • 24/7 on-site nurse coverage
    • Good rehab outcomes when therapy is available
    • Clean and well-maintained facility
    • Musical entertainment and regular social activities
    • Monthly family brunch and Friday Happy Hours
    • Salon services available on-site
    • Single-floor layout and well-sized rooms
    • Capable care reported during hospital stay by some families
    • Catholic services offered twice monthly
    • Reported strong diabetes management in some cases

    Cons

    • Medication administration delays (reports of 24-hour delays)
    • Dietary restrictions not consistently followed (cardiac/sodium/diabetic diets)
    • Infrequent or delayed physician evaluations
    • Delays in obtaining or transferring medical records (reported up to 4 weeks)
    • Concerns about handling complex medical needs (CHF, kidney disease, oxygen/feeding tube)
    • Staff coordination, communication, and documentation problems
    • Caregiver and staffing shortages at times
    • Therapy availability inconsistent and sometimes limited by insurance
    • Reported unsafe nursing incidents (including 911 calls)
    • Nursing inattentiveness after therapy sessions (patients not helped up)
    • Low personal hygiene frequency reported (showers twice weekly)
    • Staff blamed external factors or software issues for failures
    • Some staff lacked knowledge about memory care services
    • Facility can feel institutional / not 'homey' and decor may not suit residents
    • New facility operational issues and confusing navigation for memory-impaired residents

    Summary review

    Overall sentiment across the reviews is mixed, with a clear split between strong praise for individual staff and specific services and serious concerns about clinical consistency and operational reliability. Many reviewers highlight compassionate, attentive caregivers, a friendly atmosphere, and useful on-site services such as physical therapy, salon services, and regular social programming (musical entertainment, monthly family brunches, Friday Happy Hours, and twice-monthly Catholic services). The building itself is repeatedly described as clean, new, single-floor, and having good-sized rooms—attributes families appreciate. For short-term rehab stays where therapy is available and the resident’s needs are not highly complex, several families reported very positive experiences.

    Care quality is the area with the most divergence. Positive reports note excellent rehab care when staffing and insurance allow, and some families specifically call out strong diabetes management and capable hospital-to-facility care. However, multiple reviewers reported serious clinical lapses: medication delays (including at least one 24-hour delay), failure to follow prescribed dietary restrictions (cardiac/sodium and diabetes-related diets), and slow or infrequent physician evaluations. There are also multiple reports involving residents with congestive heart failure, edema/water retention, and kidney disease whose complex needs were not always managed to families’ expectations. A small but significant number of reviews raised safety concerns—oxygen and feeding-tube care issues, and at least one situation where 911 was called—indicating the facility may not consistently be equipped to manage high-acuity medical conditions.

    Staffing and coordination problems are recurring themes. Reviewers praised individual caregivers and therapy staff, calling many of them compassionate, seasoned, and helpful; yet others reported staff lacking knowledge, inattentiveness (for example, nurses not assisting patients up after therapy), nurse texting at the desk, lights going off unexpectedly, and low-frequency hygiene practices (showers reportedly twice a week). Several reviewers described caregiver shortages and inconsistent therapy availability—sometimes due to insurance limits—and blamed internal software or coordination failures for delays in medications or documentation. The facility being new is mentioned as a contributing factor to operational growing pains: some families saw it as a "breath of fresh air," while others observed that the tour director and some staff lacked knowledge about memory care services and that the environment could be confusing for residents with memory impairment.

    Dining and amenities draw varied feedback. Many enjoy the social events, musical entertainment, and salon services. The food receives mixed reviews—some say there is a good variety, while others returned meals or felt the food "leaves a little to be desired." Dietary noncompliance (meals not adhering to cardiac or sodium restrictions) is an actionable clinical concern raised in multiple summaries and ties directly to medication and condition-management complaints. The facility’s physical upkeep and aesthetics are generally praised (clean, well-maintained, lovely rooms), but several families felt the atmosphere was not "homey" and that décor did not match residents’ tastes.

    Management and administrative reliability emerge as significant patterns to watch. Reported delays obtaining medical records (up to four weeks), staff blaming external entities or internal software for clinical errors, and variable knowledge about memory care services suggest gaps in administrative processes and training. These issues compound clinical risks—delayed medications, delayed physician visits, and poor communication between staff and families were cited repeatedly. Given the mixture of high points (helpful staff and strong rehab when available) and low points (medication/diet lapses, safety incidents, and coordination failures), the facility may be suitable for residents with moderate rehabilitation needs and lower medical complexity, provided families verify key safeguards.

    Recommendations for prospective families based on these recurring themes: confirm in writing how medications are administered and audited, ask how dietary restrictions are enforced and who oversees meal plans, verify staffing levels across shifts and specific protocols for high-acuity care (oxygen, feeding tubes, CHF/kidney disease), check how often physicians round and how medical records/transfers are handled, and observe therapy staffing and availability given insurance constraints. Also tour at multiple times of day to gauge responsiveness and ask direct questions about memory-care services if that level of care is required. The reviews suggest strong individual staff members and attractive facilities, but also indicate operational inconsistencies that families should investigate before deciding.

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    About Shelby Crossing Rehabilitation

    Shelby Crossing Rehabilitation serves as a skilled nursing and rehab facility that offers several levels of care including assisted living, memory care, independent living, and respite services, and folks can also get home care or hospice care if they need it, so people can feel secure whether they're looking for short-term recovery or a longer stay, and with a focus on rehabilitation services, the staff provides physical therapy, occupational therapy, and help with daily activities for those who require extra support, and there's also a Certified Assisted Living Director (CALD) program here, along with renewal options and educational resources for both staff and residents that include the CALD Refresher course and several portals for staff committees like the HCAM Assisted Living Board Portal, the Education Committee Portal, and the Reimbursement Committee Portal, and there's medication management services available for residents who need extra assistance with their prescriptions, along with regulatory resources for HFA and AFC. Folks can choose from a range of room types including studio apartments with kitchenettes for added independence, semi-private rooms, and one-bedroom options, and assisted living services offer personalized support for those who need help with things like incontinence care, diabetic care, ambulatory care, and daily medication, while memory care programs are designed for seniors living with Alzheimer's disease or other dementias to make sure they receive services tailored to their needs, and there are unique communities just for these residents. The facility features both indoor and outdoor common areas for socializing or quiet time, so residents who enjoy gardening can spend time in the resident garden, walk on walking paths, or even relax during happy hour or wine tasting events, and for those who like to stay active, there's a Fitness Center or gym, stretching classes, art classes, cooking classes, live music, theater performances, karaoke, devotional activities, and even day trips; plus, there's on-site and off-site activities so people can pick what suits them best, and a beautician is on-site to offer extra care and comfort. Dining is flexible at Shelby Crossing with anytime dining, restaurant-style meals, gluten-free and low-sodium choices, organic options, and room service available, so nobody feels left out if they have special diet needs, and everything's prepared with quality ingredients by a professional chef. Each unit has air conditioning, Wi-Fi, cable or satellite TV, and there are ground-floor and handicap accessible rooms to make life easier for everyone, and the facility welcomes pets for those who want to bring their companions along. Shelby Crossing also offers a walk of honor for passing residents, recognizing their time spent with the community, and there are respite and short-term stay options for people who need brief care or a break. Staff members are known for being caring and friendly, helping foster a welcoming environment, and the facility has received recognition like the Best of Senior Living and Best of Senior Living All Star awards. There are options for counseling, activities that keep residents social and active, and specialized care programs focusing on wellness, memory, and rehabilitation, so those who need skilled nursing or personal care get support at every stage. Residents are encouraged to participate in daily living programs that keep them engaged mentally, physically, and emotionally, and the facility's strong focus on rehabilitation and skilled services means people receive the therapy and recovery programs they need to feel better and stay as independent as possible. Resident parking, pet-friendliness, handicap accessibility, and high-speed internet are features that make life at Shelby Crossing a bit more comfortable for everyone, and amenities like the resident garden, walking paths, salon, and on-site fitness all add to the range of choices folks have for activity and relaxation.

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