Gilead Elder Care

    4790 Scottdale Rd, Saint Joseph, MI 49085
    • Assisted Living
    • Memory Care

    Caring spotless welcoming home-like facility

    I'm very pleased with the caring, knowledgeable staff and high staff-to-resident ratio at this home-like, spotless facility. My grandmother loves it, has made friends with staff and other residents, and family visits are always welcomed. The caregivers are friendly, accommodating and clearly dedicated.

    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
    • Hospice waiver
    • Medication management
    • Mental wellness program

    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

    Memory care community services

    • Dementia waiver
    • Mild cognitive impairment
    • Specialized memory care programming

    Transportation

    • Transportation arrangement (medical)
    • Transportation to doctors appointments

    Community services

    • Move-in coordination

    Activities

    • Community-sponsored activities
    • Scheduled daily activities

    Reviews

    2.90·(10)

    Overall rating

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

      3.8
    • Staff

      3.7
    • Meals

      2.9
    • Amenities

      4.0
    • Value

      2.9

    Pros

    • Home-like environment
    • High staff-to-resident ratio
    • Caring and accommodating staff
    • Knowledgeable caregivers
    • Friendly, dedicated caregivers
    • Residents form social connections with staff and peers
    • Clean, odor-free interior
    • Attractive location and grounds
    • Receptive to family visits

    Cons

    • Medication-management concerns
    • Inconsistent personal-hygiene and grooming practices
    • Incontinence-care and sanitation concerns
    • Family communication gaps and inconsistent updates
    • Variable responsiveness to phone calls and inquiries
    • Limited structured activities and cognitive stimulation
    • Inconsistent professional communication tone
    • Limited suitability for higher-functioning residents

    Summary of reviews

    The reviews present a mixed but distinct pattern: many families praise the facility's home-like setting, attractive location, and a generally caring staff, while a subset raised serious operational concerns that warrant investigation during a tour and intake process. Positive feedback emphasizes a high staff-to-resident ratio, staff members who are knowledgeable and attentive, and an environment where residents appear to make social connections and respond well to individualized care. Cleanliness and lack of offensive odors are noted as strengths in several comments.

    Care quality appears uneven. Several accounts highlight strong, compassionate caregiving and responsiveness during family visits; others raise concerns about medication management and monitoring of residents' physical condition, including weight and skin/hair care. These descriptions suggest gaps in clinical oversight and in routine personal-hygiene support for some residents rather than a uniformly consistent standard of care. Prospective families should ask about medication-administration protocols, clinical supervision, weight/nutrition monitoring, and bathing/grooming schedules during a visit.

    Facilities are generally described positively for appearance and atmosphere: reviewers mention an attractive, residential setting and well-kept common areas. However, operational hygiene and incontinence-care practices are flagged as inconsistent in certain instances. Activity programming is another mixed area: there is little evidence of a formal, structured activities schedule and some reviewers felt there was limited mental or cognitive stimulation available. If engagement and programming are priorities, ask for a sample activities calendar and how individualized programming is delivered.

    Management and communication are recurring themes. Many families compliment staff friendliness and accommodation for visits, but a number of reviews describe gaps in routine communication, unanswered phone calls, and concerns about the tone or professionalism of certain staff interactions. Combined with the clinical concerns noted above, these patterns indicate variability in operational consistency. For families considering this facility, recommended follow-up items include: review incident-communication protocols, confirm staffing patterns by shift, request documentation of medication and hygiene procedures, ask about activity programming and cognitive engagement, and seek references from current residents' families. Doing so will help clarify which aspects represent isolated incidents and which reflect persistent operational traits.

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    Location

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    Gilead Elder Care is located at 4790 Scottdale Rd, Saint Joseph, MI, 49085.

    About Gilead Elder Care

    Gilead Elder Care sits in Saint Joseph, MI, and serves older adults in a quiet residential care home that feels more like a house than a big facility, and it works to help each resident feel at home. The home covers a wide range of needs, with nurses on staff all day and night, as well as trained aides who offer non-medical care and companionship, so people who need help with daily tasks like bathing and dressing can get steady support. Residents can choose private rooms, and published prices share monthly ranges, so there are no big surprises about costs. Gilead Elder Care takes in people with different independence levels, offering both independent living and help for those who need higher levels of care, including specialized memory care for seniors with Alzheimer's or other dementia, diabetic care, incontinence care, and non-ambulatory care, and Gilead Elder Care also provides both hospice and respite services for people needing short-term or end-of-life help.

    Staff stay friendly and professional, helping families through stressful times and offering consistency in care. Each resident has a care plan tailored to their needs, and care is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week. The environment stays clean and well-kept, without odors, showing an emphasis on hygiene and comfort, and people with memory problems find safety because the home actively reduces confusion and prevents wandering. Nutritious meals focus on a balanced diet rich in vitamins and minerals, and meals are prepared onsite. Staff also encourage social connection by creating a full schedule of social, educational, and entertaining activities meant to help residents form friendships and enjoy their days, and there's a structured program to support this. Gilead Elder Care keeps amenities simple and steady to help seniors feel comfortable and supported, and it allows flexible visiting hours, recognizing how important family visits are. The facility stands close to cafes, restaurants, shopping spots, outdoor activities, and medical centers in the Saint Joseph area, making it easier for families and visitors to stay connected and for residents to have outings, if possible. Gilead Elder Care has received a 3.0 star rating described as "Very Good," reflecting what people have shared in reviews, and it maintains a straightforward approach toward care, with no fancy claims but a steady focus on meeting residents' daily needs with practical support.

    People often ask...

    Gilead Elder Care offers competitive pricing, with rates starting at a cost of $4,616 per month.

    Gilead Elder Care offers assisted living, memory care, and board and care.

    There are 1 photos of Gilead Elder Care on Mirador.

    The full address for this community is 4790 Scottdale Rd, Saint Joseph, MI 49085.

    No, Gilead Elder Care 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 numberAS110075130
    StatusActive
    Facility typeAdult Small Group Home (capacity 1-6)
    License classRegular
    Capacity6 residents
    LicenseeWendy Demarest
    Care servedAged, Alzheimer's, Developmentally Disabled, Mentally Ill, People with Traumatic Brain Injuries, Physically Handicapped
    EffectiveOctober 18th, 2025
    ExpiresOctober 17th, 2027
    View the official license record

    Inspection Reports

    5

    Reports

    9

    Citations

    0

    Complaints

    20

    Years

    11 Nov 2025Renewal
    Confirmed substantial compliance with licensing rules and renewed the license.
    26 Sept 2025Investigation
    Investigated the discharge notice issue and found that residents were discharged before a 30-day notice because there was substantial risk and the home could not meet their needs.
    • R 400.14302(3)Resident admission and discharge policy
    20 Jan 2025Investigation
    Identified multiple deficiencies, including missing background checks and employee records, absent fire drills, outdated resident assessments and care agreements, missing weight records, and missing resident funds paperwork.
    • MCL 400.734bConditional employment—background checks
    • R 400.14208Direct care staff and employee records
    • R 400.14209Home records generally
    • R 400.14301Resident assessment plan
    • R 400.14301Resident care agreement
    • R 400.14310Resident health care
    • R 400.14315Handling of resident funds and valuables
    05 Nov 2023Renewal
    Identified a roof/ceiling leak near the basement entrance that caused water damage to the stairs leading to the basement.
    • R 400.14403Maintenance of premises
    28 Jan 2006No Document Type Specified
    Found no deficiencies. The document indicates the arrangement is exempt from licensure under state law.

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