Pricing ranges from
    $4,234 – 5,080/month

    Peaceful Acres Assisted Living

    1825 N. Gray Road, West Branch, MI, 48661
    3.2 · 5 reviews
    • Assisted living
    • Memory care
    AnonymousLoved one of resident
    3.0

    Terrible early care, improved later

    I had mixed experiences. Early on the care was horrible - residents left in wheelchairs all day, medication errors, staff unwilling to address problems and even a resident who went days without medical attention, all while being charged about $4,000/month and hearing the owner call it "excellent." Since a new administrator took over in 2019 things have improved: the current admin and many caregivers are caring, attentive, and the facility is clean and social, though meal service can be packaged and some staff still show poor attitudes - verify licensing and watch closely.

    Pricing

    $4,234+/moSemi-privateAssisted Living
    $5,080+/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
    • Scheduled daily activities

    3.20 · 5 reviews

    Overall rating

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

      3.0
    • Staff

      3.0
    • Meals

      1.5
    • Amenities

      3.2
    • Value

      1.0

    Pros

    • New administrator (since 2019) described as caring and attentive
    • Fabulous, loving, and caring team of caregivers
    • Many reports of great, attentive resident care
    • Clean facility and hospitable environment
    • Staff often described as kind, helpful, and knowledgeable
    • Staff who go above and beyond and offer constructive teaching
    • Positive leadership leading to more joyful and social residents
    • Respectful atmosphere among staff and residents
    • Fun and friendly social environment for some residents
    • Decent meals reported by some reviewers

    Cons

    • Prior poor rating tied to previous administration
    • Serious care allegations including residents left in wheelchair unattended
    • Medication errors reported
    • Staff unwilling or dismissive when problems are raised
    • High cost (around $4,000/month) cited as a concern
    • Allegations that owner/management publicly misstates care quality
    • Instances of residents lacking medical attention for days
    • Reports that an administrator was unlicensed or had a bad attitude
    • Staff turnover implied by multiple negative staffing-related comments
    • Inconsistent friendliness of staff; some reviewers called staff not very friendly
    • Packaged meals noted (could be perceived as lower-quality dining)

    Summary review

    Overall impression: Reviews for Peaceful Acres Assisted Living are mixed and polarized, with several strongly positive accounts and several serious negative allegations. A clear pattern emerges where many reviewers praise recent leadership and caregiving staff, while others recount troubling incidents involving neglect, medication mistakes, and dismissive responses from staff or management. The overall sentiment cannot be characterized as uniformly good or bad; instead, it reflects two distinct experience clusters: one praising improvements and compassionate care under newer administration, and another describing serious lapses and administrative shortcomings.

    Care quality and staff: A substantial portion of reviewers highlight a dedicated, loving team of caregivers who provide attentive, respectful, and often above-and-beyond care. Multiple summaries describe staff as kind, knowledgeable, fun, and able to foster a social and joyful atmosphere among residents. These positive accounts credit the current administrator (in place since 2019) with improved leadership and constructive, teaching-oriented approaches to staff supervision. However, the positive picture is counterbalanced by serious negative reports: some families allege instances of neglect (for example, a resident being left all day in a wheelchair), medication errors, and prolonged periods without medical attention. Several reviewers also reported staff dismissing family concerns, and in at least one instance an administrator was described as unlicensed and having a bad attitude. These conflicting accounts point to inconsistent care delivery and possible variability in staff performance or supervision.

    Facilities, cleanliness, and social environment: The facility itself is frequently described as clean and hospitable. Many reviewers note a respectful and social atmosphere with residents appearing more joyful and engaged under recent leadership. Activities and a friendly environment were highlighted in positive reviews, contributing to resident well-being. On dining, impressions are mixed: some reviewers call the meals decent while others note meals are packaged, which may be seen as less desirable. Overall, the physical environment and social programming appear to be strengths according to multiple accounts, though dining quality may be an area with mixed satisfaction.

    Management, administration, and transparency concerns: Management is a central dividing line in the reviews. Several positive reviews credit a change in administration (2019) with marked improvement in staff morale and resident outcomes. Conversely, other reviews cite lingering problems tied to prior administration or leadership issues, including concerns about licensing, unwillingness to address complaints, and perceived misrepresentation of care quality by ownership. Cost is another concern: the facility was reported to charge roughly $4,000 per month, a price point that some reviewers felt was not justified given their negative experiences. Taken together, these comments suggest that while leadership change appears to have improved things for many, there remain serious governance and accountability issues to verify.

    Notable patterns and guidance based on reviews: The reviews show a bifurcated pattern—either residents experience compassionate, attentive care in a clean, social setting, or families encounter incidents of neglect, medication mistakes, and dismissive management. Recurring themes to probe further if considering this facility include staffing consistency and turnover, medication management protocols, how complaints are handled, administrator licensing and credentials, and exact services included at the stated monthly cost. Given the serious nature of some allegations (neglect, medication errors, lack of medical attention), prospective residents and families should request documentation of staff training, licensing, incident reports, staffing ratios, and references from current families. A thorough visit and direct conversations with the current administrator and caregiving staff can help clarify whether the positive changes noted by some reviewers are consistent and sustained across the facility.

    Location

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    About Peaceful Acres Assisted Living

    Peaceful Acres Assisted Living sits out in West Branch, Michigan, surrounded by gardens and quiet paths, and the feel you get here is pretty calm, all nestled under trees near Gray Road with a slow pace that suits most folks as they age, and when you look at the place, you'll see it's small, a kind of adult group home with only six beds, so you don't get lost in a crowd, and there's this mix of private and shared rooms, some one-bedroom suites, some studios, and you get a space that's safe and set up for easy movement, no fancy stuff, just basic, safe apartments, and plenty of places to gather like a big dining room or a theater room for movie nights, or just to talk with friends, and plenty of common areas inside for cards or board games, as well as walking trails out back.

    The staff at Peaceful Acres help with most hands-on care, like help with dressing, bathing, getting up, moving, or feeding by hand for anyone who needs it, and they handle medication and doctor's visits, plus they make sure to watch out for people who have diabetes or dementia, and there's always awake staff all through the night and day, so someone's there if you call, and for memory care and Alzheimer's, you get those specialized care plans and activities aimed at keeping the mind going a bit, with extra safeguards for folks who wander or forget things. If you're needing less help, they have services for active seniors, too, with support as needed and a focus on keeping people independent, and if you only need a short-term stay for respite care, they offer that as well.

    Meals are made fresh three times daily and can fit special diets, including options for diabetes or pureed foods, and meal help's always close by if someone can't feed themselves, and laundry, linen, and housekeeping are included so residents don't have to fuss with chores or home maintenance. Families tend to like the extra support, such as move-in help, doctor coordination, and community-sponsored events, and there are family support groups, offsite outings, and daily activity schedules so nobody's sitting alone unless they want to. Pets like cats and dogs are welcome, which is nice for those who want a little company, and there's a garden and walking paths for both people and pets to enjoy, plus secure entryways, emergency call systems, and fall prevention.

    Rooms come furnished with TVs and kitchenettes, and you get internet, telephone, and cable services. The place is faith-based, aiming to keep a sense of trust and honest care in everything, and staff speak English and focus on case management, custom needs, and providing a homey, safe feeling. The cost for rooms starts around $3,400 monthly, which is usually less than a full nursing home, and Peaceful Acres doesn't usually take Medicare unless they're certified, so folks should check ahead. You'll find a good sense of community here and a steady pace, more about comfort and making sure each person's got the help they need, whether that's a little or a lot, in a setting that feels pretty familiar and quiet rather than busy or loud.

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