Medilodge Of Alpena is a skilled nursing facility with 132 certified beds, offering both long-term care and short-term rehabilitation services for people recovering from illness or surgery, and you'll find that the team is focused on creating a caring and comfortable space with a community feel so folks can feel supported while keeping their independence as much as possible. Residents can choose from different room layouts like studio, semi-private, shared, or companion rooms, all with private bathrooms and furnished spaces, plus kitchenettes and little extras like air conditioning, Wi-Fi, cable TV, and telephones, making life a little easier and more comfortable for those who move in. Meals are prepared by a professional chef with restaurant-style dining and special menus for those with dietary restrictions such as allergies or diabetes, and there are all-day dining options so nobody has to eat at the same time every day if they don't want to. There's help for everyday things like bathing, dressing, medication management, and transfers, with staff around through the day and night-12 to 16 hours of nursing plus a 24-hour call system for quick help if needed, and the staff keeps a close eye on everyone, making sure people are safe and well-looked-after.
Medilodge Of Alpena has been given a 4-star rating by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and finds itself ranked as the fourth highest-rated community in Alpena with a community score of 8 out of 10, and the place is Medicaid and Medicare certified, which can really help families plan ahead when it comes to finances. The facility takes pride in the Governor's Award for Quality Care and hosts regular family support services, move-in coordination, and community-sponsored activities, including themed movie nights, music events, scheduled daily groups, and inter-generational programs to keep everyone socially engaged. You'll see people using wellness facilities like the fitness room, spa and sauna, beauty salon, and walking paths in the gardens-residents can relax in outdoor spaces or get together for a bit of recreation or crafts in activity rooms, a computer center, small library, movie theater, and game room. Safety and wellness get a big focus here-an emergency alert system is available in every room, and staff members are trained to explain what they're doing and help with whatever's needed, so residents and their families can understand what's going on and feel reassured.
There is a full team offering skilled care, physical therapy, occupational and speech therapy for those who need extra support, working to restore health, improve day-to-day abilities, and help folks get back as much independence as possible, so if someone's there for rehab or needs more ongoing help, those services are right there on hand. Housekeeping, linen service, and laundry are taken care of for everyone, with transportation and activity scheduling managed by the facility so residents can get out and about or to medical appointments as needed. Medilodge Of Alpena also offers respite care for caregivers needing a break, and residents can join programs that focus on mental wellness and social connection. There's a clean and tidy environment, friendly and understanding workers, and a real effort to create a home-like, family-oriented place, with gardens for visiting, shared dining, and space for visitors. The staff knows how to create individual care plans based on what each resident needs, offering solutions that fit whether someone's there for a short recovery or looking for long-term comfort.
