Sanilac Medical Care Facility has been caring for seniors since 1968, serving as a county medical care facility with skilled nursing, rehab, and long-term compassionate care all under one roof, and folks have even seen it expand a couple of times over the years, in 1978 and 1996, so the place is set up to handle a good-sized group. The facility has room for about 60 residents in its nursing home area, and every year sees around 150 new admissions come through the doors, with a team of about 150 employees on hand, which includes registered nurses, assistant directors of nursing, a therapy staff, and medical staff like Dr. Buttar, Lori Nugent the Physician Assistant, and Dr. Tan. Residents can expect care 24 hours a day, every single day, and the team works with individual plans for each person's needs, whether someone's staying for a short stint or settling in long term.
Sanilac Medical Care Facility is part of a bigger network with other senior communities and assisted living places nearby so they know how to handle different stages of care, from folks who need just a little help to those who need specialized support. The staff can help people with disabilities or illnesses by giving them accessible living spaces, and they make sure residents who use wheelchairs or who can walk but need some help can get around safely. Residents with dementia or Alzheimer's can stay in the specialized dementia unit, which has a more homelike and secure environment, with dining areas, living rooms, and a locked courtyard so residents can wander safely and not feel boxed in. Staff in that dementia unit have training to help with memory issues and do their best to keep residents as independent as they can, treating each person with respect and dignity.
The place provides different services like independent living, assisted living, memory care, skilled nursing, respite care, and even home care when needed, and those who move in often come with different legal and insurance details-the office can handle all that paperwork, whether it's Power of Attorney, Guardianship, Social Security, or insurance cards like Medicare, Medicaid, or BC/BS and AARP, and they help process transfer forms for those coming from other facilities. Residents can bring televisions, and the Maintenance Department will get those set up, while the Laundry Department keeps everyone's clothes in order. Amenities support the needs of people in retirement and 55+ communities, and the Social Services department tries to make sure everyone feels welcome and safe.
Therapists work with residents on speech and other rehab needs, while the Activities program offers both group and personal pursuits to keep days interesting. For folks visiting or thinking about moving in, there's a map of the facility and tour options, giving a real look at the building, staff, and people living there. Sanilac Medical Care Facility emphasizes routine and independence, with holistic programs looking at the resident's body, mind, and spirit, and there's always an effort to foster communication among families, care staff, and residents. The whole place feels like it's about balancing care with a sense of home, giving people a structured but supportive place to live as independently as possible for as long as they can.
