Lakeview Manor Healthcare Center sits in Tawas City, MI, and has 60 beds, providing both long-term and short-term nursing care in a setting built for seniors who need a range of support, from basic help with daily tasks like dressing and bathing to skilled medical services and physical rehab. The staff gives around-the-clock nursing care, with licensed administrators, directors of nursing, and specialists always close by, and residents can get medication management, occupational therapy, physical therapy, speech therapy, wound care, dialysis support, IV therapy, psychiatric and psychology services, pain management, and even hospice care if needed. Those living here have access to special services like Alzheimer's Care with a secure unit and structured programs including reality orientation and memory-focused activity groups, and they can also enjoy supportive living options, including independent and assisted living, with amenities like furnished private rooms with bathrooms, kitchenettes, cable TV, Wi-Fi, telephone, and air conditioning, along with a 24-hour call system. There's a beautiful outdoor courtyard, walking paths, gardens, and residents can bring their own small pets or enjoy pet visitations, and the community offers a fish aquarium, an arts and activity room, a library, a game room, a spa/sauna, fitness and wellness rooms, a community room, a movie theater, and an on-site diner with restaurant-style meals, plus a soup and salad bar, a community dining room, and even 24-hour room service.
For daily life, residents get help with laundry, housekeeping, move-in coordination, and can join in on activities like religious services, music programs, movies, games, and trips to fairs, shopping, the Au Sable Riverboat, or casinos, and families can visit any time, using private lounges for gatherings. Medical care stretches wide, offering dentistry, podiatry, vision services, occupational therapy, restorative nursing, bariatric care, substance abuse management, sepsis program care, nutrition support, tube feeding, total parenteral nutrition, and lab, pharmacy, and radiology services, with care coordinated under strict privacy policies and a code of conduct for staff and visitors, in line with federal civil rights laws. Transportation to appointments is available, and there are emergency alert systems and accessible parking for safety. Lakeview Manor offers affordable housing for low-income seniors, manages respite and home care services, and hosts community-sponsored events to foster connection among residents. The facility's Medicare rating is 3.2 out of 5, reflecting average review scores in quality, staff, safety, and health standards. Licensed by Medicare and Medicaid since 1992, Lakeview Manor Healthcare Center serves about 55 residents today, accepting Medicaid, Medicare, private insurance, and private pay, with strong compliance with ethical standards and a focus on compassionate, personalized care to match each resident's needs.