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Abel Care, LLC

Families consistently rate this highly — reviewers highlight warm, family-oriented atmosphere. Schedule a visit to confirm the fit.

51 Endicott Rd., Howell, MI 488438 bedsLicensed & Active
Source: MI LARA — view official record
Google rating
5.0/5

based on 33 Google reviews

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What this means for your family

Abel Care is an excellent choice for families seeking a small, home-like environment where residents receive highly personalized, 24/7 attention. Because the facility is small, we recommend scheduling a visit to observe the interaction between staff and residents to ensure it matches your loved one's specific social and care needs.

Google Reviews

Google Reviews

33 reviews on Google
Abel Care, LLC is a small, residential-style assisted living facility that receives consistently high praise for its warm, family-like atmosphere and personalized attention. Reviewers frequently highlight the owners' hands-on approach, the cleanliness of the home, and the quality of the homemade meals. Families appreciate the intimate setting, which allows for more individualized care compared to larger institutional facilities.

Quality Themes

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Food10.0Staff10.0Clean10.0Activities9.0MedsN/AMemory10.0Comms9.0ValueN/A

Strengths

  • Warm, family-oriented atmosphere
  • Attentive and compassionate owners
  • Clean and well-maintained home environment
  • High-quality homemade meals
  • Personalized, individualized care

Rating Trends

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2345.02021(1)5.02022(3)5.02023(5)5.02024(11)5.02025(13)5.02026(4)

Distribution · 37 analyzed

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How They Respond to Reviews

39%response rate

This facility responds to some reviews.

Questions for Your Tour

  • 1Since the home is so small and intimate, how do you tailor daily meal plans to accommodate specific dietary preferences or favorite homemade dishes?
  • 2It’s wonderful to see how much care you put into responding to families online; how do you personally ensure that same level of communication is maintained with us regarding our loved one's daily updates?
  • 3With only 8 residents, what does a typical afternoon of social activities or shared downtime look like in such a cozy environment?
  • 4How do the owners and staff coordinate medical care or handle unexpected health emergencies during the overnight hours?
  • 5We love the idea of a clean and well-maintained home; what is your routine for ensuring the living spaces stay comfortable and sanitary for everyone?
  • 6How do you approach creating a personalized care plan that makes each resident feel like a member of your own family?

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Key Review Excerpts

The home is very clean, tidy and well maintained. They go above and beyond to ensure residents are comfortable and cared for, and it's heartwarming to see my father smiling and thriv

Memory care family member · 2025★★★★★

With being a smaller facility, the residents are able to get more personalized, efficient care. Anytime I go to this home, care has been properly given and I am greeted with smiles from the staff and residents.

Hospice aide · 2024★★★★★

My mother was previously at a large dementia care center for almost two years, which towards the end could not meet her needs. She’s been at Abel Care since December 26, 2024 and the care she receives is

Memory care family member · 2025★★★★★
Source: 33 Google reviews

State Inspection History

State Inspections

Source: MI Dept. of Licensing & Regulatory Affairs

4total
3deficiencies

Key Findings

The facility has a history of some regulatory issues, including a period where the fire suppression system was non-operational and missing required training and health documentation for staff. However, recent reports indicate the facility has addressed these issues and is currently in substantial compliance.

Sep 2, 2025Routine
CleanReport

No deficiencies found during this inspection.

Sep 5, 2023Routine
R 400.14205(5)

No documentation available to review that Abel Pavel had been tested for communicable tuberculosis every 3 years.

R 400.14203

No documentation available to review 16 hours of required annual training for licensee designee/administrator Cristina Pavel.

Mar 13, 2023Routine
R 400.14403(1)

The facility's fire suppression system was non-operational because sprinkler heads were out for laboratory inspection, preventing residents from residing in the home.

May 28, 2021Other
CleanReport

No deficiencies found during this inspection.

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