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Ahsl Jenison Sandalwood

Families consistently rate this highly — reviewers highlight compassionate and attentive staff. Schedule a visit to confirm the fit.

861 Oak Crest Lane, Maplewood · Jenison, MI 4942820 bedsLicensed & Active
Source: MI LARA — view official record
Google rating
4.3/5

based on 21 Google reviews

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What this means for your family

This facility is highly regarded for its active social calendar and compassionate memory care staff. However, because some families have reported concerns regarding cleanliness and dietary quality, we recommend touring the facility during off-peak hours and asking specifically about their current housekeeping and meal service standards.

Google Reviews

Google Reviews

21 reviews on Google
AHSL Jenison Sandalwood generally receives high praise for its compassionate staff and engaging activities, with many families noting that their loved ones feel happy and well-cared for. However, there are significant concerns regarding a decline in service quality, specifically regarding cleanliness, dietary variety, and staff responsiveness, which have been highlighted by some families in recent years.

Quality Themes

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Food5.0Staff8.0Clean6.0Activities9.0MedsN/AMemory8.0Comms9.0Value5.0

Strengths

  • Compassionate and attentive staff
  • Engaging activities and field trips
  • Person-centered care approach
  • Welcoming and home-like environment

Concerns

  • Decline in cleanliness and housekeeping services (mentioned by 2 reviewers)
  • Poor dietary quality and lack of nutritional variety (mentioned by 2 reviewers)

Rating Trends

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How They Respond to Reviews

100%response rate

This facility actively engages with reviewer feedback.

Questions for Your Tour

  • 1Given the home-like environment here, how do you ensure that housekeeping and room cleanliness standards remain consistent for all residents?
  • 2We’ve heard great things about your field trips and activities; could you walk us through a typical week of engagement opportunities for the residents?
  • 3How do you approach menu planning to ensure that residents receive a variety of nutritious and appetizing meal options?
  • 4With your focus on person-centered care, how do you tailor your daily routine to accommodate the specific preferences and habits of each resident?
  • 5In the event of a medical concern or emergency, what is your protocol for notifying family members and coordinating with local healthcare providers?
  • 6Since you have a smaller capacity of 20 residents, how does this intimate setting help your staff build stronger, more compassionate relationships with those in their care?

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Key Review Excerpts

The staff is happy and upbeat. The food has been fabulous! Couldn’t see putting our family member anywhere else but here!

Family member · 2024★★★★★

The staff was genuine and attentive. I had gotten to know most of them during the last month as I visited most every day -- and I would recommend them each without hesitation.

Long-term resident's family · 2023★★★★★

It was one of the hardest things I’ve ever done putting my 92 year old Dad into memory care, but it was necessary for his safety. There are multiple staff members all around and immediately accessible when needed.

Memory care family member · 2025★★★★★
Source: 21 Google reviews

State Inspection History

State Inspections

Source: MI Dept. of Licensing & Regulatory Affairs

5total
2deficiencies

Key Findings

The facility has had two significant investigations involving safety and staffing concerns. One incident involved a resident eloping and sustaining injuries due to unsecured doors, and another involved failure to provide the required two-person staffing for residents' care needs.

Dec 2, 2025Complaint
R 400.671(4)

Resident A (diagnosed with dementia/Alzheimer's) eloped from the facility after a kitchen door was propped open and a second door was not fully shut. The resident sustained facial and head injuries after falling in the community.

Aug 14, 2025Routine
CleanReport

No deficiencies found during this inspection.

Nov 16, 2023Complaint
R 400.15206(2)

The facility failed to maintain required staffing levels; specifically, only one staff member was working the 3rd shift on 6/12/23 and 7/31/23, despite residents requiring two-person assists.

Sep 5, 2023Routine
CleanReport

No deficiencies found during this inspection.

Mar 11, 2019Other
CleanReport

No deficiencies found during this inspection.

Ownership & Operations

Who Operates This Facility

Owner / Operator

Ah Jenison Subtenant LLC

Source: State licensing data

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