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Assisted Living · Durand, MI
8800 E. Monroe Road, Durand, MI 48429
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Catalog updated Jul 5, 2026. Current services and availability are unconfirmed.
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Reported capacity: 20 residents. This is not the number of openings.
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Usually offers housing and help with everyday tasks, such as bathing and dressing.
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Public Google reviewers rate Lodge of Durand Mc South highly. Reviewers highlight: compassionate and professional staff, clean and well-maintained living spaces. Reviewer identity is not verified, and online reviews may not capture everything. Schedule a visit to assess the fit directly.
Families considering Lodge of Durand MC South can expect a highly compassionate environment, with many reviewers specifically praising the staff's ability to make residents feel like family. While the facility is widely lauded for its cleanliness, home-cooked meals, and smooth transition processes, one reviewer raised serious concerns regarding hygiene and attentiveness to resident needs.
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The vast majority of reviews highlight the staff as being friendly, professional, and caring.
Reviewers mentioned being kept well-informed about their loved ones.
Reviewers consistently describe the facility and rooms as clean and well-maintained.
Multiple reviewers specifically praise the home-cooked meals and fantastic desserts.
One reviewer mentioned a lot of activities, but it is not a frequent topic in other reviews.
Reviewers specifically noted successful and dignified transitions into the memory care unit.
Scores range from 0 (negative) to 10 (positive). They are model interpretations of reviews and are not clinical, safety, or inspection ratings. Unmentioned topics are omitted.
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Key Review Excerpts
“The staff here have all been very friendly and supportive in making this transition as easy as possible. The atmosphere of the apartment is just like home and very quiet and clean. The meals are all home cooked and the desserts are fantastic.”
“My Mom went on respite for 5 days at Vibrant Memory Care Unit in Durand and she loved it. When I came to pick her up, she wanted to know when she gets to come back.”
“They were able to make the transition from home to memory care for my mom dignified and beyond caring. They truly treat your loved one like they are family.”
Source: MI Dept. of Licensing & Regulatory Affairs
Key Findings
Recent inspections have identified concerns regarding financial transparency regarding cost increases, maintenance issues in bathrooms, and inconsistencies in following resident dietary needs and meal menus. However, the most recent renewal report indicates the facility is currently in substantial compliance with all rules.
No deficiencies are reported in this inspection record.
Residents' cost of care increased without a new Resident Care Agreement being provided and signed; specifically, a 48% increase was applied and funds were withdrawn via ACH without a signed agreement or permission for the increased amount.
Emergency preparedness: Fire drill records for the year 2022 were not available for review.
Maintenance of premises: Several resident bathrooms had no or damaged caulk seal at the toilet base and base molding was coming loose from the wall.
The Lodge of Durand Memory Care, LLC
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8800 E. Monroe Road, Durand, MI 48429
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