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The Gardens of Carleton Asst Lvg & Mem. Care

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

12400 Matthews Road, Carleton, MI 4811760 bedsLicensed & Active
Source: MI LARA — view official record
Google rating
5.0/5

based on 16 Google reviews

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What this means for your family

The Gardens of Carleton is highly regarded for its compassionate staff and clean environment, making it a strong candidate for families seeking dedicated care. While current reviews are overwhelmingly positive, families should always schedule a tour to observe staff-resident interactions firsthand and ask about specific care plans for their loved one's needs.

Google Reviews

Google Reviews

16 reviews on Google
The Gardens of Carleton is consistently praised for its compassionate, attentive staff and immaculate facility conditions. Families highlight the facility's ability to make residents feel like family, with specific commendations for the care provided in both general assisted living and memory care units.

Quality Themes

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FoodN/AStaff10.0Clean10.0Activities9.0MedsN/AMemory10.0Comms10.0ValueN/A

Strengths

  • Compassionate and attentive staff
  • Immaculate, clean facility
  • Responsive and involved management
  • Strong support during end-of-life care

Rating Trends

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2345.02024(3)5.02025(5)5.02026(9)

Distribution · 17 analyzed

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How They Respond to Reviews

75%response rate

This facility actively engages with reviewer feedback.

Questions for Your Tour

  • 1I noticed your team is very active in responding to feedback online; how does that open communication style translate into your daily interactions with families?
  • 2Given the facility's reputation for being immaculate, what is your approach to maintaining such a high standard of cleanliness in the memory care wing?
  • 3Since you have a smaller capacity of 60 residents, how does this size allow your staff to provide more personalized attention compared to larger communities?
  • 4Could you walk me through how your team coordinates with families when a resident needs extra support or transitions into end-of-life care?
  • 5What are some of the most popular daily activities or social events that help residents feel connected and engaged here at The Gardens?
  • 6How do you handle medical emergencies or urgent health changes during the evening and weekend hours to ensure residents remain safe and comfortable?

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Key Review Excerpts

The entire staff welcomes us as members of their family. My brother, a resident of the Memory Care side, loves living there. They cater to every single one of his requests.

Memory care family member · 2026★★★★★

The staff from the administration, nurses, aids, kitchen staff words cannot even describe how fantastic they were during the most important last days we were able to spend with our mom.

Long-term resident's family · 2025★★★★★

My Father has been at the Gardens since June, after many facilities I visited this was the best choice for our family , since then the gardens and staff are great to work with and are very involved in my father's care

Long-term resident's family · 2025★★★★★
Source: 16 Google reviews

State Inspection History

State Inspections

Source: MI Dept. of Licensing & Regulatory Affairs

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2deficiencies

Key Findings

A recent renewal inspection identified two areas of non-compliance regarding staff scheduling and the unsafe storage of oxygen tanks. The facility is required to submit a corrective action plan to address these safety and supervisory concerns.

Nov 19, 2024Routine
R 325.1979(3)

Multiple portable oxygen tanks were stored in a resident's closet, including one not in a holder; the facility lacks a Bureau of Fire Services approved room for oxygen tank storage.

R 325.1931(3)

The October 2024 schedule revealed there was not always a designated supervisor for each shift on the schedule.

May 20, 2024Routine
CleanReport

No deficiencies found during this inspection.

Ownership & Operations

Who Operates This Facility

Owner / Operator

Heritage Life of Carleton, LLC

Source: State licensing data

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