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The Legacy at Howell

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

1550 Byron Road, Howell, MI 4885535 bedsLicensed & Active
Source: MI LARA — view official record
Google rating
4.1/5

based on 43 Google reviews

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What this means for your family

This facility is an excellent choice for families prioritizing high-quality physical therapy and a beautiful, clean environment for their loved ones. However, you should proactively establish a communication plan with the administration, as multiple families have struggled with unreturned calls and a lack of progress updates.

Google Reviews

Google Reviews

43 reviews on Google
The Willows at Howell is highly regarded by many families for its compassionate nursing staff and excellent rehabilitation services, particularly in physical and occupational therapy. While many praise the clean, beautiful campus and high-quality dining, some families have reported significant difficulties with administrative communication and responsiveness to phone calls.

Quality Themes

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Food9.0Staff8.0Clean9.0Activities7.0MedsN/AMemoryN/AComms3.0ValueN/A

Strengths

  • Compassionate and attentive nursing staff
  • High-quality physical and occupational therapy
  • Clean and beautiful facility aesthetics
  • Excellent dining and food variety

Concerns

  • Poor administrative communication and lack of follow-up (mentioned by 4 reviewers)
  • Difficulty reaching staff via telephone or long hold times (mentioned by 3 reviewers)
  • Inconsistency in rehabilitation exercise adherence (mentioned by 2 reviewers)

Rating Trends

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Distribution · 73 analyzed

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How They Respond to Reviews

70%response rate

This facility actively engages with reviewer feedback.

Questions for Your Tour

  • 1It is wonderful to see how beautiful and clean the facility is; could you tell us more about how the dining program manages variety and nutrition for the residents?
  • 2We noticed the nursing staff is highly regarded for being compassionate; how do you ensure that level of attentive care remains consistent during shift changes?
  • 3When it comes to physical and occupational therapy, how do you work with the therapists to ensure residents are consistently following their personalized exercise plans?
  • 4What is the best way for our family to stay in regular contact with the administration, and how do you handle important updates or follow-up information?
  • 5If a medical emergency were to occur after hours, what is the specific protocol for notifying the family and providing immediate care?
  • 6What kind of daily activities or social outings are planned to help residents stay engaged with one another in such a cozy, intimate community?

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Key Review Excerpts

The level of care that is being received by one of my family members is far beyond anything I’ve seen before. Speech, physical therapy, the very best foods high in protein and attention to every need a person could have.

Long-term resident's family · 2024★★★★★

Every single caregiver made a special effort to get to know her and show her kindness. I will forever be grateful.

Deceased resident's family · 2024★★★★★

The staff here at The Willows far exceeded our expectations! Every imaginable position was available and the facility was beautiful.

Rehab patient · 2016★★★★★
Source: 43 Google reviews

State Inspection History

State Inspections

Source: MI Dept. of Licensing & Regulatory Affairs

4total
6deficiencies

Key Findings

Recent inspections have identified several areas for improvement, including concerns regarding staffing levels during the night shift, incomplete tuberculosis risk assessments, and gaps in kitchen sanitation monitoring. The facility is required to submit corrective action plans to address these safety and administrative findings.

Feb 13, 2024Routine
R 325.1954

Facility does not complete a meal census (record of meal census, including residents, personnel, and visitors).

R 325.1922(7)

Facility did not complete the annual tuberculosis (TB) risk assessment.

R 32.1964(9)(b)

The soiled linen room did not have continuous air flow.

R 325.1976(1)

The dishwasher sanitized with a heat cycle had no record of testing the heat sanitation, posing a potential infection risk.

R 325.1923(2)

Employee SP1 was hired on 12/26/2022 but did not receive a TB test until 02/07/2023; facility also failed to complete the yearly TB risk assessment.

Mar 29, 2023Complaint
R 325.1921(1)(b)

Insufficient staffing on third shift; on 02/18/2023, only one person was working, which could subject cognitively impaired residents to potential harm.

Apr 6, 2021Other
CleanReport

No deficiencies found during this inspection.

Oct 29, 2020Routine
CleanReport

No deficiencies found during this inspection.

Ownership & Operations

Who Operates This Facility

Owner / Operator

Trilogy Healthcare of Livingston, LLC

Source: State licensing data

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