Christian Park Healthcare Center

Christian Park Healthcare Center, located in Escanaba, has served the Upper Peninsula and nearby areas since 1971 and has 87 beds where folks get skilled nursing care, short-term rehabilitation, and long-term living options in a place that feels homey, with comfortable rooms and well-kept outdoor spaces, so residents get a bit of peace and good atmosphere. People there can choose between independent living, assisted living, and full nursing home care, and there's special memory care for those with Alzheimer's and other dementias, plus services for people who've had brain injuries, trauma, or strokes, and there's even sub-acute rehabilitation for those who need it after a hospital stay or surgery. Staff members are compassionate and qualified, including registered nurses, licensed practical nurses, certified nursing assistants, a licensed administrator, and a physician medical director who's always on call, and the team keeps a close eye to make sure folks get their medicines and therapy like physical, occupational, and speech therapy, and they manage pain, wounds, tube feeding, tracheostomy, and help for those on IV or parenteral nutrition or with infections. The place has a focus on dignity, personal care, and honest treatment, with a compliance program that sticks to the rules and federal civil rights laws so there's no discrimination, and privacy is taken seriously with a clear policy on protecting medical records. The center offers healthy meals planned out by dietitians and cooked by chefs, and there's even dietary, dental, pharmacy, lab, and radiology services, as well as dental, podiatry, and vision care, which is all done on-site, and residents have access to recreational therapy, outings, and daily activities or even just relaxing in the beauty shop if they like. Amenities include housekeeping, laundry, fine dining, manicures, and a social worker who helps keep families in the loop. Families get help picking the right care thanks to senior living advisors and the consumer service that answers questions for free, so it's not so confusing when choosing between assisted living, independent living, memory care, or even home care services that send trained aides to help with everyday needs and companionship. The center's received "Best of Senior Living" awards for care and support, many folks find the staff to be kind and cheerful, and while online reviews average around 2.8 to 3.0 stars, it does show people see both good things and areas to improve. The business runs from 8 AM to 9 PM on weekdays, and 8 AM to 5:30 PM on weekends, and they offer references to things like the Elder Justice Act, survey statistics, and even special portals for education and care management. If someone wants to check the place out, they can find info on the website, and ask about current prices and openings since they don't publish prices, and with a range of programs-like palliative, hospice, respite, adult day services, and even care for folks with substance abuse needs or congestive heart failure-Christian Park serves a wide range of seniors who want a place that's steady and dependable, and where the focus stays on the residents' health and comfort every day.