Hillsdale County Medical Care sits on W. Mechanic Street in Hillsdale, Michigan, and it's a non-profit, community-focused skilled nursing and rehabilitation facility with roots in long-term care, and Denise Baker serves as Administrator. The facility holds both Medicare and Medicaid certification as a skilled nursing home, offering 160 to 170 beds, with 130 private rooms and 20 semi-private ones, all set among lovely, shady, landscaped gardens and two secure outdoor courtyards that residents can enjoy. There's a strong focus on rehabilitation, with services for physical, occupational, speech, respiratory, and intravenous therapies, plus a restorative nursing department that works every day, including weekends. Residents benefit from care delivered by Michigan-licensed and certified caregivers, as well as on-site doctors and a therapy team that's present every day of the week. The community won a 5-Star rating from Medicare and Medicaid and was named a top U.S. nursing home in 2018-2019.
The Eden Alternative philosophy shapes daily life here, with staff aiming to end loneliness, helplessness, and boredom, and the activity program focuses on forming close individual relationships, with activities designed to fit each resident's needs. For those looking for more support, the facility also provides assisted living medication management. Residents can use large accessible living rooms, reading rooms, and well-equipped dining areas, along with common rooms for family gatherings and events, and there's an on-demand menu and snacks around the clock. There's a beauty salon on site, window and video visiting for families, and a CNA chauffeur service that can take residents where they need to go on site. The admissions team offers help with insurance, handling Medicaid, Medicare, Medicare supplemental, and most major insurance companies. The social and recreational staff take pride in their work, supporting a wide range of facility events, celebrations, and guided tours, which are available to visitors Monday to Friday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Both private and secure, Hillsdale County Medical Care holds an A+ rating with the Better Business Bureau, even though it's not BBB accredited, and the facility remains committed to safe, clean, respectful care for seniors in the Hillsdale area.
