Caremore of Metamora / Bolton Brook Manor

    4554 Thomas Rd, Metamora, MI, 48455
    2.6 · 5 reviews
    • Assisted living
    • Memory care
    AnonymousLoved one of resident
    2.0

    Loving caregivers, alarming management failures

    I had a mixed experience. Meals, activities, and some caregivers were loving and attentive, but persistent management and staffing problems - rude or untrained staff, short-staffing, medication errors, missing belongings and even resident assaults - left me deeply concerned about safety and quality of care.

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    2.60 · 5 reviews

    Overall rating

    1. 5
    2. 4
    3. 3
    4. 2
    5. 1
    • Care

      3.0
    • Staff

      2.8
    • Meals

      4.0
    • Amenities

      2.6
    • Value

      2.6

    Pros

    • outstanding staff (in some reports)
    • amazing care (in some reports)
    • loving and caring environment
    • varied activities (bingo, arts and crafts, TV time, outdoor time)
    • families reported positive experiences/wonderful home
    • very clean (in some reports)
    • good meals
    • new owner described as professional
    • residents reported as well taken care of (in some reports)
    • newly licensed facility
    • registered nurses on staff

    Cons

    • staff incompetence (in some reports)
    • rude or uncaring owner
    • overworked and short-staffed
    • medication errors
    • dirty facility (in some reports)
    • missing belongings
    • assaults by residents
    • lack of dignity for residents
    • disrespectful and negligent management
    • untrained staff
    • poor quality of care (in some reports)
    • potential for shutdown
    • evictions mentioned
    • outdated advertisement

    Summary review

    Overall sentiment across the submitted review summaries is highly mixed and sometimes contradictory: multiple accounts praise the facility for compassionate care, active programming, cleanliness and good meals, while other accounts raise serious safety, staffing and management concerns. The pattern suggests either substantial variability in care over time or sharply different experiences among residents and families. Reviewers explicitly referenced both a "wonderful home" with "outstanding staff" and, conversely, reports of negligent management and potential regulatory problems.

    Care quality: Several summaries describe "amazing care" and note residents being "well taken care of," indicating that some families and residents experienced attentive, compassionate care. Activities and engagement are also highlighted as strong points (bingo, arts and crafts, TV time, outdoor time). However, serious care-related concerns appear in multiple other summaries: medication errors, assaults by residents, missing belongings, and a reported "lack of dignity" for residents. These latter issues raise safety and clinical-quality red flags. The coexistence of praise for care and reports of medication mistakes and assaults suggests inconsistent standards or variable staffing/oversight at different times or for different residents.

    Staffing and personnel: Reviews repeatedly mention staff performance as a polarizing theme. Positive comments reference "outstanding staff" and note that staff include registered nurses, which would be an important credential if universally accurate. Negative reports, however, characterize staff as incompetent, untrained, overworked, and short-staffed. Owner and management behavior is also contested: one set of reviews praises a new owner as "very professional," whereas others call the owner "rude/uncaring" and describe disrespectful, negligent management. This split could reflect a change of ownership or leadership over time (supported by mention of a new owner and the facility being newly licensed), or differing perceptions among reviewers.

    Facilities and dining: The facility condition is another area of mixed feedback. Some reviewers say the home is "very clean" and offers "good meals," while others report a "dirty facility." These opposing impressions may indicate changes in housekeeping standards, times when staffing was insufficient for maintenance, or simply differing standards among observers. Dining was specifically called out positively in at least one summary (good meals), which is a favorable operational indicator when present consistently.

    Administration, licensing and broader concerns: Several reviews raise administrative and regulatory concerns: mentions of evictions, potential shutdown, negligent or disrespectful management, and an "outdated advertisement." Conversely, other summaries state the facility is newly licensed and has a new professional owner. The presence of both sets of comments suggests the facility may be in transition—possibly under new ownership or recent licensure—after a period of problematic management. Evictions and talk of shutdown are especially serious complaints that warrant verification with state licensing and inspection records. The note that staff are registered nurses is positive, but should be confirmed for current staffing levels and shift coverage.

    Notable patterns and recommended next steps: The most notable theme is inconsistency. Positive reviews emphasize caring staff, activities, cleanliness and good meals; negative reviews emphasize safety, staffing shortages, medication errors, theft/missing items, resident assaults, and problematic management. Because these are direct opposites, prospective residents or family members should approach evaluations sequentially: verify current ownership and license status, ask for recent inspection reports and incident logs, inquire about staffing ratios and nurse coverage, request references from current families, tour the facility multiple times including evenings/weekends, and ask how the facility handled past incidents (evictions, assaults, medication errors) and what corrective actions were implemented. Given the severity of several negative claims, independent verification with state regulators and direct, recent family references is advisable before making placement decisions.

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    About Caremore of Metamora / Bolton Brook Manor

    Caremore of Metamora / Bolton Brook Manor sits at 4554 Thomas Rd in Metamora, Michigan, and runs as a family owned, small board and care home that serves seniors needing assisted living, memory care, respite care, or in-home care, with a licensed staff and a maximum capacity of 20 beds. The place offers private and semi-private suite options with private bathrooms, and folks can choose shared or single bedrooms depending on what feels right for them, and there's a monitored, secured building and safe gardens outside, along with an enclosed courtyard and backyard gazebo, so residents can relax outside or move between several indoor common areas, including a family room with cable TV and a media room for activities. You'll find specialized care for people with diabetes, incontinence, and memory loss like Alzheimer's, and the facility provides daily help with dressing, meals, medicine, laundry, and housekeeping, with staff on hand 24/7 for support and medication management, plus guidance from "senior guides" and resources for families who want to better understand the choices available.

    Caremore of Metamora / Bolton Brook Manor gears things towards an active, home-style environment, so there's a full-time director planning social things to do like bingo, trivia, arts and crafts, art classes, BBQs, and even field trips, and you'll see community-sponsored activities and access to devotional services both on and off site, all with a mix of healthy, home-cooked meals in a dedicated dining room or private dining for special occasions. If you're looking for more than just the basics, there's an on-site beauty salon, regular outings, chapel services, and technology resources like help with senior cell phones, hearing aids, internet plans, and information on medical alert systems or medication dispensers. The place also offers respite care for short term stays, personal care, and support with daily tasks for people needing a bit of extra help, while nearby skilled nursing remains an option if care needs change. They've included features for safety such as walk-in tubs, ID theft protection, and secure building access, and allow some pets by arrangement. Reviews average around 2.6 out of 5 based on a handful of ratings, with mixed opinions on staff, building, meals, and value, though families can find detailed guidance, resources, and individual attention for themselves and their loved ones.

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