Meadow Brook Medical Care Facility

    4543 South M-88 Highway, Bellaire, MI, 49615
    4.6 · 5 reviews
    • Skilled nursing
    AnonymousLoved one of resident
    4.0

    Friendly, clean facility with concerns

    I've had a very good overall experience: the staff are friendly, caring and attentive, the facility is clean and well-maintained with private rooms/kitchens, beautiful gardens, on-site doctor, transportation and Medicaid paperwork help, plentiful food/snacks and activities (bingo, arts & crafts), plus beauty/nail services and 24/7 visiting. My only concerns: rooms felt bland, the nail/beauty service was underwhelming, and I noticed many residents sitting inactive in wheelchairs - it didn't seem ideal for advanced dementia care.

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    Amenities

    Healthcare services

    • Activities of daily living assistance
    • Assistance with bathing
    • Assistance with dressing
    • Assistance with transfers
    • Medication management
    • Mental wellness program

    Healthcare staffing

    • 12-16 hour nursing
    • 24-hour call system
    • 24-hour supervision

    Meals and dining

    • Diabetes diet
    • Meal preparation and service
    • Restaurant-style dining
    • Special dietary restrictions

    Room

    • Air-conditioning
    • Cable
    • Fully furnished
    • Housekeeping and linen services
    • Kitchenettes
    • Private bathrooms
    • Telephone
    • Wifi

    Transportation

    • Community operated transportation
    • Transportation arrangement
    • Transportation arrangement (non-medical)

    Common areas

    • Beauty salon
    • Computer center
    • Dining room
    • Fitness room
    • Gaming room
    • Garden
    • Outdoor space
    • Small library
    • Wellness center

    Community services

    • Concierge services
    • Fitness programs
    • Move-in coordination

    Activities

    • Community-sponsored activities
    • Planned day trips
    • Resident-run activities
    • Scheduled daily activities

    4.60 · 5 reviews

    Overall rating

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

      5.0
    • Staff

      4.8
    • Meals

      4.0
    • Amenities

      4.3
    • Value

      4.6

    Pros

    • Caring, engaged and patient staff
    • Staff assistance with meals and activities
    • Allows personal items in rooms
    • Well-maintained landscaping and beautiful gardens
    • Wildlife visible on grounds
    • Clean facility
    • Private rooms (some with kitchens)
    • On-site doctors
    • Assistance with bathing, toileting, dressing, and medication distribution
    • Professional admissions coordinator
    • 24-hour observation and monitoring
    • Dining flexibility with three meals and plentiful snacks
    • Good-quality food with choices
    • Special dining features (ice cream sundae bar)
    • Activities such as bingo and arts & crafts
    • Staff actively helping residents with activities
    • 24/7 visiting allowed
    • Transportation to appointments
    • Assistance with Medicaid paperwork
    • On-site beauty shop and nail care services

    Cons

    • Rooms described as blandly decorated
    • Some reviewers found the atmosphere depressing
    • Perception of many residents sitting idle or sleeping in wheelchairs
    • Reportedly not suitable for dementia patients / concern about dementia care adequacy
    • At least one report of overall unimpressed experience

    Summary review

    Overall sentiment in the reviews is predominantly positive, with multiple reviewers highlighting strong staff performance, good medical oversight, appealing grounds, and ample amenities. Several comments describe the staff as caring, patient and engaged — especially around mealtimes and activities — and reviewers repeatedly note that staff help residents with daily tasks and are available for support. The facility is described as clean and professionally managed, with an admissions coordinator noted for professionalism and 24-hour observation/monitoring in place.

    Care quality and staffing are clear strengths in the reviews. Multiple mentions of on-site doctors and routine assistance with bathing, toileting, dressing, and medication distribution indicate that the facility provides a comprehensive level of medical and personal care services. Reviewers emphasize staff engagement: staff help residents during meals, assist with activities, and are described as accommodating (for example, permitting personal items in rooms). The presence of 24/7 visiting and transportation to appointments are additional indicators of resident-centered policies and logistical support.

    Facilities and environment receive mixed but mostly positive remarks. The grounds and landscaping are frequently praised — reviewers describe beautiful gardens and wildlife visible on the property — and the building itself is reported to be clean and well-maintained. Private rooms and private rooms with kitchens are highlighted as a strong feature for resident comfort and autonomy. On the downside, some reviewers characterize rooms as blandly decorated, and one or more reviewers describe the overall atmosphere as depressing. These comments suggest that while the physical upkeep is good, the interior decor or homelike feel of rooms may be lacking for some visitors or residents.

    Dining, activities, and amenities are notable positives. Multiple reviewers report three meals plus plentiful snacks, dining flexibility, and good food with choices; a fun amenity cited specifically is an ice cream sundae bar. Activity programming such as bingo and arts and crafts is present and staff are reported to support these activities. Additional amenities include an on-site beauty shop, nail care services, and assistance with Medicaid paperwork, reflecting both quality-of-life and practical supports for residents and families.

    However, there are meaningful concerns raised that temper the overall positive picture. At least one reviewer found the setting unsuitable for dementia patients and observed many residents sitting in wheelchairs sleeping or appearing unengaged. That comment, combined with descriptions of a depressing atmosphere by another reviewer, points to possible variability in how well the facility meets the needs of residents with higher behavioral or cognitive care needs, or how consistently activity and engagement reach all residents. In summary, Meadow Brook Medical Care Facility is portrayed largely as a well-staffed, clean, and amenity-rich facility with good medical coverage and supportive staff, but prospective residents and families should further investigate dementia-specific programming, resident engagement levels, and room décor to ensure it matches individual needs and expectations.

    Location

    Map showing location of Meadow Brook Medical Care Facility

    About Meadow Brook Medical Care Facility

    Meadow Brook Medical Care Facility sits on a 90-acre site in Torch Lake Township, just south of Bellaire off M-88 in Michigan, and people know it for offering long-term skilled nursing for seniors needing more medical care after illness or surgery, along with help for daily living such as bathing, dressing, transfers, and medication management, with a 24-hour call system so residents can get help when they need it, plus certified nursing staff are available 12 to 16 hours a day to keep an eye on things. The facility's got room for up to 133 residents, with private and semi-private rooms, private bathrooms, and amenities like a kitchenette, cable TV, Wi-Fi, and air conditioning, and there are more than 100 beds, with 47 beds available as of June 2025. The dining room offers restaurant-style meals with options for allergies and diabetes, plus a professional chef prepares meals so residents can choose what fits their needs, and there's move-in coordination for easier transitions, housekeeping, and laundry, all under the management of people whose names are easy to remember-Joshua Kruger for Housekeeping and Laundry Services, Alan Shumaker for Maintenance, Brooke Bates for Therapeutic Recreation, Anne Walsh for Food and Nutrition, Amy Pearson for Social Services, and Marna Robertson as the administrator, with a governing board providing oversight.

    The place's history reaches back to 1869 as a poor farm, then Meadow Brook Hospital, and now, owned and run by Antrim County residents through the Human Services Board, Meadow Brook admits between 100 to 160 residents a year and provides over 40,000 days of care annually, mostly to people covered by Medicaid or Medicare. Meadow Brook is licensed by the State of Michigan and certified by the federal government for those programs, and it gets most of its revenue from those sources. The facility holds a 5-star rating on Care Compare and offers services like transportation with three wheelchair-accessible vans for medical trips, physical therapy for gait or balance training, speech therapy for swallowing or memory issues, occupational therapy for daily skills, and an end-of-life program with a special Serenity Suite for residents and their families during critical times, along with 24-hour support from nurses, social services, and volunteers.

    Residents don't just get medical help-they find plenty of ways to stay active and engaged, since there's a library, beauty shop, game room, arts and activity room, outdoor walking paths, and common spaces for fresh air or quiet. Regular events such as movie nights, music programs, community-sponsored activities, and daily scheduled events help everyone meet neighbors, and the Director of Therapeutic Recreation makes sure these programs suit various interests. There are wellness and fitness programs too, with a fitness and a wellness room, and folks can take advantage of long-term care, short-term rehab, and end-of-life care, depending on their needs as they change. Meadow Brook has seen renovations as recently as 2014, grows and adapts with the times, and welcomes volunteers, like the Scout & Friends program, to help make the place feel like a true community for all who live there.

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