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.
