Meadow Brook Medical Care Facility

4543 South M-88 Highway · Bellaire, MI · 49615 · 2315338661

133 certified beds Government - County

Why this verdict

  • Carries CMS’s abuse warning icon.
  • Staffing levels are well below research benchmarks for safe care.
  • Inspection results are getting worse cycle over cycle, not better.

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Red flags

CMS abuse warning

CMS flags this facility with its abuse icon: cited for abuse that caused harm in the past year, or potential harm in the past two years.

1 abuse-related citation at the actual-harm level

Inspectors cited failures in the abuse-prevention rules (F600–F610) that resulted in actual harm to a resident.

2 actual-harm citations in the most recent cycle

Inspectors found deficiencies that caused real harm to residents, beyond potential-harm paperwork findings.

Medicare/Medicaid payments were denied

CMS refused payment for new admissions for a period — one of its strongest enforcement tools.

78% of nursing staff left within a year

High turnover disrupts continuity of care; the national median is 45%.

Score breakdown

Inspection record 30% of score 60
Serious harm & abuse 20% 58
Staffing 20% 14
Federal penalties 15% 82
Trend 10% 18
Context 5% 100

Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.

CMS ratings & staffing

Overall: 1 of 5 Inspections: 2 of 5 Staffing: 1 of 5 Quality measures: 2 of 5

Total nurse hours / resident-day3.48 min · 4.1 strong
RN hours / resident-day0.55–0.75
Weekend hours / resident-day≈ weekday level
Nursing turnover / year78%median 45%
Fines (3-yr window)none

Inspection citations (9 in the current record)

  • Actual harm · G September 25, 2025

    Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

    Corrected September 1, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation

  • Actual harm · G September 25, 2025

    Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

    Corrected November 3, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · D September 25, 2025

    Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.

    Corrected November 3, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation

  • Potential for harm · D September 25, 2025

    Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

    Corrected November 3, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning

  • Potential for harm · D September 25, 2025

    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Corrected November 3, 2025 · Infection Control

  • Potential for harm · D October 30, 2024

    Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

    Corrected December 6, 2024 · Resident Rights

  • Potential for harm · D October 30, 2024

    Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

    Corrected December 6, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning

  • Potential for harm · D October 30, 2024

    Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

    Corrected December 6, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care

  • No harm found · B October 30, 2024

    Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly

    Corrected December 6, 2024 · Administration

Federal penalties

DateTypeAmount / length
September 25, 2025Payment Denial30 days

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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 235025 · certified since January 1, 1967. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.