nursing home in Bellaire, MI
Meadow Brook Medical Care Facility
4543 South M-88 Highway, Bellaire, MI 49615 · (231) 533-8661
CMS overall star rating
- Health inspections★★★★★2
- Staffing★★★★★4
- Quality measures★★★★★2
- Abuse citation
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. We refresh our information from this source. About our data
Meadow Brook Medical Care Facility at a glance
Meadow Brook Medical Care Facility is a 133-bed government nursing home in Bellaire, Michigan (Antrim County).
CMS gives it 2 out of 5 stars on its overall star rating, worse than the Michigan average of 3.1.
Residents receive about 5.1 hours of nursing care per day (1.2 of them from registered nurses), better than the state average of 4 hours.
Its most recent standard health inspection (September 25, 2025) found 5 health citations. The Michigan average is 9.9.
It has not received a federal fine in the past three years.
Nursing staff turnover is 75.7% per year (state average 44.1%).
Facility details
- Type
- Nursing home
- Ownership
- Government - County
- Beds
- 133
- Certified for
- Medicare and Medicaid
- Medicare-certified since
- January 1, 1967
- Resident/family council
- Resident
- County
- Antrim County
- CMS Certification Number
- 235025
Ratings
| Measure | This facility | Michigan avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 2 / 5 | 3.1 / 5 | 3 / 5 | Worse |
| Health inspection rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 2 / 5 | 2.8 / 5 | 2.8 / 5 | Worse |
| Staffing rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 4 / 5 | 3.6 / 5 | 2.9 / 5 | Better |
| Quality measures rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 2 / 5 | 3.9 / 5 | 3.6 / 5 | Worse |
| Long-stay quality rating (higher is better) | 2 / 5 | 4 / 5 | 3.8 / 5 | Worse |
| Short-stay (rehab) quality rating (higher is better) | 3 / 5 | 3.5 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | Average |
Staffing
| Measure | This facility | Michigan avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staff hours per resident per day ⓘ (higher is better) | 5.07 hrs | 3.99 hrs | 3.86 hrs | Better |
| Registered nurse hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 1.23 hrs | 0.78 hrs | 0.69 hrs | Better |
| Nurse aide hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 3.30 hrs | 2.33 hrs | 2.32 hrs | Better |
| Weekend nurse staff hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 4.39 hrs | 3.50 hrs | 3.42 hrs | Better |
| Nursing staff turnover (yearly) (lower is better) | 75.7% | 44.1% | 45.8% | Worse |
| Registered nurse turnover (yearly) (lower is better) | 83.3% | 39.2% | 42.9% | Worse |
| Administrators who left in the past year (lower is better) | 2 | 0 | 1 | Worse |
Inspections
| Measure | This facility | Michigan avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Health citations in the most recent inspection (lower is better) | 5 | 10 | 9 | Better |
| Citations from complaint investigations (latest cycle) (lower is better) | 0 | 3 | 3 | Better |
| Weighted health inspection score ⓘ (lower is better) | 42 | 89.4 | 80.6 | Better |
Penalties
| Measure | This facility | Michigan avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fines in the past 3 years (lower is better) | 0 | 1 | 1 | Better |
| Total fines in the past 3 years (lower is better) | $0 | $29,376 | $30,972 | Better |
| All federal penalties in the past 3 years (lower is better) | 1 | 1 | 1 | Average |
Size
| Measure | This facility | Michigan avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certified beds | 133 | 104 | 107 | |
| Average residents per day | 105 | 86 | 86 | |
| Occupancy | 78.9% | 83.4% | 80.9% |
Long-stay residents
| Measure | This facility | Michigan avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Long-stay residents with a fall causing major injury (lower is better) | 6.1% | 3% | 3.2% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents with pressure ulcers (lower is better) | 2.4% | 5.1% | 4.6% | Better |
| Long-stay residents given antipsychotic medication (lower is better) | 19.1% | 14.8% | 15.4% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection (lower is better) | 1.4% | 1.5% | 1.6% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with a catheter left in the bladder (lower is better) | 1.6% | 0.8% | 0.8% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents needing more help with daily activities (lower is better) | 33.9% | 10.8% | 13.9% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents whose walking worsened (lower is better) | 17.6% | 12% | 14.1% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents who lose too much weight (lower is better) | 5.9% | 5.4% | 5.2% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents with depressive symptoms (lower is better) | 4.7% | 4.3% | 12.8% | Better |
| Long-stay residents who were physically restrained (lower is better) | 0% | 0.1% | 0.1% | Better |
| Long-stay residents given anti-anxiety or sleep medication (lower is better) | 18.6% | 19.4% | 19.5% | Average |
| Long-stay residents with new or worse incontinence (lower is better) | 23.5% | 20% | 19% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents given a flu vaccine (higher is better) | 100% | 95% | 95.5% | Average |
| Long-stay residents given a pneumonia vaccine (higher is better) | 100% | 95.3% | 93.6% | Better |
Short-stay residents
| Measure | This facility | Michigan avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotic medication (lower is better) | 1.4% | 1.1% | 1.6% | Better |
| Short-stay residents given a flu vaccine (higher is better) | 98% | 79.5% | 79.8% | Better |
| Short-stay residents given a pneumonia vaccine (higher is better) | 95.8% | 83.3% | 82% | Better |
Inspection citations
State inspectors cited this home for 9 health deficiencies and 9 fire safety deficiencies in the inspection records CMS currently publishes. 2 citations involved actual harm.
| Date | Citation | Severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| September 25, 2025 Fire safety | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0353 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected November 23, 2025 |
| September 25, 2025 Fire safety | Meet other general requirements. Construction Deficiencies · Tag K0100 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected February 18, 2026 |
| September 25, 2025 Standard | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · Tag F0600 | G Actual harm, isolated | Corrected September 1, 2025 |
| September 25, 2025 Standard | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0689 | G Actual harm, isolated | Corrected November 3, 2025 |
| September 25, 2025 Standard | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Infection Control Deficiencies · Tag F0880 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected November 3, 2025 |
| September 25, 2025 Standard | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0657 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected November 3, 2025 |
| September 25, 2025 Standard | Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment. Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · Tag F0604 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected November 3, 2025 |
| October 30, 2024 Fire safety | Have a fire alarm with audible and visual signals that transmits the alarm automatically to notify emergency forces in event of fire. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0343 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected March 24, 2025 |
| October 30, 2024 Fire safety | To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals. Miscellaneous Deficiencies · Tag K0761 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected December 20, 2024 |
| October 30, 2024 Fire safety | Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements. Egress Deficiencies · Tag K0222 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected December 20, 2024 |
| October 30, 2024 Standard | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0550 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected December 6, 2024 |
| October 30, 2024 Standard | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0656 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected December 6, 2024 |
| October 30, 2024 Standard | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0689 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected December 6, 2024 |
| October 30, 2024 Standard | Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly Administration Deficiencies · Tag F0868 | B No harm, pattern | Corrected December 6, 2024 |
| January 10, 2024 Fire safety | Have corridors or aisles that are unobstructed and are at least 8 feet in width. Egress Deficiencies · Tag K0232 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected March 8, 2024 |
| January 10, 2024 Fire safety | Provide a written emergency evacuation plan. Miscellaneous Deficiencies · Tag K0711 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected March 8, 2024 |
| January 10, 2024 Fire safety | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0353 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected March 8, 2024 |
| January 10, 2024 Fire safety | Have restrictions on the use of portable space heaters. Miscellaneous Deficiencies · Tag K0781 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected March 8, 2024 |
Severity letters follow the CMS scope-and-severity grid: A–C no actual harm with potential for minimal harm; D–F potential for more than minimal harm; G–I actual harm; J–L immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety. How to read inspection citations.
Fines and payment denials
CMS reports 1 federal penalty in the past three years, including $0 in fines.
| Date | Penalty | Amount / length |
|---|---|---|
| September 25, 2025 | Payment Denial | 30 days from October 24, 2025 |
Owners and managers
Individuals and organizations reported to CMS as owning or operating this nursing home.
| Name | Role | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| ANTRIM COUNTY Organization | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | 100% | 01/01/1967 |
| ANTRIM COUNTY Organization | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/13/2025 |
| FEIHEL, DENNIS Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/13/2025 |
| ROBERTSON, MARNA Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/13/2025 |
| FEIHEL, DENNIS Individual | contracted managing employee | NOT APPLICABLE | 04/29/2024 |
| CLORE, MAUREEN Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 04/24/2016 |
| HARRIS, FRED Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 11/01/2011 |
| HEFFERAN, WILLIAM Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 04/11/2023 |
| MULLER, ARNOLD Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 11/17/2022 |
| ZELENAK, MELISSA Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 11/05/2018 |
| ROBERTSON, MARNA Individual | w-2 managing employee | NOT APPLICABLE | 02/01/2006 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Meadow Brook Medical Care Facility's rating?
Meadow Brook Medical Care Facility has 2 out of 5 stars on the CMS overall star rating. The average for Michigan nursing homes is 3.1 stars.
How many inspection citations did Meadow Brook Medical Care Facility receive?
Its most recent standard health inspection found 5 citations, compared with a Michigan average of 9.9. Every citation is listed on this page with its severity.
Does Meadow Brook Medical Care Facility accept Medicare and Medicaid?
CMS lists it as certified for: Medicare and Medicaid. Call the facility to confirm bed availability and whether it accepts your specific plan.
Who owns Meadow Brook Medical Care Facility?
It is government - county. The ownership section on this page lists the owners and managers reported to CMS.
Where is Meadow Brook Medical Care Facility and how do I contact it?
Meadow Brook Medical Care Facility is at 4543 South M-88 Highway, Bellaire, MI 49615. Phone: (231) 533-8661.
About this data
Ratings and measures come from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. They're based on state inspections, patient surveys and facility reports, and they describe the past. Facilities change, so visit in person and confirm details directly. About our data · Spotted an error? Let us know.