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Barton Woods Assisted Living East

Families consistently rate this highly — reviewers highlight staff emphasis on emotional connection. Schedule a visit to confirm the fit.

9472 Kochville Road, Freeland, MI 4862320 bedsLicensed & Active
Source: MI LARA — view official record
Google rating
4.2/5

based on 5 Google reviews

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What this means for your family

Because the current reviews are primarily from staff or lack descriptive content, it is difficult to gain an objective perspective on the facility's daily operations. We strongly recommend scheduling an in-person tour and requesting to speak directly with current residents' families to get a clearer picture of care quality and communication standards.

Google Reviews

Google Reviews

5 reviews on Google
Barton Woods Assisted Living East currently lacks detailed, objective feedback from family members, as the available reviews consist primarily of ratings without comments or staff-authored testimonials. While one staff member highlights a focus on resident engagement and emotional care, the absence of independent family accounts makes it difficult to verify the quality of daily operations.

Quality Themes

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FoodN/AStaff9.0CleanN/AActivities8.0MedsN/AMemoryN/ACommsN/AValueN/A

Strengths

  • Staff emphasis on emotional connection
  • Active daily engagement programs
  • Positive, resident-focused atmosphere

Rating Trends

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2344.02025(8)5.02026(1)

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How They Respond to Reviews

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Questions for Your Tour

  • 1Given that you only have 20 residents, how do your staff members go about building those deep, personal emotional connections with each individual?
  • 2I noticed you have a very active daily engagement program; could you walk me through what a typical Tuesday afternoon looks like for a resident here?
  • 3With such a cozy, intimate setting, how do you handle medical emergencies or urgent care needs during the overnight hours?
  • 4I really appreciated how responsive you are to feedback online; how do you incorporate family input into the daily life and care plans of your residents?
  • 5Since you emphasize a resident-focused atmosphere, how do you ensure that the daily activities remain fresh and tailored to the specific interests of the current group?
  • 6How does your team balance the need for a structured care routine with the desire to keep the environment feeling like a relaxed, comfortable home?

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Key Review Excerpts

In this setting, you have to have patience, love and a kind heart and we do. It is suggested, you don't get attached to the residents, but how can you not? There is something new going on every day!

Staff member · 2025★★★★★
Source: 5 Google reviews

State Inspection History

State Inspections

Source: MI Dept. of Licensing & Regulatory Affairs

4total
2deficiencies

Key Findings

This facility has been subject to multiple investigations regarding the failure to refund prepaid care balances to the estates of deceased residents. While recent renewal inspections showed substantial compliance, significant outstanding financial disputes and unpaid court-ordered judgments were documented.

Jan 15, 2026Complaint

The facility owes the estate of Resident A $35,920.06, including attorney fees and interest, following a default judgment. The facility has only refunded approximately half of the prepaid care balance.

Jan 30, 2025Routine
CleanReport

No deficiencies found during this inspection.

Nov 4, 2024Complaint
R 400.15315

Failure to provide a complete accounting and refund of resident funds/prepayments to the family of Resident A following the resident's death.

Oct 31, 2024Complaint
CleanReport

No deficiencies found during this inspection.

Ownership & Operations

Who Operates This Facility

Owner / Operator

The Barton Woods Group, INC.

Source: State licensing data

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