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Mercy Bellbrook/frances Warde

Families consistently rate this highly — reviewers highlight beautiful, well-maintained campus. Schedule a visit to confirm the fit.

873 W. Avon Road, Bellbrook Business · Rochester Hills, MI 4830717 bedsLicensed & Active
Source: MI LARA — view official record
Google rating
4.4/5

based on 61 Google reviews

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What this means for your family

Bellbrook is highly regarded for its independent and memory care programs, where families consistently praise the compassionate staff and beautiful environment. However, if you are considering the rehabilitation unit, proceed with caution; multiple families have reported serious concerns regarding understaffing and a lack of responsiveness to medical needs. We strongly recommend asking for specific nurse-to-patient ratios in the rehab wing and observing the unit during off-hours before committing.

Google Reviews

Google Reviews

61 reviews on Google
Mercy Bellbrook/Frances Warde is widely praised for its beautiful campus, high-quality dining, and compassionate staff in independent and memory care settings. However, multiple families have reported significant concerns regarding the rehabilitation unit, specifically citing understaffing, poor communication, and inadequate medical responsiveness.

Quality Themes

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Food10.0Staff6.0Clean9.0Activities9.0Meds4.0Memory9.0Comms5.0Value4.0

Strengths

  • Beautiful, well-maintained campus
  • High-quality dining and restaurant service
  • Compassionate and attentive memory care staff
  • Supportive and informative sales/admissions team

Concerns

  • Understaffing in rehabilitation unit (mentioned by 3 reviewers)
  • Poor responsiveness to medical needs and call buttons (mentioned by 3 reviewers)
  • Dismissive or defensive staff attitude when concerns are raised (mentioned by 2 reviewers)

Rating Trends

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Distribution · 64 analyzed

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How They Respond to Reviews

93%response rate

This facility actively engages with reviewer feedback.

Questions for Your Tour

  • 1We've heard wonderful things about the dining experience here; could you tell us more about the restaurant-style service and how much input residents have in the daily menus?
  • 2With such a small and intimate community of 17 residents, how do you ensure that staff can respond quickly to call buttons and individual medical needs throughout the night?
  • 3Could you walk us through your specific protocols for medication management to ensure everything is handled accurately and timely?
  • 4How does the team approach rehabilitation and physical therapy for residents who may need extra support with their mobility?
  • 5What is the staff's approach to communication with families when a concern or a change in a resident's health is brought to their attention?
  • 6What kind of daily activities or social outings are available to help residents stay engaged with the beautiful campus surroundings?

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Key Review Excerpts

BELLBROOK EXCEEDED OUR HOPES IN EVERY WAY. The staff was attentive and caring; the medical oversight effective; and they saw my mother as a whole person, not just someone with dementia.

Memory care family member · 2022★★★★★

My father went to rehab after minor surgery. He was living independently before surgery, after his stay at Bellbrook he was rendered a near invalid. The OT and PT he received were horrible.

Rehab patient's family · 2025☆☆☆☆

My mother's care was outstanding. The staff members were patient and kind. When we had questions or concerns, it was incredibly easy to get in touch with them.

Independent living and memory care family member · 2024★★★★★
Source: 61 Google reviews

State Inspection History

State Inspections

Source: MI Dept. of Licensing & Regulatory Affairs

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1deficiencies

Key Findings

A special investigation in early 2024 addressed allegations of insufficient staffing levels. However, a recent renewal inspection in August 2024 found the facility to be in substantial compliance with all rules.

Aug 9, 2024Routine
CleanReport

No deficiencies found during this inspection.

Jan 17, 2024Complaint

Allegation of short staffing: The home is short staffed and cannot do all the work with the staff they have; staff complained to management but no action was taken.

Feb 12, 2010Other
CleanReport

No deficiencies found during this inspection.

Ownership & Operations

Who Operates This Facility

Owner / Operator

Mercy Services for Aging

Source: State licensing data

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