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The Birches at Perry Farm Village

Families consistently rate this highly — reviewers highlight beautiful, serene facility. Schedule a visit to confirm the fit.

4241 Village Circle Dr., Harbor Springs, MI 4974020 bedsLicensed & Active
Source: MI LARA — view official record
Google rating
4.0/5

based on 11 Google reviews

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What this means for your family

The Birches at Perry Farm Village is consistently praised for its beautiful environment and engaging atmosphere, making it a visually appealing choice. However, because most reviews are brief or lack detail, we recommend scheduling an in-person tour to observe staff-resident interactions firsthand and asking management about their current staff training and retention programs.

Google Reviews

Google Reviews

11 reviews on Google
The Birches at Perry Farm Village is described as a beautiful, serene facility with a welcoming environment for seniors. While many reviewers praise the friendly staff and engaging events, there is limited detailed feedback regarding the day-to-day quality of care, and one critical review highlights concerns regarding staff work ethic.

Quality Themes

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Food10.0Staff7.0Clean10.0Activities10.0MedsN/AMemoryN/ACommsN/AValueN/A

Strengths

  • Beautiful, serene facility
  • Friendly and kind staff
  • Engaging events and activities

Concerns

  • Staff professionalism and work ethic (mentioned by 2 reviewers)

Rating Trends

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2343.32017(6)4.52018(4)5.02019(2)4.02020(2)5.02021(2)5.02022(4)1.02023(2)

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How They Respond to Reviews

9%response rate

This facility rarely responds to reviews.

Questions for Your Tour

  • 1Given the beautiful and serene setting here at Perry Farm, what are some of the favorite activities or outings that residents are currently participating in?
  • 2How do you approach ongoing staff training and professional development to ensure the team consistently provides the high level of care your residents deserve?
  • 3With a smaller community of 20 residents, how does your team foster a close-knit, supportive environment for everyone living here?
  • 4Could you walk us through your protocols for handling medical emergencies or urgent health needs, especially during evening or weekend hours?
  • 5We noticed the facility has a very peaceful atmosphere; how do you balance that tranquility with keeping residents socially engaged throughout the week?
  • 6What is your philosophy on maintaining open communication with families regarding their loved one's daily well-being and any changes in their care needs?

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Key Review Excerpts

Great place for Senior's to live. Great food, friendly staff and fun events to participate in all the time.

Local Guide · 2017★★★★

I visited as a guest and it is a beautiful facility. Staff are kind and helpful.

Visitor · 2021★★★★★

This place is a joke. Lazy employees.

Former employee · 2023☆☆☆☆
Source: 11 Google reviews

State Inspection History

State Inspections

Source: MI Dept. of Licensing & Regulatory Affairs

3total
6deficiencies

Key Findings

The facility has had several past findings related to fire drill frequency, refrigerator thermometer monitoring, and water temperature maintenance. However, the facility has consistently submitted and been approved for corrective action plans to address these issues.

Jun 17, 2025Routine
R 400.15318(5)

Only two fire drills were practiced at the facility during each quarter in 2024.

R 400.15401(2)

The water temperature was measured at 96 degrees in the kitchen at the time of the inspection (below the required 105-120 range).

R 400.15402(3)

One resident refrigerator containing perishables was not equipped with an approved thermometer during the time of the inspection.

Jun 21, 2023Routine
R 400.15318(5)

Only two fire drills were practiced during the first quarter of 2023.

R 400.15402(3)

Two resident refrigerators containing perishable items were not equipped with thermometers.

R 400.15403(1)

A loose oxygen tank was stored in a resident’s closet.

Dec 22, 2022Other
CleanReport

No deficiencies found during this inspection.

Ownership & Operations

Who Operates This Facility

Owner / Operator

Perry Farm Development Company

Source: State licensing data

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