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Briarwood Home in Howell, MI

Briarwood Home is an assisted living community in Howell, MI.

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1746 Triangle Lake, Howell, MI 48843

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4.9 from 52 reviews
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Overall Review of Briarwood Home

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Staff communication and responsiveness

Residents and families describe staff as responsive and communicative when questions come up.

Several reviews emphasize that communication was prompt and thorough, especially when families had concerns or health-related questions. People also describe staff as attentive during transitions and day-to-day needs, including frequent check-ins and quick follow-through. A few reviewers also mention the owner or manager being reachable and engaged when situations changed.

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Facility cleanliness and bright atmosphere

Reviews repeatedly mention a clean, bright, well-kept facility.

Multiple residents’ families describe the building as very clean and bright, noting details like an overall fresh look and a lack of noticeable odors. Reviewers also talk about the property feeling well maintained and welcoming to visit. The community’s housekeeping services and outdoor space in the amenity list align with how residents describe the day-to-day environment.

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Activities help residents stay engaged

Residents are kept active with a busy schedule of on-site activities.

Reviewers repeatedly point to a full calendar of activities, including crafts, games, music, and group events, with families noticing that residents were encouraged to get out of their rooms. Some mentions include specific entertainment and performances, as well as time shared with other residents and visitors. The community’s scheduled daily activities and community-sponsored activities match the way residents describe their routines.

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Care supports dementia and safety

Several reviews describe care that helped loved ones with dementia-related needs stay comfortable and safe.

A few reviews specifically mention Alzheimer’s or dementia and describe staff as patient, attentive, and focused on keeping residents calm. Families also mention changing support needs over time and how the care team adjusted as conditions evolved. This aligns with the assistance with bathing, dressing, and transfers listed in care services, alongside medication management and supervision.

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Features

Housing

  • 6 resident community capacity 6 resident community capacity

Types of Care

  • Assisted Living Assisted Living

Amenities

  • Cable or satellite TV Cable or satellite TV
  • Dining room Dining room
  • Fully furnished Fully furnished
  • Garden Garden
  • Housekeeping services Housekeeping services
  • Move-in coordination Move-in coordination
  • Outdoor space Outdoor space
  • Telephone Telephone
  • Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available

Care Services

  • 24-hour supervision 24-hour supervision
  • Activities of daily living assistance Activities of daily living assistance
  • Assistance with bathing Assistance with bathing
  • Assistance with dressing Assistance with dressing
  • Assistance with transfers Assistance with transfers
  • Coordination with health care providers Coordination with health care providers
  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Meal preparation and service Meal preparation and service
  • Medication management Medication management
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions
  • Transportation arrangement (medical) Transportation arrangement (medical)
  • Transportation to doctors appointments Transportation to doctors appointments

Dining

  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions

Activities

  • Community-sponsored activities Community-sponsored activities
  • Scheduled daily activities Scheduled daily activities

Nearby Places of Interest

Places of Worship

  • Crossroads Apostolic Church (3.8 miles)

Restaurants

  • Block Brewing Company (4.4 miles)
  • Jonna's 2 Go (4.5 miles)
  • Taco Bell (4.6 miles)
  • Wendy's (4.6 miles)
  • El Patron Grand River (5.2 miles)
  • Burger King (5.2 miles)
  • Cleary's Pub (5.3 miles)

Parks

  • Howell City Park (4.5 miles)
  • Arise Dog Park (7 miles)
  • Pineway Trail (8 miles)
  • Silver Lake Recreation Area (8.1 miles)
  • Pinckney State Park (8.1 miles)

Pharmacies

  • Walgreens (5.3 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (5.3 miles)
  • Rite Aid (5.3 miles)
  • Busch's (5.3 miles)
  • Rite Aid (5.5 miles)
  • Walmart Pharmacy (5.5 miles)
  • Kroger Pharmacy (6.5 miles)

Physicians

  • Howell Family Care (5.4 miles)
  • Pinckney Family Care (5.4 miles)
  • John B. Rasor, DO (5.6 miles)
  • Demeester, Susanne Dr - Emergency Physicians Medical Group (5.8 miles)
  • Mccurdy, Robert Dr - Emergency Physicians Medical Group (5.8 miles)
  • Stines Dental (5.8 miles)
  • University of Michigan Health System (5.8 miles)

Cafes

  • Tim Hortons (5.5 miles)
  • Panera Bread (5.7 miles)
  • Biggby Coffee (6 miles)
  • Biggby Coffee (6.4 miles)
  • Tim Hortons (7.9 miles)
  • Panera Bread (8.8 miles)
  • Starbucks (8.8 miles)

Hospitals

  • St. Joseph Mercy Livin (5.7 miles)
  • Saint Joseph Mercy Health System (8.4 miles)
  • St Joseph Mercy Hospital (8.4 miles)
  • Brighton Health Center (8.4 miles)
  • Brighton Medsport (8.4 miles)

Transportation

  • Enterprise Rent-A-Car (7.9 miles)

Theaters

  • MJR Brighton Towne Square Digital Cinema 20 (8.3 miles)

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