You are in the right place. Dr. Tom Biernacki, DPM, FACFAS — board-certified foot & ankle surgeon with 3,000+ surgeries — explains exactly what assisted living foot care Bloomfield Birmingham means and what works. Call (810) 206-1402 to book at Howell or Bloomfield Township.
Quick answer: We serve assisted living communities across Bloomfield Township, Birmingham and Oakland County with scheduled on-site podiatry rounds, so residents receive routine foot care without leaving the community. We treat this regularly at our Howell and Bloomfield Township practices. Call (810) 206-1402.
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Assisted Living Foot Care in Bloomfield Township & Birming covers what this involves and how it is arranged. Appointments in Howell + Bloomfield Township: (810) 206-1402.
Assisted Living Foot Care in Bloomfield Township & Birmingham — Oakland County Services
Serving Oakland County’s Assisted Living Communities
Balance Foot & Ankle’s Bloomfield Township office provides on-site podiatric services to assisted living, independent living, and memory care communities throughout Oakland County. Located at 43494 Woodward Ave in Bloomfield Township — convenient to every Oakland County senior community — our board-certified podiatrists are ready to partner with your facility.
Oakland County Communities We Serve
We provide or seek partnerships with assisted living communities across Oakland County including communities in Bloomfield Township, Birmingham, Troy, West Bloomfield, Farmington Hills, Southfield, Royal Oak, Pontiac, Waterford, and surrounding communities. Our Bloomfield Township location provides easy access to all of Oakland County.
The Grunberger Advantage
Our Bloomfield Township office shares a building with the Grunberger Diabetes Institute. For Oakland County assisted living communities with significant diabetic resident populations, our proximity to Grunberger creates a uniquely connected care pathway. Residents receiving endocrinological care at Grunberger have direct continuity with their foot care through our practice.
Technology We Bring On-Site
Portable MLS laser therapy for pain and wounds, comprehensive nail and skin care, diabetic foot assessments, diabetic shoe fitting, orthotic scanning, wound care, and complete visit documentation. We handle all Medicare, Medicaid, and private insurance billing directly.
✅ REMY Class IV Laser — FDA-cleared
✅ EPAT Shockwave Therapy — non-surgical, in-office
✅ Magnetotransduction (EMTT) — Deep electromagnetic healing
✅ 3D-Scanned Custom Orthotics
✅ Toenail Fungus Laser
✅ In-Office X-Ray & Ultrasound
✅ Diabetic Shoe Program — Medicare-covered
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Oakland County assisted living administrators: call Balance Foot & Ankle — (810) 206-1402
Assisted Living Foot Care in Bloomfield Township and Birmingham, MI: On-Site Podiatry for Oakland County Facilities
Assisted living facilities in Bloomfield Township and Birmingham serve a population of older adults who value the highest quality of care available — and who expect specialist services, including podiatry, to be delivered at the level of quality they would receive at a top-tier clinical practice. Balance Foot & Ankle‘s on-site podiatry program serves Bloomfield Township and Birmingham assisted living facilities with the same clinical standards as our office-based care: autoclave-sterilized instruments, complete clinical assessment at each visit, same-day communication of urgent findings, and detailed visit documentation compatible with the facility’s medical records system. Our visiting podiatrist is experienced working with the facility’s staff, nursing personnel, and administration to integrate podiatry seamlessly into the facility’s health and wellness program.
Bloomfield Township and Birmingham assisted living residents have particularly high expectations for the quality and professionalism of visiting clinical services — expectations that our program meets consistently. Our facility visits include time for resident questions and family communication when family members are present or have requested an update. For facilities with a high proportion of diabetic or cardiovascular-risk residents, we provide annual diabetic foot examinations with full documentation of qualifying conditions for Medicare billing purposes. Facilities in the Birmingham-Bloomfield corridor interested in establishing a Balance Foot & Ankle on-site podiatry program should call (810) 206-1402 to speak with our facility services coordinator and schedule an introductory meeting.
Bloomfield Township and Birmingham assisted living facilities should be aware that our podiatry program can be structured to meet the specific needs of the facility — whether that means a fixed monthly visit schedule, on-call availability for urgent concerns, or a tiered program that provides more frequent visits for residents with diabetes or vascular disease and annual visits for lower-risk residents. We provide facility administration with visit logs, resident census tracking, and insurance billing status reports so there are no administrative surprises. Our program is designed to integrate smoothly with the facility’s existing health and wellness infrastructure, complement the work of the facility’s in-house nursing staff, and provide the clinical documentation that supports both resident care quality and regulatory compliance. Call Balance Foot & Ankle at (810) 206-1402 to begin the conversation about an on-site program.
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Families of residents in Bloomfield Township and Birmingham assisted living facilities often live locally and are actively involved in their loved one’s care decisions. Our on-site podiatry program supports family engagement by providing visit summaries that can be shared with family members, accommodating family presence at visits when residents and families request this, and being accessible by phone for family questions about a resident’s foot health between scheduled visits. The combination of clinical quality, convenient on-site delivery, and family communication that our program provides makes Balance Foot & Ankle the right choice for Oakland County assisted living facilities committed to the highest standard of resident care. Call (810) 206-1402 to schedule an introductory meeting with our facility services coordinator.
Rather start in writing? Bloomfield Township and Birmingham administrators can request on-site visits through our facility request form, or call our home visit line at (810) 206-1388.
Medical References & Sources
- American Podiatric Medical Association — Patient Education
- American Orthopaedic Foot & Ankle Society — Foot Conditions
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Dr. Tom Biernacki, DPM is a board-certified foot & ankle surgeon (ABFAS & ABPM) at Balance Foot & Ankle Specialists in Southeast Michigan. With over a decade of clinical experience, he specializes in heel pain, bunions, diabetic foot care, sports injuries, and minimally invasive surgery. Dr. Biernacki is a member of the APMA and ACFAS, and his patient education content on MichiganFootDoctors.com and YouTube has made him one of the most-followed foot & ankle educators on YouTube.
More questions patients ask
Does Balance Foot & Ankle provide assisted living foot care in Bloomfield Township and Birmingham?
Yes, Balance Foot & Ankle provides on-site podiatry services to assisted living facilities in Bloomfield Township, Birmingham, Bloomfield Township, and throughout Oakland County. Dr. Tom Biernacki DPM, Dr. Carl Jay DPM, and Dr. Daria Gutkin DPM serve assisted living residents regularly. Call (810) 206-1402.
What foot care services are available at assisted living facilities in Bloomfield Township?
Balance Foot & Ankle provides comprehensive foot care at Bloomfield Township and Birmingham assisted living facilities including diabetic foot exams, nail trimming and debridement, callus removal, wound care, infection assessment, and orthotic evaluation. We bring all necessary equipment and handle insurance billing.
How do assisted living facilities in the Bloomfield Township area arrange podiatry services?
Contact Balance Foot & Ankle at (810) 206-1402 to discuss establishing a regular podiatry visit schedule for your facility. We work with facility administrators, nursing staff, and family members to create efficient visit schedules for all residents who need foot care.
Does Medicare cover podiatry at assisted living facilities near Bloomfield Township?
Medicare covers medically necessary podiatry for assisted living residents with qualifying conditions including diabetes, peripheral neuropathy, and peripheral vascular disease. Balance Foot & Ankle handles Medicare billing for all covered services at Oakland County assisted living facilities. Call (810) 206-1402.
Can family members request podiatry for their loved one in a Bloomfield Township assisted living?
Yes, family members can contact Balance Foot & Ankle at (810) 206-1402 to request professional foot care for a loved one in assisted living. We coordinate with the facility and insurance to arrange appropriate care. Our Bloomfield Township clinic is also available at 43494 Woodward Ave #208 for facility-adjacent visits.
Still have a question about coverage or cost? Book online and we will check your benefits before your visit: Book in Howell · Book in Bloomfield Township. Prefer to talk it through first? Call (810) 206-1402.
