Medically reviewed by Dr. Tom Biernacki, DPM · Board-Certified Podiatric Surgeon · Last reviewed: April 2026 · Editorial Policy
Quick Answer
Assisted Living Foot Care in Brighton & Howell — relates to foot pain — typically caused by overuse, footwear, or biomechanics. Most patients improve in 6-12 weeks with conservative care. Same-week appointments in Howell + Bloomfield Twp: (810) 206-1402.
Assisted Living Foot Care in Brighton & Howell — Livingston County On-Site Services
Serving Livingston County’s Assisted Living Communities
Balance Foot & Ankle in Howell provides scheduled on-site podiatric visits to assisted living communities in Brighton, Howell, Hartland, and throughout Livingston County. Our board-certified podiatrists bring advanced care directly to your community — no transport, no disruption, no administrative burden on your staff.
Communities We Serve in Livingston County
We provide or seek partnerships with assisted living and independent living communities including Independence Village of Brighton Valley, Brookdale Brighton, Brighton Manor, Caretel Inns of Brighton, Quality Care of Howell, The Willows at Howell, and other Livingston County senior living communities. Don’t see your community listed? Call us — we’re always expanding our partnership network.
What Your Residents Receive
Comprehensive foot assessments, professional nail care, callus and corn treatment, diabetic foot exams, skin and circulation assessment, fall risk evaluation, diabetic shoe fitting (Medicare-covered), orthotic evaluation, and treatment for any active problems including ingrown nails or wounds. We use portable MLS laser therapy for wound healing and pain management when needed.
What You Receive as an Administrator
All billing handled directly by our office. Clinical visit notes for each resident’s record. Direct communication with residents’ PCPs including Vassallo Medical Group. Flexible scheduling around your community’s routine. Zero cost to your facility.
Our Howell office coordinates with Vassallo Medical Group (same road — Grand River Ave) for patients with diabetes, vascular disease, and systemic conditions. Coordinated care for Livingston County patients.
📞 (810) 206-1402 | Howell, MI
✅ MLS Dual-Wavelength Laser — FDA-cleared
✅ EPAT Shockwave Therapy — 80%+ success rate
✅ Magnetotransduction (EMTT) — Deep electromagnetic healing
✅ 3D-Scanned Custom Orthotics
✅ Toenail Fungus Laser
✅ In-Office X-Ray & Ultrasound
✅ Diabetic Shoe Program — Medicare-covered
📞 (810) 206-1402 | Howell & Bloomfield Hills
Call Balance Foot & Ankle to discuss a partnership: (810) 206-1402
Assisted Living Foot Care in Brighton and Howell, MI: On-Site Podiatry for Livingston County Facilities
Brighton and Howell are the primary population centers of Livingston County and home to the majority of the county’s assisted living facilities. Balance Foot & Ankle‘s Howell office at 4330 E Grand River serves as the clinical base for our Livingston County assisted living podiatry program — with our visiting podiatrist traveling to Brighton and Howell area facilities on a regular visit schedule that accommodates each facility’s census and clinical needs. Brighton-area assisted living facilities — within a 15–20 minute radius of our Howell office — benefit from among the shortest response times of any facility in our service area when urgent foot concerns arise between scheduled visits.
Brighton and Howell assisted living facilities that contract with Balance Foot & Ankle for on-site podiatry report that residents appreciate avoiding the transportation logistics of office-based appointments — particularly residents who depend on family transportation and find that foot care appointments create scheduling burden for working family members. The on-site program eliminates this burden while ensuring residents receive professional care at appropriate intervals. For facilities with a dedicated activity calendar, our podiatry visits can be integrated into the monthly health and wellness programming that residents and families look for when selecting an assisted living community. Call Balance Foot & Ankle at (810) 206-1402 to discuss establishing on-site podiatry at your Brighton or Howell area assisted living facility.
Related Treatment Guides
- Plantar Fasciitis & Heel Pain Treatment
- Custom 3D Orthotics
- Sports Foot & Ankle Injury Treatment
- Bunion Treatment
Livingston County assisted living facilities considering on-site podiatry should know that our program is established, not experimental — we have experience working within the administrative and clinical structure of long-term care facilities to provide podiatry that meets both resident care needs and facility operational requirements. Our visiting podiatrist brings all necessary supplies and sterilized instruments; the facility provides only a private or semi-private space and access to the resident. We carry appropriate professional liability coverage and can provide facility administration with copies of our credentialing documents for their records. For facilities that do not currently have a podiatry program and are receiving requests from residents or families, Balance Foot & Ankle is ready to implement quickly — call (810) 206-1402 to discuss launch timelines and service terms for your Brighton or Howell area facility.
Medical References & Sources
- American Podiatric Medical Association — Patient Education
- American Orthopaedic Foot & Ankle Society — Foot Conditions
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Pros & Cons of Conservative Care for foot care
Advantages
- ✓ Conservative care first
- ✓ Same-week appointments
- ✓ Multiple insurance accepted
Considerations
- ✗ Self-treatment can mask issues
- ✗ See a podiatrist if pain >2 weeks
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About Your Care Team at Balance Foot & Ankle
Dr. Tom Biernacki, DPM · Board-Certified Foot & Ankle Surgeon. Specializes in conservative-first care, minimally invasive bunion surgery, and complex reconstruction.
Dr. Carl Jay, DPM · Accepting new patients. Specializes in sports medicine, athletic injuries, and routine podiatric care.
Dr. Daria Gutkin, DPM, AACFAS · Accepting new patients. Specializes in surgical reconstruction and pediatric podiatry.
Locations: 4330 E Grand River Ave, Howell, MI 48843 · 43494 Woodward Ave Suite 208, Bloomfield Twp, MI 48302
Hours: Mon–Fri 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM · (810) 206-1402
Dr. Tom Biernacki, DPM is a double board-certified podiatrist and foot & ankle surgeon 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 reached over one million views.