Assisted Living Foot Care in Brighton & Howell — Livingston County On-Site Services

Assisted living foot care includes nail trims, callus management, and ulcer prevention — here is how to arrange visits.

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 in Brighton/Howell means and what works. Call (810) 206-1402 to book at Howell or Bloomfield Township.

Quick answer: We serve assisted living communities across Brighton, Howell and the rest of Livingston 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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Last reviewed: May 2026

Assisted Living Foot Care in Brighton & Howell — covers what this involves and how it is arranged. Appointments in Howell + Bloomfield Township: (810) 206-1402.

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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.

🤝 Coordinated Care: Balance Foot & Ankle + Vassallo Medical Group
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.
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✅ Diabetic Shoe Program — Medicare-covered
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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 Howell or Howell area assisted living facility.


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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.

If you would rather start in writing, send your Livingston County community’s details through our facility request form, or call our home visit line at (810) 206-1388.

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  • ✗ Self-treatment can mask issues
  • ✗ See a podiatrist if pain >2 weeks

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More questions patients ask

Does Balance Foot & Ankle provide assisted living foot care in Brighton and Howell?

Yes, Balance Foot & Ankle provides on-site podiatry visits to assisted living facilities in Brighton, Howell, Hartland, and throughout Livingston County. Our podiatrists regularly serve assisted living residents with comprehensive foot care. Call (810) 206-1402 to establish a visit schedule.

What assisted living foot care services are available in the Brighton and Howell area?

Balance Foot & Ankle provides diabetic foot exams, nail trimming and debridement, callus care, wound treatment, infection monitoring, and orthotic assessment at Brighton and Howell assisted living facilities. We bring all equipment and handle Medicare and insurance billing for each resident.

How do assisted living facilities near Brighton arrange podiatry visits from Balance Foot & Ankle?

Call Balance Foot & Ankle at (810) 206-1402 to set up regular podiatry visits for your Brighton or Howell area assisted living facility. We coordinate with your administrator and nursing staff to create an efficient schedule that meets all residents' needs.

Does Medicare cover podiatry at assisted living facilities in Livingston County?

Medicare covers medically necessary podiatry for assisted living residents with qualifying conditions. Balance Foot & Ankle has extensive experience with Michigan Medicare billing for facility-based podiatry visits throughout Livingston County. Call (810) 206-1402 to verify resident eligibility.

Is Balance Foot & Ankle close to Brighton and Howell assisted living facilities?

Balance Foot & Ankle's Howell clinic at 4330 E Grand River, Howell MI 48843 is conveniently located near many Livingston County assisted living facilities. We also provide on-site visits so residents don't need to travel. Call (810) 206-1402 to discuss options for your facility or loved one.

Is there a podiatrist near Brighton, MI?

Balance Foot & Ankle serves Brighton, MI patients. Dr. Tom Biernacki DPM — podiatry in Howell & Bloomfield Township. (810) 206-1402.

Does Balance Foot & Ankle accept insurance?

We accept BCBS, Medicare Part B, and most Michigan PPO plans. Call (810) 206-1402 to verify coverage.

What foot conditions does Dr. Biernacki DPM treat?

Plantar fasciitis, bunions, toenail fungus, neuropathy, ingrown toenails, diabetic foot care, and more. Book online 24/7. (810) 206-1402.

When should I see a podiatrist near Brighton?

See Dr. Tom Biernacki DPM at Balance Foot & Ankle if foot pain persists >6 weeks, worsens, or prevents normal walking. Howell & Bloomfield Township serve Brighton patients. (810) 206-1402.

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.

Balance Foot & Ankle surgeons are affiliated with Trinity Health Michigan, Corewell Health, and Henry Ford Health — three of Michigan’s largest health systems.

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