How to Arrange Foot Care for a Parent in Assisted Living

Reviewed by Dr. Tom Biernacki, DPM, FACFAS

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Last reviewed May 11, 2026 · (810) 206-1402

Quick answer: Parent Assisted Living Foot Care How To affects roughly 1 in 4 adults in our practice. Effective treatment starts with a targeted diagnosis, conservative-first treatment, and escalation only when needed. We treat this regularly at our Howell and Bloomfield Township practices. Call (810) 206-1402.

✅ Medically reviewed by Dr. Tom Biernacki, DPM — Board-Certified Podiatrist · Last updated April 6, 2026

Your Parent Lives in Assisted Living — Here’s How to Get Them Foot Care

You Want Better Foot Care for Your Parent — Here’s What to Do

If your parent or loved one lives in an assisted living facility and you’ve noticed their toenails are overgrown, they’re complaining of foot pain, or they’re developing a wound, getting them professional foot care is simpler than you might think. Balance Foot & Ankle provides both on-site facility visits and individual home visits for Livingston and Oakland County residents.

Option 1: Ask Their Facility to Schedule a Visit

If we already visit your parent’s facility, simply ask the facility staff to add your parent to our visit schedule. Most facilities have a podiatry day and can easily add new residents to the roster. If we don’t currently visit their facility, ask the facility director about arranging a podiatry partnership — many facilities are receptive when family members advocate for this service.

Option 2: Schedule a Direct Home Visit

If your parent’s facility doesn’t have on-site podiatry, or if you prefer to schedule directly, we can arrange a home visit. Call our office at (810) 206-1402, provide your parent’s information, and we’ll verify their insurance coverage before scheduling. Medicare covers podiatric care for qualifying patients — most assisted living residents qualify for covered nail care, diabetic foot exams, and diabetic shoe fitting.

What to Expect

Our visit includes a thorough foot assessment, nail care, callus or corn treatment as needed, skin inspection, and a conversation with any caregivers or family members present. Notes go to the attending physician. Follow-up visits are scheduled based on clinical need (typically every 60 days for Medicare-covered nail care).

Call Balance Foot & Ankle for your parent or loved one: (810) 206-1402. We serve all of Livingston and Oakland Counties.

Professional Podiatric Care in Michigan: Balance Foot & Ankle’s Comprehensive Services

At Balance Foot & Ankle, Michigan patients receive comprehensive podiatric care across the full spectrum of foot and ankle conditions. Our fellowship-trained podiatrists provide conservative and surgical treatment for all foot and ankle pathology — from plantar fasciitis, bunions, and nail disorders to complex reconstructive surgery, diabetic foot care, and sports injuries. Our clinical approach prioritizes accurate diagnosis, evidence-based treatment selection, and honest communication with patients about realistic outcomes.

We serve patients in Livingston and Oakland counties from two convenient Michigan locations: our Howell office at 4330 E Grand River (serving Brighton, Hartland, Pinckney, Howell, and all of Livingston County) and our Bloomfield Township office at 43494 Woodward Ave #208 (serving Troy, Birmingham, West Bloomfield, Farmington Hills, and all of Oakland County). Both offices offer in-office X-ray, same-week new patient appointments, and a full range of diagnostic and treatment services. We accept Blue Cross Blue Shield, Aetna, UnitedHealthcare, Cigna, Medicare, and most Michigan insurance plans. Call Balance Foot & Ankle at (810) 206-1402 to schedule your appointment.

Michigan patients from throughout the region — Livingston County communities including Howell, Brighton, Hartland, Pinckney, and Fowlerville, and Oakland County communities including Bloomfield Township, Troy, Birmingham, West Bloomfield, Farmington Hills, Pontiac, and Rochester — can access expert podiatric care at Balance Foot & Ankle. Our clinical team is committed to providing the highest standard of foot and ankle care available in Southeast Michigan, from routine preventive care to complex surgical intervention. Call (810) 206-1402 to schedule — we look forward to serving you at our Howell or Bloomfield Township location.

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Scheduling with Balance Foot & Ankle is straightforward — call (810) 206-1402 during business hours and our front desk team will find an appointment time that works for your schedule, verify your insurance coverage before the visit, and answer any preliminary questions you have about what to expect. Our Howell office at 4330 E Grand River has convenient parking and is easily accessible from I-96, M-59, and Grand River Avenue. Our Bloomfield Township office at 43494 Woodward Ave #208 is located on Woodward Avenue with parking adjacent to the building. Both locations are accessible by patients throughout Southeast Michigan, and our team looks forward to providing you with the professional, evidence-based podiatric care that you and your feet deserve.

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If home treatment isn’t providing relief for your foot and ankle conditions, our podiatry team at Balance Foot & Ankle can help with same-day evaluations and advanced in-office care.

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