Meadow Brook Medical Care Facility

01/13/2026

01/10/2026

🎉 Announcing Our January 2026 Resident of the Month: Brenda McClees! 🎉

Brenda is a lifelong Northern Michigan resident who grew up in beautiful Pleasant Valley. A Central Lake High graduate, she raised her son Mikey locally and worked for years as a skilled pattern maker at Second Chance Body Armor. Brenda loves NASCAR, animals—especially cats and horses—and enjoys reading and football. She’s proud of her close bond with her son Mikey, an HHA here at Meadow Brook, and her grandson Corbyn.

Join us in congratulating Brenda on this well-deserved honor! 💙

01/09/2026

✨ Wishing Our Incredible Staff a Happy January Birthday! ✨

We’re celebrating all the amazing team members born this month! 🥳 Your hard work and positivity make Meadow Brook shine every day. 🌟

Here’s to a year filled with happiness, laughter, and success! 🎂🎈

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01/08/2026

🎉 Congratulations to Karen Thomas! 🎉

On December 31, 2025, we celebrated Karen’s retirement after 6 amazing years of service as a Cook at Meadow Brook! 🍳🥗

Her dedication and care have nourished not only our residents but our hearts. 💖

Thank you, Karen, for all the delicious meals and warm smiles. Wishing you joy and relaxation in this next chapter! 🌟

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01/02/2026

When I am old...
I will wear soft gray sweatshirts...
and a bandana over my silver hair...
and I will spend my social security checks on my dogs.
I will sit in my house on my well-worn chair
and listen to my dogs breathing.
I will sneak out in the middle of a warm summer night
and take my dogs for a run, if my old bones will allow...
When people come to call, I will smile and nod
as I show them my dogs...
and talk of them and about them.....the ones so beloved of the past
and the ones so beloved of today...
I will still work hard cleaning after them,
mopping and feeding them and whispering their names
in a soft loving way.
I will wear the gleaming sweat on my throat,
like a jewel, and I will be an embarrassment to all...
especially my family...
who have not yet found the peace in being free
to have dogs as your best friends...
These friends who always wait, at any hour, for your footfall...
and eagerly jump to their feet out of a sound sleep,
to greet you as if you are a God,
with warm eyes full of adoring love and hope
that you will always stay,
I'll hug their big strong necks...
I'll kiss their dear sweet heads...
and whisper in their very special company....
I look in the mirror... and see I am getting old....
this is the kind of person I am...
and have always been.
Loving dogs is easy, they are part of me.
Please accept me for who I am.
My dogs appreciate my presence in their lives...
they love my presence in their lives...
When I am old this will be important to me...
you will understand when you are old,
if you have dogs to love too.
-Author Unknown

01/02/2026

🎄 Christmas by the Lakeshore 🎄

The Lakeshore Cottage Residents celebrated the season with joy, laughter, and beautiful holiday moments! From unwrapping gifts to sharing smiles, this Christmas was truly unforgettable.

📸 Browse our 2025 photo album and relive the magic with us!

Wishing you peace, love, and happiness this Christmas and throughout the New Year from your Meadow Brook family! ❤️✨

01/02/2026

🎄 Holiday Cheer at Orchard House 🎄

The Orchard House Residents celebrated Christmas with warmth, laughter, and plenty of holiday sparkle! From exchanging gifts to sharing joyful moments, this season was truly magical.

📷 Visit our 2025 photo album and enjoy these heartwarming memories with us!

Wishing you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year from all of us at Meadow Brook! ❤️✨

01/02/2026

🎁🌟 Celebrating Christmas at Grass Creek House 🌟🎁

The Grass Creek House Residents made this holiday season truly special! From joyful gift exchanges to cozy moments together, the spirit of Christmas was alive and bright.

📷 Explore our 2025 photo album and share in the magic of these heartwarming celebrations!

Wishing you peace, love, and happiness this Christmas and throughout the New Year! 🎄✨

01/02/2026

🎄🎅 Christmas Magic at Jordan House 🎅🎄

The Jordan House Residents celebrated the holidays with joy, laughter, and plenty of festive cheer! From opening gifts to sharing special moments, this Christmas was one to remember.

📸 Take a look at our 2025 photo album and relive these wonderful memories with us!

Wishing you all a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year from your Meadow Brook family! ❤️✨

01/02/2026

🎄✨ Holiday Joy at Glacier Hill House ✨🎄

The Glacier Hill House Residents filled the season with warmth, laughter, and unforgettable memories! From exchanging gifts to sharing holiday cheer, every moment was pure magic.

📸 Check out our 2025 photo album and celebrate these special times with us!

From all of us at Meadow Brook, we wish you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! 🎅❤️