Quick answers
- Is Beacon Home at Augusta licensed?
- Beacon Home at Augusta appears on the official license list of the Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA), Bureau of Community and Health Systems (retrieved October 31, 2026) as “Adult Foster Care - Small Group Home (1-6)”, license number AS390396198, status: licensed. Check the state record for the latest status and inspection reports.
- How many residents can Beacon Home at Augusta have?
- The state license lists a capacity of 6. This is the licensed maximum, not the number of places free today.
- Where is Beacon Home at Augusta?
- 817 Webster St., Augusta, MI 49012, Michigan.
- What is the phone number of Beacon Home at Augusta?
- (269) 427-8400, as listed by the state.
- What is the closest hospital emergency room?
- Bronson Battle Creek Hospital, Battle Creek (about 8.5 mi in a straight line). In a medical emergency, call 911.
What to ask when you visit
A general checklist for any assisted living or residential care home. It is not medical or legal advice.
- Is the license current? Can I see the latest state inspection report and how any problems were fixed?
- What does the monthly fee include, and what costs extra (levels of care, help with medicines, laundry, transport)?
- How and how often are fees raised, and with how much notice?
- What help with daily activities is offered (bathing, dressing, medicines), and who gives it?
- How many staff are on duty during the day and at night? Is a nurse on site or on call?
- What happens if care needs increase? When would a resident have to move out?
- Is there a memory-care area for people with dementia, and is the home licensed for it?
- Does the home accept Medicaid (or a state waiver program), long-term care insurance or veterans’ benefits?
- How are medical emergencies handled, and which hospital is usually used?
- Can I talk with residents and families, share a meal, and visit at different times of day?
- What does the contract say about moving out, discharge and refunds? Ask for a copy to read at home.
Read the state record before you visit: state license search.
Free official help: the Eldercare Locator (U.S. Administration for Community Living), 1‑800‑677‑1116, eldercare.acl.gov, can connect you with your area agency on aging and your state’s Long-Term Care Ombudsman, who helps residents and families with concerns about a home.
Other licensed homes nearby
From the same official state lists, by straight-line distance from the center of the ZIP code (not driving distance).
- 441 Bedford Rd N LLC5.0 mi · Battle Creek, MI · capacity 3
- Farleigh's Senior Care Home5.0 mi · Battle Creek, MI · capacity 6
- Hope AFC5.0 mi · Springfield, MI · capacity 5
- JD Cares LLC5.0 mi · Battle Creek, MI · capacity 6
- Pam's Group Home5.0 mi · Battle Creek, MI · capacity 2
- Stephens Home5.0 mi · Battle Creek, MI · capacity 4
Nearest hospital emergency rooms
Hospitals that list emergency services in Medicare (CMS) data, by straight-line distance.
- Bronson Battle Creek Hospital8.5 mi · Battle Creek, MI
- Borgess Medical Center11 mi · Kalamazoo, MI
- Bronson Methodist Hospital13 mi · Kalamazoo, MI
License information
| License type (as the state names it) | Adult Foster Care - Small Group Home (1-6) |
|---|---|
| Name in the state record | Beacon Home At Augusta |
| License number | AS390396198 |
| License status | Licensed |
| Licensed capacity | 6 |
| Address | 817 Webster St., Augusta, MI 49012 |
| State | Michigan |
| Phone | (269) 427‑8400 |
| Licensing agency | Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA), Bureau of Community and Health Systems |
| Inspection reports | Search this home on the state website → |
| Corrections | Report an error or suggest an update → |
Sources
- Official license list of Michigan — Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA), Bureau of Community and Health Systems, retrieved October 31, 2026
- U.S. Census Bureau ZIP code areas (Gazetteer) — approximate position (center of the ZIP code area) used for distances