Quick answers
- Is Gardner licensed?
- Gardner appears on the official licence 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)”, licence number AS410380718, status: licensed. Check the state record for the latest status and inspection reports.
- How many residents can Gardner have?
- The state licence lists a capacity of 6. This is the licensed maximum, not the number of places free today.
- Where is Gardner?
- 253 Gardner, Sparta, MI 49345, Michigan.
- What is the phone number of Gardner?
- (616) 383-1046, as listed by the state.
- What is the closest hospital emergency room?
- Spectrum Health, Grand Rapids (about 13 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 licence 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 licence 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).
- Enriched Living- Snowdin House0.0 mi · Sparta, MI · capacity 6
- Lake Gerald Home0.0 mi · Sparta, MI · capacity 6
- Meadowlark Retirement Village A0.0 mi · Sparta, MI · capacity 20
- Meadowlark Retirement Village B0.0 mi · Sparta, MI · capacity 20
- Brightside Living - Comstock Park5.7 mi · Comstock Park, MI · capacity 6
- Moses House5.7 mi · Comstock Park, MI · capacity 6
Nearest hospital emergency rooms
Hospitals that list emergency services in Medicare (CMS) data, by straight-line distance.
- Spectrum Health13 mi · Grand Rapids, MI
- Mercy Health Saint Mary's14 mi · Grand Rapids, MI
- University of Michigan Health - West21 mi · Wyoming, MI
Licence information
| Licence type (as the state names it) | Adult Foster Care - Small Group Home (1-6) |
|---|---|
| Licence number | AS410380718 |
| Licence status | Licensed |
| Licensed capacity | 6 |
| Address | 253 Gardner, Sparta, MI 49345 |
| State | Michigan |
| Phone | (616) 383‑1046 |
| 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 licence 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