Quick answers
- Is Harmony Brook licensed?
- Harmony Brook 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 - Medium Group Home (7-12)”, licence number AM390015877, status: licensed. Check the state record for the latest status and inspection reports.
- How many residents can Harmony Brook have?
- The state licence lists a capacity of 12. This is the licensed maximum, not the number of places free today.
- Where is Harmony Brook?
- 10130 N. Riverview Drive, Plainwell, MI 49080, Michigan.
- What is the phone number of Harmony Brook?
- (269) 343-8255, as listed by the state.
- What is the closest hospital emergency room?
- Borgess Medical Center, Kalamazoo (about 11 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).
- Beacon Home at Bridge Street0.0 mi · Plainwell, MI · capacity 12
- Beacon Home at the Oaks0.0 mi · Plainwell, MI · capacity 20
- Cornerstone Tenth Street0.0 mi · Plainwell, MI · capacity 6
- Harmony House0.0 mi · Plainwell, MI · capacity 12
- Stanford Lodge0.0 mi · Plainwell, MI · capacity 20
- Affinity-Fieldscape7.4 mi · Otsego, MI · capacity 6
Nearest hospital emergency rooms
Hospitals that list emergency services in Medicare (CMS) data, by straight-line distance.
- Borgess Medical Center11 mi · Kalamazoo, MI
- Bronson Methodist Hospital12 mi · Kalamazoo, MI
- Kalamazoo Regional Psychiatric Hospital12 mi · Kalamazoo, MI
Licence information
| Licence type (as the state names it) | Adult Foster Care - Medium Group Home (7-12) |
|---|---|
| Licence number | AM390015877 |
| Licence status | Licensed |
| Licensed capacity | 12 |
| Address | 10130 N. Riverview Drive, Plainwell, MI 49080 |
| State | Michigan |
| Phone | (269) 343‑8255 |
| 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