Quick answers
- Is Heights Manor licensed?
- Heights Manor 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 AS540318155, status: licensed. Check the state record for the latest status and inspection reports.
- How many residents can Heights Manor have?
- The state license lists a capacity of 6. This is the licensed maximum, not the number of places free today.
- Where is Heights Manor?
- 10255 Northland Drive, Big Rapids, MI 49307, Michigan.
- What is the phone number of Heights Manor?
- (231) 629-1885, as listed by the state.
- What is the closest hospital emergency room?
- Corewell Health Big Rapids Hospital, Big Rapids (about 0.5 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).
- Big Rapids Fields Assisted Living0.0 mi · Big Rapids, MI · capacity 20
- Big Rapids Fields II Assisted Living0.0 mi · Big Rapids, MI · capacity 20
- Evergreen Terrace Assisted Living0.0 mi · Big Rapids, MI · capacity 20
- Maple Grove AFC0.0 mi · Big Rapids, MI · capacity 12
- McBride #50.0 mi · Big Rapids, MI · capacity 6
- McBride Sherman Street Home0.0 mi · Big Rapids, MI · capacity 6
Nearest hospital emergency rooms
Hospitals that list emergency services in Medicare (CMS) data, by straight-line distance.
- Corewell Health Big Rapids Hospital0.5 mi · Big Rapids, MI
- Corewell Health Reed City Hospital13 mi · Reed City, MI
- Corewell Health Gerber Hospital28 mi · Fremont, MI
License information
| License type (as the state names it) | Adult Foster Care - Small Group Home (1-6) |
|---|---|
| License number | AS540318155 |
| License status | Licensed |
| Licensed capacity | 6 |
| Address | 10255 Northland Drive, Big Rapids, MI 49307 |
| State | Michigan |
| Phone | (231) 629‑1885 |
| 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