Quick answers
- Is Helping Hands AFC 3 licensed?
- Helping Hands AFC 3 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 - Medium Group Home (7-12)”, license number AM210413954, status: licensed. Check the state record for the latest status and inspection reports.
- How many residents can Helping Hands AFC 3 have?
- The state license lists a capacity of 12. This is the licensed maximum, not the number of places free today.
- Where is Helping Hands AFC 3?
- 5116 18th Road, Escanaba, MI 49829, Michigan.
- What is the phone number of Helping Hands AFC 3?
- (906) 280-1844, as listed by the state.
- What is the closest hospital emergency room?
- OSF St Francis Hospital and Medical Group, Escanaba (about 2.6 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).
- Bishop Noa Home for Senior Citizens0.0 mi · Escanaba, MI · capacity 28
- Bridgewood Central0.0 mi · Escanaba, MI · capacity 15
- Bridgewood Soo Hill0.0 mi · Escanaba, MI · capacity 6
- Family Crest Living0.0 mi · Escanaba, MI · capacity 12
- Ford River Als0.0 mi · Escanaba, MI · capacity 6
- Helping Hands AFC 10.0 mi · Escanaba, MI · capacity 6
Nearest hospital emergency rooms
Hospitals that list emergency services in Medicare (CMS) data, by straight-line distance.
- OSF St Francis Hospital and Medical Group2.6 mi · Escanaba, MI
- Schoolcraft Memorial Hospital43 mi · Manistique, MI
- Marshfield Medical Center44 mi · Iron Mountain, MI
License information
| License type (as the state names it) | Adult Foster Care - Medium Group Home (7-12) |
|---|---|
| License number | AM210413954 |
| License status | Licensed |
| Licensed capacity | 12 |
| Address | 5116 18th Road, Escanaba, MI 49829 |
| State | Michigan |
| Phone | (906) 280‑1844 |
| 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