Quick answers
- Is McBride #5 licensed?
- McBride #5 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 AS540012090, status: licensed. Check the state record for the latest status and inspection reports.
- How many residents can McBride #5 have?
- The state licence lists a capacity of 6. This is the licensed maximum, not the number of places free today.
- Where is McBride #5?
- 17641 15 Mile Road, Big Rapids, MI 49307, Michigan.
- What is the phone number of McBride #5?
- (989) 772-1261, 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 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).
- 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
- Heights Manor0.0 mi · Big Rapids, MI · capacity 6
- Maple Grove AFC0.0 mi · Big Rapids, MI · capacity 12
- 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
Licence information
| Licence type (as the state names it) | Adult Foster Care - Small Group Home (1-6) |
|---|---|
| Licence number | AS540012090 |
| Licence status | Licensed |
| Licensed capacity | 6 |
| Address | 17641 15 Mile Road, Big Rapids, MI 49307 |
| State | Michigan |
| Phone | (989) 772‑1261 |
| 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