Quick answers
- Is Pineview Cottage licensed?
- Pineview Cottage 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 “Home for the Aged”, license number AH240389978, status: licensed. Check the state record for the latest status and inspection reports.
- How many residents can Pineview Cottage have?
- The state license lists a capacity of 40. This is the licensed maximum, not the number of places free today.
- Where is Pineview Cottage?
- 3498 Harbor-Petoskey Rd, Harbor Springs, MI 49740, Michigan.
- What is the phone number of Pineview Cottage?
- (231) 412-6069, as listed by the state.
- What is the closest hospital emergency room?
- McLaren Northern Michigan, Petoskey (about 10 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).
- The Birches at Perry Farm Village0.0 mi · Harbor Springs, MI · capacity 20
- Maveric Manor7.1 mi · Pellston, MI · capacity 12
- Blissful Cottage12 mi · Petoskey, MI · capacity 12
- Gentle Harbor Transition Home14 mi · Petoskey, MI · capacity 6
- Mallard Cove Assisted Living14 mi · Petoskey, MI · capacity 20
- Mallard Cove East14 mi · Petoskey, MI · capacity 20
Nearest hospital emergency rooms
Hospitals that list emergency services in Medicare (CMS) data, by straight-line distance.
- McLaren Northern Michigan10 mi · Petoskey, MI
- Charlevoix Area Hospital21 mi · Charlevoix, MI
- Mackinac Straits Hospital and Health Center28 mi · Saint Ignace, MI
License information
| License type (as the state names it) | Home for the Aged |
|---|---|
| License number | AH240389978 |
| License status | Licensed |
| Licensed capacity | 40 |
| Address | 3498 Harbor-Petoskey Rd, Harbor Springs, MI 49740 |
| State | Michigan |
| Phone | (231) 412‑6069 |
| 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