Quick answers
- Is Willow Grove licensed?
- Willow Grove 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 - Large Group Home (13-20)”, license number AL410401172, status: licensed. Check the state record for the latest status and inspection reports.
- How many residents can Willow Grove have?
- The state license lists a capacity of 17. This is the licensed maximum, not the number of places free today.
- Where is Willow Grove?
- 8180 19 Mile Rd., Sand Lake, MI 49343, Michigan.
- What is the phone number of Willow Grove?
- (231) 747-2101, as listed by the state.
- What is the closest hospital emergency room?
- Spectrum Health United Hospital, Greenville (about 16 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).
- 22 - Mile Home0.0 mi · Sand Lake, MI · capacity 6
- Grove AFC0.0 mi · Sand Lake, MI · capacity 4
- Pleasant View Manor0.0 mi · Sand Lake, MI · capacity 12
- Algoma Home4.8 mi · Cedar Springs, MI · capacity 6
- Brightside Living - Cedar Springs4.8 mi · Cedar Springs, MI · capacity 6
- Green Acres of Cedar Springs4.8 mi · Cedar Springs, MI · capacity 20
Nearest hospital emergency rooms
Hospitals that list emergency services in Medicare (CMS) data, by straight-line distance.
- Spectrum Health United Hospital16 mi · Greenville, MI
- Sheridan Community Hospital24 mi · Sheridan, MI
- Spectrum Health24 mi · Grand Rapids, MI
License information
| License type (as the state names it) | Adult Foster Care - Large Group Home (13-20) |
|---|---|
| License number | AL410401172 |
| License status | Licensed |
| Licensed capacity | 17 |
| Address | 8180 19 Mile Rd., Sand Lake, MI 49343 |
| State | Michigan |
| Phone | (231) 747‑2101 |
| 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