Is Fountain View of Lowell South in Lowell licensed by the State of Michigan?
Yes. Fountain View of Lowell South at 11537 E. Fulton in Lowell holds Michigan LARA license AL410375718 as an adult foster care large group home (13 to 20 residents). LARA's file shows a regular license, effective August 6, 2025 and expiring August 5, 2027, for up to 20 residents.
Source: Michigan LARA, Bureau of Community and Health Systems -- statewide AFC/HFA file and facility report index, data as of 2026-10-30.
Who holds the license for Fountain View of Lowell South?
The licensee of record is Baruch SLS, Inc. LARA's file lists 14 other homes under that same licensee in Kent, Ottawa, Allegan, Montcalm and Ionia counties.
The same licensee also holds Stonebridge Manor - North (Walker), Bishop Hills Elder Care (Rockford), Fountain View of Lowell North (Lowell), Yorkshire Manor - West (Walker), and Stonebridge Manor - South (Walker) and 9 more.
A shared licensee usually means shared policies, training and management, so the inspection history of sister homes is worth a look too.
Does Fountain View of Lowell South accept residents with Alzheimer's or dementia?
Fountain View of Lowell South carries LARA's Alzheimer's designation. It is licensed as adult foster care and serves physically handicapped, aged, and Alzheimer's.
Because AFC homes fall outside MCL 333.20178, nothing obliges this home to describe its dementia care in writing. Ask anyway -- a home that can put its approach on paper usually has one.
What did LARA's most recent inspection of Fountain View of Lowell South find?
No violations: the renewal study LARA published on September 26, 2025 (on-site August 4, 2025) recommended continuing Fountain View of Lowell South's license without establishing any rule violation.
Reports LARA has published for this license, newest first:
| Published | Report | Link |
|---|---|---|
| January 6, 2026 | Special Investigation | View on LARA |
| December 13, 2025 | Special Investigation | View on LARA |
| September 26, 2025 | Renewal Inspection | View on LARA |
| June 23, 2024 | Special Investigation | View on LARA |
| November 26, 2019 | Original Licensing Study | View on LARA |
Has Fountain View of Lowell South had any special investigations since October 2023?
Yes. LARA has published 3 special investigation reports for Fountain View of Lowell South since October 2023, and 3 of the 3 we read established at least one rule violation.
Investigation 2026A1029008 · published January 6, 2026
Complaint received August 27, 2025.
- Resident A suffered a femur fracture during the weekend of 08/16/2025 and there is no explanation for how the injury occurred. — established
- Resident A suffered a femur fracture on 08/16/2025 or 08/17/2025 and she did receive medical care until 08/19/2025. — established
- There was no AFC Incident / Accident Report completed regarding Resident A suffering from a femur fracture as required. — established
Investigation 2026A0583007 · published December 13, 2025
Complaint received October 22, 2025.
- Staff are not adequately trained. — not established
- Staff fail to change residents’ adult briefs in a timely manner. — established
Investigation 2024A0357026 · published June 23, 2024
Complaint received April 11, 2024.
- Resident A did not receive her nighttime medications on 04/03/2024. — established
- Resident A’s oral swabs were delivered on 03/13/24 but were unable to be located. — established
LARA also recorded additional rule findings during this investigation.
How does Fountain View of Lowell South compare with other licensed homes in Lowell?
Fountain View of Lowell South is licensed for 20 residents; the 8 other LARA-licensed homes serving older adults in Lowell range from 6 to 83 beds (median 16), and together carry 2 special investigation reports published since October 2023.
| Nearby licensed home | License type | Beds | Alzheimer's | Special investigations since 10/2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maple Ridge Manor Of Lowell | Home for the Aged | 83 | Yes | 0 |
| Green Acres of Lowell III | AFC large group home (13-20) | 20 | Yes | 0 |
| Green Acres Lowell | AFC large group home (13-20) | 20 | Yes | 1 |
| Green Acres Lowell II | AFC medium group home (7-12) | 12 | No | 0 |
| Lacey's, LLC | AFC medium group home (7-12) | 9 | Yes | 0 |
See every licensed home on the Lowell page.
What should families ask Fountain View of Lowell South before choosing it?
Start with the state record: ask Fountain View of Lowell South about anything in its LARA reports, then about cost, staffing and what would force a move.
- LARA established this allegation: “Resident A suffered a femur fracture during the weekend of 08/16/2025 and there is no explanation for how the injury occurred.” What changed afterward, and can we see the corrective action plan?
- Which staff are awake overnight, how many residents with dementia does each one cover, and how are exits secured?
- What is the all-in monthly cost at the current care level, and what triggers a higher rate?
| It is | It isn't | |
|---|---|---|
| License | AL410375718, AFC large group home (13-20), 20 residents, through August 5, 2027 | Not a nursing home or home for the aged license |
| Residents | LARA lists physically handicapped, aged, and Alzheimer's | Not for residents who need continuous nursing care |
| Operator | Baruch SLS, Inc. | Size and operator set the rules that apply, not quality |
