Is Green Acres of Lowell III in Lowell licensed by the State of Michigan?
Green Acres of Lowell III is licensed. Michigan's Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs lists license AL410385282 at 11546 Fulton Street, Lowell: an adult foster care large group home (13 to 20 residents) approved for 20 residents, holding a regular license from June 14, 2025 to June 13, 2027.
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 Green Acres of Lowell III?
Retirement Living Management of Lowell, LLC holds the license. The same licensee name appears on 2 other licensed homes in the five West Michigan counties this site covers.
Among the others: Green Acres Lowell II (Lowell) and Green Acres Lowell (Lowell).
Homes under one licensee tend to share staffing practices and policies; reading a sister home’s LARA reports can tell you how the operator responds when problems are found.
Does Green Acres of Lowell III accept residents with Alzheimer's or dementia?
Yes -- the state file includes Alzheimer's among the populations this adult foster care home serves (aged and Alzheimer's).
Michigan's written dementia disclosure law does not reach adult foster care, so put the questions to Green Acres of Lowell III directly: how many staff are awake at night for 20 residents, how doors are secured, and what would lead to a discharge notice.
What did LARA's most recent inspection of Green Acres of Lowell III find?
LARA's latest renewal licensing study of Green Acres of Lowell III, published July 12, 2025 after an on-site visit on June 13, 2025, found the home in substantial compliance with no rule violations established.
The state report index for this home, most recent first:
| Published | Report | Link |
|---|---|---|
| July 12, 2025 | Renewal Inspection | View on LARA |
| January 13, 2017 | Original Licensing Study | View on LARA |
Has Green Acres of Lowell III had any special investigations since October 2023?
No. LARA has published no special investigation reports for Green Acres of Lowell III since October 2023.
Special investigations are LARA's response to complaints. A clean record is a good sign, but it reflects what was reported; it is still worth asking about falls, medication errors and staffing on a visit.
How does Green Acres of Lowell III compare with other licensed homes in Lowell?
Green Acres of Lowell III 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 5 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 |
| Fountain View of Lowell North | AFC large group home (13-20) | 20 | Yes | 1 |
| Fountain View of Lowell South | AFC large group home (13-20) | 20 | Yes | 3 |
| Rodriguez AFC Family Home | AFC family home (1-6) | 6 | No | 0 |
| Fayette's Home | AFC family home (1-6) | 6 | No | 0 |
See every licensed home on the Lowell page.
What should families ask Green Acres of Lowell III before choosing it?
Start with the state record: ask Green Acres of Lowell III about anything in its LARA reports, then about cost, staffing and what would force a move.
- 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 | AL410385282, AFC large group home (13-20), 20 residents, through June 13, 2027 | Not a nursing home or home for the aged license |
| Residents | LARA lists aged and Alzheimer's | Not for residents who need continuous nursing care |
| Operator | Retirement Living Management of Lowell, LLC | Size and operator set the rules that apply, not quality |
