Is Stonebridge Manor - North in Walker licensed by the State of Michigan?
Stonebridge Manor - North is licensed. Michigan's Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs lists license AL410289602 at 3515 Leonard NW, Walker: an adult foster care large group home (13 to 20 residents) approved for 20 residents, holding a regular license from June 27, 2026 to June 26, 2028.
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 Stonebridge Manor - North?
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.
Sister homes include Fountain View of Lowell North (Lowell), Cambridge Manor - North (Grandville), Georgetown Manor - East (Grandville), Cambridge Manor - South (Grandville), and Yorkshire Manor - West (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 Stonebridge Manor - North accept residents with Alzheimer's or dementia?
Stonebridge Manor - North carries LARA's Alzheimer's designation. It is licensed as adult foster care and serves physically handicapped, aged, and Alzheimer's.
Michigan's written dementia disclosure law does not reach adult foster care, so put the questions to Stonebridge Manor - North 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 Stonebridge Manor - North find?
LARA's latest renewal licensing study of Stonebridge Manor - North, published July 3, 2026 after an on-site visit on May 19, 2026, found the home in substantial compliance with no rule violations established.
Reports LARA has published for this license, newest first:
| Published | Report | Link |
|---|---|---|
| July 3, 2026 | Renewal Inspection | View on LARA |
| December 26, 2025 | Special Investigation | View on LARA |
| March 1, 2025 | Special Investigation | View on LARA |
| January 20, 2025 | Special Investigation | View on LARA |
| October 15, 2024 | Special Investigation | View on LARA |
| November 16, 2023 | Special Investigation | View on LARA |
Has Stonebridge Manor - North had any special investigations since October 2023?
Yes. LARA has published 5 special investigation reports for Stonebridge Manor - North since October 2023, and 5 of the 5 we read established at least one rule violation.
Investigation 2026A0464002 · published December 26, 2025
Complaint received October 7, 2025.
- Facility staff are mean to residents and treat them poorly. — not established
- Residents are not being administered their medications. — not established
- Resident A passed away from a stroke. Facility staff did not provide adequate care to Resident A. — established
Investigation 2025A0579018 · published March 1, 2025
Complaint received February 3, 2025.
- Resident A and Resident B did not receive immediate medical attention for an injury. — not established
- Residents are not protected or treated with dignity. — established
Investigation 2025A0464005 · published January 20, 2025
Complaint received November 7, 2024.
- The facility is insufficiently staffed to meet residents’ needs. — not established
- Residents are not being properly cared for. They are left in soiled briefs and are not being showered or groomed. — not established
- Residents are not being administered prescribed medications. — established
Investigation 2024A0464051 · published October 15, 2024
Complaint received August 12, 2024.
- On 08/06/2024, it was discovered 41 ml. of morphine was replaced with a clear liquid. — established
Investigation 2023A0464063 · published November 16, 2023
Complaint received September 6, 2023.
- The facility is insufficiently staffed to meet resident care needs. — established
- Residents are not being administered their prescribed medications. — established
- Physicians are not being notified when residents are not administered their medications. — established
LARA also recorded additional rule findings during this investigation.
How does Stonebridge Manor - North compare with other licensed homes in Walker?
Stonebridge Manor - North is licensed for 20 residents; the 5 other LARA-licensed homes serving older adults in Walker range from 6 to 20 beds (median 20), and together carry 11 special investigation reports published since October 2023.
| Nearby licensed home | License type | Beds | Alzheimer's | Special investigations since 10/2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bethel Foster Care | AFC family home (1-6) | 6 | No | 0 |
| Enriched Living - Maplerow | AFC small group home (1-6) | 6 | Yes | 1 |
See every licensed home on the Walker page.
What should families ask Stonebridge Manor - North before choosing it?
Bring the LARA record to the tour. These questions come straight from Stonebridge Manor - North's own file and license.
- LARA established this allegation: “Resident A passed away from a stroke. Facility staff did not provide adequate care to Resident A.” 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?
- How often have rates risen over the last three years, and by how much?
| It is | It isn't | |
|---|---|---|
| License | AL410289602, AFC large group home (13-20), 20 residents, through June 26, 2028 | 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 |
