LakeHouse Three Rivers
LakeHouse Three Rivers
LakeHouse Three Rivers is a 61-bed assisted living community at 1215 N. Elm Street, Three Rivers, St. Joseph County, MI, operated by Three Rivers AL LLC and licensed as a Home for the Aged. The community is located within the Three Rivers city center.
The facility provides apartment-style living with one-bedroom and suite options, supporting residents seeking residential care with independence. Memory care and respite care are available. The neighborhood is very walkable, scoring 71 on accessibility metrics and ranking 67th of 702 Michigan communities in this category.
Amenities include activity room, lounges, hair salon, weekly housekeeping and laundry services, social and recreational programming, wellness programming, community outings, and assistance with transportation scheduling. Residents receive chef-prepared meals daily. Safety infrastructure includes illuminated apartment entry ways, smoke detectors, and sprinkler systems throughout.
Starting monthly rates are $3,595 and $4,495.
Originally licensed as Bowman Place in 2017, the facility maintained a clean compliance record. In August 2023, ownership and management changed, with the name altered to LakeHouse Three Rivers. Within weeks, several investigations and a renewal inspection documented serious deficiencies.
A July 2023 complaint investigation identified incomplete medication administration records. An August 2023 complaint investigation substantiated that residents were left wet and unattended and employees were sleeping while on duty. The September 2023 renewal inspection found five deficiencies: missing tuberculosis screening for residents and employees, incomplete medication administration documentation for narcotic medications, no food usage records for the preceding three-month period, and hazardous materials stored in locations accessible to residents. At the September 2023 renewal, the facility housed 23 residents in a 61-bed facility, representing 38% occupancy.
No enforcement actions or fines appear in available records. The pattern of escalating deficiencies suggests operational challenges emerged after the management transition.
LakeHouse Three Rivers offers apartment-style assisted living in a very walkable location, though recent inspections have documented significant compliance challenges affecting resident care and operational safety.
61-bed community Rank #242 / 435Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 242nd out of 435 homes in Michigan. Shows this facility's certified or reported bed count compared to other Michigan facilities. Larger communities may offer more amenities, programs, and on-site services for residents and families.Rankings are based only on facilities in Michigan that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
A moderately sized community that may balance personal attention with shared amenities and social activities.
Walk Score: 71 / 100 Rank #67 / 703Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 67th out of 703 homes in Michigan. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average Walk Score across Michigan facilities. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.Rankings are based only on facilities in Michigan that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk.
About this community
Facility TypeHomes For The Aged
StatusRegular
IssuanceAugust 1, 2025
ExpirationJuly 31, 2026 Expires in 29 days
CountySt Joseph
License NumberAH750378305
Owner NameThree Rivers Al LLC
Safety FeaturesIlluminated Apartment Entry Ways, Smoke Detectors, Sprinkler System Throughout
One Bedroom Apartments
Suite Apartments
Community Outings
Social And Recreational Program
Wellness Program
Activity Room
Lounges
Weekly Housekeeping Service
Weekly Laundry Service
Hair Salon
Assistance With Scheduling Transportation
Starting Price$3,595 per month
Starting Price$4,495 per month
Inspection History
In Michigan, the Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA) conducts unannounced inspections and investigations to ensure long-term care facilities comply with state health codes.
Since 2017 · 9 years of data
9 deficiencies
Inspection Scorecard
This scorecard compares key inspection, deficiency, and complaint metrics at this facility against the Michigan state average. Metrics rated ≥15% worse than average are highlighted in red; those ≥15% better are highlighted in green.
Since 2017 vs. Michigan state average
Overall vs. MI average
2 Worse
Metrics worse than Michigan average:
• Total deficiencies (13% above)
• Deficiencies per year (11% above) 0 Better No metrics in this bucket.
• Total deficiencies (13% above)
• Deficiencies per year (11% above) 0 Better No metrics in this bucket.
Latest Inspection
September 27, 2023
Renewal
Deficiencies
| This Facility | MI Average | vs. MI Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
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Total deficiencies
Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types.
| 9 | 8 | This facility has 13% more total deficiencies than a typical Michigan assisted living residence (9 vs. MI avg 8).↑ 13% worse |
|
Deficiencies per year
Average deficiencies per year since 2017.
| 1 | 0.9 | This facility has 11% more deficiencies per year than a typical Michigan assisted living residence (1 vs. MI avg 0.9).↑ 11% worse |
Inspection Reports Summary
An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.
- The September 27, 2023 renewal inspection found five deficiencies including tuberculosis screening, medication records, food documentation, and chemical storage violations.
- The August 22, 2023 complaint investigation substantiated residents left wet and unattended, employees sleeping on duty, and failure to notify the department of a name change.
- The July 11, 2023 complaint investigation found incomplete medication administration records but did not substantiate allegations of falls, staffing shortages, or cleanliness issues.
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The information below is reported by the Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA).
| Freedom Village | AL IL MC NH RC SNF | Holland (Columbia Avenue) | 62 | Yes | A+ | 68 | 1 Bed / 2 Bed |
| LakeHouse Three Rivers | AL | Three Rivers | 61 | No | - | 71 | - |
| Friendship Village – Kalamazoo | AL IL MC NH SNF | Kalamazoo | 57 | Yes | A+ | 7 | 1 Bed / 2 Bed |
| Brookdale Portage | AL | Portage (Woodbridge Hills) | 38 | Yes | A+ | 33 | Studio |
| Ludington Woods Assisted Living and Memory Care | AL MC | Ludington (North Sherman Street) | 20 | Yes | A+ | 42 | Studio / 1 Bed |
Frequently Asked Questions about LakeHouse Three Rivers
Who is the owner of LakeHouse Three Rivers?
LakeHouse Three Rivers is legally operated by Three Rivers AL LLC.
Is LakeHouse Three Rivers in a walkable area?
LakeHouse Three Rivers has a walk score of 71. Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk.
What is the license number of LakeHouse Three Rivers?
According to MI state health department records, LakeHouse Three Rivers's license number is AH750378305.
When does LakeHouse Three Rivers's license expire?
According to MI state health department records, LakeHouse Three Rivers's license expires on July 31, 2026.
How many beds does LakeHouse Three Rivers have?
LakeHouse Three Rivers has 61 beds.
Are there photos of LakeHouse Three Rivers?
Yes — there are 5 photos of LakeHouse Three Rivers in the photo gallery on this page.
What is the address of LakeHouse Three Rivers?
LakeHouse Three Rivers is located at 1215 N. Elm Street, Three Rivers, MI 49093.
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