Is AHSL Jenison Cottonwood in Jenison licensed by the State of Michigan?
Yes. AHSL Jenison Cottonwood at 834 Oak Crest Lane in Jenison holds Michigan LARA license AL700397747 as an adult foster care large group home (13 to 20 residents). LARA's file shows a regular license, effective September 11, 2025 and expiring September 10, 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 AHSL Jenison Cottonwood?
The licensee of record is AH Jenison Subtenant LLC. LARA's file lists 3 other homes under that same licensee in Kent, Ottawa, Allegan, Montcalm and Ionia counties.
Sister homes include AHSL Jenison Beechwood (Jenison), AHSL Jenison Maplewood (Jenison), and AHSL Jenison Sandalwood (Jenison).
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 AHSL Jenison Cottonwood accept residents with Alzheimer's or dementia?
No Alzheimer's designation appears for AHSL Jenison Cottonwood in the state data, which records it as serving physically handicapped and aged.
Memory loss after move-in is common. Ask what the home does when a resident starts wandering or needs cues for daily tasks, and keep the Alzheimer's-designated homes in mind as a next step.
What did LARA's most recent inspection of AHSL Jenison Cottonwood find?
LARA's latest renewal licensing study of AHSL Jenison Cottonwood, published September 13, 2025 after an on-site visit on August 12, 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 |
|---|---|---|
| March 13, 2026 | Special Investigation | View on LARA |
| September 13, 2025 | Renewal Inspection | View on LARA |
| April 13, 2019 | Original Licensing Study | View on LARA |
Has AHSL Jenison Cottonwood had any special investigations since October 2023?
Yes. LARA has published 1 special investigation report for AHSL Jenison Cottonwood since October 2023, and 1 of the 1 we read established at least one rule violation.
Investigation 2026A0467013 · published March 13, 2026
Complaint received February 5, 2026.
- Staff member [name withheld] had an inappropriate relationship with Resident A. — established
How does AHSL Jenison Cottonwood compare with other licensed homes in Jenison?
AHSL Jenison Cottonwood is licensed for 20 residents; the 5 other LARA-licensed homes serving older adults in Jenison range from 20 to 187 beds (median 20), and together carry 8 special investigation reports published since October 2023.
| Nearby licensed home | License type | Beds | Alzheimer's | Special investigations since 10/2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sunset Manor | Home for the Aged | 187 | Yes | 0 |
| Waterford Place Assisted Living | Home for the Aged | 70 | Yes | 0 |
See every licensed home on the Jenison page.
What should families ask AHSL Jenison Cottonwood before choosing it?
Bring the LARA record to the tour. These questions come straight from AHSL Jenison Cottonwood's own file and license.
- LARA established this allegation: “Staff member [name withheld] had an inappropriate relationship with Resident A.” What changed afterward, and can we see the corrective action plan?
- If memory loss progresses, at what point would the home ask for a move, and how much notice is given?
- What is the all-in monthly cost at the current care level, and what triggers a higher rate?
| It is | It isn't | |
|---|---|---|
| License | AL700397747, AFC large group home (13-20), 20 residents, through September 10, 2027 | Not a nursing home or home for the aged license |
| Residents | LARA lists physically handicapped and aged | Not for residents who need continuous nursing care |
| Operator | AH Jenison Subtenant LLC | Size and operator set the rules that apply, not quality |
