Is Ample Residential in Grand Rapids licensed by the State of Michigan?
Yes -- LARA license AS410418746 covers Ample Residential (1164 Forest Hill Ave SE, Grand Rapids) as an adult foster care small group home (up to 6 residents), with a licensed capacity of 6. The current license period runs October 31, 2025 through October 30, 2027, and the state lists it as a regular license.
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 Ample Residential?
The licensee of record is Ample Residential Llc, and it is the only home in our five-county area under that licensee name.
With one home under this licensee, ask who the administrator reports to and who is on call nights and weekends.
Does Ample Residential accept residents with Alzheimer's or dementia?
No Alzheimer's designation appears for Ample Residential in the state data, which records it as serving physically handicapped, developmentally disabled, mentally ill, aged, and traumatic brain injury.
For a resident whose memory is stable this may not matter. If it is changing, compare Ample Residential with homes on the memory care list before you commit.
What did LARA's most recent inspection of Ample Residential find?
LARA's latest renewal licensing study of Ample Residential, published January 6, 2026 after an on-site visit on November 6, 2025, found the home in substantial compliance with no rule violations established.
Reports LARA has published for this license, newest first:
| Published | Report | Link |
|---|---|---|
| January 6, 2026 | Renewal Inspection | View on LARA |
| July 12, 2025 | Renewal Inspection | View on LARA |
| December 23, 2024 | Original Licensing Study | View on LARA |
Has Ample Residential had any special investigations since October 2023?
No complaint investigation of Ample Residential has been posted by LARA since October 2023.
Investigations follow complaints, so a quiet record can mean a well-run home or simply families who did not file. Ask Ample Residential how it tells families about incidents.
How does Ample Residential compare with other licensed homes in Grand Rapids?
Ample Residential is licensed for 6 residents; the 14 other LARA-licensed homes serving older adults in Grand Rapids range from 6 to 236 beds (median 45.5), and together carry 18 special investigation reports published since October 2023.
| Nearby licensed home | License type | Beds | Alzheimer's | Special investigations since 10/2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Commonwealth Senior Living at East Paris | Home for the Aged | 90 | Yes | 5 |
| Valley Pines Senior Living | Home for the Aged | 71 | No | 5 |
| Heathcliff | AFC small group home (1-6) | 6 | No | 0 |
| Cascading Grace | AFC small group home (1-6) | 6 | Yes | 1 |
| Optimal Care AFC | AFC small group home (1-6) | 6 | Yes | 0 |
See every licensed home on the Cascade page.
What should families ask Ample Residential before choosing it?
Start with the state record: ask Ample Residential about anything in its LARA reports, then about cost, staffing and what would force a move.
- If memory loss progresses, at what point would the home ask for a move, and how much notice is given?
- How often have rates risen over the last three years, and by how much?
- Does the licensee or a manager live in or work on site, and who covers when they are away?
| It is | It isn't | |
|---|---|---|
| License | AS410418746, AFC small group home (1-6), 6 residents, through October 30, 2027 | Not a nursing home or home for the aged license |
| Residents | LARA lists physically handicapped, developmentally disabled, mentally ill, aged, and traumatic brain injury | Not for residents who need continuous nursing care |
| Operator | Ample Residential Llc | Size and operator set the rules that apply, not quality |
