Is Ascension Health III AFC in Grand Rapids licensed by the State of Michigan?
Yes -- LARA license AS410386016 covers Ascension Health III AFC (1947 Millbank St 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 August 9, 2025 through August 8, 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 Ascension Health III AFC?
The licensee of record is Ascension Health III AFC, 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 Ascension Health III AFC accept residents with Alzheimer's or dementia?
LARA's file does not include Alzheimer's among the populations Ascension Health III AFC serves; it lists physically handicapped, developmentally disabled, mentally ill, and aged.
If a parent has a dementia diagnosis or early memory loss, ask the home directly whether it would admit and keep a resident whose memory declines, and what would trigger a move. Homes that do carry the Alzheimer's designation are listed on the memory care directory.
What did LARA's most recent inspection of Ascension Health III AFC find?
LARA's latest renewal licensing study of Ascension Health III AFC, published August 1, 2025 after an on-site visit on July 8, 2025, found the home in substantial compliance with no rule violations established.
Reports LARA has published for this license, newest first:
| Published | Report | Link |
|---|---|---|
| August 1, 2025 | Renewal Inspection | View on LARA |
| February 3, 2024 | Special Investigation | View on LARA |
| December 16, 2023 | Special Investigation | View on LARA |
| February 21, 2017 | Original Licensing Study | View on LARA |
Has Ascension Health III AFC had any special investigations since October 2023?
Yes. LARA has published 2 special investigation reports for Ascension Health III AFC since October 2023, and 2 of the 2 we read established at least one rule violation.
Investigation 2024A0583014 · published February 3, 2024
Complaint received January 9, 2024.
- Staff [name withheld] verbally mistreated Resident A. — established
- Staff [name withheld] secluded Resident A in her bedroom. — established
Investigation 2024A0583007 · published December 16, 2023
Complaint received November 8, 2023.
- Resident A’s personal funds are missing. — not established
LARA also recorded additional rule findings during this investigation.
How does Ascension Health III AFC compare with other licensed homes in Grand Rapids?
Ascension Health III AFC is licensed for 6 residents; the 73 other LARA-licensed homes serving older adults in Grand Rapids range from 3 to 110 beds (median 6), and together carry 82 special investigation reports published since October 2023.
| Nearby licensed home | License type | Beds | Alzheimer's | Special investigations since 10/2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1732 Homes | AFC small group home (1-6) | 6 | Yes | 0 |
| Old Town AFC | AFC small group home (1-6) | 6 | Yes | 0 |
| Ascension Health II | AFC small group home (1-6) | 6 | No | 0 |
| Faith Haven Adult Foster Care Home | AFC small group home (1-6) | 5 | No | 2 |
| Yvonne's House | AFC small group home (1-6) | 5 | Yes | 0 |
See every licensed home on the Grand Rapids page.
What should families ask Ascension Health III AFC before choosing it?
Ask Ascension Health III AFC the questions its own inspection file raises, then the cost and staffing questions every family should ask.
- LARA established this allegation: “Staff [name withheld] verbally mistreated 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?
- Is the monthly rate all-inclusive, or are personal care and medication help billed as add-ons?
- 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 | AS410386016, AFC small group home (1-6), 6 residents, through August 8, 2027 | Not a nursing home or home for the aged license |
| Residents | LARA lists physically handicapped, developmentally disabled, mentally ill, and aged | Not for residents who need continuous nursing care |
| Operator | Ascension Health III AFC | Size and operator set the rules that apply, not quality |
