Is Baseline Creek AFC in Allegan licensed by the State of Michigan?
Yes. Baseline Creek AFC at 43 30th Street in Allegan holds Michigan LARA license AS030258948 as an adult foster care small group home (up to 6 residents). LARA's file shows a regular license, effective August 8, 2026 and expiring August 7, 2028, for up to 6 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 Baseline Creek AFC?
Baseline Clinical Services, Inc. is the licensee. No other home in Kent, Ottawa, Allegan, Montcalm or Ionia county is listed under that name.
A single-home licensee often means the owner is closely involved day to day; ask who covers when the owner or administrator is away.
Does Baseline Creek AFC accept residents with Alzheimer's or dementia?
No Alzheimer's designation appears for Baseline Creek AFC in the state data, which records it as serving developmentally disabled, mentally ill, and aged.
For a resident whose memory is stable this may not matter. If it is changing, compare Baseline Creek AFC with homes on the memory care list before you commit.
What did LARA's most recent inspection of Baseline Creek AFC find?
LARA's latest renewal licensing study of Baseline Creek AFC, published August 15, 2026 after an on-site visit on July 22, 2026, found the home in substantial compliance with no rule violations established.
Reports LARA has published for this license, newest first:
| Published | Report | Link |
|---|---|---|
| August 15, 2026 | Renewal Inspection | View on LARA |
| August 23, 2024 | Renewal Inspection | View on LARA |
| November 6, 2021 | Addendum to Original Licensing Study | View on LARA |
| November 29, 2003 | Original Licensing Study | View on LARA |
Has Baseline Creek AFC had any special investigations since October 2023?
No complaint investigation of Baseline Creek AFC 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 Baseline Creek AFC how it tells families about incidents.
How does Baseline Creek AFC compare with other licensed homes in Allegan?
Baseline Creek AFC is licensed for 6 residents; the 6 other LARA-licensed homes serving older adults in Allegan range from 6 to 55 beds (median 7), and together carry 3 special investigation reports published since October 2023.
| Nearby licensed home | License type | Beds | Alzheimer's | Special investigations since 10/2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Briarwood Assisted Living | Home for the Aged | 55 | Yes | 1 |
| Sunset House | AFC medium group home (7-12) | 12 | No | 0 |
| Red Oak Cottage | AFC medium group home (7-12) | 8 | No | 1 |
| Caring Hearts Community 2 | AFC small group home (1-6) | 6 | No | 0 |
| Caring Hearts Community 1 | AFC small group home (1-6) | 6 | Yes | 1 |
See every licensed home on the Allegan page.
What should families ask Baseline Creek AFC before choosing it?
Bring the LARA record to the tour. These questions come straight from Baseline Creek AFC's own file and license.
- 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?
- 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 | AS030258948, AFC small group home (1-6), 6 residents, through August 7, 2028 | Not a nursing home or home for the aged license |
| Residents | LARA lists developmentally disabled, mentally ill, and aged | Not for residents who need continuous nursing care |
| Operator | Baseline Clinical Services, Inc. | Size and operator set the rules that apply, not quality |
