Is Beacon Home at the Oaks in Plainwell licensed by the State of Michigan?
Yes -- LARA license AL030418861 covers Beacon Home at the Oaks (403 N. Main Street, Plainwell) as an adult foster care large group home (13 to 20 residents), with a licensed capacity of 20. The current license period runs March 28, 2025 through March 27, 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 Beacon Home at the Oaks?
Beacon Specialized Living Services, Inc. holds the license. The same licensee name appears on 2 other licensed homes in the five West Michigan counties this site covers.
Among the others: Beacon Home at Trolley Center (Coopersville) and Beacon Home At The Bunkhouse (Stanton).
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 Beacon Home at the Oaks accept residents with Alzheimer's or dementia?
LARA's file does not include Alzheimer's among the populations Beacon Home at the Oaks serves; it lists physically handicapped, developmentally disabled, mentally ill, aged, and traumatic brain injury.
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 Beacon Home at the Oaks find?
LARA's latest renewal licensing study of Beacon Home at the Oaks, published April 12, 2025 after an on-site visit on March 27, 2025, found the home in substantial compliance with no rule violations established.
Reports LARA has published for this license, newest first:
| Published | Report | Link |
|---|---|---|
| April 12, 2025 | Renewal Inspection | View on LARA |
| November 15, 2024 | Original Licensing Study | View on LARA |
Has Beacon Home at the Oaks had any special investigations since October 2023?
No. LARA has published no special investigation reports for Beacon Home at the Oaks since October 2023.
An empty investigation record means no rule complaint led to a posted report in that window. It does not replace a visit -- ask how the home handles falls and medication errors, the two most common complaint subjects.
How does Beacon Home at the Oaks compare with other licensed homes in Plainwell?
Beacon Home at the Oaks is licensed for 20 residents; the 4 other LARA-licensed homes serving older adults in Plainwell range from 5 to 20 beds (median 9), and together carry 5 special investigation reports published since October 2023.
| Nearby licensed home | License type | Beds | Alzheimer's | Special investigations since 10/2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stanford Lodge | AFC large group home (13-20) | 20 | No | 5 |
| Harmony House | AFC medium group home (7-12) | 12 | No | 0 |
| Cornerstone Tenth Street | AFC small group home (1-6) | 6 | No | 0 |
| Wootens Foster Care | AFC family home (1-6) | 5 | No | 0 |
See every licensed home on the Plainwell page.
What should families ask Beacon Home at the Oaks before choosing it?
Bring the LARA record to the tour. These questions come straight from Beacon Home at the Oaks'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?
- How often have rates risen over the last three years, and by how much?
| It is | It isn't | |
|---|---|---|
| License | AL030418861, AFC large group home (13-20), 20 residents, through March 27, 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 | Beacon Specialized Living Services, Inc. | Size and operator set the rules that apply, not quality |
