Is Better Living Jefferson in Grand Rapids licensed by the State of Michigan?
Yes -- LARA license AS410419901 covers Better Living Jefferson (570 Jefferson Avenue 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 April 22, 2026 through April 21, 2028, 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 Better Living Jefferson?
The licensee of record is Better Living Afc Llc, and it is the only home in our five-county area under that licensee 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 Better Living Jefferson accept residents with Alzheimer's or dementia?
Not according to the state file. LARA lists Better Living Jefferson as serving physically handicapped, developmentally disabled, mentally ill, and aged, without the Alzheimer's designation.
For a resident whose memory is stable this may not matter. If it is changing, compare Better Living Jefferson with homes on the memory care list before you commit.
What did LARA's most recent inspection of Better Living Jefferson find?
No violations: the renewal study LARA published on April 25, 2026 recommended continuing Better Living Jefferson's license without establishing any rule violation.
Reports LARA has published for this license, newest first:
| Published | Report | Link |
|---|---|---|
| April 25, 2026 | Renewal Inspection | View on LARA |
| March 13, 2026 | Addendum to Original Licensing Study | View on LARA |
| March 13, 2026 | Original Licensing Study | View on LARA |
Has Better Living Jefferson had any special investigations since October 2023?
No. LARA has published no special investigation reports for Better Living Jefferson since October 2023.
Special investigations are LARA's response to complaints. A clean record is a good sign, but it reflects what was reported; it is still worth asking about falls, medication errors and staffing on a visit.
How does Better Living Jefferson compare with other licensed homes in Grand Rapids?
Better Living Jefferson 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 84 special investigation reports published since October 2023.
| Nearby licensed home | License type | Beds | Alzheimer's | Special investigations since 10/2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rivervalley 2 | AFC large group home (13-20) | 16 | No | 4 |
| Lifes Choice | AFC small group home (1-6) | 6 | Yes | 0 |
| Francis Ave. AFC | AFC small group home (1-6) | 6 | No | 1 |
| Mapleview | AFC small group home (1-6) | 6 | 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 Better Living Jefferson before choosing it?
Bring the LARA record to the tour. These questions come straight from Better Living Jefferson'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 | AS410419901, AFC small group home (1-6), 6 residents, through April 21, 2028 | 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 | Better Living Afc Llc | Size and operator set the rules that apply, not quality |
