Is Char House in Grand Rapids licensed by the State of Michigan?
Yes. Char House at 723 Worden St SE in Grand Rapids holds Michigan LARA license AF410419467 as an adult foster care family home (up to 6 residents, licensee lives in the home). LARA's file shows a temporary license -- the license LARA issues to a newly licensed home before its first regular license, effective September 16, 2026 and expiring March 15, 2027, for up to 3 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 Char House?
Charnetta Haines is the licensee. No other home in Kent, Ottawa, Allegan, Montcalm or Ionia county is listed under that name.
With one home under this licensee, ask who the administrator reports to and who is on call nights and weekends.
Does Char House accept residents with Alzheimer's or dementia?
No Alzheimer's designation appears for Char House 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 Char House with homes on the memory care list before you commit.
What did LARA's most recent inspection of Char House find?
LARA has not yet published a renewal inspection for Char House; the most recent report on file is a original licensing study published October 2, 2026.
Reports LARA has published for this license, newest first:
| Published | Report | Link |
|---|---|---|
| October 2, 2026 | Original Licensing Study | View on LARA |
Has Char House had any special investigations since October 2023?
None since October 2023: the LARA report index for license AF410419467 lists no special investigation in that period.
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 Char House compare with other licensed homes in Grand Rapids?
Char House is licensed for 3 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medilodge of Grand Rapids | Home for the Aged | 103 | Yes | 5 |
| E Fulton AFC | AFC medium group home (7-12) | 11 | No | 0 |
| Kingdom Rest Center, LLC | AFC medium group home (7-12) | 10 | Yes | 2 |
| New Hope Group Home LLC 60 | AFC small group home (1-6) | 6 | No | 0 |
| Better Living Jefferson | AFC small group home (1-6) | 6 | No | 0 |
See every licensed home on the Grand Rapids page.
What should families ask Char House before choosing it?
Start with the state record: ask Char House about anything in its LARA reports, then about cost, staffing and what would force a move.
- Why is the license temporary rather than regular, and when does LARA expect to issue a regular license?
- 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 | AF410419467, AFC family home (1-6), 3 residents, through March 15, 2027 | 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 | Charnetta Haines | Size and operator set the rules that apply, not quality |
