Is E Fulton AFC in Grand Rapids licensed by the State of Michigan?
E Fulton AFC is licensed. Michigan's Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs lists license AM410417861 at 635 Fulton St E, Grand Rapids: an adult foster care medium group home (7 to 12 residents) approved for 11 residents, holding a regular license from January 18, 2025 to January 17, 2027.
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 E Fulton AFC?
Verkaik AFC, LLC holds the license. The same licensee name appears on 1 other licensed home in the five West Michigan counties this site covers.
Among the others: Lyon Street AFC (Grand Rapids).
A shared licensee usually means shared policies, training and management, so the inspection history of sister homes is worth a look too.
Does E Fulton AFC accept residents with Alzheimer's or dementia?
Not according to the state file. LARA lists E Fulton AFC as serving 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 E Fulton AFC with homes on the memory care list before you commit.
What did LARA's most recent inspection of E Fulton AFC find?
No violations: the renewal study LARA published on December 23, 2024 (on-site December 2, 2024) recommended continuing E Fulton AFC's license without establishing any rule violation.
Reports LARA has published for this license, newest first:
| Published | Report | Link |
|---|---|---|
| December 23, 2024 | Renewal Inspection | View on LARA |
Has E Fulton AFC had any special investigations since October 2023?
No complaint investigation of E Fulton 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 E Fulton AFC how it tells families about incidents.
How does E Fulton AFC compare with other licensed homes in Grand Rapids?
E Fulton AFC is licensed for 11 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Commonwealth Senior Living at Grand Rapids | Home for the Aged | 90 | Yes | 2 |
| Cranberry Park of Grand Rapids | Home for the Aged | 61 | Yes | 1 |
| Ivy Home | AFC small group home (1-6) | 6 | No | 2 |
| Brightside Living - Leonard | AFC small group home (1-6) | 6 | No | 1 |
| Angie Home Care Grand Rapids | AFC small group home (1-6) | 6 | Yes | 0 |
See every licensed home on the Grand Rapids page.
What should families ask E Fulton AFC before choosing it?
Bring the LARA record to the tour. These questions come straight from E Fulton 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?
- 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 | AM410417861, AFC medium group home (7-12), 11 residents, through January 17, 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 | Verkaik AFC, LLC | Size and operator set the rules that apply, not quality |
