Is Emmanuel in Grand Rapids licensed by the State of Michigan?
Yes -- LARA license AF410315360 covers Emmanuel (604 Jefferson Avenue SE, Grand Rapids) as an adult foster care family home (up to 6 residents, licensee lives in the home), with a licensed capacity of 6. The current license period runs May 28, 2026 through May 27, 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 Emmanuel?
Tenagne Mengistu 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 Emmanuel accept residents with Alzheimer's or dementia?
No Alzheimer's designation appears for Emmanuel in the state data, which records it as serving developmentally disabled, mentally ill, and aged.
Memory loss after move-in is common. Ask what the home does when a resident starts wandering or needs cues for daily tasks, and keep the Alzheimer's-designated homes in mind as a next step.
What did LARA's most recent inspection of Emmanuel find?
LARA's latest renewal licensing study of Emmanuel, published October 2, 2026 after an on-site visit on May 19, 2026, found the home in substantial compliance with no rule violations established.
Reports LARA has published for this license, newest first:
| Published | Report | Link |
|---|---|---|
| October 2, 2026 | Renewal Inspection | View on LARA |
| May 21, 2024 | Renewal Inspection | View on LARA |
| December 24, 2012 | Addendum to Original Licensing Study | View on LARA |
| December 13, 2011 | Original Licensing Study | View on LARA |
Has Emmanuel had any special investigations since October 2023?
None since October 2023: the LARA report index for license AF410315360 lists no special investigation in that period.
Investigations follow complaints, so a quiet record can mean a well-run home or simply families who did not file. Ask Emmanuel how it tells families about incidents.
How does Emmanuel compare with other licensed homes in Grand Rapids?
Emmanuel 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Green Acres of Standale | AFC large group home (13-20) | 20 | No | 0 |
| Lyon Street AFC | AFC medium group home (7-12) | 12 | No | 0 |
| E Fulton AFC | AFC medium group home (7-12) | 11 | No | 0 |
| Creston AFC LLC | AFC medium group home (7-12) | 10 | No | 0 |
| Old Town AFC | AFC small group home (1-6) | 6 | Yes | 0 |
See every licensed home on the Grand Rapids page.
What should families ask Emmanuel before choosing it?
Start with the state record: ask Emmanuel about anything in its LARA reports, then about cost, staffing and what would force a move.
- 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 | AF410315360, AFC family home (1-6), 6 residents, through May 27, 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 | Tenagne Mengistu | Size and operator set the rules that apply, not quality |
