Is Golden Orchards I in Fennville licensed by the State of Michigan?
Yes -- LARA license AL030404612 covers Golden Orchards I (2464 55th Street, Fennville) as an adult foster care large group home (13 to 20 residents), with a licensed capacity of 20. The current license period runs July 15, 2025 through July 14, 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 Golden Orchards I?
The licensee of record is MCAP Fennville Opco LLC. LARA's file lists 1 other home under that same licensee in Kent, Ottawa, Allegan, Montcalm and Ionia counties.
Among the others: Golden Orchards II (Fennville).
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 Golden Orchards I accept residents with Alzheimer's or dementia?
Not according to the state file. LARA lists Golden Orchards I as serving physically handicapped, 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 Golden Orchards I with homes on the memory care list before you commit.
What did LARA's most recent inspection of Golden Orchards I find?
No violations: the renewal study LARA published on August 1, 2025 (on-site March 25, 2025) recommended continuing Golden Orchards I's license without establishing any rule violation.
Reports LARA has published for this license, newest first:
| Published | Report | Link |
|---|---|---|
| August 1, 2025 | Renewal Inspection | View on LARA |
| January 10, 2021 | Original Licensing Study | View on LARA |
Has Golden Orchards I had any special investigations since October 2023?
None since October 2023: the LARA report index for license AL030404612 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 Golden Orchards I how it tells families about incidents.
How does Golden Orchards I compare with other licensed homes in Allegan County?
Golden Orchards I is licensed for 20 residents; the 1 other LARA-licensed homes serving older adults in Allegan County range from 20 to 20 beds (median 20), and together carry 0 special investigation reports published since October 2023.
| Nearby licensed home | License type | Beds | Alzheimer's | Special investigations since 10/2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Golden Orchards II | AFC large group home (13-20) | 20 | Yes | 0 |
What should families ask Golden Orchards I before choosing it?
Bring the LARA record to the tour. These questions come straight from Golden Orchards I'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?
| It is | It isn't | |
|---|---|---|
| License | AL030404612, AFC large group home (13-20), 20 residents, through July 14, 2027 | Not a nursing home or home for the aged license |
| Residents | LARA lists physically handicapped, mentally ill, and aged | Not for residents who need continuous nursing care |
| Operator | MCAP Fennville Opco LLC | Size and operator set the rules that apply, not quality |
