Is Kendall East in Grand Rapids licensed by the State of Michigan?
Yes. Kendall East at 1740 Kendall St. SE in Grand Rapids holds Michigan LARA license AS410416497 as an adult foster care small group home (up to 6 residents). LARA's file shows a regular license, effective October 2, 2026 and expiring October 1, 2028, for up to 6 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 Kendall East?
Thresholds holds the license. The same licensee name appears on 1 other licensed home in the five West Michigan counties this site covers.
The same licensee also holds Villa East Group Home (Grandville).
A shared licensee usually means shared policies, training and management, so the inspection history of sister homes is worth a look too.
Does Kendall East accept residents with Alzheimer's or dementia?
LARA's file does not include Alzheimer's among the populations Kendall East serves; it lists physically handicapped, developmentally disabled, and aged.
For a resident whose memory is stable this may not matter. If it is changing, compare Kendall East with homes on the memory care list before you commit.
What did LARA's most recent inspection of Kendall East find?
LARA's latest renewal licensing study of Kendall East, published October 16, 2026 after an on-site visit on August 4, 2026, found the home in substantial compliance with no rule violations established.
The state report index for this home, most recent first:
| Published | Report | Link |
|---|---|---|
| October 16, 2026 | Renewal Inspection | View on LARA |
| September 20, 2024 | Renewal Inspection | View on LARA |
| April 27, 2024 | Special Investigation | View on LARA |
| April 19, 2024 | Original Licensing Study | View on LARA |
Has Kendall East had any special investigations since October 2023?
Yes. LARA has published 1 special investigation report for Kendall East since October 2023, and 1 of the 1 we read established at least one rule violation.
Investigation 2024A0583031 · published April 27, 2024
Complaint received April 12, 2024.
- Staff [name withheld] physically struck Resident A. — established
How does Kendall East compare with other licensed homes in Grand Rapids?
Kendall East 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 83 special investigation reports published since October 2023.
| Nearby licensed home | License type | Beds | Alzheimer's | Special investigations since 10/2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St. Ann's Home | Home for the Aged | 95 | Yes | 1 |
| Green Acres of Standale | AFC large group home (13-20) | 20 | No | 0 |
| Ikaze Home | AFC small group home (1-6) | 6 | No | 0 |
| Giddings AFC | AFC family home (1-6) | 6 | Yes | 0 |
| Mapleview | AFC small group home (1-6) | 6 | No | 2 |
See every licensed home on the Grand Rapids page.
What should families ask Kendall East before choosing it?
Start with the state record: ask Kendall East about anything in its LARA reports, then about cost, staffing and what would force a move.
- LARA established this allegation: “Staff [name withheld] physically struck Resident A.” What changed afterward, and can we see the corrective action plan?
- If memory loss progresses, at what point would the home ask for a move, and how much notice is given?
- How often have rates risen over the last three years, and by how much?
- 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 | AS410416497, AFC small group home (1-6), 6 residents, through October 1, 2028 | Not a nursing home or home for the aged license |
| Residents | LARA lists physically handicapped, developmentally disabled, and aged | Not for residents who need continuous nursing care |
| Operator | Thresholds | Size and operator set the rules that apply, not quality |
