Is NewPath Residential in Grand Rapids licensed by the State of Michigan?
Yes. NewPath Residential at 1316 Eastern Ave Se in Grand Rapids holds Michigan LARA license AS410419768 as an adult foster care small group home (up to 6 residents). LARA's file shows a first provisional license -- issued when a licensee is temporarily unable to comply with the licensing rules, effective June 22, 2026 and expiring December 21, 2026, 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 NewPath Residential?
NewPath Residential LLC 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 NewPath Residential accept residents with Alzheimer's or dementia?
Yes -- the state file includes Alzheimer's among the populations this adult foster care home serves (physically handicapped, developmentally disabled, mentally ill, aged, traumatic brain injury, and Alzheimer's).
Because AFC homes fall outside MCL 333.20178, nothing obliges this home to describe its dementia care in writing. Ask anyway -- a home that can put its approach on paper usually has one.
What did LARA's most recent inspection of NewPath Residential find?
No violations: the renewal study LARA published on July 24, 2026 recommended continuing NewPath Residential's license without establishing any rule violation.
Reports LARA has published for this license, newest first:
| Published | Report | Link |
|---|---|---|
| July 24, 2026 | Renewal Inspection | View on LARA |
| January 6, 2026 | Original Licensing Study | View on LARA |
Has NewPath Residential had any special investigations since October 2023?
No. LARA has published no special investigation reports for NewPath Residential since October 2023.
An empty investigation record means no rule complaint led to a posted report in that window. It does not replace a visit -- ask how the home handles falls and medication errors, the two most common complaint subjects.
How does NewPath Residential compare with other licensed homes in Grand Rapids?
NewPath Residential 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Cortland Rediscovery | Home for the Aged | 56 | No | 10 |
| Holland Home-Breton Extended Care CENTRE | AFC large group home (13-20) | 20 | No | 0 |
| Giddings AFC III | AFC small group home (1-6) | 6 | Yes | 0 |
| Kays House | AFC small group home (1-6) | 6 | Yes | 0 |
| 1732 Homes | AFC small group home (1-6) | 6 | Yes | 0 |
See every licensed home on the Grand Rapids page.
What should families ask NewPath Residential before choosing it?
Bring the LARA record to the tour. These questions come straight from NewPath Residential's own file and license.
- Why is the license 1st provisional rather than regular, and when does LARA expect to issue a regular license?
- Which staff are awake overnight, how many residents with dementia does each one cover, and how are exits secured?
- 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 | AS410419768, AFC small group home (1-6), 3 residents, through December 21, 2026 | Not a nursing home or home for the aged license |
| Residents | LARA lists physically handicapped, developmentally disabled, mentally ill, aged, traumatic brain injury, and Alzheimer's | Not for residents who need continuous nursing care |
| Operator | NewPath Residential LLC | Size and operator set the rules that apply, not quality |
