Is Sugar Maple Home in Kentwood licensed by the State of Michigan?
Sugar Maple Home is licensed. Michigan's Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs lists license AS410420955 at 4542 Terry Dr. SE, Kentwood: an adult foster care small group home (up to 6 residents) approved for 6 residents, holding a temporary license -- the license LARA issues to a newly licensed home before its first regular license from October 19, 2026 to April 18, 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 Sugar Maple Home?
Marie Angels Care Homes LLC is the licensee. No other home in Kent, Ottawa, Allegan, Montcalm or Ionia county is listed under that name.
With one home under this licensee, ask who the administrator reports to and who is on call nights and weekends.
Does Sugar Maple Home 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).
Michigan's written dementia disclosure law does not reach adult foster care, so put the questions to Sugar Maple Home directly: how many staff are awake at night for 6 residents, how doors are secured, and what would lead to a discharge notice.
What did LARA's most recent inspection of Sugar Maple Home find?
LARA's online report index shows no published reports for Sugar Maple Home yet, which is typical of a newly licensed home.
Has Sugar Maple Home had any special investigations since October 2023?
No complaint investigation of Sugar Maple Home 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 Sugar Maple Home how it tells families about incidents.
How does Sugar Maple Home compare with other licensed homes in Kentwood?
Sugar Maple Home is licensed for 6 residents; the 23 other LARA-licensed homes serving older adults in Kentwood range from 4 to 131 beds (median 6), and together carry 23 special investigation reports published since October 2023.
| Nearby licensed home | License type | Beds | Alzheimer's | Special investigations since 10/2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holland Home Breton Extended Care SOUTH 2 | AFC large group home (13-20) | 20 | No | 0 |
| Angels of Care #1 | AFC medium group home (7-12) | 11 | No | 0 |
| Waterbury 3 | AFC small group home (1-6) | 6 | Yes | 1 |
| Kingdom Rest Center | AFC small group home (1-6) | 6 | Yes | 2 |
| Marie Angels AFC | AFC family home (1-6) | 5 | No | 0 |
See every licensed home on the Kentwood page.
What should families ask Sugar Maple Home before choosing it?
Ask Sugar Maple Home the questions its own inspection file raises, then the cost and staffing questions every family should ask.
- Why is the license temporary 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?
- 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 | AS410420955, AFC small group home (1-6), 6 residents, through April 18, 2027 | 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 | Marie Angels Care Homes LLC | Size and operator set the rules that apply, not quality |
