Is Swanberg AFC - Springwood in Kentwood licensed by the State of Michigan?
Yes -- LARA license AM410008670 covers Swanberg AFC - Springwood (1158 Springwood Drive SE, Kentwood) as an adult foster care medium group home (7 to 12 residents), with a licensed capacity of 12. The current license period runs October 15, 2026 through October 14, 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 Swanberg AFC - Springwood?
Leone Swanberg holds the license. The same licensee name appears on 1 other licensed home in the five West Michigan counties this site covers.
Among the others: Swanberg - Countryside AFC (Alto).
A shared licensee usually means shared policies, training and management, so the inspection history of sister homes is worth a look too.
Does Swanberg AFC - Springwood accept residents with Alzheimer's or dementia?
No Alzheimer's designation appears for Swanberg AFC - Springwood in the state data, which records it as serving physically handicapped, developmentally disabled, mentally ill, and aged.
For a resident whose memory is stable this may not matter. If it is changing, compare Swanberg AFC - Springwood with homes on the memory care list before you commit.
What did LARA's most recent inspection of Swanberg AFC - Springwood find?
LARA's latest renewal licensing study of Swanberg AFC - Springwood, published November 1, 2024 after an on-site visit on October 7, 2024, found the home in substantial compliance with no rule violations established.
Reports LARA has published for this license, newest first:
| Published | Report | Link |
|---|---|---|
| June 13, 2026 | Special Investigation | View on LARA |
| April 5, 2026 | Special Investigation | View on LARA |
| April 5, 2026 | Special Investigation | View on LARA |
| November 1, 2024 | Renewal Inspection | View on LARA |
| October 4, 2024 | Special Investigation | View on LARA |
Has Swanberg AFC - Springwood had any special investigations since October 2023?
Yes. LARA has published 4 special investigation reports for Swanberg AFC - Springwood since October 2023, and 4 of the 4 we read established at least one rule violation.
Investigation 2026A0583032 · published June 13, 2026
Complaint received April 14, 2026.
- Resident A gets into other residents’ beds. — not established
- Resident A does not receive adequate personal care. — not established
- Resident A does not receive her medications at the proper times. — not established
- Resident A does not receive her medication as prescribed. — established
- Resident A suffered a stroke and staff failed to obtain timely medical care. — not established
Investigation 2026A0467018 · published April 5, 2026
Complaint received March 10, 2026.
- On 3/7/26, staff member [name withheld] slapped Resident A during a behavioral episode. — not established
- On 3/7/26, Resident A was recorded without her consent during a behavioral episode. — established
LARA also recorded additional rule findings during this investigation.
Investigation 2026A0467019 · published April 5, 2026
Complaint received March 10, 2026.
- On 3/5/26, Resident A was not offered or provided lunch by the live-in staff member, [name withheld] — established
Investigation 2024A0583053 · published October 4, 2024
Complaint received September 4, 2024.
- Residents are left at the facility without staff supervision. — not established
- Staff open, read, and keep residents’ personal mail. — not established
- Staff do not regularly prepare appropriate meals. — established
- Staff stole 300 dollars and personal items from Resident A. — not established
- Residents are not allowed to launder their clothing. — not established
How does Swanberg AFC - Springwood compare with other licensed homes in Kentwood?
Swanberg AFC - Springwood is licensed for 12 residents; the 23 other LARA-licensed homes serving older adults in Kentwood range from 4 to 131 beds (median 6), and together carry 19 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 |
| Nana's House | AFC medium group home (7-12) | 12 | No | 0 |
| Kingdom Rest Center | AFC small group home (1-6) | 6 | Yes | 2 |
| Waterbury 3 | AFC small group home (1-6) | 6 | Yes | 1 |
| Zawadi | AFC small group home (1-6) | 5 | No | 0 |
See every licensed home on the Kentwood page.
What should families ask Swanberg AFC - Springwood before choosing it?
Bring the LARA record to the tour. These questions come straight from Swanberg AFC - Springwood's own file and license.
- LARA established this allegation: “Resident A does not receive her medication as prescribed.” 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 | AM410008670, AFC medium group home (7-12), 12 residents, through October 14, 2028 | Not a nursing home or home for the aged license |
| Residents | LARA lists physically handicapped, developmentally disabled, mentally ill, and aged | Not for residents who need continuous nursing care |
| Operator | Leone Swanberg | Size and operator set the rules that apply, not quality |
