Is Thompson in Lake Odessa licensed by the State of Michigan?
Yes. Thompson at 9625 Thompson Road in Lake Odessa holds Michigan LARA license AS340398815 as an adult foster care small group home (up to 6 residents). LARA's file shows a regular license, effective October 29, 2025 and expiring October 28, 2027, 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 Thompson?
The licensee of record is New Hope Group Home, LLC. LARA's file lists 2 other homes under that same licensee in Kent, Ottawa, Allegan, Montcalm and Ionia counties.
The same licensee also holds New Hope Group Home LLC 60 (Grand Rapids) and Mapleview (Grand Rapids).
A shared licensee usually means shared policies, training and management, so the inspection history of sister homes is worth a look too.
Does Thompson accept residents with Alzheimer's or dementia?
Not according to the state file. LARA lists Thompson as serving physically handicapped, developmentally disabled, mentally ill, aged, and traumatic brain injury, without the Alzheimer's designation.
If a parent has a dementia diagnosis or early memory loss, ask the home directly whether it would admit and keep a resident whose memory declines, and what would trigger a move. Homes that do carry the Alzheimer's designation are listed on the memory care directory.
What did LARA's most recent inspection of Thompson find?
LARA's latest renewal licensing study of Thompson, published November 28, 2025 after an on-site visit on October 16, 2025, found the home in substantial compliance with no rule violations established.
Reports LARA has published for this license, newest first:
| Published | Report | Link |
|---|---|---|
| November 28, 2025 | Renewal Inspection | View on LARA |
| May 18, 2019 | Original Licensing Study | View on LARA |
Has Thompson had any special investigations since October 2023?
No complaint investigation of Thompson 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 Thompson how it tells families about incidents.
How does Thompson compare with other licensed homes in Ionia County?
Thompson is licensed for 6 residents; the 12 other LARA-licensed homes serving older adults in Ionia County range from 4 to 20 beds (median 10.5), and together carry 5 special investigation reports published since October 2023.
| Nearby licensed home | License type | Beds | Alzheimer's | Special investigations since 10/2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Green Acres of Ionia | AFC large group home (13-20) | 20 | No | 1 |
| Country Living Senior Care | AFC medium group home (7-12) | 12 | No | 1 |
| Four Seasons Adult Assisted Living | AFC small group home (1-6) | 6 | Yes | 1 |
| Montgomery AFC Home | AFC family home (1-6) | 6 | Yes | 0 |
| Agape House | AFC small group home (1-6) | 6 | No | 0 |
What should families ask Thompson before choosing it?
Ask Thompson the questions its own inspection file raises, then the cost and staffing questions every family should ask.
- 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?
- 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 | AS340398815, AFC small group home (1-6), 6 residents, through October 28, 2027 | Not a nursing home or home for the aged license |
| Residents | LARA lists physically handicapped, developmentally disabled, mentally ill, aged, and traumatic brain injury | Not for residents who need continuous nursing care |
| Operator | New Hope Group Home, LLC | Size and operator set the rules that apply, not quality |
