Is Willow Grove in Sand Lake licensed by the State of Michigan?
Yes. Willow Grove at 8180 19 Mile Rd. in Sand Lake holds Michigan LARA license AL410401172 as an adult foster care large group home (13 to 20 residents). LARA's file shows a regular license, effective March 18, 2026 and expiring March 17, 2028, for up to 17 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 Willow Grove?
Mark Sissell and Tara Sissell 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 Willow Grove accept residents with Alzheimer's or dementia?
Not according to the state file. LARA lists Willow Grove as serving developmentally disabled, mentally ill, and aged, without the Alzheimer's designation.
For a resident whose memory is stable this may not matter. If it is changing, compare Willow Grove with homes on the memory care list before you commit.
What did LARA's most recent inspection of Willow Grove find?
LARA's latest renewal licensing study of Willow Grove, published October 2, 2026 after an on-site visit on March 17, 2026, found the home in substantial compliance with no rule violations established.
Reports LARA has published for this license, newest first:
| Published | Report | Link |
|---|---|---|
| October 2, 2026 | Renewal Inspection | View on LARA |
| May 19, 2026 | Special Investigation | View on LARA |
| October 7, 2025 | Original Licensing Study | View on LARA |
Has Willow Grove had any special investigations since October 2023?
Yes. LARA has published 1 special investigation report for Willow Grove since October 2023, and 1 of the 1 we read established at least one rule violation.
Investigation 2026A0579026 · published May 19, 2026
Complaint received March 12, 2026.
- Resident A and Resident B were given medication that they were not prescribed. — established
- [name withheld] discusses personal matters with Resident A and requires her to assist with the behaviors of other residents. — established
How does Willow Grove compare with other licensed homes in Kent County?
Willow Grove is licensed for 17 residents; the 1 other LARA-licensed homes serving older adults in Kent County range from 12 to 12 beds (median 12), and together carry 0 special investigation reports published since October 2023.
| Nearby licensed home | License type | Beds | Alzheimer's | Special investigations since 10/2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pleasant View Manor | AFC medium group home (7-12) | 12 | No | 0 |
What should families ask Willow Grove before choosing it?
Bring the LARA record to the tour. These questions come straight from Willow Grove's own file and license.
- LARA established this allegation: “Resident A and Resident B were given medication that they were not 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?
- What is the all-in monthly cost at the current care level, and what triggers a higher rate?
| It is | It isn't | |
|---|---|---|
| License | AL410401172, AFC large group home (13-20), 17 residents, through March 17, 2028 | Not a nursing home or home for the aged license |
| Residents | LARA lists developmentally disabled, mentally ill, and aged | Not for residents who need continuous nursing care |
| Operator | Mark Sissell and Tara Sissell | Size and operator set the rules that apply, not quality |
