Is Woodland Gardens Spring Lake in Spring Lake licensed by the State of Michigan?
Yes. Woodland Gardens Spring Lake at 18157 174th Ave in Spring Lake holds Michigan LARA license AS700402240 as an adult foster care small group home (up to 6 residents). LARA's file shows a regular license, effective January 1, 2025 and expiring December 31, 2026, 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 Woodland Gardens Spring Lake?
The licensee of record is Anita Langford. LARA's file lists 1 other home under that same licensee in Kent, Ottawa, Allegan, Montcalm and Ionia counties.
Sister homes include Woodland Gardens Zeeland (Zeeland).
Homes under one licensee tend to share staffing practices and policies; reading a sister home’s LARA reports can tell you how the operator responds when problems are found.
Does Woodland Gardens Spring Lake accept residents with Alzheimer's or dementia?
Not according to the state file. LARA lists Woodland Gardens Spring Lake as serving aged, without the Alzheimer's designation.
Memory loss after move-in is common. Ask what the home does when a resident starts wandering or needs cues for daily tasks, and keep the Alzheimer's-designated homes in mind as a next step.
What did LARA's most recent inspection of Woodland Gardens Spring Lake find?
LARA's latest renewal licensing study of Woodland Gardens Spring Lake, published January 25, 2025 after an on-site visit on December 30, 2024, found the home in substantial compliance with no rule violations established.
The state report index for this home, most recent first:
| Published | Report | Link |
|---|---|---|
| January 25, 2025 | Renewal Inspection | View on LARA |
| March 26, 2024 | Special Investigation | View on LARA |
| August 29, 2020 | Original Licensing Study | View on LARA |
Has Woodland Gardens Spring Lake had any special investigations since October 2023?
Yes. LARA has published 1 special investigation report for Woodland Gardens Spring Lake since October 2023, and 1 of the 1 we read established at least one rule violation.
Investigation 2024A0357012 · published March 26, 2024
Complaint received January 9, 2024.
- There is concern that Resident A could harm other residents in the home. — not established
LARA also recorded additional rule findings during this investigation.
How does Woodland Gardens Spring Lake compare with other licensed homes in Spring Lake?
Woodland Gardens Spring Lake is licensed for 6 residents; the 7 other LARA-licensed homes serving older adults in Spring Lake range from 6 to 20 beds (median 20), and together carry 7 special investigation reports published since October 2023.
| Nearby licensed home | License type | Beds | Alzheimer's | Special investigations since 10/2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AHSL Spring Lake Willowbrook | AFC large group home (13-20) | 20 | Yes | 1 |
| AHSL Spring Lake Pebblebrook | AFC large group home (13-20) | 20 | No | 2 |
| Spring Lake Compassionate Living | AFC small group home (1-6) | 6 | No | 0 |
| Dogwood Shores LLC | AFC small group home (1-6) | 6 | Yes | 0 |
| Spring Lake AFC | AFC small group home (1-6) | 6 | Yes | 1 |
See every licensed home on the Spring Lake page.
What should families ask Woodland Gardens Spring Lake before choosing it?
Start with the state record: ask Woodland Gardens Spring Lake about anything in its LARA reports, then about cost, staffing and what would force a move.
- If memory loss progresses, at what point would the home ask for a move, and how much notice is given?
- 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 | AS700402240, AFC small group home (1-6), 6 residents, through December 31, 2026 | Not a nursing home or home for the aged license |
| Residents | LARA lists aged | Not for residents who need continuous nursing care |
| Operator | Anita Langford | Size and operator set the rules that apply, not quality |
