Is Zawadi in Kentwood licensed by the State of Michigan?
Yes -- LARA license AS410366922 covers Zawadi (4793 Millhaven Dr., Kentwood) as an adult foster care small group home (up to 6 residents), with a licensed capacity of 5. The current license period runs June 5, 2025 through June 4, 2027, 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 Zawadi?
Zawadi USA LLC holds the license. The same licensee name appears on 1 other licensed home in the five West Michigan counties this site covers.
Sister homes include Zawadi SouthStone (Kentwood).
A shared licensee usually means shared policies, training and management, so the inspection history of sister homes is worth a look too.
Does Zawadi accept residents with Alzheimer's or dementia?
Not according to the state file. LARA lists Zawadi 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 Zawadi with homes on the memory care list before you commit.
What did LARA's most recent inspection of Zawadi find?
No violations: the renewal study LARA published on June 8, 2025 (on-site May 15, 2025) recommended continuing Zawadi's license without establishing any rule violation.
Reports LARA has published for this license, newest first:
| Published | Report | Link |
|---|---|---|
| June 8, 2025 | Renewal Inspection | View on LARA |
| December 16, 2014 | Original Licensing Study | View on LARA |
Has Zawadi had any special investigations since October 2023?
No. LARA has published no special investigation reports for Zawadi since October 2023.
Investigations follow complaints, so a quiet record can mean a well-run home or simply families who did not file. Ask Zawadi how it tells families about incidents.
How does Zawadi compare with other licensed homes in Kentwood?
Zawadi is licensed for 5 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Walnut Ridge Senior Living | Home for the Aged | 131 | Yes | 6 |
| Dignified Care 44th. Street | AFC medium group home (7-12) | 12 | Yes | 0 |
| Nana's House | AFC medium group home (7-12) | 12 | No | 0 |
| Kentwood Cottage | AFC medium group home (7-12) | 10 | No | 2 |
| Health Accommodation 2 | AFC small group home (1-6) | 6 | Yes | 0 |
See every licensed home on the Kentwood page.
What should families ask Zawadi before choosing it?
Ask Zawadi 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?
- 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 | AS410366922, AFC small group home (1-6), 5 residents, through June 4, 2027 | 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 | Zawadi USA LLC | Size and operator set the rules that apply, not quality |
