Is Zawadi SouthStone in Kentwood licensed by the State of Michigan?
Yes -- LARA license AS410377896 covers Zawadi SouthStone (4775 Southstone Dr. SE, Kentwood) as an adult foster care small group home (up to 6 residents), with a licensed capacity of 4. The current license period runs March 21, 2026 through March 20, 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 Zawadi SouthStone?
The licensee of record is Zawadi USA LLC. LARA's file lists 1 other home under that same licensee in Kent, Ottawa, Allegan, Montcalm and Ionia counties.
Among the others: Zawadi (Kentwood).
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 Zawadi SouthStone accept residents with Alzheimer's or dementia?
Not according to the state file. LARA lists Zawadi SouthStone as serving developmentally disabled, mentally ill, and aged, 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 Zawadi SouthStone find?
LARA's latest renewal licensing study of Zawadi SouthStone, published March 13, 2026 after an on-site visit on February 4, 2026, found the home in substantial compliance with no rule violations established.
The state report index for this home, most recent first:
| Published | Report | Link |
|---|---|---|
| March 13, 2026 | Renewal Inspection | View on LARA |
| March 26, 2024 | Renewal Inspection | View on LARA |
| October 2, 2015 | Original Licensing Study | View on LARA |
Has Zawadi SouthStone had any special investigations since October 2023?
None since October 2023: the LARA report index for license AS410377896 lists no special investigation in that period.
Investigations follow complaints, so a quiet record can mean a well-run home or simply families who did not file. Ask Zawadi SouthStone how it tells families about incidents.
How does Zawadi SouthStone compare with other licensed homes in Kentwood?
Zawadi SouthStone is licensed for 4 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 |
| Kentwood Cottage | AFC medium group home (7-12) | 10 | No | 2 |
| Health Accommodation 2 | AFC small group home (1-6) | 6 | Yes | 0 |
| Best Care Adult Home | AFC family home (1-6) | 6 | No | 0 |
| Burgis | AFC small group home (1-6) | 4 | No | 2 |
See every licensed home on the Kentwood page.
What should families ask Zawadi SouthStone before choosing it?
Bring the LARA record to the tour. These questions come straight from Zawadi SouthStone's own file and license.
- 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 | AS410377896, AFC small group home (1-6), 4 residents, through March 20, 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 | Zawadi USA LLC | Size and operator set the rules that apply, not quality |
