Is AHSL Jenison Sandalwood in Jenison licensed by the State of Michigan?
Yes -- LARA license AL700397748 covers AHSL Jenison Sandalwood (861 Oak Crest Lane, Jenison) as an adult foster care large group home (13 to 20 residents), with a licensed capacity of 20. The current license period runs September 11, 2025 through September 10, 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 AHSL Jenison Sandalwood?
AH Jenison Subtenant LLC holds the license. The same licensee name appears on 3 other licensed homes in the five West Michigan counties this site covers.
Among the others: AHSL Jenison Beechwood (Jenison), AHSL Jenison Cottonwood (Jenison), and AHSL Jenison Maplewood (Jenison).
A shared licensee usually means shared policies, training and management, so the inspection history of sister homes is worth a look too.
Does AHSL Jenison Sandalwood accept residents with Alzheimer's or dementia?
Yes -- the state file includes Alzheimer's among the populations this adult foster care home serves (physically handicapped, aged, and Alzheimer's).
Michigan's written dementia disclosure law does not reach adult foster care, so put the questions to AHSL Jenison Sandalwood directly: how many staff are awake at night for 20 residents, how doors are secured, and what would lead to a discharge notice.
What did LARA's most recent inspection of AHSL Jenison Sandalwood find?
LARA's latest renewal licensing study of AHSL Jenison Sandalwood, published September 13, 2025 after an on-site visit on August 12, 2025, found the home in substantial compliance with no rule violations established.
The state report index for this home, most recent first:
| Published | Report | Link |
|---|---|---|
| December 26, 2025 | Special Investigation | View on LARA |
| September 13, 2025 | Renewal Inspection | View on LARA |
| December 1, 2023 | Special Investigation | View on LARA |
| April 13, 2019 | Original Licensing Study | View on LARA |
Has AHSL Jenison Sandalwood had any special investigations since October 2023?
Yes. LARA has published 2 special investigation reports for AHSL Jenison Sandalwood since October 2023, and 2 of the 2 we read established at least one rule violation.
Investigation 2026A0467003 · published December 26, 2025
Complaint received November 19, 2025.
- Resident A sustained injuries to her face and head after eloping from the facility and falling in a nearby community. There is concern regarding Resident A’s supervision. — established
Investigation 2023A0467058 · published December 1, 2023
Complaint received September 19, 2023.
- The facility is required to have two staff members working each shift due to the residents’ care needs. — established
How does AHSL Jenison Sandalwood compare with other licensed homes in Jenison?
AHSL Jenison Sandalwood is licensed for 20 residents; the 5 other LARA-licensed homes serving older adults in Jenison range from 20 to 187 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sunset Manor | Home for the Aged | 187 | Yes | 0 |
| Waterford Place Assisted Living | Home for the Aged | 70 | Yes | 0 |
See every licensed home on the Jenison page.
What should families ask AHSL Jenison Sandalwood before choosing it?
Ask AHSL Jenison Sandalwood the questions its own inspection file raises, then the cost and staffing questions every family should ask.
- LARA established this allegation: “Resident A sustained injuries to her face and head after eloping from the facility and falling in a nearby community. There is concern regarding Resident A’s supervision.” What changed afterward, and can we see the corrective action plan?
- Which staff are awake overnight, how many residents with dementia does each one cover, and how are exits secured?
- How often have rates risen over the last three years, and by how much?
| It is | It isn't | |
|---|---|---|
| License | AL700397748, AFC large group home (13-20), 20 residents, through September 10, 2027 | Not a nursing home or home for the aged license |
| Residents | LARA lists physically handicapped, aged, and Alzheimer's | Not for residents who need continuous nursing care |
| Operator | AH Jenison Subtenant LLC | Size and operator set the rules that apply, not quality |
