Is Appledorn ALC North in Holland licensed by the State of Michigan?
Yes -- LARA license AH700357088 covers Appledorn ALC North (411 Ida Red Pkwy, Holland) as a Home for the Aged (HFA), with a licensed capacity of 65. The current license period runs August 1, 2026 through July 31, 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 Appledorn ALC North?
Appledorn Assisted Living Center II, LLC is the licensee. No other home in Kent, Ottawa, Allegan, Montcalm or Ionia county is listed under that name.
A single-home licensee often means the owner is closely involved day to day; ask who covers when the owner or administrator is away.
Does Appledorn ALC North accept residents with Alzheimer's or dementia?
Not according to the state file. LARA lists Appledorn ALC North 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 Appledorn ALC North find?
LARA's latest renewal licensing study of Appledorn ALC North, published October 4, 2024 after an on-site visit on September 12, 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 |
|---|---|---|
| October 4, 2024 | Renewal Inspection | View on LARA |
| December 25, 2023 | Renewal Inspection | View on LARA |
| July 8, 2015 | Addendum to Original Licensing Study | View on LARA |
| July 1, 2015 | Original Licensing Study | View on LARA |
Has Appledorn ALC North had any special investigations since October 2023?
No. LARA has published no special investigation reports for Appledorn ALC North since October 2023.
Investigations follow complaints, so a quiet record can mean a well-run home or simply families who did not file. Ask Appledorn ALC North how it tells families about incidents.
How does Appledorn ALC North compare with other licensed homes in Holland?
Appledorn ALC North is licensed for 65 residents; the 34 other LARA-licensed homes serving older adults in Holland range from 5 to 174 beds (median 20), and together carry 39 special investigation reports published since October 2023.
| Nearby licensed home | License type | Beds | Alzheimer's | Special investigations since 10/2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Inn at Freedom Village | Home for the Aged | 62 | Yes | 0 |
| Freedom Village Holland Assisted Living | Home for the Aged | 35 | No | 0 |
| The Farmstead Assisted Living | Home for the Aged | 28 | Yes | 0 |
| Addington Place of LakeSide Vista Delph Haus | AFC large group home (13-20) | 20 | Yes | 1 |
| Noble Care | AFC family home (1-6) | 6 | No | 1 |
See every licensed home on the Holland page.
What should families ask Appledorn ALC North before choosing it?
Start with the state record: ask Appledorn ALC North 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?
- How often have rates risen over the last three years, and by how much?
- With 65 licensed beds, how many direct-care staff are on each shift?
| It is | It isn't | |
|---|---|---|
| License | AH700357088, home for the aged, 65 residents, through July 31, 2027 | Not a nursing home license; no continuous nursing care |
| Residents | Age 55+; LARA lists aged | Not age-restricted housing without care |
| Dementia | No Alzheimer's designation in the state file | Not a separate memory care license |
