Is Bentleys Afc Home in Coral licensed by the State of Michigan?
Yes. Bentleys Afc Home at 11700 Coral Rd in Coral holds Michigan LARA license AF590420053 as an adult foster care family home (up to 6 residents, licensee lives in the home). LARA's file shows a temporary license -- the license LARA issues to a newly licensed home before its first regular license, effective October 22, 2026 and expiring April 21, 2027, 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 Bentleys Afc Home?
Maggie Bentley and Joshua Compton is the licensee. No other home in Kent, Ottawa, Allegan, Montcalm or Ionia county is listed under that name.
With one home under this licensee, ask who the administrator reports to and who is on call nights and weekends.
Does Bentleys Afc Home accept residents with Alzheimer's or dementia?
LARA's file does not include Alzheimer's among the populations Bentleys Afc Home serves; it lists developmentally disabled and aged.
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 Bentleys Afc Home find?
LARA's online report index shows no published reports for Bentleys Afc Home yet, which is typical of a newly licensed home.
Has Bentleys Afc Home had any special investigations since October 2023?
No. LARA has published no special investigation reports for Bentleys Afc Home since October 2023.
Investigations follow complaints, so a quiet record can mean a well-run home or simply families who did not file. Ask Bentleys Afc Home how it tells families about incidents.
How does Bentleys Afc Home compare with other licensed homes in Montcalm County?
Bentleys Afc Home is licensed for 6 residents; the 21 other LARA-licensed homes serving older adults in Montcalm County range from 3 to 50 beds (median 12), and together carry 19 special investigation reports published since October 2023.
| Nearby licensed home | License type | Beds | Alzheimer's | Special investigations since 10/2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Haven Assisted Living | AFC large group home (13-20) | 20 | Yes | 1 |
| Golden Life Assisted Living #2 | AFC medium group home (7-12) | 12 | No | 5 |
| Golden Life Assisted Living #1 | AFC medium group home (7-12) | 12 | Yes | 0 |
| Country House | AFC family home (1-6) | 6 | No | 0 |
| Field of Dreams AFC | AFC family home (1-6) | 5 | No | 0 |
What should families ask Bentleys Afc Home before choosing it?
Ask Bentleys Afc Home the questions its own inspection file raises, then the cost and staffing questions every family should ask.
- Why is the license temporary rather than regular, and when does LARA expect to issue a regular 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 | AF590420053, AFC family home (1-6), 6 residents, through April 21, 2027 | Not a nursing home or home for the aged license |
| Residents | LARA lists developmentally disabled and aged | Not for residents who need continuous nursing care |
| Operator | Maggie Bentley and Joshua Compton | Size and operator set the rules that apply, not quality |
