Is Brightside Living - Cedar Springs in Cedar Springs licensed by the State of Michigan?
Yes. Brightside Living - Cedar Springs at 1880 18 Mile Rd NE in Cedar Springs holds Michigan LARA license AS410403030 as an adult foster care small group home (up to 6 residents). LARA's file shows a regular license, effective October 21, 2026 and expiring October 20, 2028, 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 Brightside Living - Cedar Springs?
The licensee of record is Brightside Living LLC. LARA's file lists 4 other homes under that same licensee in Kent, Ottawa, Allegan, Montcalm and Ionia counties.
The same licensee also holds Brightside Living - Comstock Park (Comstock Park), Brightside Living - Rosemary (Grand Rapids), Brightside Living - Leonard (Grand Rapids), and Brightside Living - Mistywood (Caledonia).
A shared licensee usually means shared policies, training and management, so the inspection history of sister homes is worth a look too.
Does Brightside Living - Cedar Springs accept residents with Alzheimer's or dementia?
No Alzheimer's designation appears for Brightside Living - Cedar Springs in the state data, which records it as serving physically handicapped, developmentally disabled, mentally ill, and aged.
For a resident whose memory is stable this may not matter. If it is changing, compare Brightside Living - Cedar Springs with homes on the memory care list before you commit.
What did LARA's most recent inspection of Brightside Living - Cedar Springs find?
No violations: the renewal study LARA published on October 15, 2024 (on-site September 30, 2024) recommended continuing Brightside Living - Cedar Springs's license without establishing any rule violation.
Reports LARA has published for this license, newest first:
| Published | Report | Link |
|---|---|---|
| February 16, 2026 | Special Investigation | View on LARA |
| December 23, 2024 | Special Investigation | View on LARA |
| October 15, 2024 | Renewal Inspection | View on LARA |
| June 15, 2020 | Original Licensing Study | View on LARA |
Has Brightside Living - Cedar Springs had any special investigations since October 2023?
Yes. LARA has published 2 special investigation reports for Brightside Living - Cedar Springs since October 2023, and 2 of the 2 we read established at least one rule violation.
Investigation 2026A0467011 · published February 16, 2026
Complaint received January 22, 2026.
- Emergency services were not contacted promptly after Resident A was found unresponsive on the floor. — established
Investigation 2025A0467010 · published December 23, 2024
Complaint received November 20, 2024.
- On 11/16/24, Staff member [name withheld] was verbally and physically aggressive with Resident A. — not established
LARA also recorded additional rule findings during this investigation.
How does Brightside Living - Cedar Springs compare with other licensed homes in Cedar Springs?
Brightside Living - Cedar Springs is licensed for 6 residents; the 4 other LARA-licensed homes serving older adults in Cedar Springs range from 12 to 20 beds (median 16), and together carry 0 special investigation reports published since October 2023.
| Nearby licensed home | License type | Beds | Alzheimer's | Special investigations since 10/2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Haven Assisted Living of Cedar Springs | AFC large group home (13-20) | 20 | Yes | 0 |
| Green Acres of Cedar Springs | AFC large group home (13-20) | 20 | No | 0 |
| Radiant Living AFC | AFC medium group home (7-12) | 12 | Yes | 0 |
| Green Acres of Cedar Springs II | AFC medium group home (7-12) | 12 | Yes | 0 |
See every licensed home on the Cedar Springs page.
What should families ask Brightside Living - Cedar Springs before choosing it?
Bring the LARA record to the tour. These questions come straight from Brightside Living - Cedar Springs's own file and license.
- LARA established this allegation: “Emergency services were not contacted promptly after Resident A was found unresponsive on the floor.” What changed afterward, and can we see the corrective action plan?
- 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 | AS410403030, AFC small group home (1-6), 6 residents, through October 20, 2028 | Not a nursing home or home for the aged license |
| Residents | LARA lists physically handicapped, developmentally disabled, mentally ill, and aged | Not for residents who need continuous nursing care |
| Operator | Brightside Living LLC | Size and operator set the rules that apply, not quality |
