Is Burgis in Kentwood licensed by the State of Michigan?
Yes. Burgis at 4895 Burgis Ave SE in Kentwood holds Michigan LARA license AS410379919 as an adult foster care small group home (up to 6 residents). LARA's file shows a regular license, effective February 3, 2025 and expiring February 2, 2027, for up to 4 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 Burgis?
The licensee of record is Mujeni, Josephine, and it is the only home in our five-county area under that licensee 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 Burgis accept residents with Alzheimer's or dementia?
Not according to the state file. LARA lists Burgis as serving developmentally disabled, mentally ill, and aged, without the Alzheimer's designation.
For a resident whose memory is stable this may not matter. If it is changing, compare Burgis with homes on the memory care list before you commit.
What did LARA's most recent inspection of Burgis find?
No violations: the renewal study LARA published on January 25, 2025 (on-site December 20, 2024) recommended continuing Burgis's license without establishing any rule violation.
Reports LARA has published for this license, newest first:
| Published | Report | Link |
|---|---|---|
| March 13, 2026 | Special Investigation | View on LARA |
| January 25, 2025 | Renewal Inspection | View on LARA |
| November 1, 2024 | Special Investigation | View on LARA |
| July 27, 2018 | Addendum to Original Licensing Study | View on LARA |
| May 8, 2018 | Addendum to Original Licensing Study | View on LARA |
| December 7, 2016 | Original Licensing Study | View on LARA |
Has Burgis had any special investigations since October 2023?
Yes. LARA has published 2 special investigation reports for Burgis since October 2023, and 2 of the 2 we read established at least one rule violation.
Investigation 2026A0583022 · published March 13, 2026
Complaint received February 18, 2026.
- Staff left residents alone at the facility. — established
Investigation 2024A0583041 · published November 1, 2024
Complaint received July 12, 2024.
- Resident A has been left at the facility without staff present. — established
- Resident B has been physically abused by licensee [name withheld] and staff [name withheld] — not established
How does Burgis compare with other licensed homes in Kentwood?
Burgis 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 21 special investigation reports published since October 2023.
| Nearby licensed home | License type | Beds | Alzheimer's | Special investigations since 10/2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dignified Care 44th. Street | AFC medium group home (7-12) | 12 | Yes | 0 |
| Sugar Maple Home | AFC small group home (1-6) | 6 | Yes | 0 |
| Kingdom Rest Center | AFC small group home (1-6) | 6 | Yes | 2 |
| Waterbury 3 | AFC small group home (1-6) | 6 | Yes | 1 |
| Marie Angels AFC | AFC family home (1-6) | 5 | No | 0 |
See every licensed home on the Kentwood page.
What should families ask Burgis before choosing it?
Bring the LARA record to the tour. These questions come straight from Burgis's own file and license.
- LARA established this allegation: “Staff left residents alone at the facility.” 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?
- Is the monthly rate all-inclusive, or are personal care and medication help billed as add-ons?
- 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 | AS410379919, AFC small group home (1-6), 4 residents, through February 2, 2027 | 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 | Mujeni, Josephine | Size and operator set the rules that apply, not quality |
