Is Cameo House in Coopersville licensed by the State of Michigan?
Yes -- LARA license AF700082027 covers Cameo House (356 West Cleveland, Coopersville) as an adult foster care family home (up to 6 residents, licensee lives in the home), with a licensed capacity of 6. The current license period runs May 17, 2025 through May 16, 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 Cameo House?
Marlene Arthur 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 Cameo House accept residents with Alzheimer's or dementia?
No Alzheimer's designation appears for Cameo House in the state data, which records it as serving physically handicapped, developmentally disabled, mentally ill, and aged.
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 Cameo House find?
LARA's latest renewal licensing study of Cameo House, published May 9, 2025, found the home in substantial compliance with no rule violations established.
Reports LARA has published for this license, newest first:
| Published | Report | Link |
|---|---|---|
| May 9, 2025 | Renewal Inspection | View on LARA |
Has Cameo House had any special investigations since October 2023?
No complaint investigation of Cameo House has been posted by LARA since October 2023.
An empty investigation record means no rule complaint led to a posted report in that window. It does not replace a visit -- ask how the home handles falls and medication errors, the two most common complaint subjects.
How does Cameo House compare with other licensed homes in Coopersville?
Cameo House is licensed for 6 residents; the 5 other LARA-licensed homes serving older adults in Coopersville range from 4 to 20 beds (median 18), and together carry 3 special investigation reports published since October 2023.
| Nearby licensed home | License type | Beds | Alzheimer's | Special investigations since 10/2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FV Ret Vill Of Coopersville #1 | AFC large group home (13-20) | 20 | No | 1 |
| FV Ret Vill Of Coopersville #2 | AFC large group home (13-20) | 20 | No | 0 |
| FV Ret Vill Of Coopersville #3 | AFC large group home (13-20) | 18 | Yes | 0 |
| Deer Creek AFC | AFC family home (1-6) | 4 | No | 0 |
| Beacon Home at Trolley Center | AFC small group home (1-6) | 4 | No | 2 |
See every licensed home on the Coopersville page.
What should families ask Cameo House before choosing it?
Bring the LARA record to the tour. These questions come straight from Cameo House's own file and license.
- 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 | AF700082027, AFC family home (1-6), 6 residents, through May 16, 2027 | 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 | Marlene Arthur | Size and operator set the rules that apply, not quality |
