Is Commonwealth Senior Living at East Paris in Grand Rapids licensed by the State of Michigan?
Yes -- LARA license AH410407276 covers Commonwealth Senior Living at East Paris (3956 Whispering Way, SE, Grand Rapids) as a Home for the Aged (HFA), with a licensed capacity of 90. 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 Commonwealth Senior Living at East Paris?
MCAP East Paris Opco, LLC 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 Commonwealth Senior Living at East Paris accept residents with Alzheimer's or dementia?
LARA's file says yes: Commonwealth Senior Living at East Paris is licensed to serve residents with Alzheimer's disease. Because it is a home for the aged, MCL 333.20178 requires a written dementia-services description for families if it advertises that care.
That written description must cover the program's philosophy, admission and discharge criteria, how care plans are set, staff training, the physical environment, activities, and any supplemental fees. Ask for it before a tour, and compare the fee section against the monthly quote you are given.
What did LARA's most recent inspection of Commonwealth Senior Living at East Paris find?
LARA's latest renewal licensing study of Commonwealth Senior Living at East Paris, published March 2, 2024 after an on-site visit on February 20, 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 |
|---|---|---|
| December 23, 2024 | Special Investigation | View on LARA |
| December 6, 2024 | Special Investigation | View on LARA |
| August 23, 2024 | Special Investigation | View on LARA |
| June 23, 2024 | Special Investigation | View on LARA |
| May 12, 2024 | Special Investigation | View on LARA |
| March 2, 2024 | Renewal Inspection | View on LARA |
| October 22, 2023 | Original Licensing Study | View on LARA |
Has Commonwealth Senior Living at East Paris had any special investigations since October 2023?
Yes. LARA has published 5 special investigation reports for Commonwealth Senior Living at East Paris since October 2023, and 5 of the 5 we read established at least one rule violation.
Investigation 2025A1010004 · published December 23, 2024
Complaint received October 14, 2024.
- Staff [name withheld] 1 (SP1) was physically and verbally aggressive towards Resident A on 10/1/24. — not established
- Residents are left soiled, and their needs are not met consistent with their service plans. — not established
LARA also recorded additional rule findings during this investigation.
Investigation 2025A1021013 · published December 6, 2024
Complaint received October 31, 2024.
- Resident A was administered insulin incorrectly. — established
Investigation 2024A1010059 · published August 23, 2024
Complaint received June 4, 2024.
- Resident D did not receive an updated admission contract after a change of ownership occurred. — established
- The facility did not provide Resident D’s responsible person(s) with her discharge notice. — established
- Staff stopped providing care to Resident D due to her discharge notice. — not established
Investigation 2024A1010044 · published June 23, 2024
Complaint received March 26, 2024.
- On 3/24/24, Resident C was left soiled for a long period of time and missed lunch as a result. — established
Investigation 2024A1021042 · published May 12, 2024
Complaint received March 13, 2024.
- Resident A care needs are not met. — established
- Resident A nutritional needs are not met. — not established
How does Commonwealth Senior Living at East Paris compare with other licensed homes in Grand Rapids?
Commonwealth Senior Living at East Paris is licensed for 90 residents; the 14 other LARA-licensed homes serving older adults in Grand Rapids range from 6 to 236 beds (median 20), and together carry 13 special investigation reports published since October 2023.
| Nearby licensed home | License type | Beds | Alzheimer's | Special investigations since 10/2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holland Home Raybrook Manor | Home for the Aged | 236 | Yes | 0 |
| StoryPoint Forest Hills | Home for the Aged | 116 | Yes | 4 |
| Valley Pines Senior Living | Home for the Aged | 71 | No | 5 |
| Cascading Grace | AFC small group home (1-6) | 6 | Yes | 1 |
| Optimal Care AFC | AFC small group home (1-6) | 6 | Yes | 0 |
See every licensed home on the Cascade page.
What should families ask Commonwealth Senior Living at East Paris before choosing it?
Bring the LARA record to the tour. These questions come straight from Commonwealth Senior Living at East Paris's own file and license.
- LARA established this allegation: “Resident A was administered insulin incorrectly.” What changed afterward, and can we see the corrective action plan?
- Which staff are awake overnight, how many residents with dementia does each one cover, and how are exits secured?
- How often have rates risen over the last three years, and by how much?
- With 90 licensed beds, how many direct-care staff are on each shift?
| It is | It isn't | |
|---|---|---|
| License | AH410407276, home for the aged, 90 residents, through July 31, 2027 | Not a nursing home license; no continuous nursing care |
| Residents | Age 55+; LARA lists aged and Alzheimer's | Not age-restricted housing without care |
| Dementia | Alzheimer's designation; written disclosure if marketed | Not a separate memory care license |
