Is Corewell Health Homewards Central in Grand Rapids licensed by the State of Michigan?
Yes. Corewell Health Homewards Central at 4130 Kalamazoo Ave SE in Grand Rapids holds Michigan LARA license AM410413978 as an adult foster care medium group home (7 to 12 residents). LARA's file shows a regular license, effective May 14, 2025 and expiring May 13, 2027, for up to 12 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 Corewell Health Homewards Central?
The licensee of record is Spectrum Health Worth Residential Services. LARA's file lists 1 other home under that same licensee in Kent, Ottawa, Allegan, Montcalm and Ionia counties.
Among the others: Corewell Health Worth Residential Homewards South (Grand Rapids).
A shared licensee usually means shared policies, training and management, so the inspection history of sister homes is worth a look too.
Does Corewell Health Homewards Central accept residents with Alzheimer's or dementia?
No Alzheimer's designation appears for Corewell Health Homewards Central in the state data, which records it as serving physically handicapped 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 Corewell Health Homewards Central find?
LARA's latest renewal licensing study of Corewell Health Homewards Central, published June 23, 2025 after an on-site visit on May 6, 2025, found the home in substantial compliance with no rule violations established.
The state report index for this home, most recent first:
| Published | Report | Link |
|---|---|---|
| June 23, 2025 | Renewal Inspection | View on LARA |
| November 27, 2022 | Original Licensing Study | View on LARA |
Has Corewell Health Homewards Central had any special investigations since October 2023?
None since October 2023: the LARA report index for license AM410413978 lists no special investigation in that period.
Investigations follow complaints, so a quiet record can mean a well-run home or simply families who did not file. Ask Corewell Health Homewards Central how it tells families about incidents.
How does Corewell Health Homewards Central compare with other licensed homes in Grand Rapids?
Corewell Health Homewards Central is licensed for 12 residents; the 73 other LARA-licensed homes serving older adults in Grand Rapids range from 3 to 110 beds (median 6), and together carry 84 special investigation reports published since October 2023.
| Nearby licensed home | License type | Beds | Alzheimer's | Special investigations since 10/2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St. Ann's Home | Home for the Aged | 95 | Yes | 1 |
| Commonwealth Senior Living at Grand Rapids | Home for the Aged | 90 | Yes | 2 |
| Ascension Health II | AFC small group home (1-6) | 6 | No | 0 |
| 1732 Homes | AFC small group home (1-6) | 6 | Yes | 0 |
| Yvonne's House | AFC small group home (1-6) | 5 | Yes | 0 |
See every licensed home on the Grand Rapids page.
What should families ask Corewell Health Homewards Central before choosing it?
Start with the state record: ask Corewell Health Homewards Central about anything in its LARA reports, then about cost, staffing and what would force a move.
- 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 | AM410413978, AFC medium group home (7-12), 12 residents, through May 13, 2027 | Not a nursing home or home for the aged license |
| Residents | LARA lists physically handicapped and aged | Not for residents who need continuous nursing care |
| Operator | Spectrum Health Worth Residential Services | Size and operator set the rules that apply, not quality |
