Is Deer Creek AFC in Coopersville licensed by the State of Michigan?
Yes. Deer Creek AFC at 487 Harrison St. in Coopersville holds Michigan LARA license AF700290063 as an adult foster care family home (up to 6 residents, licensee lives in the home). LARA's file shows a regular license, effective December 15, 2024 and expiring December 14, 2026, 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 Deer Creek AFC?
Wynsma, Cheri is the licensee. No other home in Kent, Ottawa, Allegan, Montcalm or Ionia county is listed under that 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 Deer Creek AFC accept residents with Alzheimer's or dementia?
Not according to the state file. LARA lists Deer Creek AFC as serving developmentally disabled, aged, and traumatic brain injury, without the Alzheimer's designation.
For a resident whose memory is stable this may not matter. If it is changing, compare Deer Creek AFC with homes on the memory care list before you commit.
What did LARA's most recent inspection of Deer Creek AFC find?
LARA's latest renewal licensing study of Deer Creek AFC, published December 6, 2024, found the home in substantial compliance with no rule violations established.
Reports LARA has published for this license, newest first:
| Published | Report | Link |
|---|---|---|
| December 6, 2024 | Renewal Inspection | View on LARA |
| December 6, 2024 | Addendum to Original Licensing Study | View on LARA |
| July 16, 2009 | Addendum to Original Licensing Study | View on LARA |
| July 18, 2008 | Original Licensing Study | View on LARA |
Has Deer Creek AFC had any special investigations since October 2023?
No. LARA has published no special investigation reports for Deer Creek AFC since October 2023.
Investigations follow complaints, so a quiet record can mean a well-run home or simply families who did not file. Ask Deer Creek AFC how it tells families about incidents.
How does Deer Creek AFC compare with other licensed homes in Coopersville?
Deer Creek AFC is licensed for 4 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 |
| Cameo House | AFC family home (1-6) | 6 | 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 Deer Creek AFC before choosing it?
Bring the LARA record to the tour. These questions come straight from Deer Creek AFC'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?
- What is the all-in monthly cost at the current care level, and what triggers a higher rate?
- 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 | AF700290063, AFC family home (1-6), 4 residents, through December 14, 2026 | Not a nursing home or home for the aged license |
| Residents | LARA lists developmentally disabled, aged, and traumatic brain injury | Not for residents who need continuous nursing care |
| Operator | Wynsma, Cheri | Size and operator set the rules that apply, not quality |
