Is Enriched Living - Legion in Howard City licensed by the State of Michigan?
Enriched Living - Legion is licensed. Michigan's Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs lists license AS590406991 at 344 Legion St, Howard City: an adult foster care small group home (up to 6 residents) approved for 6 residents, holding a regular license from October 22, 2025 to October 21, 2027.
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 Enriched Living - Legion?
Enriched Living, LLC holds the license. The same licensee name appears on 3 other licensed homes in the five West Michigan counties this site covers.
Among the others: Enriched Living - Awixa (Grand Rapids), Enriched Living - Richview (Grand Rapids), and Enriched Living - Maplerow (Walker).
A shared licensee usually means shared policies, training and management, so the inspection history of sister homes is worth a look too.
Does Enriched Living - Legion accept residents with Alzheimer's or dementia?
No Alzheimer's designation appears for Enriched Living - Legion in the state data, which records it as serving developmentally disabled, mentally ill, aged, and traumatic brain injury.
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 Enriched Living - Legion find?
No violations: the renewal study LARA published on November 11, 2025 (on-site October 14, 2025) recommended continuing Enriched Living - Legion's license without establishing any rule violation.
The state report index for this home, most recent first:
| Published | Report | Link |
|---|---|---|
| November 11, 2025 | Renewal Inspection | View on LARA |
| March 11, 2025 | Special Investigation | View on LARA |
| January 21, 2024 | Special Investigation | View on LARA |
| July 5, 2021 | Original Licensing Study | View on LARA |
Has Enriched Living - Legion had any special investigations since October 2023?
Yes. LARA has published 2 special investigation reports for Enriched Living - Legion since October 2023, and 2 of the 2 we read established at least one rule violation.
Investigation 2025A1029017 · published March 11, 2025
Complaint received February 11, 2025.
- On February 11, 2025, direct care staff member [name withheld] fell asleep while working third shift at Enriched Living Legion and was not available to respond to an emergency situation. — established
- On February 11, 2025, Resident A was not provided line of sight supervision according to the supervision guidelines outlined on his Assessment Plan for AFC Residents and his CMH Behavior Treatment Plan because he eloped during third shift, stole from a gas station and had to be returned to the AFC by law enforcement. — established
Investigation 2024A0622002 · published January 21, 2024
Complaint received December 8, 2023.
- On 12/04/2023, direct care staff member [name withheld] used profanity and was disrespectful while interacting with Resident A. — established
How does Enriched Living - Legion compare with other licensed homes in Montcalm County?
Enriched Living - Legion is licensed for 6 residents; the 21 other LARA-licensed homes serving older adults in Montcalm County range from 3 to 50 beds (median 12), and together carry 17 special investigation reports published since October 2023.
| Nearby licensed home | License type | Beds | Alzheimer's | Special investigations since 10/2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Haven Assisted Living | AFC large group home (13-20) | 20 | Yes | 1 |
| Golden Life Assisted Living #3 | AFC large group home (13-20) | 20 | No | 1 |
| Golden Life Assisted Living #1 | AFC medium group home (7-12) | 12 | Yes | 0 |
| Johnson's AFC Home | AFC medium group home (7-12) | 12 | No | 2 |
| TLC Adult Care Home | AFC small group home (1-6) | 6 | No | 0 |
What should families ask Enriched Living - Legion before choosing it?
Bring the LARA record to the tour. These questions come straight from Enriched Living - Legion's own file and license.
- LARA established this allegation: “On February 11, 2025, direct care staff member [name withheld] fell asleep while working third shift at Enriched Living Legion and was not available to respond to an emergency situ” 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 | AS590406991, AFC small group home (1-6), 6 residents, through October 21, 2027 | Not a nursing home or home for the aged license |
| Residents | LARA lists developmentally disabled, mentally ill, aged, and traumatic brain injury | Not for residents who need continuous nursing care |
| Operator | Enriched Living, LLC | Size and operator set the rules that apply, not quality |
