Is Fern Hill in Lakeview licensed by the State of Michigan?
Yes -- LARA license AF590419108 covers Fern Hill (Street address not listed in the state file, Lakeview) as an adult foster care family home (up to 6 residents, licensee lives in the home), with a licensed capacity of 3. The current license period runs May 4, 2026 through May 3, 2028, 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 Fern Hill?
Vining, Erin 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 Fern Hill accept residents with Alzheimer's or dementia?
LARA's file does not include Alzheimer's among the populations Fern Hill serves; it lists 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 Fern Hill find?
No violations: the renewal study LARA published on June 13, 2026 (on-site April 22, 2026) recommended continuing Fern Hill's license without establishing any rule violation.
Reports LARA has published for this license, newest first:
| Published | Report | Link |
|---|---|---|
| June 13, 2026 | Renewal Inspection | View on LARA |
| April 5, 2026 | Inspection | View on LARA |
| November 28, 2025 | Original Licensing Study | View on LARA |
Has Fern Hill had any special investigations since October 2023?
No. LARA has published no special investigation reports for Fern Hill 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 Fern Hill compare with other licensed homes in Lakeview?
Fern Hill is licensed for 3 residents; the 4 other LARA-licensed homes serving older adults in Lakeview range from 4 to 38 beds (median 12.5), and together carry 2 special investigation reports published since October 2023.
| Nearby licensed home | License type | Beds | Alzheimer's | Special investigations since 10/2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lakeview Terrace Assisted | Home for the Aged | 38 | No | 1 |
| New Haven Assisted Living | AFC large group home (13-20) | 20 | Yes | 1 |
| Field of Dreams AFC | AFC family home (1-6) | 5 | No | 0 |
| Lake House Assisted Living | AFC family home (1-6) | 4 | No | 0 |
See every licensed home on the Lakeview page.
What should families ask Fern Hill before choosing it?
Start with the state record: ask Fern Hill 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?
- How often have rates risen over the last three years, and by how much?
- 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 | AF590419108, AFC family home (1-6), 3 residents, through May 3, 2028 | 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 | Vining, Erin | Size and operator set the rules that apply, not quality |
