Is Francis Ave. AFC in Grand Rapids licensed by the State of Michigan?
Yes. Francis Ave. AFC at 2101 Francis Avenue, SE in Grand Rapids holds Michigan LARA license AS410261725 as an adult foster care small group home (up to 6 residents). LARA's file shows a regular license, effective March 14, 2026 and expiring March 13, 2028, for up to 6 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 Francis Ave. AFC?
The licensee of record is Holton Management, LLC, and it is the only home in our five-county area under that licensee name.
With one home under this licensee, ask who the administrator reports to and who is on call nights and weekends.
Does Francis Ave. AFC accept residents with Alzheimer's or dementia?
No Alzheimer's designation appears for Francis Ave. AFC in the state data, which records it as serving developmentally disabled, mentally ill, 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 Francis Ave. AFC find?
LARA's latest renewal licensing study of Francis Ave. AFC, published March 13, 2026, found the home in substantial compliance with no rule violations established.
Reports LARA has published for this license, newest first:
| Published | Report | Link |
|---|---|---|
| March 13, 2026 | Renewal Inspection | View on LARA |
| February 23, 2025 | Special Investigation | View on LARA |
| March 18, 2024 | Renewal Inspection | View on LARA |
| August 5, 2005 | Original Licensing Study | View on LARA |
Has Francis Ave. AFC had any special investigations since October 2023?
Yes. LARA has published 1 special investigation report for Francis Ave. AFC since October 2023, and 1 of the 1 we read established at least one rule violation.
Investigation 2025A0467014 · published February 23, 2025
Complaint received January 8, 2025.
- Resident A’s personal hygiene needs are not being met by staff. — not established
- The home is infested with bedbugs. — established
How does Francis Ave. AFC compare with other licensed homes in Grand Rapids?
Francis Ave. AFC is licensed for 6 residents; the 73 other LARA-licensed homes serving older adults in Grand Rapids range from 3 to 110 beds (median 6), and together carry 83 special investigation reports published since October 2023.
| Nearby licensed home | License type | Beds | Alzheimer's | Special investigations since 10/2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edison Christian Assisted Living | Home for the Aged | 33 | No | 0 |
| Willow Creek - East | AFC large group home (13-20) | 20 | Yes | 6 |
| Emmanuel | AFC family home (1-6) | 6 | No | 0 |
| Lifes Choice 2 | AFC small group home (1-6) | 6 | Yes | 1 |
| Better Living Jefferson | AFC small group home (1-6) | 6 | No | 0 |
See every licensed home on the Grand Rapids page.
What should families ask Francis Ave. AFC before choosing it?
Ask Francis Ave. AFC the questions its own inspection file raises, then the cost and staffing questions every family should ask.
- LARA established this allegation: “The home is infested with bedbugs.” 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?
- 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 | AS410261725, AFC small group home (1-6), 6 residents, through March 13, 2028 | Not a nursing home or home for the aged license |
| Residents | LARA lists developmentally disabled, mentally ill, and aged | Not for residents who need continuous nursing care |
| Operator | Holton Management, LLC | Size and operator set the rules that apply, not quality |
