Green Acres of Ionia

Is Green Acres of Ionia in Ionia licensed by the State of Michigan?

Yes -- LARA license AL340390582 covers Green Acres of Ionia (2550 Commerce Lane, Ionia) as an adult foster care large group home (13 to 20 residents), with a licensed capacity of 20. The current license period runs July 11, 2026 through July 10, 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 Green Acres of Ionia?

The licensee of record is Retirement Living Management Of Ionia, L.L.C. LARA's file lists 1 other home under that same licensee in Kent, Ottawa, Allegan, Montcalm and Ionia counties.

Sister homes include Green Acres Of Ionia II (Ionia).

A shared licensee usually means shared policies, training and management, so the inspection history of sister homes is worth a look too.

Does Green Acres of Ionia accept residents with Alzheimer's or dementia?

No Alzheimer's designation appears for Green Acres of Ionia in the state data, which records it as serving aged.

If a parent has a dementia diagnosis or early memory loss, ask the home directly whether it would admit and keep a resident whose memory declines, and what would trigger a move. Homes that do carry the Alzheimer's designation are listed on the memory care directory.

What did LARA's most recent inspection of Green Acres of Ionia find?

LARA's latest renewal licensing study of Green Acres of Ionia, published August 15, 2026 after an on-site inspection on June 25, 2026, established 3 rule violations, citing R 400.629 (Direct care staff; qualifications and training), R 400.631 (Health screenings), and R 400.675 (Resident medications).

A renewal study that establishes violations normally ends with LARA recommending renewal contingent on an acceptable corrective action plan from the licensee. Ask the home for that plan and what changed.

The state report index for this home, most recent first:

Has Green Acres of Ionia had any special investigations since October 2023?

Yes. LARA has published 1 special investigation report for Green Acres of Ionia since October 2023, and 1 of the 1 we read established at least one rule violation.

Investigation 2024A0622036 · published July 19, 2024

Complaint received June 12, 2024.

• Resident A given wrong medication on March 27th, 2024. — established

Read the full report on LARA

How does Green Acres of Ionia compare with other licensed homes in Ionia?

Green Acres of Ionia is licensed for 20 residents; the 3 other LARA-licensed homes serving older adults in Ionia range from 6 to 12 beds (median 6), and together carry 0 special investigation reports published since October 2023.

See every licensed home on the Ionia page.

What should families ask Green Acres of Ionia before choosing it?

Bring the LARA record to the tour. These questions come straight from Green Acres of Ionia's own file and license.

• LARA established this allegation: “Resident A given wrong medication on March 27th, 2024.” What changed afterward, and can we see the corrective action plan?
• The last renewal cited R 400.629 (direct care staff; qualifications and training). How was it corrected?
• 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?