Is Green Acres of Wayland II in Wayland licensed by the State of Michigan?
Yes. Green Acres of Wayland II at 268 Kay Lane in Wayland holds Michigan LARA license AL030389307 as an adult foster care large group home (13 to 20 residents). LARA's file shows a regular license, effective October 11, 2026 and expiring October 10, 2028, for up to 20 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 Green Acres of Wayland II?
Retirement Living Management of Wayland LLC holds the license. The same licensee name appears on 1 other licensed home in the five West Michigan counties this site covers.
Among the others: Green Acres of Wayland (Wayland).
Homes under one licensee tend to share staffing practices and policies; reading a sister home’s LARA reports can tell you how the operator responds when problems are found.
Does Green Acres of Wayland II accept residents with Alzheimer's or dementia?
Yes -- the state file includes Alzheimer's among the populations this adult foster care home serves (physically handicapped, aged, and Alzheimer's).
The dementia-services disclosure statute (MCL 333.20178) applies to nursing homes, homes for the aged and county medical care facilities, not to AFC homes, so ask this home for its dementia admission and retention policy in writing: what behaviors or care needs would require a move, how exits are secured, and who is awake overnight.
What did LARA's most recent inspection of Green Acres of Wayland II find?
LARA's latest renewal licensing study of Green Acres of Wayland II, published October 2, 2026 after an on-site visit on August 11, 2026, found the home in substantial compliance with no rule violations established.
The state report index for this home, most recent first:
| Published | Report | Link |
|---|---|---|
| October 2, 2026 | Renewal Inspection | View on LARA |
| November 1, 2024 | Renewal Inspection | View on LARA |
| May 8, 2018 | Original Licensing Study | View on LARA |
Has Green Acres of Wayland II had any special investigations since October 2023?
None since October 2023: the LARA report index for license AL030389307 lists no special investigation in that period.
Special investigations are LARA's response to complaints. A clean record is a good sign, but it reflects what was reported; it is still worth asking about falls, medication errors and staffing on a visit.
How does Green Acres of Wayland II compare with other licensed homes in Wayland?
Green Acres of Wayland II is licensed for 20 residents; the 4 other LARA-licensed homes serving older adults in Wayland range from 6 to 20 beds (median 13), and together carry 3 special investigation reports published since October 2023.
| Nearby licensed home | License type | Beds | Alzheimer's | Special investigations since 10/2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maplewood of Sandy Creek | AFC large group home (13-20) | 20 | No | 1 |
| Amazing Center | AFC small group home (1-6) | 6 | No | 0 |
| Liberty House | AFC small group home (1-6) | 6 | No | 1 |
See every licensed home on the Wayland page.
What should families ask Green Acres of Wayland II before choosing it?
Bring the LARA record to the tour. These questions come straight from Green Acres of Wayland II's own file and license.
- Which staff are awake overnight, how many residents with dementia does each one cover, and how are exits secured?
- What is the all-in monthly cost at the current care level, and what triggers a higher rate?
| It is | It isn't | |
|---|---|---|
| License | AL030389307, AFC large group home (13-20), 20 residents, through October 10, 2028 | Not a nursing home or home for the aged license |
| Residents | LARA lists physically handicapped, aged, and Alzheimer's | Not for residents who need continuous nursing care |
| Operator | Retirement Living Management of Wayland LLC | Size and operator set the rules that apply, not quality |
