Is Heathcliff in Grand Rapids licensed by the State of Michigan?
Yes. Heathcliff at 2611 Heathcliff St SE in Grand Rapids holds Michigan LARA license AS410420785 as an adult foster care small group home (up to 6 residents). LARA's file shows a temporary license -- the license LARA issues to a newly licensed home before its first regular license, effective October 21, 2026 and expiring April 20, 2027, 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 Heathcliff?
The licensee of record is Trublue Care LLC, and it is the only home in our five-county area under that licensee name.
A single-home licensee often means the owner is closely involved day to day; ask who covers when the owner or administrator is away.
Does Heathcliff accept residents with Alzheimer's or dementia?
Not according to the state file. LARA lists Heathcliff as serving physically handicapped, developmentally disabled, mentally ill, and aged, without the Alzheimer's designation.
For a resident whose memory is stable this may not matter. If it is changing, compare Heathcliff with homes on the memory care list before you commit.
What did LARA's most recent inspection of Heathcliff find?
LARA's online report index shows no published reports for Heathcliff yet, which is typical of a newly licensed home.
Has Heathcliff had any special investigations since October 2023?
No. LARA has published no special investigation reports for Heathcliff since October 2023.
Investigations follow complaints, so a quiet record can mean a well-run home or simply families who did not file. Ask Heathcliff how it tells families about incidents.
How does Heathcliff compare with other licensed homes in Grand Rapids?
Heathcliff is licensed for 6 residents; the 14 other LARA-licensed homes serving older adults in Grand Rapids range from 6 to 236 beds (median 45.5), and together carry 18 special investigation reports published since October 2023.
| Nearby licensed home | License type | Beds | Alzheimer's | Special investigations since 10/2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Windsor Manor North | AFC large group home (13-20) | 20 | Yes | 0 |
| Oxford Manor East | AFC large group home (13-20) | 20 | Yes | 0 |
| Ample Residential | AFC small group home (1-6) | 6 | No | 0 |
| Optimal Care AFC | AFC small group home (1-6) | 6 | Yes | 0 |
| Cascading Grace | AFC small group home (1-6) | 6 | Yes | 1 |
See every licensed home on the Cascade page.
What should families ask Heathcliff before choosing it?
Bring the LARA record to the tour. These questions come straight from Heathcliff's own file and license.
- Why is the license temporary rather than regular, and when does LARA expect to issue a regular license?
- 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 | AS410420785, AFC small group home (1-6), 6 residents, through April 20, 2027 | Not a nursing home or home for the aged license |
| Residents | LARA lists physically handicapped, developmentally disabled, mentally ill, and aged | Not for residents who need continuous nursing care |
| Operator | Trublue Care LLC | Size and operator set the rules that apply, not quality |
