Is Kays House in Grand Rapids licensed by the State of Michigan?
Yes. Kays House at 2418 Horton Ave Se in Grand Rapids holds Michigan LARA license AS410419347 as an adult foster care small group home (up to 6 residents). LARA's file shows a regular license, effective October 16, 2025 and expiring October 15, 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 Kays House?
Kays House Llc holds the license. The same licensee name appears on 1 other licensed home in the five West Michigan counties this site covers.
The same licensee also holds Yvonne's House (Grand Rapids).
A shared licensee usually means shared policies, training and management, so the inspection history of sister homes is worth a look too.
Does Kays House 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, developmentally disabled, mentally ill, aged, traumatic brain injury, and Alzheimer's).
Michigan's written dementia disclosure law does not reach adult foster care, so put the questions to Kays House directly: how many staff are awake at night for 6 residents, how doors are secured, and what would lead to a discharge notice.
What did LARA's most recent inspection of Kays House find?
LARA's latest renewal licensing study of Kays House, published October 26, 2025 after an on-site visit on September 9, 2025, 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 26, 2025 | Renewal Inspection | View on LARA |
| May 9, 2025 | Original Licensing Study | View on LARA |
Has Kays House had any special investigations since October 2023?
No complaint investigation of Kays House has been posted by LARA since October 2023.
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 Kays House compare with other licensed homes in Grand Rapids?
Kays House 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 84 special investigation reports published since October 2023.
| Nearby licensed home | License type | Beds | Alzheimer's | Special investigations since 10/2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clark Retirement Home | Home for the Aged | 107 | Yes | 0 |
| Rivervalley 2 | AFC large group home (13-20) | 16 | No | 4 |
| Sequoia | AFC medium group home (7-12) | 12 | No | 3 |
| Princeton AFC | AFC small group home (1-6) | 6 | Yes | 1 |
| Brightside Living - Leonard | AFC small group home (1-6) | 6 | No | 1 |
See every licensed home on the Grand Rapids page.
What should families ask Kays House before choosing it?
Ask Kays House the questions its own inspection file raises, then the cost and staffing questions every family should ask.
- Which staff are awake overnight, how many residents with dementia does each one cover, and how are exits secured?
- Is the monthly rate all-inclusive, or are personal care and medication help billed as add-ons?
- 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 | AS410419347, AFC small group home (1-6), 6 residents, through October 15, 2027 | Not a nursing home or home for the aged license |
| Residents | LARA lists physically handicapped, developmentally disabled, mentally ill, aged, traumatic brain injury, and Alzheimer's | Not for residents who need continuous nursing care |
| Operator | Kays House Llc | Size and operator set the rules that apply, not quality |
