Is Macatawa East in Holland licensed by the State of Michigan?
Yes -- LARA license AL030393311 covers Macatawa East (1710 West 32nd St., Holland) as an adult foster care large group home (13 to 20 residents), with a licensed capacity of 20. The current license period runs November 7, 2024 through November 6, 2026, 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 Macatawa East?
The licensee of record is CSM Serenity, LLC. LARA's file lists 1 other home under that same licensee in Kent, Ottawa, Allegan, Montcalm and Ionia counties.
The same licensee also holds Macatawa West (Holland).
A shared licensee usually means shared policies, training and management, so the inspection history of sister homes is worth a look too.
Does Macatawa East accept residents with Alzheimer's or dementia?
Not according to the state file. LARA lists Macatawa East 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 Macatawa East with homes on the memory care list before you commit.
What did LARA's most recent inspection of Macatawa East find?
LARA's latest renewal licensing study of Macatawa East, published December 6, 2024 after an on-site visit on November 4, 2024, found the home in substantial compliance with no rule violations established.
Reports LARA has published for this license, newest first:
| Published | Report | Link |
|---|---|---|
| February 16, 2026 | Special Investigation | View on LARA |
| May 9, 2025 | Special Investigation | View on LARA |
| December 23, 2024 | Special Investigation | View on LARA |
| December 6, 2024 | Renewal Inspection | View on LARA |
| November 6, 2021 | Addendum to Original Licensing Study | View on LARA |
| January 10, 2021 | Addendum to Original Licensing Study | View on LARA |
| July 27, 2018 | Original Licensing Study | View on LARA |
Has Macatawa East had any special investigations since October 2023?
Yes. LARA has published 3 special investigation reports for Macatawa East since October 2023, and 3 of the 3 we read established at least one rule violation.
Investigation 2026A0581006 · published February 16, 2026
Complaint received December 22, 2025.
- Direct care staff did not administer Resident A’s Memantine dementia medication in December 2025. — established
- Direct care staff administered Resident B’s Seroquel medication to Resident A in December 2025 — not established
- Direct care staff did not provide Resident A with a dose of his Morphine medication when he left the facility to visit a friend on or around 12/13/2025. — established
Investigation 2025A0357025 · published May 9, 2025
Complaint received February 12, 2025.
- On 02/09/2025, Resident A and Family Member 1 found loose pills next to his chair. — established
- On 02/09/2025, Resident A and his Family Member 1 found his colostomy bag unattached. — not established
Investigation 2025A0583006 · published December 23, 2024
Complaint received November 14, 2024.
- Resident A was inappropriately discharged. — established
How does Macatawa East compare with other licensed homes in Holland?
Macatawa East is licensed for 20 residents; the 34 other LARA-licensed homes serving older adults in Holland range from 5 to 174 beds (median 20), and together carry 36 special investigation reports published since October 2023.
| Nearby licensed home | License type | Beds | Alzheimer's | Special investigations since 10/2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Farmstead Assisted Living | Home for the Aged | 28 | Yes | 0 |
| AHSL Holland Driftwood | AFC large group home (13-20) | 20 | No | 0 |
| Addington Place of LakeSide Vista Zeeland Haus | AFC large group home (13-20) | 20 | Yes | 2 |
| Holland Haven | AFC large group home (13-20) | 17 | No | 0 |
| Riley Care | AFC family home (1-6) | 6 | No | 0 |
See every licensed home on the Holland page.
What should families ask Macatawa East before choosing it?
Bring the LARA record to the tour. These questions come straight from Macatawa East's own file and license.
- LARA established this allegation: “Direct care staff did not administer Resident A’s Memantine dementia medication in December 2025.” 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?
- How often have rates risen over the last three years, and by how much?
| It is | It isn't | |
|---|---|---|
| License | AL030393311, AFC large group home (13-20), 20 residents, through November 6, 2026 | 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 | CSM Serenity, LLC | Size and operator set the rules that apply, not quality |
