Is Medilodge of Grand Rapids in Grand Rapids licensed by the State of Michigan?
Yes -- LARA license AH410413805 covers Medilodge of Grand Rapids (2000 Leonard Street, Grand Rapids) as a Home for the Aged (HFA), with a licensed capacity of 103. The current license period runs August 1, 2026 through July 31, 2027, 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 Medilodge of Grand Rapids?
Grand Rapids Opco, LLC is the licensee. No other home in Kent, Ottawa, Allegan, Montcalm or Ionia county is listed under that 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 Medilodge of Grand Rapids accept residents with Alzheimer's or dementia?
Yes, according to LARA's file, which lists Alzheimer's among the populations Medilodge of Grand Rapids serves. As a home for the aged, it must give families a written description of its dementia services if it markets Alzheimer's or dementia care (Michigan Public Health Code, MCL 333.20178).
That written description must cover the program's philosophy, admission and discharge criteria, how care plans are set, staff training, the physical environment, activities, and any supplemental fees. Ask for it before a tour, and compare the fee section against the monthly quote you are given.
What did LARA's most recent inspection of Medilodge of Grand Rapids find?
LARA's most recent renewal for Medilodge of Grand Rapids, published March 12, 2024, was an administrative review of the home's licensing activity rather than an on-site inspection; no violations were established in it.
Reports LARA has published for this license, newest first:
| Published | Report | Link |
|---|---|---|
| August 15, 2026 | Special Investigation | View on LARA |
| August 15, 2026 | Special Investigation | View on LARA |
| February 9, 2025 | Special Investigation | View on LARA |
| October 15, 2024 | Special Investigation | View on LARA |
| March 12, 2024 | Renewal Inspection | View on LARA |
| January 14, 2024 | Special Investigation | View on LARA |
| October 10, 2022 | Original Licensing Study | View on LARA |
Has Medilodge of Grand Rapids had any special investigations since October 2023?
Yes. LARA has published 5 special investigation reports for Medilodge of Grand Rapids since October 2023, and 4 of the 5 we read established at least one rule violation.
Investigation 2026A1021048 · published August 15, 2026
Complaint received July 9, 2026.
- Resident A is not cared for. — not established
LARA also recorded additional rule findings during this investigation.
Investigation 2026A1021049 · published August 15, 2026
Complaint received July 9, 2026.
- Wound care was not provided. — established
Investigation 2025A1028021 · published February 9, 2025
Complaint received December 23, 2024.
- Resident A was left unattended in the dining room on 12/21/2024 from 9:00 pm to 6:00 am and has bed sores due to staff not assisting Resident A. — not established
Investigation 2024A1021086 · published October 15, 2024
Complaint received September 11, 2024.
- Resident A neglected. — not established
- Resident B neglected. — not established
- Soiled linen and trash are kept in shower room. — established
- Shower leaks and floor is wet. — not established
LARA also recorded additional rule findings during this investigation.
Investigation 2023A1010089 · published January 14, 2024
Complaint received September 21, 2023.
- Residents have not been getting their prescribed medications. — not established
- Residents are served meals that are cold and late. — established
How does Medilodge of Grand Rapids compare with other licensed homes in Grand Rapids?
Medilodge of Grand Rapids is licensed for 103 residents; the 73 other LARA-licensed homes serving older adults in Grand Rapids range from 3 to 110 beds (median 6), and together carry 79 special investigation reports published since October 2023.
| Nearby licensed home | License type | Beds | Alzheimer's | Special investigations since 10/2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St. Ann's Home | Home for the Aged | 95 | Yes | 1 |
| The Cortland Riverside Gardens | Home for the Aged | 70 | No | 10 |
| Edison Christian Assisted Living | Home for the Aged | 33 | No | 0 |
| The Cortland Terrace Cove | AFC large group home (13-20) | 20 | Yes | 0 |
| Better Living Jefferson | AFC small group home (1-6) | 6 | No | 0 |
See every licensed home on the Grand Rapids page.
What should families ask Medilodge of Grand Rapids before choosing it?
Start with the state record: ask Medilodge of Grand Rapids about anything in its LARA reports, then about cost, staffing and what would force a move.
- LARA established this allegation: “Wound care was not provided.” What changed afterward, and can we see the corrective action plan?
- 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?
- With 103 licensed beds, how many direct-care staff are on each shift?
| It is | It isn't | |
|---|---|---|
| License | AH410413805, home for the aged, 103 residents, through July 31, 2027 | Not a nursing home license; no continuous nursing care |
| Residents | Age 55+; LARA lists aged and Alzheimer's | Not age-restricted housing without care |
| Dementia | Alzheimer's designation; written disclosure if marketed | Not a separate memory care license |
