Is Nala House Afc in Grand Rapids licensed by the State of Michigan?
Yes -- LARA license AS410418894 covers Nala House Afc (342 43Rd St Se, Grand Rapids) as an adult foster care small group home (up to 6 residents), with a licensed capacity of 6. The current license period runs August 19, 2025 through August 18, 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 Nala House Afc?
Zuri Communities Llc is the licensee. No other home in Kent, Ottawa, Allegan, Montcalm or Ionia county is listed under that name.
With one home under this licensee, ask who the administrator reports to and who is on call nights and weekends.
Does Nala House Afc 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).
Because AFC homes fall outside MCL 333.20178, nothing obliges this home to describe its dementia care in writing. Ask anyway -- a home that can put its approach on paper usually has one.
What did LARA's most recent inspection of Nala House Afc find?
No violations: the renewal study LARA published on August 24, 2025 recommended continuing Nala House Afc's license without establishing any rule violation.
Reports LARA has published for this license, newest first:
| Published | Report | Link |
|---|---|---|
| August 24, 2025 | Renewal Inspection | View on LARA |
| March 2, 2025 | Original Licensing Study | View on LARA |
Has Nala House Afc had any special investigations since October 2023?
No. LARA has published no special investigation reports for Nala House Afc 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 Nala House Afc compare with other licensed homes in Grand Rapids?
Nala House Afc 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rivervalley 1 | AFC large group home (13-20) | 16 | No | 1 |
| Sequoia | AFC medium group home (7-12) | 12 | No | 3 |
| Better Living Jefferson | AFC small group home (1-6) | 6 | No | 0 |
| Angie Home Care Grand Rapids | AFC small group home (1-6) | 6 | Yes | 0 |
| Lifes Choice 2 | AFC small group home (1-6) | 6 | Yes | 1 |
See every licensed home on the Grand Rapids page.
What should families ask Nala House Afc before choosing it?
Ask Nala House Afc 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?
- 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 | AS410418894, AFC small group home (1-6), 6 residents, through August 18, 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 | Zuri Communities Llc | Size and operator set the rules that apply, not quality |
