Is Nana's House in Kentwood licensed by the State of Michigan?
Yes. Nana's House at 5721 Christy Avenue, SE in Kentwood holds Michigan LARA license AM410272020 as an adult foster care medium group home (7 to 12 residents). LARA's file shows a regular license, effective April 29, 2026 and expiring April 28, 2028, for up to 12 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 Nana's House?
The licensee of record is Merle D. Haines, 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 Nana's House accept residents with Alzheimer's or dementia?
Not according to the state file. LARA lists Nana's House as serving physically handicapped, developmentally disabled, mentally ill, and aged, without the Alzheimer's designation.
Memory loss after move-in is common. Ask what the home does when a resident starts wandering or needs cues for daily tasks, and keep the Alzheimer's-designated homes in mind as a next step.
What did LARA's most recent inspection of Nana's House find?
LARA's latest renewal licensing study of Nana's House, published May 19, 2026 after an on-site visit on April 17, 2026, found the home in substantial compliance with no rule violations established.
The state report index for this home, most recent first:
| Published | Report | Link |
|---|---|---|
| May 19, 2026 | Renewal Inspection | View on LARA |
| June 23, 2024 | Renewal Inspection | View on LARA |
| September 17, 2006 | Original Licensing Study | View on LARA |
Has Nana's House had any special investigations since October 2023?
No. LARA has published no special investigation reports for Nana's House 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 Nana's House compare with other licensed homes in Kentwood?
Nana's House is licensed for 12 residents; the 23 other LARA-licensed homes serving older adults in Kentwood range from 4 to 131 beds (median 6), and together carry 23 special investigation reports published since October 2023.
| Nearby licensed home | License type | Beds | Alzheimer's | Special investigations since 10/2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dignified Care 44th. Street | AFC medium group home (7-12) | 12 | Yes | 0 |
| Angels of Care #1 | AFC medium group home (7-12) | 11 | No | 0 |
| Waterbury 3 | AFC small group home (1-6) | 6 | Yes | 1 |
| Giddings AFC II | AFC small group home (1-6) | 6 | Yes | 1 |
| C.M.G Serenity Home Care LLC | AFC small group home (1-6) | 4 | Yes | 2 |
See every licensed home on the Kentwood page.
What should families ask Nana's House before choosing it?
Ask Nana's House the questions its own inspection file raises, then the cost and staffing questions every family should ask.
- 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 | AM410272020, AFC medium group home (7-12), 12 residents, through April 28, 2028 | 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 | Merle D. Haines | Size and operator set the rules that apply, not quality |
