Is Oxford Manor East in Kentwood licensed by the State of Michigan?
Yes. Oxford Manor East at 2457 Forest Hill Ave, SE in Kentwood holds Michigan LARA license AL410238272 as an adult foster care large group home (13 to 20 residents). LARA's file shows a regular license, effective March 13, 2026 and expiring March 12, 2028, for up to 20 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 Oxford Manor East?
The licensee of record is Clark Retirement Community Inc. LARA's file lists 4 other homes under that same licensee in Kent, Ottawa, Allegan, Montcalm and Ionia counties.
Among the others: Clark Retirement Home (Grand Rapids), Windsor Manor South (Kentwood), Windsor Manor North (Kentwood), and Oxford Manor West (Kentwood).
A shared licensee usually means shared policies, training and management, so the inspection history of sister homes is worth a look too.
Does Oxford Manor East accept residents with Alzheimer's or dementia?
Oxford Manor East carries LARA's Alzheimer's designation. It is licensed as adult foster care and serves aged 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 Oxford Manor East find?
No violations: the renewal study LARA published on April 5, 2026 (on-site March 13, 2026) recommended continuing Oxford Manor East's license without establishing any rule violation.
The state report index for this home, most recent first:
| Published | Report | Link |
|---|---|---|
| April 5, 2026 | Renewal Inspection | View on LARA |
| October 18, 2002 | Original Licensing Study | View on LARA |
Has Oxford Manor East had any special investigations since October 2023?
No. LARA has published no special investigation reports for Oxford Manor East 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 Oxford Manor East compare with other licensed homes in Kentwood?
Oxford Manor East is licensed for 20 residents; the 14 other LARA-licensed homes serving older adults in Kentwood range from 6 to 236 beds (median 45.5), and together carry 18 special investigation reports published since October 2023.
| Nearby licensed home | License type | Beds | Alzheimer's | Special investigations since 10/2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holland Home Raybrook Manor | Home for the Aged | 236 | Yes | 0 |
| Sunrise of Cascade | Home for the Aged | 125 | Yes | 1 |
| Porter Hills Presbyterian Village | Home for the Aged | 100 | Yes | 0 |
| Cascade Trails Senior Living | Home for the Aged | 71 | Yes | 2 |
| Cascading Grace | AFC small group home (1-6) | 6 | Yes | 1 |
See every licensed home on the Cascade page.
What should families ask Oxford Manor East before choosing it?
Start with the state record: ask Oxford Manor East about anything in its LARA reports, then about cost, staffing and what would force a move.
- 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?
| It is | It isn't | |
|---|---|---|
| License | AL410238272, AFC large group home (13-20), 20 residents, through March 12, 2028 | Not a nursing home or home for the aged license |
| Residents | LARA lists aged and Alzheimer's | Not for residents who need continuous nursing care |
| Operator | Clark Retirement Community Inc. | Size and operator set the rules that apply, not quality |
