Is Oxford Manor West in Kentwood licensed by the State of Michigan?
Yes -- LARA license AL410238271 covers Oxford Manor West (2457 Forest Hill Ave. SE, Kentwood) as an adult foster care large group home (13 to 20 residents), with a licensed capacity of 20. The current license period runs March 13, 2026 through March 12, 2028, 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 Oxford Manor West?
Clark Retirement Community Inc. holds the license. The same licensee name appears on 4 other licensed homes in the five West Michigan counties this site covers.
Sister homes include Windsor Manor North (Kentwood), Clark Retirement Home (Grand Rapids), Windsor Manor South (Kentwood), and Oxford Manor East (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 West accept residents with Alzheimer's or dementia?
LARA's file lists Oxford Manor West as an adult foster care home that serves residents with Alzheimer's disease, alongside aged and Alzheimer's.
The dementia-services disclosure statute (MCL 333.20178) applies to nursing homes, homes for the aged and county medical care facilities, not to AFC homes, so ask this home for its dementia admission and retention policy in writing: what behaviors or care needs would require a move, how exits are secured, and who is awake overnight.
What did LARA's most recent inspection of Oxford Manor West find?
No violations: the renewal study LARA published on April 5, 2026 (on-site March 13, 2026) recommended continuing Oxford Manor West's license without establishing any rule violation.
Reports LARA has published for this license, newest first:
| Published | Report | Link |
|---|---|---|
| April 5, 2026 | Renewal Inspection | View on LARA |
| October 18, 2002 | Original Licensing Study | View on LARA |
Has Oxford Manor West had any special investigations since October 2023?
No. LARA has published no special investigation reports for Oxford Manor West since October 2023.
Investigations follow complaints, so a quiet record can mean a well-run home or simply families who did not file. Ask Oxford Manor West how it tells families about incidents.
How does Oxford Manor West compare with other licensed homes in Kentwood?
Oxford Manor West 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sunrise of Cascade | Home for the Aged | 125 | Yes | 1 |
| Commonwealth Senior Living at East Paris | Home for the Aged | 90 | Yes | 5 |
| Valley Pines Senior Living | Home for the Aged | 71 | No | 5 |
| Optimal Care AFC | AFC small group home (1-6) | 6 | Yes | 0 |
| 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 West before choosing it?
Ask Oxford Manor West 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?
| It is | It isn't | |
|---|---|---|
| License | AL410238271, 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 |
