Is Riley Care in Holland licensed by the State of Michigan?
Yes. Riley Care at 11650 Riley St. in Holland holds Michigan LARA license AF700285603 as an adult foster care family home (up to 6 residents, licensee lives in the home). LARA's file shows a regular license, effective June 11, 2025 and expiring June 10, 2027, for up to 6 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 Riley Care?
The licensee of record is Dhar, Shyamal and Dhar, Marshia, 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 Riley Care accept residents with Alzheimer's or dementia?
No Alzheimer's designation appears for Riley Care in the state data, which records it as serving developmentally disabled and aged.
If a parent has a dementia diagnosis or early memory loss, ask the home directly whether it would admit and keep a resident whose memory declines, and what would trigger a move. Homes that do carry the Alzheimer's designation are listed on the memory care directory.
What did LARA's most recent inspection of Riley Care find?
LARA's latest renewal licensing study of Riley Care, published May 23, 2025, 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 23, 2025 | Renewal Inspection | View on LARA |
| December 24, 2006 | Original Licensing Study | View on LARA |
Has Riley Care had any special investigations since October 2023?
No complaint investigation of Riley Care has been posted by LARA since October 2023.
Investigations follow complaints, so a quiet record can mean a well-run home or simply families who did not file. Ask Riley Care how it tells families about incidents.
How does Riley Care compare with other licensed homes in Holland?
Riley Care is licensed for 6 residents; the 34 other LARA-licensed homes serving older adults in Holland range from 5 to 174 beds (median 20), and together carry 39 special investigation reports published since October 2023.
| Nearby licensed home | License type | Beds | Alzheimer's | Special investigations since 10/2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AHSL Holland Beachside | AFC large group home (13-20) | 20 | No | 2 |
| Holland Haven | AFC large group home (13-20) | 17 | No | 0 |
| Faith Care | AFC family home (1-6) | 6 | Yes | 1 |
| Angel Care | AFC family home (1-6) | 6 | Yes | 0 |
| Noble Care | AFC family home (1-6) | 6 | No | 1 |
See every licensed home on the Holland page.
What should families ask Riley Care before choosing it?
Bring the LARA record to the tour. These questions come straight from Riley Care's own file and license.
- If memory loss progresses, at what point would the home ask for a move, and how much notice is given?
- Is the monthly rate all-inclusive, or are personal care and medication help billed as add-ons?
- 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 | AF700285603, AFC family home (1-6), 6 residents, through June 10, 2027 | Not a nursing home or home for the aged license |
| Residents | LARA lists developmentally disabled and aged | Not for residents who need continuous nursing care |
| Operator | Dhar, Shyamal and Dhar, Marshia | Size and operator set the rules that apply, not quality |
