Is Rivervalley 2 in Grand Rapids licensed by the State of Michigan?
Yes -- LARA license AL410015787 covers Rivervalley 2 (1450 Leonard Street, NE, Grand Rapids) as an adult foster care large group home (13 to 20 residents), with a licensed capacity of 16. The current license period runs April 25, 2025 through April 24, 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 Rivervalley 2?
Hope Network Behavioral Health Services holds the license. The same licensee name appears on 2 other licensed homes in the five West Michigan counties this site covers.
Among the others: Harbor Point Intensive West Unit (Nunica) and Rivervalley 1 (Grand Rapids).
A shared licensee usually means shared policies, training and management, so the inspection history of sister homes is worth a look too.
Does Rivervalley 2 accept residents with Alzheimer's or dementia?
Not according to the state file. LARA lists Rivervalley 2 as serving physically handicapped, developmentally disabled, mentally ill, and aged, without the Alzheimer's designation.
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 Rivervalley 2 find?
LARA's latest renewal licensing study of Rivervalley 2, published June 23, 2025 after an on-site visit on April 17, 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 |
|---|---|---|
| April 5, 2026 | Special Investigation | View on LARA |
| June 23, 2025 | Renewal Inspection | View on LARA |
| May 9, 2025 | Special Investigation | View on LARA |
| March 28, 2025 | Special Investigation | View on LARA |
| March 1, 2025 | Special Investigation | View on LARA |
| August 31, 2020 | Addendum to Original Licensing Study | View on LARA |
| December 12, 2013 | Addendum to Original Licensing Study | View on LARA |
Has Rivervalley 2 had any special investigations since October 2023?
Yes. LARA has published 4 special investigation reports for Rivervalley 2 since October 2023, and 4 of the 4 we read established at least one rule violation.
Investigation 2026A0469001 · published April 5, 2026
Complaint received January 26, 2026.
- Resident A received incorrect medications on 01/21/2026. — established
Investigation 2025A0467024 · published May 9, 2025
Complaint received February 14, 2025.
- Staff did not contact hospice or 911 immediately after finding Resident A deceased in his room. — established
- Resident A’s hygiene needs were not being attended to properly. — not established
Investigation 2025A0467029 · published March 28, 2025
Complaint received March 10, 2025.
- There is black mold on Resident A’s bathroom floor. There is also black mold in the ice machine. — established
Investigation 2025A0467020 · published March 1, 2025
Complaint received January 23, 2025.
- Resident A did not receive his Ativan and Morphine medication as prescribed. — established
How does Rivervalley 2 compare with other licensed homes in Grand Rapids?
Rivervalley 2 is licensed for 16 residents; the 73 other LARA-licensed homes serving older adults in Grand Rapids range from 3 to 110 beds (median 6), and together carry 80 special investigation reports published since October 2023.
| Nearby licensed home | License type | Beds | Alzheimer's | Special investigations since 10/2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Commonwealth Senior Living at Grand Rapids | Home for the Aged | 90 | Yes | 2 |
| Willow Creek - East | AFC large group home (13-20) | 20 | Yes | 6 |
| Willow Creek - West | AFC large group home (13-20) | 20 | Yes | 7 |
| The Cortland Terrace Harbor | AFC large group home (13-20) | 20 | Yes | 1 |
| Everbloom Home | AFC small group home (1-6) | 6 | Yes | 0 |
See every licensed home on the Grand Rapids page.
What should families ask Rivervalley 2 before choosing it?
Bring the LARA record to the tour. These questions come straight from Rivervalley 2's own file and license.
- LARA established this allegation: “Resident A received incorrect medications on 01/21/2026.” What changed afterward, and can we see the corrective action plan?
- 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?
| It is | It isn't | |
|---|---|---|
| License | AL410015787, AFC large group home (13-20), 16 residents, through April 24, 2027 | 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 | Hope Network Behavioral Health Services | Size and operator set the rules that apply, not quality |
