Is Savi-K in Grand Rapids licensed by the State of Michigan?
Yes. Savi-K at 3824 Walker Avenue, NW in Grand Rapids holds Michigan LARA license AF410282195 as an adult foster care family home (up to 6 residents, licensee lives in the home). LARA's file shows a regular license, effective October 18, 2026 and expiring October 17, 2028, 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 Savi-K?
Sabri Balla is the licensee. No other home in Kent, Ottawa, Allegan, Montcalm or Ionia county is listed under that name.
With one home under this licensee, ask who the administrator reports to and who is on call nights and weekends.
Does Savi-K accept residents with Alzheimer's or dementia?
LARA's file does not include Alzheimer's among the populations Savi-K serves; it lists physically handicapped, developmentally disabled, mentally ill, and aged.
For a resident whose memory is stable this may not matter. If it is changing, compare Savi-K with homes on the memory care list before you commit.
What did LARA's most recent inspection of Savi-K find?
No violations: the renewal study LARA published on December 6, 2024 (on-site October 16, 2024) recommended continuing Savi-K's license without establishing any rule violation.
The state report index for this home, most recent first:
| Published | Report | Link |
|---|---|---|
| December 6, 2024 | Renewal Inspection | View on LARA |
| May 26, 2006 | Original Licensing Study | View on LARA |
Has Savi-K had any special investigations since October 2023?
None since October 2023: the LARA report index for license AF410282195 lists no special investigation in that period.
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 Savi-K compare with other licensed homes in Grand Rapids?
Savi-K is licensed for 6 residents; the 73 other LARA-licensed homes serving older adults in Grand Rapids range from 3 to 110 beds (median 6), and together carry 84 special investigation reports published since October 2023.
| Nearby licensed home | License type | Beds | Alzheimer's | Special investigations since 10/2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Willow Creek - West | AFC large group home (13-20) | 20 | Yes | 7 |
| Mapleview | AFC small group home (1-6) | 6 | No | 2 |
| Lifes Choice 2 | AFC small group home (1-6) | 6 | Yes | 1 |
| Enriched Living - Awixa | AFC small group home (1-6) | 6 | Yes | 0 |
| Maritza's Home | AFC family home (1-6) | 5 | Yes | 0 |
See every licensed home on the Grand Rapids page.
What should families ask Savi-K before choosing it?
Bring the LARA record to the tour. These questions come straight from Savi-K'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 | AF410282195, AFC family home (1-6), 6 residents, through October 17, 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 | Sabri Balla | Size and operator set the rules that apply, not quality |
