Is Sequoia in Grand Rapids licensed by the State of Michigan?
Sequoia is licensed. Michigan's Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs lists license AM410008685 at 7051 Madison Avenue, SE, Grand Rapids: an adult foster care medium group home (7 to 12 residents) approved for 12 residents, holding a regular license from March 17, 2026 to March 16, 2028.
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 Sequoia?
Pine Rest Christian Mental Health Services holds the license. The same licensee name appears on 1 other licensed home in the five West Michigan counties this site covers.
The same licensee also holds Pine Rest Cameron Home (Grand Rapids).
Homes under one licensee tend to share staffing practices and policies; reading a sister home’s LARA reports can tell you how the operator responds when problems are found.
Does Sequoia accept residents with Alzheimer's or dementia?
LARA's file does not include Alzheimer's among the populations Sequoia serves; it lists physically handicapped, developmentally disabled, mentally ill, 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 Sequoia find?
LARA's latest renewal licensing study of Sequoia, published March 13, 2026 after an on-site visit on February 18, 2026, found the home in substantial compliance with no rule violations established.
Reports LARA has published for this license, newest first:
| Published | Report | Link |
|---|---|---|
| March 13, 2026 | Renewal Inspection | View on LARA |
| August 1, 2025 | Special Investigation | View on LARA |
| June 8, 2025 | Special Investigation | View on LARA |
| November 15, 2024 | Special Investigation | View on LARA |
| March 15, 2024 | Renewal Inspection | View on LARA |
| February 17, 2024 | Renewal Inspection | View on LARA |
| July 22, 2023 | Addendum to Original Licensing Study | View on LARA |
Has Sequoia had any special investigations since October 2023?
Yes. LARA has published 3 special investigation reports for Sequoia since October 2023, and 3 of the 3 we read established at least one rule violation.
Investigation 2025A0340042 · published August 1, 2025
Complaint received May 28, 2025.
- Staff [name withheld] physically assaulted Resident A. — established
Investigation 2025A0340034 · published June 8, 2025
Complaint received April 28, 2025.
- Staff [name withheld] yelled and swore at Resident A. — established
Investigation 2025A0340004 · published November 15, 2024
Complaint received October 14, 2024.
- Resident A was not given her medication to take with her while on an outing with her mother. — established
How does Sequoia compare with other licensed homes in Grand Rapids?
Sequoia is licensed for 12 residents; the 73 other LARA-licensed homes serving older adults in Grand Rapids range from 3 to 110 beds (median 6), and together carry 81 special investigation reports published since October 2023.
| Nearby licensed home | License type | Beds | Alzheimer's | Special investigations since 10/2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Green Acres of Standale | AFC large group home (13-20) | 20 | No | 0 |
| The Cortland Terrace Harbor | AFC large group home (13-20) | 20 | Yes | 1 |
| Creston AFC LLC | AFC medium group home (7-12) | 10 | No | 0 |
| Kingdom Rest Center, LLC | AFC medium group home (7-12) | 10 | Yes | 2 |
| Ascension Health II | AFC small group home (1-6) | 6 | No | 0 |
See every licensed home on the Grand Rapids page.
What should families ask Sequoia before choosing it?
Start with the state record: ask Sequoia about anything in its LARA reports, then about cost, staffing and what would force a move.
- LARA established this allegation: “Staff [name withheld] physically assaulted Resident A.” 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?
- How often have rates risen over the last three years, and by how much?
- 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 | AM410008685, AFC medium group home (7-12), 12 residents, through March 16, 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 | Pine Rest Christian Mental Health Services | Size and operator set the rules that apply, not quality |
