Is Serenity Homes - North in Marne licensed by the State of Michigan?
Serenity Homes - North is licensed. Michigan's Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs lists license AL700382076 at 830 Hayes Street, Marne: an adult foster care large group home (13 to 20 residents) approved for 20 residents, holding a first provisional license -- issued when a licensee is temporarily unable to comply with the licensing rules from June 18, 2026 to December 17, 2026.
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 Serenity Homes - North?
Serenity Homes - North, L.L.C. 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 Serenity Homes - North accept residents with Alzheimer's or dementia?
LARA's file does not include Alzheimer's among the populations Serenity Homes - North serves; it lists physically handicapped, developmentally disabled, mentally ill, and aged.
Memory loss after move-in is common. Ask what the home does when a resident starts wandering or needs cues for daily tasks, and keep the Alzheimer's-designated homes in mind as a next step.
What did LARA's most recent inspection of Serenity Homes - North find?
LARA's latest renewal licensing study of Serenity Homes - North, published October 15, 2024 after an on-site inspection on September 19, 2024, established 4 rule violations, citing R 400.15205 (Health of a licensee, direct care staff, administrator, other), R 400.15301 (Resident admission criteria; resident assessment plan), R 400.15312 (Resident medications), and R 400.15407 (Bathrooms).
A renewal study that establishes violations normally ends with LARA recommending renewal contingent on an acceptable corrective action plan from the licensee. Ask the home for that plan and what changed.
Reports LARA has published for this license, newest first:
| Published | Report | Link |
|---|---|---|
| July 24, 2026 | Special Investigation | View on LARA |
| July 24, 2026 | Special Investigation | View on LARA |
| July 3, 2026 | Special Investigation | View on LARA |
| July 3, 2026 | Special Investigation | View on LARA |
| July 3, 2026 | Special Investigation | View on LARA |
| July 3, 2026 | Special Investigation | View on LARA |
| June 13, 2026 | Special Investigation | View on LARA |
| March 13, 2026 | Special Investigation | View on LARA |
| November 11, 2025 | Special Investigation | View on LARA |
| October 26, 2025 | Special Investigation | View on LARA |
Has Serenity Homes - North had any special investigations since October 2023?
Yes. LARA has published 16 special investigation reports for Serenity Homes - North since October 2023, and 8 of the 8 we read established at least one rule violation.
Investigation 2026A0467038 · published July 24, 2026
Complaint received June 1, 2026.
- Staff member [name withheld] was threatening Resident A. — established
Investigation 2026A0467039 · published July 24, 2026
Complaint received June 1, 2026.
- Resident A is not receiving his medications as prescribed. — established
Investigation 2026A0467031 · published July 3, 2026
Complaint received April 8, 2026.
- Resident A was not receiving her Invega medication as prescribed. — established
LARA also recorded additional rule findings during this investigation.
Investigation 2026A0467030 · published July 3, 2026
Complaint received April 8, 2026.
- Resident A and Resident B’s case management team at Network 180 is not notified consistently when medications and labs are refused. — established
LARA also recorded additional rule findings during this investigation.
Investigation 2026A0340035 · published July 3, 2026
Complaint received April 23, 2026.
- Resident A’s room is dirty. — established
- Resident A does not receive enough food. — established
LARA also recorded additional rule findings during this investigation.
Investigation 2026A0583040 · published July 3, 2026
Complaint received May 28, 2026.
- The facility is “filthy”. — established
- Staff do not assist residents with showering. — not established
Investigation 2026A0467023 · published June 13, 2026
Complaint received March 26, 2026.
- On 3/25/25, Resident A was last seen at 7:30pm but staff did not report her missing until 9:30pm — not established
LARA also recorded additional rule findings during this investigation.
Investigation 2026A0467015 · published March 13, 2026
Complaint received February 13, 2026.
- Resident A did not receive his medications as prescribed around Thanksgiving 2025. There are concerns that he missed his scheduled medications on other days as well. — established
LARA also recorded additional rule findings during this investigation.
How does Serenity Homes - North compare with other licensed homes in Ottawa County?
Serenity Homes - North is licensed for 20 residents; the 68 other LARA-licensed homes serving older adults in Ottawa County range from 4 to 187 beds (median 20), and together carry 72 special investigation reports published since October 2023.
| Nearby licensed home | License type | Beds | Alzheimer's | Special investigations since 10/2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freedom Village Holland Assisted Living | Home for the Aged | 35 | No | 0 |
| FV Ret Vill Of Coopersville #2 | AFC large group home (13-20) | 20 | No | 0 |
| Georgetown Manor - West | AFC large group home (13-20) | 20 | No | 1 |
| AHSL Jenison Beechwood | AFC large group home (13-20) | 20 | No | 1 |
| Woodland Gardens Spring Lake | AFC small group home (1-6) | 6 | No | 1 |
What should families ask Serenity Homes - North before choosing it?
Start with the state record: ask Serenity Homes - North about anything in its LARA reports, then about cost, staffing and what would force a move.
- Why is the license 1st provisional rather than regular, and when does LARA expect to issue a regular license?
- LARA established this allegation: “Staff member [name withheld] was threatening Resident A.” What changed afterward, and can we see the corrective action plan?
- The last renewal cited R 400.15205 (health of a licensee, direct care staff, administrator, other). How was it corrected?
- 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 | AL700382076, AFC large group home (13-20), 20 residents, through December 17, 2026 | 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 | Serenity Homes - North, L.L.C. | Size and operator set the rules that apply, not quality |
