Is Visel Hilltop AFC in Alto licensed by the State of Michigan?
Yes. Visel Hilltop AFC at 6565 Whitneyville Ave. SE in Alto holds Michigan LARA license AM410401224 as an adult foster care medium group home (7 to 12 residents). LARA's file shows a regular license, effective February 24, 2026 and expiring February 23, 2028, for up to 12 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 Visel Hilltop AFC?
Visel AFC, Inc. 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 Visel Hilltop AFC accept residents with Alzheimer's or dementia?
No Alzheimer's designation appears for Visel Hilltop AFC in the state data, which records it as serving physically handicapped, developmentally disabled, mentally ill, and aged.
For a resident whose memory is stable this may not matter. If it is changing, compare Visel Hilltop AFC with homes on the memory care list before you commit.
What did LARA's most recent inspection of Visel Hilltop AFC find?
LARA's latest renewal licensing study of Visel Hilltop AFC, published March 13, 2026 after an on-site inspection on February 9, 2026, established 5 rule violations, citing R 400.617 (Records), R 400.645 (Environmental health), R 400.675 (Resident medications), R 400.685 (Resident admission; resident assessment plan; resident), and R 400.691 (Resident records).
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.
The state report index for this home, most recent first:
| Published | Report | Link |
|---|---|---|
| September 12, 2026 | Special Investigation | View on LARA |
| March 13, 2026 | Renewal Inspection | View on LARA |
| July 12, 2025 | Special Investigation | View on LARA |
| July 12, 2025 | Special Investigation | View on LARA |
| March 2, 2024 | Renewal Inspection | View on LARA |
| July 25, 2020 | Original Licensing Study | View on LARA |
Has Visel Hilltop AFC had any special investigations since October 2023?
Yes. LARA has published 3 special investigation reports for Visel Hilltop AFC since October 2023, and 3 of the 3 we read established at least one rule violation.
Investigation 2026A0467044 · published September 12, 2026
Complaint received July 17, 2026.
- On 07/16/26, Resident A was in the community without staff supervision. — established
LARA also recorded additional rule findings during this investigation.
Investigation 2025A0467027 · published July 12, 2025
Complaint received March 3, 2025.
- Resident A’s personal needs are not being attended to by staff. — established
Investigation 2025A0467028 · published July 12, 2025
Complaint received March 6, 2025.
- Resident A has not been seen by her cardiologist or Primary Care Physician (PCP) as needed. — established
- Resident A’s personal care/hygiene needs are not being met. — not established
LARA also recorded additional rule findings during this investigation.
How does Visel Hilltop AFC compare with other licensed homes in Kent County?
Visel Hilltop AFC is licensed for 12 residents; the 1 other LARA-licensed homes serving older adults in Kent County range from 12 to 12 beds (median 12), and together carry 1 special investigation report published since October 2023.
| Nearby licensed home | License type | Beds | Alzheimer's | Special investigations since 10/2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Swanberg - Countryside AFC | AFC medium group home (7-12) | 12 | No | 1 |
What should families ask Visel Hilltop AFC before choosing it?
Start with the state record: ask Visel Hilltop AFC about anything in its LARA reports, then about cost, staffing and what would force a move.
- LARA established this allegation: “On 07/16/26, Resident A was in the community without staff supervision.” What changed afterward, and can we see the corrective action plan?
- The last renewal cited R 400.617 (records). 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?
- 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 | AM410401224, AFC medium group home (7-12), 12 residents, through February 23, 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 | Visel AFC, Inc. | Size and operator set the rules that apply, not quality |
