Is Wootens Foster Care in Plainwell licensed by the State of Michigan?
Yes -- LARA license AF030000109 covers Wootens Foster Care (565 North 10th St, Plainwell) as an adult foster care family home (up to 6 residents, licensee lives in the home), with a licensed capacity of 5. The current license period runs September 28, 2026 through September 27, 2028, 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 Wootens Foster Care?
The licensee of record is Charleen Wooten, and it is the only home in our five-county area under that licensee name.
A single-home licensee often means the owner is closely involved day to day; ask who covers when the owner or administrator is away.
Does Wootens Foster Care accept residents with Alzheimer's or dementia?
LARA's file does not include Alzheimer's among the populations Wootens Foster Care 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 Wootens Foster Care find?
LARA's latest renewal licensing study of Wootens Foster Care, published October 2, 2026 after an on-site visit on September 17, 2026, found the home in substantial compliance with no rule violations established.
The state report index for this home, most recent first:
| Published | Report | Link |
|---|---|---|
| October 2, 2026 | Renewal Inspection | View on LARA |
Has Wootens Foster Care had any special investigations since October 2023?
None since October 2023: the LARA report index for license AF030000109 lists no special investigation in that period.
Investigations follow complaints, so a quiet record can mean a well-run home or simply families who did not file. Ask Wootens Foster Care how it tells families about incidents.
How does Wootens Foster Care compare with other licensed homes in Plainwell?
Wootens Foster Care is licensed for 5 residents; the 4 other LARA-licensed homes serving older adults in Plainwell range from 6 to 20 beds (median 16), and together carry 5 special investigation reports published since October 2023.
| Nearby licensed home | License type | Beds | Alzheimer's | Special investigations since 10/2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beacon Home at the Oaks | AFC large group home (13-20) | 20 | No | 0 |
| Stanford Lodge | AFC large group home (13-20) | 20 | No | 5 |
| Harmony House | AFC medium group home (7-12) | 12 | No | 0 |
| Cornerstone Tenth Street | AFC small group home (1-6) | 6 | No | 0 |
See every licensed home on the Plainwell page.
What should families ask Wootens Foster Care before choosing it?
Bring the LARA record to the tour. These questions come straight from Wootens Foster Care'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?
- What is the all-in monthly cost at the current care level, and what triggers a higher rate?
- 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 | AF030000109, AFC family home (1-6), 5 residents, through September 27, 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 | Charleen Wooten | Size and operator set the rules that apply, not quality |
