What licensed senior care is in Jenison, Michigan?
Michigan LARA licenses 6 homes serving older adults in Jenison, with 337 beds between them: 2 homes for the aged, 4 adult foster care homes of 13 or more residents and 0 smaller adult foster care homes. CMS adds 0 certified nursing homes.
Jenison is an unincorporated community in Georgetown Township, Ottawa County, directly across the county line from Grandville. It functions as a Grand Rapids suburb -- downtown is about 15 minutes east -- and its licensed homes are a mix of large adult foster care homes and two homes for the aged. Unlike the rest of Ottawa County, Jenison's 49428 ZIP is in Care Resources' PACE area, the same program that serves Kent County, which can make a Jenison home the easier fit for a family already working with Grand Rapids providers.
| Home for the Aged (HFA) | Adult foster care (AFC) | |
|---|---|---|
| Michigan law | Public Health Code Part 213 | Adult Foster Care Facility Licensing Act (1979 PA 218) |
| Who it is for | 21+ residents age 55 and older | Adults needing supervision but not continuous nursing care |
| Licensed in Jenison | 2 homes, 257 beds | 4 homes, 80 beds |
| Serves Alzheimer's (LARA flag) | 2 homes | 1 homes |
Which assisted living homes are licensed in Jenison?
Jenison has 6 larger licensed homes -- the settings most families mean by assisted living -- led by Sunset Manor (187 beds) and Waterford Place Assisted Living (70 beds).
| Home | License | Beds | Alzheimer's | Last LARA inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sunset Manor | Home for the Aged | 187 | Yes | November 15, 2024 |
| Waterford Place Assisted Living | Home for the Aged | 70 | Yes | May 9, 2025 |
| AHSL Jenison Beechwood | AFC large group home (13-20) | 20 | No | September 13, 2025 |
| AHSL Jenison Cottonwood | AFC large group home (13-20) | 20 | No | September 13, 2025 |
| AHSL Jenison Maplewood | AFC large group home (13-20) | 20 | No | September 13, 2025 |
| AHSL Jenison Sandalwood | AFC large group home (13-20) | 20 | Yes | September 13, 2025 |
Which homes in Jenison serve residents with Alzheimer's?
LARA lists 3 homes in Jenison as serving residents with Alzheimer's disease: Sunset Manor, Waterford Place Assisted Living, and AHSL Jenison Sandalwood.
Michigan has no separate memory care license; read the dementia disclosure rules before touring.
What have LARA investigations found at Jenison homes since October 2023?
LARA has published 9 special investigation reports on Jenison homes since October 2023; of the 9 we read, 9 established at least one rule violation.
The most recent established findings:
- AHSL Jenison Beechwood (June 13, 2026): Resident A gave staff member [name withheld] money to purchase her cigarettes
- AHSL Jenison Cottonwood (March 13, 2026): Staff member [name withheld] had an inappropriate relationship with Resident A.
- AHSL Jenison Sandalwood (December 26, 2025): Resident A sustained injuries to her face and head after eloping from the facility and falling in a nearby community. There is concern regarding Resident A’s supervision.
How to weigh these: reading a LARA special investigation report.
Is Jenison covered by PACE and the MI Choice Waiver?
Yes. Jenison's ZIP codes appear in the published PACE service area for Care Resources (616-913-2006 or 800-610-6299), and MI Choice is available county-wide.
MI Choice intake for Ottawa County goes through Senior Resources (231-739-5858) and Reliance Community Care Partners (616-956-9440 or 800-447-3007). Details: MI Choice and PACE in West Michigan.
Which home health agencies and hospices serve Jenison?
21 Medicare-certified home health agencies report serving Jenison ZIP codes, and 2 hospices are based in Ottawa County.
Highest CMS quality-of-care stars among them: Care One Home Health Services (5.0), Centerwell Home Health (4.5), Elara Caring (4.5), and Holland Community Hospital (4.5).
Full lists: home health and hospice.
