Quick answers
- Is Lifes Choice 2 licensed?
- Lifes Choice 2 appears on the official license list of the Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA), Bureau of Community and Health Systems (retrieved October 31, 2026) as “Adult Foster Care - Small Group Home (1-6)”, license number AS410415815, status: licensed. Check the state record for the latest status and inspection reports.
- How many residents can Lifes Choice 2 have?
- The state license lists a capacity of 6. This is the licensed maximum, not the number of places free today.
- Where is Lifes Choice 2?
- 1346 Butler Avenue SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49507, Michigan.
- What is the phone number of Lifes Choice 2?
- (616) 551-3016, as listed by the state.
- What is the closest hospital emergency room?
- Mercy Health Saint Mary's, Grand Rapids (about 2.0 mi in a straight line). In a medical emergency, call 911.
What to ask when you visit
A general checklist for any assisted living or residential care home. It is not medical or legal advice.
- Is the license current? Can I see the latest state inspection report and how any problems were fixed?
- What does the monthly fee include, and what costs extra (levels of care, help with medicines, laundry, transport)?
- How and how often are fees raised, and with how much notice?
- What help with daily activities is offered (bathing, dressing, medicines), and who gives it?
- How many staff are on duty during the day and at night? Is a nurse on site or on call?
- What happens if care needs increase? When would a resident have to move out?
- Is there a memory-care area for people with dementia, and is the home licensed for it?
- Does the home accept Medicaid (or a state waiver program), long-term care insurance or veterans’ benefits?
- How are medical emergencies handled, and which hospital is usually used?
- Can I talk with residents and families, share a meal, and visit at different times of day?
- What does the contract say about moving out, discharge and refunds? Ask for a copy to read at home.
Read the state record before you visit: state license search.
Free official help: the Eldercare Locator (U.S. Administration for Community Living), 1‑800‑677‑1116, eldercare.acl.gov, can connect you with your area agency on aging and your state’s Long-Term Care Ombudsman, who helps residents and families with concerns about a home.
Other licensed homes nearby
From the same official state lists, by straight-line distance from the center of the ZIP code (not driving distance).
- 1732 Homes0.0 mi · Grand Rapids, MI · capacity 6
- Brightside Living - Rosemary0.0 mi · Grand Rapids, MI · capacity 6
- Community Safe Keeping Home0.0 mi · Grand Rapids, MI · capacity 6
- Cozy Haven AFC0.0 mi · Grand Rapids, MI · capacity 6
- Francis Ave. AFC0.0 mi · Grand Rapids, MI · capacity 6
- Home of Hearts0.0 mi · Grand Rapids, MI · capacity 4
Nearest hospital emergency rooms
Hospitals that list emergency services in Medicare (CMS) data, by straight-line distance.
- Mercy Health Saint Mary's2.0 mi · Grand Rapids, MI
- Spectrum Health2.8 mi · Grand Rapids, MI
- University of Michigan Health - West6.1 mi · Wyoming, MI
License information
| License type (as the state names it) | Adult Foster Care - Small Group Home (1-6) |
|---|---|
| License number | AS410415815 |
| License status | Licensed |
| Licensed capacity | 6 |
| Address | 1346 Butler Avenue SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49507 |
| State | Michigan |
| Phone | (616) 551‑3016 |
| Licensing agency | Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA), Bureau of Community and Health Systems |
| Inspection reports | Search this home on the state website → |
| Corrections | Report an error or suggest an update → |
Sources
- Official license list of Michigan — Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA), Bureau of Community and Health Systems, retrieved October 31, 2026
- U.S. Census Bureau ZIP code areas (Gazetteer) — approximate position (center of the ZIP code area) used for distances