Fairview Adult Foster Care

    11656 N Hartel Rd, Grand Ledge, MI 48837
    • Assisted Living
    • Memory Care

    Compassionate care in renovated farmhouse

    I toured and moved my mother into this renovated farmhouse community and have been very pleased. Caring owners and outstanding nurses/management provide compassionate 24-hour care (including memory care and rehab); private rooms with baths, tasty meals, on-site hair/laundry and a full activities program (exercise, live music, bingo, crafts, church) keep residents active. The clean grounds - ponds, animals, big birdcage and fish tank, walking areas - feel like a little paradise, and staff are responsive and truly caring.

    Loved one of resident
    Jul 2026

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    Amenities

    Healthcare services

    • Activities of daily living assistance
    • Assistance with bathing
    • Assistance with dressing
    • Assistance with transfers
    • Medication management
    • Mental wellness program

    Healthcare staffing

    • 24-hour call system
    • 24-hour supervision

    Meals and dining

    • Diabetes diet
    • Meal preparation and service
    • Restaurant-style dining
    • Special dietary restrictions

    Room

    • Cable
    • Fully furnished
    • Housekeeping and linen services
    • Kitchenettes
    • Telephone
    • Wifi

    Memory care community services

    • Mild cognitive impairment
    • Specialized memory care programming

    Common areas

    • Beauty salon
    • Dining room
    • Garden
    • Outdoor space
    • Small library

    Community services

    • Move-in coordination

    Activities

    • Community-sponsored activities
    • Resident-run activities
    • Scheduled daily activities

    Reviews

    3.89·(19)

    Overall rating

    1. 5
    2. 4
    3. 3
    4. 2
    5. 1
    • Care

      4.2
    • Staff

      4.1
    • Meals

      5.0
    • Amenities

      5.0
    • Value

      4.0

    Pros

    • Compassionate, attentive caregiving
    • 24-hour nursing and on-site health/rehab services
    • Dedicated memory-care program and continuum to assisted living
    • High-quality, included meals with posted menus
    • Robust, varied activities program (music, exercise, games, crafts, chapel)
    • Well-maintained, clean interior spaces
    • Farmhouse campus with ponds, animals, and walking areas
    • Private rooms with en-suite bathrooms
    • On-site salon and laundry services
    • Recreational amenities (movie theater, chapel, balconies, patios)
    • Accessible layout with elevator and planned room expansion
    • Perceived good value by many families

    Cons

    • Inconsistent staff professionalism and communication tone
    • Variability in nursing leadership and supervisory conduct
    • Workplace morale and payroll-management issues
    • Gaps in family communication and complaint resolution processes
    • Perceptions of pricing or value misalignment for some families
    • Allegations raising questions about organizational transparency

    Summary of reviews

    Overall impression: The facility is frequently described as a well-kept, small-campus farmhouse-style setting with strong programming and a homelike outdoor environment. Reviewers consistently praise the physical campus — renovated farmhouse architecture, ponds, animals, walking areas, and multiple outdoor seating areas — which supports a rural, therapeutic atmosphere. Interior spaces and common areas are commonly described as clean and well-maintained, with private rooms that include en-suite bathrooms and amenities such as balconies, a movie theater, and a chapel.

    Care and staff: Many families characterize the caregiving as compassionate and attentive, and reviewers note 24-hour staffing, on-site health/rehab services, and a dedicated memory-care unit that provides a continuum from assisted living into memory care. Nursing and direct-care staff receive frequent positive mention for responsiveness and hands-on engagement. At the same time, a discernible pattern of concerns about staff conduct and managerial tone appears in some accounts. These include allegations of unprofessional communication, instances of conflict among staff, and at least one description of problematic interactions with nursing leadership. Taken together, the pattern suggests generally strong direct care with occasional variability tied to supervision, staff morale, or administrative practices.

    Dining and services: Dining is a clear strength for many families — meals are described as tasty and included in the price, with menus available online. On-site ancillary services such as a beauty shop, laundry, and regular live-music events add convenience and social opportunities for residents. Reviewers appreciate the combination of scheduled programming (exercise, morning activities, band, singing, dancing) and informal options (pets, birdcage, fish tank, gardening-style elements) that help keep residents active.

    Activities and social life: The facility offers a broad activity slate that supports physical, social, and spiritual engagement: exercise programs, band performances, card games, bingo, crafts, movies, a private church/chapel, and other group events. The animal-assisted elements and extensive outdoor space are repeatedly noted as beneficial for resident engagement and quality of life.

    Management and notable patterns: While many families express strong satisfaction — using terms like "wonderful place," "paradise," and "best care" — there are also isolated but serious negative accounts. These negative accounts relate primarily to administrative and staff-related issues: payroll and workplace-morale problems, inappropriate or harassing communications, inconsistent handling of family concerns, and criticisms of nursing supervisory behavior. A small subset of reviewers framed these matters as significant enough to affect trust in the facility and, in one or more cases, prompted relocation of a resident. Additionally, some families perceive the pricing as higher than expected for their needs.

    How to use this information: Prospective residents and families seeking a homelike campus with active programming, strong dining, and a robust memory-care option may find this facility appealing. At the same time, it would be prudent to ask targeted questions during a tour or intake: how the facility handles staff training and supervision, their payroll and human-resources practices, protocols for family communication and complaint resolution, examples of recent staff improvements, and transparent documentation of pricing and included services. Visiting during an activity period and speaking with current families about their experiences with leadership responsiveness may help clarify whether the facility’s operational practices align with your expectations.

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    Location

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    Fairview Adult Foster Care is located at 11656 N Hartel Rd, Grand Ledge, MI, 48837.

    About Fairview Adult Foster Care

    Fairview Adult Foster Care sits at 11656 Hartel Rd in Grand Ledge, MI, and is a Victorian-style, bed and breakfast-like care home for adults who need extra help but want a comfortable, homelike place to live, and the place itself stretches across a lovely two-story building surrounded by beautifully landscaped grounds, a small farm with animals, a veranda with a sun deck, and plenty of green space for strolling or relaxing. Residents choose between private and semi-private rooms, some with kitchenettes or fireplaces, and can bring their own furnishings if they wish, while every room comes with phones, cable, WiFi, and flat screen TVs, and there's always a call system for added safety because the staff here keeps a close watch around the clock to help out with medication, bathing, dressing, or moving around. The care team includes nurses and skilled staff who help with memory care, assisted living, incontinence, and non-ambulatory needs, and they've got services for everything from physical and occupational therapy to speech therapy, so anyone with health conditions or mobility needs has a layer of support, and for those who need a little more, there are hospice and respite care options, too. Folks staying here have their meals prepared in a grand hall dining area where special events happen, and if you'd rather stay in, there's always room service, plus there's a laundry and housekeeping crew to help keep things tidy, and a weekly newsletter so everyone stays in the loop. There's a recreation room for exercises, a full calendar of games, arts and crafts, movies, and even an auditorium for larger gatherings, movie nights, and church services, and right off the auditorium sits a private chapel for folks looking for a quiet spiritual space, and when someone needs a haircut or a trim, Hattie's Salon stands ready up on the Mezzanine, named for a beloved resident. Visitors and residents alike have a spot to gather at Cecil's Pub and Coffee House, which acts like an extended living room with its own parlor and an Olde English Library with a fireplace plus a veranda overlooking the pond and farm, and if there's a need for a new book or little keepsake, there's a gift shop handy right on site. The care home handles day-to-day needs like medicine administration and health checks with the help of on-site doctors, and staff create care plans to fit each resident's situation. Residents also get access to transportation for appointments, and the community offers devotional activities, outings, and a focus on keeping everyone active and engaged. The facility follows state caregiving rules for safety, keeping the right number of staff for those who live here and passing all health inspections required for its license. The whole goal of Fairview Adult Foster Care is to provide a safe, supportive, and comfortable environment where adults, including seniors, get the help they need but still feel at home.

    People often ask...

    Fairview Adult Foster Care offers competitive pricing, with rates starting at a cost of $4,562 per month.

    Fairview Adult Foster Care offers assisted living and memory care.

    There are 4 photos of Fairview Adult Foster Care on Mirador.

    The full address for this community is 11656 N Hartel Rd, Grand Ledge, MI 48837.

    No, Fairview Adult Foster Care does not offer respite care. Respite care in assisted living communities provides temporary, short-term relief for primary caregivers by offering professional care for their loved ones. It allows individuals to stay in an assisted living community for a limited time, giving caregivers a break while ensuring residents receive necessary support and assistance with daily activities.

    Safety & Compliance

    In Michigan, the Department of Licensing & Regulatory Affairs (LARA) licenses adult foster care homes and homes for the aged, conducting renewal inspections and complaint investigations and publishing the resulting reports.

    License numberAH230360690
    StatusActive
    Facility typeHomes for the Aged
    License classRegular
    Capacity35 residents
    LicenseeWelcome Home, Inc.
    Care servedAged
    EffectiveAugust 1st, 2026
    ExpiresJuly 31st, 2027
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    Inspection Reports

    9

    Reports

    15

    Citations

    0

    Complaints

    22

    Years

    13 Mar 2026Renewal
    Identified violations involving TB screening, staff training, medication management and resident service plans, and improper freezer items in the kitchen.
    • R 325.1923Employee health
    • R 325.1931Employees; general provisions
    • R 325.1932Resident medications
    • R 325.1976Kitchen and dietary
    16 Feb 2026Investigation
    Investigated concerns about staff access and resident care; found gaps in service plans addressing aggression and safety.
    • R 325.1931Employees; general provisions
    • R 325.1931Employees; general provisions
    09 May 2025Renewal
    Identified failures to perform required criminal history checks for staff and to maintain resident funds documentation for multiple residents.
    • MCL 400.734bCriminal history check requirements for employees/independent contractors
    • R 400.15315Handling of resident funds and valuables
    01 Nov 2024Investigation
    Identified that cannabis frequency was changed without physician instructions and not documented on the MAR.
    • R 400.15312Resident medications
    18 Mar 2024Renewal
    Identified gaps in service planning, TB screening, staff health testing, and staff training.
    • R 325.1921Governing bodies, administrators, and supervisors
    • R 325.1922(5)Admission and retention of residents
    • R 325.1922(7)Admission and retention of residents
    • R 325.1923(2)Employee’s Health
    • R 325.1931(6)Employees; general provisions
    22 Jul 2023Renewal
    Identified that annual health reviews for the administrator, direct care staff, and other employees were not available for review.
    • R 400.15205Annual health reviews
    14 Nov 2016Initial
    Found substantial compliance with licensing requirements and issued a temporary license for 35 residents.
    30 Mar 2011Addendum
    Increased capacity from 15 to 20 residents after construction expanded the home and received approvals.
    09 Feb 2004Initial
    Determined substantial compliance with licensing requirements and issued a temporary license with a capacity of 15.

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