FAQ Page
Here to answer your questions.
AFC stands for Adult Foster Care. An AFC home is a private home licensed to provide care for adults with disabilities. All homes are staffed 24 hours a day.
Yes, all Enriched Living homes are licensed by the State of Michigan Dept. of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs.
Adults 18 and up can be placed in an AFC home. There is no maximum age at our homes.
Guardian Pharmacy delivers medications straight to our homes. Medications are logged and all staff are fully trained in medication safety.
The Children's Foster Care system has nothing to do with Adult Foster Care homes.
Our belief is that healthy family relationships are so important to your loved one! We work with your family to determine the involvement that suits your loved one's needs best.
Each house has very active days planned and because of this visits may need to be pre-scheduled.
Monthly rates vary based on needs and income. Contact your County Mental Health (CMH) agency to establish a daily rate for services. Enriched Living bills your county CMH each month. In addition, there is a monthly rental rate. Also, private pay options are available.
No, Enriched Living does not directly bill Medicaid or Medicare for your rent. However, by having Medicaid or Medicare you will be eligible to work with your county's Community Mental Health agency.
As an organization we do not require you to have Medicaid or Medicare, however agencies may require you to have that determination.
For Medicare call your local Social Security office and contact Department of Health and Human Services for Medicaid.
Every person’s situation is unique and different. Talk to your doctor to see if Social Security and group living is right for you.
If you have other forms of income you would like to discuss you can contact our office at 616-647-5388
Yes.
In 2025 Enriched Living has three all male homes and two all female homes. Staff members may be female or male at any of the homes.
Barso Acres--Enriched Living's partner company- is a co-ed home focused on senior living.
Howard City (2)
Rockford (1)
Walker/Northwest Grand Rapids (3)
For more information please see our homes page.
Traditional assisted living facilities are different then private homes licensed as AFC homes. Enriched Living's homes are licensed by the state for six residents. The State of Michigan has resources to explain the differences in AFC Homes here.
Can I work or go to school or attend a day program?
As long as your care plan supports the activity Enriched Living will absolutely support your work, volunteering, or education outside the home! Our team will work to provide and/or secure transportation for you.
How does the wait list work?
The wait list is not first come first serve. When you complete the online placement form our Residential Director will reach out to you and discuss you or your loved ones needs and help you get a better feel for what Enriched Living has to offer and what the timeline looks like.
Is Enriched Living a non-profit?
Yes, Enriched Living was granted 501c3 nonprofit status in 2018. All donations are tax deductible. Tax ID 81-2185085
Where do donations go?
Donations go towards the immediate needs of our residents including towards necessities, home repairs, activities, clothing, food, and other support. In 2025 Enriched Living is raising funds for expansion to open a new home for those awaiting placement.
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