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Assisted Living

The River

397 W Michigan Ave, Hesperia, MI 4942116 bedsLicensed & Active
Source: MI LARA — view official record
Google rating
3.3/5

based on 4 Google reviews

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State Inspection History

State Inspections

Source: MI Dept. of Licensing & Regulatory Affairs

4total
2deficiencies

Key Findings

The facility has had two substantiated rule violations in recent years involving improper medication administration and verbal abuse by a staff member. Both issues were addressed by the facility with corrective action plans and staff counseling.

Mar 11, 2026Complaint
R 400.675

Staff member failed to provide prescribed medications (Gabapentin 300 mg and Methylphenidate 5 mg) to Resident A because the resident would not leave his bedroom to come to the medication cart.

Jul 3, 2025Complaint
R 400.15308(2)(ii)

Staff member Edward Hettmansperger used curse words/inappropriate language toward Resident A during a disagreement regarding a birthday celebration, constituting verbal abuse.

Oct 10, 2024Routine
CleanReport

No deficiencies found during this inspection.

May 7, 2020Other
CleanReport

No deficiencies found during this inspection.

Ownership & Operations

Who Operates This Facility

Owner / Operator

The River Afc, LLC

Source: State licensing data

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