Baruch Senior Ministries
Assisted Living, Memory Care & Respite Care · Grand Rapids, MI

Baruch Senior Ministries

Assisted Living, Memory Care & Respite Care · Grand Rapids, MI

Overview of Baruch Senior Ministries

Operating since 1997, Baruch Senior Ministries is an assisted living organization that provides assisted living, memory care, and respite care for older adults in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Led by Brian Nitz, Interim Vice President of Operations, the community emphasizes a faith-based approach to care.

Bible studies, worship services, communion, and chaplain visits are conducted, complemented by music and pet therapy, special celebrations, social events, and off-site outings. Located near downtown Grand Rapids, the surrounding neighborhood has a Walk Score of 30, requiring transportation to complete most errands.

Walk Score
Walk Score: 30 / 100 Rank #427 / 674Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 427th out of 674 homes we track in Michigan for walk score. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average walk score across Michigan facilities. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Michigan that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.

Amenities & Lifestyle

Specific ProgramsMusic and/or Pet Therapy, Special Celebrations, Offsite Excursions, Bible Studies, Worship Services, Communion, Chaplain Visits
Touring HoursMonday-Friday: 9am-5pm

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Managed by Brian Nitz

Interim Vice President of Operations

30 years of experience

Brian Nitz serves as the Interim Vice President of Operations at Baruch Senior Ministries. With nearly 30 years of experience in senior care, Brian has held multiple leadership roles including Associate Administrator, Executive Director, and Regional Operations Director. He joined Baruch in 2006 following its acquisition of Somerset Manors, where he began his career. Brian holds a Bachelor of Business Administration with a minor in Aging and Adult Development from Grand Valley State University.

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Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in Michigan

Baruch Senior Ministries is located in Grand Rapids, Michigan.
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MI Choice Waiver

Michigan Medicaid MI Choice Waiver

Age 65+ or disabled
General Michigan resident, Medicaid- eligible, nursing home-level care need.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month 300% FBR, individual
Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
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Delivered through regional waiver agents; waitlists possible.

Benefits
Personal care (5-7 hours/day) Respite care (240 hours/year) Home modifications ($1,500 avg.) Adult day care ($65/day)

Home Help Program

Michigan Home Help

Age 65+ or disabled
General Michigan resident, Medicaid- eligible or low-income.
Income Limits ~$1,732/month individual, Medicaid threshold
Asset Limits $2,000 individual
MI

Can hire family caregivers; less intensive than waiver.

Benefits
Personal care (up to 60 hours/month) Homemaker services Respite (varies)

Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE)

Michigan PACE

Age 55+
General Michigan resident, nursing home-level care need, safe with PACE support.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month (Medicaid-eligible); private pay option available.
Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
MI

16 PACE centers (e.g., Ingham, Wayne counties); expanding slowly.

Benefits
Personal care (5-7 hours/day) Medical care Meals Transportation Therapy Respite

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

Michigan Medicare Savings Program

Age 65+ or disabled
General Michigan resident, Medicare Part A/B.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,510/month (QMB), ~$3,380/month (SLMB), ~$3,598/month (QI)—individual.
Asset Limits $9,430 (individual), $14,130 (couple).
MI

Three tiers; no waitlist; includes Extra Help for Part D.

Benefits
Covers Part B premiums ($174.70/month) Deductibles ($240/year) Copays (~20%)

National Family Caregiver Support Program (NFCSP) Respite

Michigan NFCSP Respite Care

Age
General Caregivers of 60+ needing care or 55+ caregivers of others; Michigan resident; functional needs (2+ ADLs).
Income Limits (2025) Prioritizes ~$24,980/year (individual); no strict cap.
Asset Limits Not assessed; need-based.
MI

16 AAAs; prioritizes low-income, rural caregivers.

Benefits
Respite (4-6 hours/week or 5 days/year) Adult day care ($60/day) Caregiver training

VA Aid and Attendance (A&A) and Housebound Benefits

Michigan VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound

Age 65+ or disabled veteran/spouse
General Michigan resident, wartime service, need for ADL help (A&A) or homebound.
Income Limits (2025) Net income < ~$1,984/month (veteran with dependent, A&A); pension offsets income.
Asset Limits ~$155,356 net worth limit
MI

High veteran demand in urban/rural areas.

Benefits
Cash (~$1,433-$2,642/month veteran, ~$951-$1,318 spouse) for care costs

Frequently Asked Questions about Baruch Senior Ministries

Is Baruch Senior Ministries in a walkable area?

Baruch Senior Ministries has a walk score of 30. Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.

Are pets allowed at Baruch Senior Ministries?

No, Baruch Senior Ministries has a no-pet policy.

Are there photos of Baruch Senior Ministries?

Yes — there are 4 photos of Baruch Senior Ministries in the photo gallery on this page.

What is the address of Baruch Senior Ministries?

Baruch Senior Ministries is located at 3196 Kraft Ave Se #203, Grand Rapids, MI 49512.

What is the phone number of Baruch Senior Ministries?

(616) 719-5100 will put you in contact with the team at Baruch Senior Ministries.

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