Sanborn Gratiot Memorial Home
Sanborn Gratiot Memorial Home
Overview of Sanborn Gratiot Memorial Home
Sanborn Gratiot Memorial Home is a 32-bed assisted living community at 2732 Cherry Street in Port Huron, St. Clair County, Michigan, serving semi-independent seniors ages 55 and older. The facility explicitly targets lower-income residents seeking secure, affordable care, which is a specific market position rather than the generic “seniors” positioning many facilities adopt. Twenty-four-hour staffing is provided.
Amenities include 24-hour supervision, cable TV access, community living areas, laundry, medication administration, and balanced meals served three times daily.
Activities include exercise programs, holiday festivities, arts and crafts, entertainment by community groups and volunteers, bingo, on-site barber and beauty salon, podiatrist visits, and community senior programs. Walk score is 34, somewhat walkable. License.
Sanborn Gratiot maintains a zero-deficiency record spanning 19 years and seven renewal inspections from August 2007. The most recent renewal on August 7, 2024, documented 31 residents present, 3 staff interviewed, and zero deficiencies. December 2023 and 2022 renewals similarly found zero deficiencies and substantial compliance. All prior renewals back to 2007 documented identical findings, placing this facility in the top tier of Michigan compliant facilities.
Capacity modifications have reflected physical structure constraints rather than compliance failures. An August 2010 licensing study found the second floor uninhabitable, leading to reductions from 39 beds initially to 30 once confirmed. An office conversion in February 2022 allowed capacity to increase back to 32 beds, approved by state departments. The facility’s focus on single-floor occupancy is operationally sound.
Current occupancy stands at 97 percent, with 31 of 32 beds filled as of August 2024. This reflects genuine market demand for affordable residential care targeted at lower-income seniors. The facility serves a real population need while maintaining operational competence. No fines, enforcement actions, or complaint investigations appear in the record.
This is a straightforward, compliant facility with a clearly defined mission. The zero-deficiency record over 19 years reflects sustained attention to regulatory requirements rather than luck. The financial model supports serving lower-income residents without trading compliance for cost savings.
Sanborn Gratiot Memorial Home is suitable for families seeking affordable care for semi-independent seniors with a facility that operates reliably without regulatory friction.
32-bed community Rank #312 / 428Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 312th out of 428 homes we track in Michigan for bed count. Shows this facility's certified or reported bed count compared to other Michigan facilities. Larger communities may offer more amenities, programs, and on-site services for residents and families.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.
A moderately sized community that may balance personal attention with shared amenities and social activities.
Walk Score: 34 / 100 Rank #374 / 674Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 374th 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.
About this community
Facility TypeHomes For The Aged
StatusRegular
IssuanceAugust 1, 2026
ExpirationJuly 31, 2027
CountySt Clair
License NumberAH740236889
Owner NameSanborn Gratiot Memorial Home
24-Hour Staffing
Pets not allowed
Minimum Age55
HousekeepingYes
Cable Tv
Laundry
Spacious Community Living Areas
Balanced Meals
Activitiesexercise programs, entertainment by community groups
Specific ProgramsExercise programs, Holiday festivities, Arts and crafts, Entertainment by community groups and volunteers, Bingo and other games, On-site barber and beauty salon, Routine visits by a podiatrist, Community senior programs
Inspection History
In Michigan, the Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA) conducts unannounced inspections and investigations to ensure long-term care facilities comply with state health codes.
Since 2007 · 19 years of data
These figures come from state-published and/or federal inspection records. The period covered can vary depending on document availability.
0 deficiencies
8 inspections
Inspection Scorecard
This scorecard compares key inspection, deficiency, and complaint metrics at this facility against the Michigan state average. Metrics rated ≥15% worse than average are highlighted in red; those ≥15% better are highlighted in green.
Since 2007 vs. Michigan state average
Overall vs. MI average
0 Worse
No metrics in this bucket.
1 Better
Metrics better than Michigan average:
• Total deficiencies (100% below)
• Total deficiencies (100% below)
Deficiencies
| This Facility | MI Average | vs. MI Avg |
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Total deficiencies
Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types.
| 0 | 10 | This facility has 100% fewer total deficiencies than a typical Michigan assisted living residence (0 vs. MI avg 10).↓ 100% better |
Inspections
| This Facility | MI Average | vs. MI Avg |
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Total inspections
Combined count of all inspections conducted at this facility.
| 8 | 5 | This facility has had 60% more total inspections than the Michigan average (8 vs. MI avg 5). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↑ 60% more |
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2.0 miles from city center
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Compare Assisted Living around the area
Info below is compiled from the MI Licensing & Regulatory Affairs (LARA), senior community websites & trusted data sources such as Walk Score & BBB.
Communities are listed from highest to lowest based on our ranking methodology.
Care Types in This Table
AL (Assisted Living):
Housing with help for daily activities like bathing, dressing, and medication, without 24-hour skilled nursing.
NH (Nursing Home):
24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs.
SNF (Skilled Nursing Facility):
Round-the-clock nursing care, often for recovery after surgery, injury, or illness.
MC (Memory Care):
Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia.
IL (Independent Living):
Community living with dining, activities, and transportation for active seniors who need little personal care.
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City and state of the facility. Used for mapping and state-average comparisons.
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Licensed bed capacity (maximum allowed). Not the same as how many beds are currently filled.
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Indicates whether residents are allowed to have pets in the facility.
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Third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100). Convenience/context metric, not a healthcare quality measure.
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Description of bed or unit types offered (e.g. assisted living, memory care), as reported in state or facility disclosures.
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Number of years the company has been in operation.
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Better Business Bureau grade for the operating company. Reflects complaint handling and business practices, not clinical care quality.
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Count of regulatory inspections in the reporting window. Higher volume can reflect more oversight visits, complaint-driven surveys, or routine licensure cycles.
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Total count of deficiencies (cited regulatory issues) recorded in the selected reporting period. Read alongside inspection counts for context.
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The average number of deficiencies this facility receives each time it's inspected, calculated as total deficiencies ÷ total inspections. A lower number suggests more consistent compliance with safety and care standards.
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Name of the licensed owner, operator, or managing entity as filed with the state. Useful for grouping facilities under the same organization.
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| Iron County Medical Care Facility | AL MC NH SNF | Crystal Falls | 200
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200
MI AVG
74
Rank
#7 / 428 | No |
11
Facility
11
MI AVG
40
Rank
#595 / 674 | Private Rooms | 25
Facility
25
MI AVG
14
Rank
#83 / 295 | A+ | 4 | 19
Facility
19
MI AVG
8
Rank
#286 / 330 | 4.8
Facility
4.8
MI AVG
1.6
Rank
#313 / 330 | - |
| Porter Hills Village | AL NH IL MC | Grand Rapids (Grand Rapids Charter Township) | 100
Facility
100
MI AVG
74
Rank
#126 / 428 | No | - | Private Rooms | 1
Facility
1
MI AVG
14
Rank
#142 / 295 | - | 2 | 0
Facility
0
MI AVG
8
Rank
#1 / 330 | 0.0
Facility
0.0
MI AVG
1.6
Rank
#1 / 330 | Porter Hills Presbyterian Village, Inc |
| IHM Senior Living Community | AL NH IL MC | Monroe (Ihm Campus) | 58
Facility
58
MI AVG
74
Rank
#245 / 428 | No |
40
Facility
40
MI AVG
40
Rank
#315 / 674 | 1 Bed | - | - | 7 | 3
Facility
3
MI AVG
8
Rank
#116 / 330 | 0.4
Facility
0.4
MI AVG
1.6
Rank
#90 / 330 | Ihm Senior Living Community, Inc |
| Friendship Village – Kalamazoo | AL IL MC NH SNF | Kalamazoo | 57
Facility
57
MI AVG
74
Rank
#249 / 428 | Yes |
7
Facility
7
MI AVG
40
Rank
#630 / 674 | 1 Bed / 2 Bed | 51
Facility
51
MI AVG
14
Rank
#3 / 295 | A+ | 4 | 21
Facility
21
MI AVG
8
Rank
#290 / 330 | 5.3
Facility
5.3
MI AVG
1.6
Rank
#320 / 330 | - |
| Sanborn Gratiot Memorial Home | AL | Port Huron | 32
Facility
32
MI AVG
74
Rank
#312 / 428 | No |
34
Facility
34
MI AVG
40
Rank
#374 / 674 | - | - | - | 8 | 0
Facility
0
MI AVG
8
Rank
#1 / 330 | 0.0
Facility
0.0
MI AVG
1.6
Rank
#1 / 330 | - |
Frequently Asked Questions about Sanborn Gratiot Memorial Home
Is Sanborn Gratiot Memorial Home in a walkable area?
Sanborn Gratiot Memorial Home has a walk score of 34. Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.
What is the license number of Sanborn Gratiot Memorial Home?
According to MI state health department records, Sanborn Gratiot Memorial Home's license number is AH740236889.
When does Sanborn Gratiot Memorial Home's license expire?
According to MI state health department records, Sanborn Gratiot Memorial Home's license expires on July 31, 2027.
Are pets allowed at Sanborn Gratiot Memorial Home?
No, Sanborn Gratiot Memorial Home has a no-pet policy.
How many beds does Sanborn Gratiot Memorial Home have?
Sanborn Gratiot Memorial Home has 32 beds.
Has Sanborn Gratiot Memorial Home had any deficiencies?
Sanborn Gratiot Memorial Home has no reported deficiencies since 2007 according to records from Michigan Dept. of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA).
Are there photos of Sanborn Gratiot Memorial Home?
Yes — there are 6 photos of Sanborn Gratiot Memorial Home in the photo gallery on this page.
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