The Cortland Riverside Gardens
Assisted Living & Respite Care · Grand Rapids, MI

The Cortland Riverside Gardens

Assisted Living & Respite Care · Grand Rapids, MI

Overview of The Cortland Riverside Gardens

Overlooking the pristine Grand River in Grand Rapids, MI, The Cortland Riverside Gardens is a distinct community that offers assisted living, respite care, and hospice coordination. The community strives to provide top-tier care and support from a reliable and highly trained team attending to residents’ specific needs and aspirations. Housekeeping, utilities, and concierge are all provided for residents’ comfort and convenience.

Elevate your retirement with fun-filled activities and enriching programs tailored to residents’ interests and strengths. The community also utilizes innovations including a family communication app and telephone hookup to keep residents’ connected to their families and ensure they do not feel lonely. Meal preparation is not a problem with delicious and healthy meals catering to their dietary needs and food preferences. With pet-friendly and cozy amenities, residents have a blissful and worry-free retirement.

Walk Score
Walk Score: 50 / 100 Rank #139 / 285Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 139th out of 285 homes we track in Nebraska for walk score. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average walk score across Nebraska 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 Nebraska 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.
Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.

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What does this home offer?

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Pets Allowed

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Room Sizes: 428 / 450 / 551 sq. ft

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Housing Options: Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed

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Building Type: Single-story

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Transportation Service

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Fitness and Recreation

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Three Meals Per Day

Living Spaces & Floor Plans for The Cortland Riverside Gardens

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1 Bedroom
2 bedroom

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Address 2.5 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Grand Rapids's city center to The Cortland Riverside Gardens's address, calculated via Google Maps.

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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. MC (Memory Care): Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. RC (Respite Care): Short-term temporary care that gives family caregivers a break. HOS (Hospice Care): Comfort-focused care for those with a terminal illness, prioritizing quality of life over treatment.
City and state of the facility. Used for mapping and state-average comparisons.
Licensed bed capacity (maximum allowed). Not the same as how many beds are currently filled.
Indicates whether residents are allowed to have pets in the facility.
Third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100). Convenience/context metric, not a healthcare quality measure.
Description of bed or unit types offered (e.g. assisted living, memory care), as reported in state or facility disclosures.
Number of years the company has been in operation.
Better Business Bureau grade for the operating company. Reflects complaint handling and business practices, not clinical care quality.
Count of regulatory inspections in the reporting window. Higher volume can reflect more oversight visits, complaint-driven surveys, or routine licensure cycles.
Total count of deficiencies (cited regulatory issues) recorded in the selected reporting period. Read alongside inspection counts for context.
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.
Name of the licensed owner, operator, or managing entity as filed with the state. Useful for grouping facilities under the same organization.
Sunrise of Cascade
AL
HOS
MC
Grand Rapids (Cascade)
125
Facility 125
MI AVG 74
Rank #65 / 428
Yes
43
Facility 43
MI AVG 40
Rank #284 / 674
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
1
Facility 1
MI AVG 14
Rank #142 / 296
A+4
6
Facility 6
MI AVG 8
Rank #170 / 330
1.5
Facility 1.5
MI AVG 1.6
Rank #184 / 330
Ms. Cascade Sh, LLC
Grand Village Assisted Living & Memory Care
AL
MC
Grandville (Grandville Lakes)
72
Facility 72
MI AVG 74
Rank #199 / 428
Yes
57
Facility 57
MI AVG 40
Rank #156 / 674
-
39
Facility 39
MI AVG 14
Rank #13 / 296
A+4
1
Facility 1
MI AVG 8
Rank #59 / 330
0.3
Facility 0.3
MI AVG 1.6
Rank #64 / 330
44Th Street Sw Opco LLC
Riley’s Grove Assisted Living & Memory Care
AL
MC
Zeeland (Zeeland Charter Township)
70
Facility 70
MI AVG 74
Rank #213 / 428
Yes
31
Facility 31
MI AVG 40
Rank #420 / 674
-
39
Facility 39
MI AVG 14
Rank #13 / 296
A+3
3
Facility 3
MI AVG 8
Rank #116 / 330
1.0
Facility 1.0
MI AVG 1.6
Rank #132 / 330
Riley's Grove Assisted Living, LLC
Woodlawn Meadows Assisted Living and Memory Care
AL
MC
Hastings
20
Facility 20
MI AVG 74
Rank #326 / 428
Yes
20
Facility 20
MI AVG 40
Rank #520 / 674
-
39
Facility 39
MI AVG 14
Rank #13 / 296
A+1
0
Facility 0
MI AVG 8
Rank #1 / 330
0.0
Facility 0.0
MI AVG 1.6
Rank #1 / 330
1821 N East Street Opco LLC
The Cortland Riverside Gardens
AL
RC
Grand Rapids (Creston)-Yes 50 Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed------

Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in Michigan

The Cortland Riverside Gardens 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).
MI

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 The Cortland Riverside Gardens

What neighborhood is The Cortland Riverside Gardens in?

The Cortland Riverside Gardens is in the Creston neighborhood of Grand Rapids.

Is The Cortland Riverside Gardens in a walkable area?

The Cortland Riverside Gardens has a walk score of 50. Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.

Are pets allowed at The Cortland Riverside Gardens?

Yes, The Cortland Riverside Gardens allows residents to bring their pets.

Are there photos of The Cortland Riverside Gardens?

Yes — there are 12 photos of The Cortland Riverside Gardens in the photo gallery on this page.

What is the address of The Cortland Riverside Gardens?

The Cortland Riverside Gardens is located at 2420 Coit Ave. Ne, Grand Rapids, MI 49505.

What is the phone number of The Cortland Riverside Gardens?

(616) 365-5564 will put you in contact with the team at The Cortland Riverside Gardens.

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