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Best Assisted Living in Kent County, MI

Reviewed by Dr. Jordan Weiss
Updated Apr 2026
We analyzed 5 homes in Kent County, MI

Sources: CMS Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, and Michigan Department of Health, Office of Aging and Long Term Care.

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The information below is reported by the Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA).

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Wyoming Woods
AL

Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.

MC

Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk.

Kent County (Byron Center Park)
20
Facility 20
MI AVG 115
Rank #334 / 437
Yes
35
Facility 35
MI AVG 38
Rank #371 / 702
Studio
1
Facility 1
MI AVG
Rank #149 / 302
300.0Wyoming Care Operations, LLC
New Haven Assisted Living
AL

Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.

Lakeview (Cato Township)
20
Facility 20
MI AVG 115
Rank #334 / 437
No
46
Facility 46
MI AVG 38
Rank #253 / 702
-
1
Facility 1
MI AVG
Rank #149 / 302
210.5New Haven Assisted Living Inc
Holland Home Breton Terrace
NH

Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).

AL

Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.

Grand Rapids (Kentwood)
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Facility -
MI AVG 115
No
57
Facility 57
MI AVG 38
Rank #157 / 702
1 Bed / 2 Bed / 3 Bed
-
Facility -
MI AVG
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Valley Pines Assisted Living
AL

Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.

Morgan Hill
49Yes 43 -32300.0Heinan, James & Carolyn; Happy Journey Sen L. LLC
The Village of Heather Hills
AL

Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.

IL

Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support.

MC

Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk.

Grand Rapids (Forest Hill Avenue Southeast)
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Facility -
MI AVG 115
No
41
Facility 41
MI AVG 38
Rank #311 / 702
1 Bed / 2 Bed
-
Facility -
MI AVG
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Wyoming Woods

2482 Waldon Woods Dr Sw, Wyoming, MI 49519
Overview of Wyoming Woods

Providing seniors a warm and supportive living environment, Wyoming Woods in Kent County, Wyoming, MI is an inviting senior living community that offers excellent assisted living services. The community is fully-prepared to accommodate residents’ various needs with the help of a dedicated care team trained to offer assistance with various tasks and around-the-clock medical support. Residents here are empowered to maintain their independence while enjoying a maintenance-free lifestyle with housekeeping and laundry services provided.

In addition to comprehensive care services, Wyoming Woods also provides residents with plenty of opportunities to connect with friends and neighbors, discover new things, and simply relax with a range of exciting activities. Residents relish three delicious meals provided daily with accommodations for various dietary needs and preferences. At Wyoming Woods, residents are treated like families and provided with all the necessities they need to continue living their best life.

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Overview of New Haven Assisted Living

Located in a friendly neighborhood in Kent County, Lakeview, MI, New Haven Assisted Living is a thriving senior living community that offers assisted living and memory care services. The community strives to make residents feel at home with cozy living spaces and a dedicated care team available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Residents are provided with assistance with activities of daily living, such as bathing, dressing, doing laundry, and taking medications, to ensure they live comfortably and conveniently.

Committed to creating an inspiring community that nurtures connections and life-enrichment, the community organizes a wide array of social, recreational, and faith-based activities. The community makes sure residents are provided with the nourishment they need for a healthy lifestyle with three nutritious and tasty meals served daily. Housekeeping and laundry services are also offered to make sure residents never have to worry about tiring chores and can focus on living a fulfilling life.

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Overview of Holland Home Breton Terrace

Quality life meets quality care at Holland Home Breton Terrace, a remarkable senior living community in Kent County, Grand Rapids, MI, offering a vibrant environment for independent living. Enjoy the convenience of apartment-style living in well-designed one-bedroom, two- bedroom, and three-bedroom apartments featuring spacious living/dining areas, designer kitchens and a patio or terrace for outdoor living, as well as garages or carports. Here, residents enjoy a maintenance-free lifestyle with a hardworking team always available to accommodate residents’ maintenance needs.

The community also provides residents with plenty of on-site conveniences, including on-site dining, well-equipped wellness centers with diverse activities and classes, as well as hair salons and barber shops. Residents are free to enjoy a broad range of organized activities, including excursions, seminars, as well as community amenities like the on-site activity centers, workout gyms, billiards rooms, and more. At Holland Home Breton Terrace, active residents are equipped with the tools they need to live an active, vibrant, and independent life they want.

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Overview of Valley Pines Assisted Living

Helping seniors enjoy their retirement life, Valley Pines Assisted Living in Kent County, Grand Rapids, MI, is a one-of-a-kind senior living community that provides premiere assisted living services. The community ensures residents’ needs are met any time of the day with the help of a highly trained and passionate care team available 24 hours a day. Residents are empowered to live conveniently and comfortably with access to 24/7 medical care and various supportive services, such as assistance with transportation and mobility needs, medication management, and personal care.

Committed to helping its residents thrive, Valley Pines Assisted Living provides an abundance of opportunity to socialize, explore, and engage in new connections with a diverse and brimming social calendar. The community works tirelessly in ensuring residents are able to live a fulfilling lifestyle, providing everyone with housekeeping and laundry services to relieve them from the stress and hassles of maintaining their living spaces. Lovely community spaces and outdoor leisure and gardening areas are also offered to give residents a cozy space for socialization or spending some relaxing time alone.

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Overview of The Village of Heather Hills

An affordable senior living with high-end service and beautifully designed interiors, The Village of Heather Hills independent living, assisted living, and memory care. Management and staff of the community understand that each resident is unique and has different needs, which is why they provide a program that personalizes care that is tailored to fit the needs of each individual. Life at The Village of  Heather Hills maintains its accommodating hospitality and compassion for seniors over the years with an unmatched quality that many have been looking for in Grand Rapids. 

The Village’s services are straightforward and genuinely deliver with utmost professionalism found in its wellness checks, diagnostic services, hospice care, and wander guard; as well as housekeeping, transportation, maintenance services, and meals provided.

Contact The Village of Heather Hills

Weighting overview

  • 35%
    Resident Experience
  • 25%
    Regulatory
  • 15%
    Visual Media
  • 10%
    Website
  • 10%
    Stability
  • 5%
    Environment
01

Resident & Family Experience 35%

The single largest share of every ranking. Aggregated review sentiment and volume from major platforms — the closest signal to real resident experience.

  • Includes
  • Review Sentiment
  • Review Volume
02

Regulatory & Safety Record 25%

State inspection records, citations, and complaint visits. We weight per-inspection rates more heavily than raw counts.

  • Includes
  • State Inspections
  • Citations/Inspection
  • % Inspections w/ Citations
  • Complaint Visits
  • Accreditations
  • BBB Rating
03

Visual Media & Transparency 15%

Communities that publish high-quality visuals give families a real preview. No photos or tours = a negative transparency signal.

  • Includes
  • Video Tours
  • Virtual Walkthroughs
  • Photo Quantity
  • Photo Quality
04

Website & Operator Transparency 10%

Site quality and whether the operator publishes basic accountability information — staff names, contact details, ownership.

  • Includes
  • Website Content
  • Mobile Usability
  • Staff Info Available
  • Owner Info Available
05

Community Stability 10%

Operational signals indicating whether a community is well-run and meeting demand.

  • Includes
  • Occupancy Rate
  • Bed Options
06

Environment & Pricing 5%

Walkability and pricing transparency. Walk Score is weighted higher for Independent Living than for Memory Care, where most residents do not leave unaccompanied.

  • Includes
  • Walk Score
  • Pricing Transparency
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Frequently Asked Questions about Assisted Living in Kent County, MI

What's the difference between assisted living and memory care in Michigan?

Assisted living in Michigan supports residents with daily activities (bathing, dressing, medication management) while preserving independence. Memory care is a specialized form of assisted living for residents living with Alzheimer's or dementia, and adds 24/7 secured environments, dementia-trained staff, and structured routines designed to reduce confusion and wandering.

What's the difference between assisted living and a nursing home in Michigan?

Assisted living in Michigan is a residential model focused on housing, hospitality, and help with daily activities. Nursing homes (skilled nursing facilities) provide 24/7 medical care from licensed nurses for residents with significant health needs, and are regulated more strictly under both state and federal CMS rules.

Does Michigan Medicaid cover assisted living?

Michigan Medicaid does not directly pay room-and-board for assisted living, but most states (including Michigan) offer Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) waivers that can offset the cost of care services delivered inside a licensed community. Eligibility, waitlists, and covered services vary — check directly with the state Medicaid agency.

What is assisted living?

Assisted living combines private or semi-private apartments with help on activities of daily living (meals, bathing, dressing, medication management) and a social calendar — for residents who need some support but do not need 24/7 medical care.

How many assisted living facilities are listed on this page?

This page features 5 assisted living facilities in Kent County, MI. Use the filters and comparison tools above to compare ratings, amenities, and pricing.

How do I choose the right assisted living facility in Kent County, MI?

Start by matching the level of care offered to the resident's current and anticipated needs, then compare licensing status, staff-to-resident ratios, recent inspection results, and pricing. Tour at least two or three communities in Kent County, MI, talk to current residents and families, and confirm what is included in the base rate versus billed as add-on services.

What should I look for when visiting assisted living facilities in Kent County, MI?

Pay attention to staff interactions with residents, cleanliness and odor, food quality at meal times, the activity calendar, and how questions about pricing and care plans are answered. Ask to see the most recent state inspection report, the move-out / level-of-care-change policy, and a sample monthly bill that lists every fee.