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Our editorial team analyzed 13 nursing homes in Grand Rapids, MI using CMS data, inspection records, complaints, amenities, and facility-level details. How we rank nursing homes in MI
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Info below is compiled from CMS reports & the MI Licensing & Regulatory Affairs (LARA), senior community websites & trusted data sources such as Walk Score & BBB.
Communities are listed from highest-ranked to lowest-ranked based on our methodology.
The facility name. Click to view the full profile page on Assisted Living Magazine, including photos, services, and contact info.
CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, the federal agency that regulates nursing homes) Overall 5-star rating — a composite of Health Inspection, Staffing, and Quality Measures scores. 5 stars = top 10% nationally. 1 star = bottom 10%. The single most important number to start with when comparing facilities.
Care Types in This TableAL (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.
RC (Respite Care):
Short-term temporary care that gives family caregivers a break.
IL (Independent Living):
Community living with dining, activities, and transportation for active seniors who need little personal care.
HC (Home Care):
Professional care delivered in the person's own home, from companionship to skilled nursing.
HOS (Hospice Care):
Comfort-focused care for those with a terminal illness, prioritizing quality of life over treatment.
PC (Palliative Care):
Comfort-focused care for serious illness at any stage, including alongside curative treatment.
CCRC (Continuing Care Retirement Community):
A campus with multiple care levels so residents can age in place without moving.
Neighborhood or city area where the facility is located. Proximity to family, hospitals, and green space matters for both quality of life and ease of visitation. Consider drive time and transit access when evaluating location.
Licensed bed capacity. Larger facilities (300+ beds) often have more specialized programs but can feel institutional. Smaller homes (under 150 beds) tend to deliver more personalized care. Compare with Avg Res/Day to understand how full the facility typically runs.
A 0–100 score of a facility's regulatory inspection record, shown as a letter and compared with other facilities of the same kind in the same state. This is a proprietary Assisted Living Magazine grade. It is not a government rating. A dash means we have no inspection data for that facility.
Percentage of licensed beds filled on an average day. Color indicates financial health: green (90%+) = operationally strong, typically profitable. Amber (80–89%) = stable but leaving revenue on the table. Orange (70–79%) = financial strain likely, may struggle with fixed costs. Red (<70%) = significant distress, closure or ownership change risk increases sharply.
This facility's occupancy rate compared to the statewide average for similar facilities. A positive number means above-average demand. Facilities running 5%+ above the state average are typically the most sought-after in their market — a strong proxy for reputation.
CMS-adjusted total nurse hours per resident per day (RN + LPN + CNA combined). The national average is approximately 3.5 hrs. Higher is better — more direct care time per resident. Below 3.0 is a red flag. CMS weights RN hours more heavily because RNs handle complex clinical decisions that CNAs cannot.
CMS Health Inspection star rating (1–5 stars), based on the 3 most recent annual state surveys plus any complaint investigations. This is the hardest rating to manipulate — it reflects real surveyor findings on-site. 5 stars = fewest deficiencies found. 1 star = most. It carries the heaviest weight in the Overall CMS rating.
CMS Staffing star rating (1–5 stars), based on daily nurse staffing hours submitted to CMS via verified payroll data. Compares RN, LPN, and CNA coverage relative to resident acuity level. 5 stars = well above expected staffing. Weekend staffing is evaluated separately, as that's where many facilities quietly reduce coverage.
CMS Quality Measures star rating (1–5 stars), based on 15 clinical outcome metrics including fall rates, pressure ulcers, antipsychotic drug use, and hospital readmissions. Captures actual resident health outcomes, not just compliance. High QM combined with low Health Inspection scores can indicate a facility with strong care but weak documentation practices.
Registered Nurse hours per resident/day compared to the statewide average. RNs are the highest-skilled nursing staff — they assess residents, manage medications, and respond to emergencies. A value of +50% means RN coverage is 50% above the state norm. Negative values are a concern for residents with complex or acute medical needs.
Total nursing staff hours (RN + LPN + CNA combined) per resident/day vs. the statewide average. A broader measure than RN vs State — it captures the entire care team. A facility can have high total staffing but low RN hours, meaning more aides and fewer nurses. Read both columns together for the full picture.
Total dollar amount of federal monetary fines (civil money penalties) issued by CMS in the past 3 years. Fines are only levied for serious violations — typically actual harm to residents, repeated uncorrected deficiencies, or systemic non-compliance. Even a single fine is noteworthy. Multiple fines strongly suggest a pattern, not isolated incidents.
Total health deficiency citations from the most recent standard inspection cycle. Minor citations (scope A–C) are common and often administrative in nature. Higher counts aren't always disqualifying, but should be read alongside Severe Citations to understand actual harm levels. Under 10 is strong for a large facility; 30+ warrants a closer look.
Average deficiency citations per CMS inspection (survey) in the reporting window — total citations divided by the number of inspections. Lower is better; compare alongside total Citations and Severe Citations for context.
Citations at CMS scope/severity level G or higher — G–I means actual harm occurred; J–L means residents were placed in immediate jeopardy. (D–F is potential for harm only). Examples include unaddressed falls, medication errors causing injury, neglect, or abuse.
Average number of residents in the building on any given day, derived from annual census data. Reflects true operating scale — a 400-bed facility running 200 residents/day operates very differently from one at 390. Higher resident counts generally mean more funded staffing hours.
Better Business Bureau rating (A+ to F). Reflects complaint history, business transparency, and how family disputes were resolved. A+ means no significant unresolved complaints. A blank (—) means the facility isn't BBB-accredited, which is common for healthcare providers and not necessarily a negative signal.
Walk Score® (0–100). Measures walkability of the surrounding area. 90–100 = Walker's Paradise. 70–89 = Very Walkable. 50–69 = Somewhat Walkable. Below 50 = Car-Dependent. Higher scores benefit family visitors, resident outings, and staff commuting.
The licensed owner or operator of record filed with CMS — the individual or organization legally accountable for the facility. Searching the operator name across other facilities can reveal chain or multi-site ownership, which matters: chain-operated homes tend to have more variable quality outcomes than independently run facilities.
What the home actually collects for resident care, after contractual allowances, bad debt and discounts — not gross billings. Taken from the latest complete annual cost report, so it is comparable across homes reporting the same period. Revenue alone doesn't indicate care quality, but it funds staffing and capital reinvestment. Pair with Payroll %. Figures are from each facility's most recent complete fiscal year — hover a value for the exact year; a * marks homes that report an older period than most facilities.
Staff salaries plus wage-related benefits from the latest complete annual cost report. Contract and agency labour is counted separately, under other operating costs, so a home leaning on agency staff can show a low figure here. Payroll is the cost most directly tied to care quality — compare with Payroll % for full context. Figures are from each facility's most recent complete fiscal year — hover a value for the exact year; a * marks homes that report an older period than most facilities.
Payroll as a share of NET PATIENT REVENUE (not gross revenue). Both figures come from the same cost-report year. A higher figure means more of each revenue dollar goes to staff pay. Read with the Staffing star rating to judge whether spend translates into coverage — and note that homes whose patient revenue covers only part of their operation can read implausibly high. The Michigan average is: 58.7% Figures are from each facility's most recent complete fiscal year — hover a value for the exact year; a * marks homes that report an older period than most facilities.
CMS Certification Number: the unique federal identifier for this skilled nursing provider.
Rank badges are statewide and care-type specific: each nursing home is ranked against every other MI nursing home we track that reports that metric, not just the 13 analyzed for Grand Rapids. See how we rank facilities
Medilodge of Wyoming in Grand Rapids offers long-term skilled nursing care and short-term rehabilitation services, as well as adaptive healthcare options for maximum independence and comfort. For those requiring specialized care, the facility also provides IV and infusion therapy, respite care, and wound care treatments.
Transportation is made easy with Medilodge of Wyoming’s VA-contracted facility, and residents can enjoy plenty of outings to stay active and engaged. The dining options at Medilodge of Wyoming are exceptional as well. Experienced chefs prepare savory and exquisite flavors that are sure to delight residents everyday, punctuated by the airy atmosphere of the facility that is perfect for healing and rejuvenation.
Get welcomed into a world of comfort, enjoyment, and peace of mind with Porter Hills Village, an inviting senior living community in Grand Rapids, MI, offering independent living, assisted living, memory care, and skilled nursing. Here, residents live comfortably in inviting and lovely apartments, with high ceilings, large windows, and other convenient in-house amenities designed to make residents’ lives easier. The community offers distinct households for those living with Alzheimer’s and other forms of memory loss, helping them maintain a sense of individuality and engage in enriching routines supported by dedicated and well-trained team members.
Porter Hills Village empowers residents to lead an independent lifestyle while enjoying a broad range of amenities, interesting recreational and educational programs, and nearby shopping, dining, and cultural opportunities. In addition, residents also enjoy deliciously prepared meals, housekeeping, and well-designed spaces, including a library, wellness center, coffee shop, game room, salon, and more. At Porter Hills Village, residents are provided with excellent care and services that empower them to age in place comfortably even as their needs change.
St. Ann’s Home provides nursing home, assisted living, hospice care, memory care, and skilled nursing in Grand Rapids, MI. Nursing home and skilled nursing services provide licensed nursing care on site around the clock, while assisted living helps with daily tasks such as bathing, dressing, and medication while a resident maintains a private living space.
Memory care offers a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering, and hospice care focuses on comfort and symptom management. The home has 95 beds, and its range of care may suit a resident whose needs change over time because different care levels are available within the same community.
Housing includes studios, one-bedroom units, and private rooms. A studio provides one private living space, while a one-bedroom separates living and sleeping areas. Payment options are Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay: Medicare covers short-term skilled care after a hospital stay rather than long-term residence, Medicaid may help when savings do not cover a long stay, and private pay means paying directly. Total nurse staffing is 5h 51m per resident per day, representing the daily nursing time available for each resident.
Overview of Holland Home Breton Woods Rehabilitation & Living Centre
Holland Home Breton Woods Rehabilitation & Living Centre offers nursing home, assisted living, home care, hospice care, independent living, memory care, and skilled nursing in Grand Rapids, MI. Assisted living includes help with daily tasks, while memory care provides a supervised setting for someone who may wander. Skilled nursing means licensed nursing care is available on site around the clock.
Independent living is for private living with community services and no daily care. Home care provides support in a person’s residence, and hospice care supports someone at the end of life. With 20 beds and a 71% occupancy rate, the community is smaller and has some beds unoccupied.
The range of care levels may suit a resident whose needs change over time without requiring a move to a different community. Holland Home operates the community. Total nurse staffing is 5 hours 56 minutes per resident per day, representing the daily nursing time associated with each resident.
Payment options are Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay, so an eligible family can use either public program or pay directly. The community is in the Third Ward neighborhood. Its Walk Score of 44 places it in a car dependent area where most errands require a car or a ride.
Holland Home Raybrook Campus in Grand Rapids, Michigan, provides independent living, assisted living, memory care, nursing home care, and skilled nursing. Independent living offers a private living space with community services and no daily care, while assisted living helps with tasks such as dressing, bathing, and medications while the resident keeps a private apartment. Memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering, and skilled nursing offers licensed nursing care on site around the clock.
The range of care levels can suit a resident whose needs grow over time, since moving to another level does not require leaving the community. The campus has 236 beds and is operated by Holland Home. Total nurse staffing is 5 hours 2 minutes per resident per day, representing the total daily nurse staffing time assigned to each resident.
Residents can use the pool and salon or spa, with planned outings that include theater performances, musical events, and area shows. Rehabilitation services are available, while respite care offers a short stay when a resident’s usual caregiver needs to travel or recover. Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay are accepted: Medicare can apply to short-term skilled care after a hospital stay, Medicaid may help when savings do not cover a long stay, and private pay allows a family to pay directly. A Walk Score of 41 places the area in a car-dependent setting, so most errands require a car or a ride, and a resident who no longer drives would need transportation to get out independently.
Skld Leonard provides nursing home, hospice care, respite care, and skilled nursing in Grand Rapids, MI. Nursing home and skilled nursing care provide licensed nursing care on site around the clock, while hospice care focuses on comfort and support for someone nearing the end of life.
Respite care offers a short stay, which can suit a family whose usual caregiver needs to travel or recover. Skld Leonard has 69 beds, and families can use Medicare, Medicaid, or private pay to cover care through public benefits or direct payment.
Total nurse staffing is 3h 49m per resident/day, representing the daily nurse staffing time allocated per resident.
Structured for continuing care retirement living, Covenant Living of Great Lakes brings nursing home care, skilled nursing, memory care, assisted living, and respite care to Grand Rapids, MI. Care can continue there as needs change, without a placement somewhere new.
Assisted living handles the help with daily tasks while a resident holds on to a private living space. In memory care, the risk of wandering is met by supervision in a secured setting. Nursing home care and skilled nursing are for residents whose clinical needs are ongoing, and respite care fills in for a caregiver who is travelling or recovering.
One-bedroom and two-bedroom options make up the housing across 102 beds. Nursing hours per resident total four hours and seven minutes daily.
The pool, hot tub, sauna, and steam room come with a fitness center and a wellness center, and rehabilitation services are there too. Errands mostly require driving, since the Walk Score is 35, which means the area is car-dependent.
Overview of Mission Point of Nursing & Physical Rehabilitation Center Forest Hills
Mission Point of Nursing & Physical Rehabilitation Center Forest Hills in Grand Rapids, MI offers nursing home, hospice care, nursing care, respite care, and skilled nursing. Nursing home and skilled nursing services support residents who need ongoing nursing care, while hospice care centers on comfort for someone with a terminal illness. Respite care provides a short stay when a usual caregiver needs time away or recovery.
The community has 58 beds, creating a smaller setting that may suit someone who prefers a more intimate community. Total nurse staffing is 4h 53m per resident per day, representing the total daily hands-on nurse time assigned to each resident. Medicare can apply to short-term skilled care after a hospital stay, Medicaid may matter when savings may not cover a long stay, and private pay allows families to pay directly.
Ideally situated in the harmonious neighborhood of Grand Rapids, MI, Clark Retirement at Keller Lake is a blissful retreat that offers assisted living, independent living, memory care, and respite care. Committed to improving residents’ well-being, a compassionate and well-trained team provides top-tier care for their unique needs around the clock. The community promotes a vibrant and welcoming environment, so residents can feel at ease during their stay.
A variety of entertainment options, including fun games and local trips, are conducted, encouraging residents to live actively and remain socially engaged. Here, residents have a delightful dining experience with delicious and healthy, chef-prepared meals that cater to their dietary needs and preferences. This pet-friendly community is surrounded by lush green spaces where residents can walk and relax, creating the perfect setting for a worry-free retirement.
The breadth of care types at Clark Retirement at Franklin is the first thing worth sitting with. This is a continuing care retirement community on Franklin Street in Grand Rapids’ Eastown neighborhood, and it holds nursing home, assisted living, independent living, memory care, and skilled nursing under one roof across 107 beds in a 3-story building. Residents who enter at one level of need can remain as that need changes. The average stay is 424 days, and Corewell Health Blodgett Hospital is 0.43 miles away.
Thirty-six of those 107 beds are currently occupied. Staffing runs 24 hours a day. Total nursing time is 3 hours and 28 minutes per resident per day: registered nurses at 26 minutes, LPNs at 26 minutes, nurse aides at 2 hours and 4 minutes. Rehabilitation services and respite care are offered on-site, and primary care is available without leaving the building.
The amenities here are genuinely atypical for a nursing-level community. A swimming pool and spa, art gallery, resident art studio, woodworking shop, and greenhouse sit alongside the more standard offerings of a wellness center, salon and barbershop, library, and chapel. Multiple dining venues serve chef-prepared meals. Outdoor space includes a rose garden, walking paths, and pet-friendly grounds.
An active resident council meets regularly. Rachel Romero is the Executive Director; Clark Retirement Community Inc. operates the facility. The facility accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay. State inspections have historically focused on themes of care planning and documentation.
For families evaluating a community where a single move can accommodate a wide arc of care needs, the multi-level structure here is the defining feature. The amenity depth is an added argument for the long-stay resident the 424-day average describes.
Every nursing home above is evaluated across five weighted categories using CMS data including Care Compare, Payroll-Based Journal, and Medicare Cost Reports. Rank badges compare each home against other nursing homes in the same state — never against assisted living, memory care, or independent living communities.
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Avg Overall CMS Rating:3.5/ 5The average Overall CMS Rating for all CMS-certified nursing homes in Grand Rapids, MI. Ratings combine health inspections, staffing, and quality measures, with inspections weighted most. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average:3.2/ 5
Avg Staffing Rating:3.9/ 5The average Staffing Rating across all CMS-certified nursing homes in Grand Rapids, MI. Reflects nursing staff hours per resident per day (including RNs), adjusted for residents' care needs. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average:3.4/ 5
Avg Health Insp. Rating:3.4/ 5The average Health Inspection Rating across all CMS-certified nursing homes in Grand Rapids, MI. Based on each facility's recent inspections and complaint investigations, weighing the number, scope, and severity of deficiencies. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
Frequently Asked Questions about Nursing Homes in Grand Rapids, MI
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 nursing home care?
Yes — Michigan Medicaid covers nursing home care for residents who meet income, asset, and medical-need eligibility requirements. Most CMS-certified nursing homes accept Medicaid as a primary payer once long-term-care eligibility is established.
What is nursing home care?
Nursing homes (also called skilled nursing facilities) provide 24/7 medical care from licensed nurses, rehabilitation services, and long-term custodial care for residents with significant health or functional needs.
How many nursing homes are listed on this page?
This page features 13 nursing homes in Grand Rapids, MI. Use the filters and comparison tools above to compare ratings, amenities, and pricing.
How do I choose the right nursing home in Grand Rapids, 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 Grand Rapids, 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 nursing homes in Grand Rapids, 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.
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