Marsh Ridge Apartments

Marsh Ridge Apartments

Overview of Marsh Ridge Apartments

Enjoy every moment of your best years at Marsh Ridge Apartments, a distinct community in Grand Rapids, MI, offering independent living. Featuring purposely designed and spacious one- and two-bedroom floor plans, the community ensures residents are comfortable and safe. Residents can ease their worries with round-the-clock emergency maintenance, as well as convenient apartment features.

A thoughtfully curated calendar of engaging activities and engaging programs is conducted weekly, encouraging residents to live actively and make new friends. With efficient amenities in each unit, residents can prepare meals that best suit their dietary needs and preferences. The community is a great option for those aiming to downsize in retirement, accompanied by its top-notch amenities and friendly setting.

By The Numbers

Community insights.

Walk Score Info Car-dependent. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation. Rank #100 / 269Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis independent living community is ranked 100th out of 269 independent living communities 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 compare like with like: every independent living community we track in Michigan that reports data for that category. Independent living 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.
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What does this home offer?

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Pets Allowed

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Room Sizes: 644 / 908 sq. ft

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Housing Options: 1 Bed / 2 Bed

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Building Type: Single-story

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Address 4.4 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Grand Rapids's city center to Marsh Ridge Apartments'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-ranked to lowest-ranked based on our 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. 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.
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.
Porter Hills Village
IL
AL
MC
NH
Grand Rapids (Grand Rapids Charter Township)
100
Facility 100
MI AVG 84
Rank #49 / 132
No-Private Rooms
1
Facility 1
MI AVG 16
Rank #65 / 118
-2
0
Facility 0
MI AVG 8
Rank #1 / 114
0.0
Facility 0.0
MI AVG 1.6
Rank #1 / 114
Porter Hills Presbyterian Village, Inc
Cascade Trails Senior Living
IL
AL
MC
Grand Rapids (Forest Hills)
71
Facility 71
MI AVG 84
Rank #72 / 132
Yes
23
Facility 23
MI AVG 40
Rank #200 / 269
-
39
Facility 39
MI AVG 16
Rank #7 / 118
A+6
9
Facility 9
MI AVG 8
Rank #68 / 114
1.5
Facility 1.5
MI AVG 1.6
Rank #56 / 114
Cascade Trails Senior Living, LLC
StoryPoint Rockford
IL
AL
MC
Rockford (Plainfield Charter Township)
40
Facility 40
MI AVG 84
Rank #95 / 132
Yes
21
Facility 21
MI AVG 40
Rank #204 / 269
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
12
Facility 12
MI AVG 16
Rank #57 / 118
-4
2
Facility 2
MI AVG 8
Rank #26 / 114
0.5
Facility 0.5
MI AVG 1.6
Rank #30 / 114
Senior Living Rockford, LLC
Meadowlark Retirement Village
IL
AL
MC
Sparta
20
Facility 20
MI AVG 84
Rank #106 / 132
No
36
Facility 36
MI AVG 40
Rank #147 / 269
Studio / 1 Bed
1
Facility 1
MI AVG 16
Rank #65 / 118
-4
0
Facility 0
MI AVG 8
Rank #1 / 114
0.0
Facility 0.0
MI AVG 1.6
Rank #1 / 114
Porter Hills Presbyterian Village, Inc
Marsh Ridge Apartments
IL
Grand Rapids (Westside Connection)-Yes
47
Facility 47
MI AVG 40
Rank #100 / 269
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Rank badges are statewide and care-type specific: each independent living community is ranked against every other MI independent living community we track that reports that metric, not just the 5 on this page. See how we rank facilities

Financial Assistance for
Independent Living in Michigan

Marsh Ridge Apartments 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 Marsh Ridge Apartments

What neighborhood is Marsh Ridge Apartments in?

Marsh Ridge Apartments is in the Westside Connection neighborhood of Grand Rapids.

Is Marsh Ridge Apartments in a walkable area?

Marsh Ridge Apartments has a walk score of 47. Car-dependent. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.

Are pets allowed at Marsh Ridge Apartments?

Yes, Marsh Ridge Apartments allows residents to bring their pets.

Are there photos of Marsh Ridge Apartments?

Yes — there are 7 photos of Marsh Ridge Apartments in the photo gallery on this page.

What levels of care does Marsh Ridge Apartments provide?

Marsh Ridge Apartments offers Independent Living.

What is the address of Marsh Ridge Apartments?

Marsh Ridge Apartments is located at 470 Marsh Ridge Dr Nw #5814, Grand Rapids, MI 49504.

What is the phone number of Marsh Ridge Apartments?

(616) 453-1122 will put you in contact with the team at Marsh Ridge Apartments.

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