American House Jenison

Assisted Living, Independent Living, Memory Care, Respite Care & Hospice Care · Grand Rapids, MI
American House Jenison

Assisted Living in Grand Rapids

Overview of American House Jenison

Embark on an enjoyable retirement journey with American House Jenison, a distinguished senior living community in Jenison, MI, that provides a continuum of care, including independent living, assisted living, memory care, respite stays, and hospice care coordination. Residents can comfortably age in place in comfortably designed studios, one bedroom or two-bedroom apartments. With an on-site team available any time of the day, residents experience nurturing care and support.

Leave the worries and typical hassles of daily living with various assistance services, including housekeeping, laundry, transportation, chef-prepared meals, help with daily living activities, and access to medical services – all right outside your door. Variety of activities, events, health & wellness programs, and delightful amenities foster an improved overall well-being. Residents’ daily living is further enhanced with well-built common spaces such as a library, fitness center, game room, salon, and beautiful outdoor areas.

Walk Score
Walk Score: 17 / 100
Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.

About this community

Safety & Compliance

Wheelchair Accessible

Therapy & Rehabilitation

1 service
Respite Care

Staffing & Medical

2 services
Licensed Nurses/CNAs
24-Hour Staffing

Additional Services

1 service
Respite Stays

Additional Policies & Features

HousekeepingYes

Amenities & Lifestyle

Restaurant-Style Dining With Chef-Prepared Meals
Robust Calendar Of Activities And Events
Common Areas For Family Gatherings And Events
Interior And Exterior Garages
Outdoor Sitting Areas
Gazebos And Bird Feeders
Paved Walking Paths
Ponds And Fountains
Fireplace In Foyer And Dining Room
Cinema And Theater-Style Popcorn
Wellness Spas With Walk-In
Jetted Tubs
Activity And Craft Room
Chapel With Full-Time Chaplain
Housekeeping And Laundry Services
Wheelchair-Accessible Bus For Outings
Full-Service Salon And Beauty Shop
Health And Wellness Programs
ActivitiesOur Life Enrichment team plans daily social and wellness activities, festive events and happy hours.
Specific ProgramsCoordination of Hospice Care, Honor Manor for veterans
Religious ServicesChapel with full-time chaplain
Operating HoursOpen 24/7

Dining & Nutrition

Food DescriptionRestaurant-style dining with chef-prepared meals.

What does this home offer?

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Pets Allowed: Yes, Pets Allowed

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Housing Options: Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed

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Building Type: 3-story

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Transportation Services

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Fitness and Recreation

Types of Care at American House Jenison

Assisted Living Independent Living Memory Care Respite Care Hospice Care

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Living Spaces & Floor Plans for American House Jenison

Memory Care | Studio | 330 sqft
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Memory Care | Studio | 410 sqft
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Independent/Assisted Living | 1 bd | 610 sqft
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Independent/Assisted Living | 1 bd | 650 sqft
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Independent/Assisted Living | 1 bd | 770 sqft
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Independent/Assisted Living | 2 bd | 1230 sqft
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Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in Michigan

American House Jenison is located in Jenison, 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

Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)

Michigan SCSEP

Age 55+
General unemployed, low-income, Michigan resident.
Income Limits (2025) ~$1,983/month 125% FPL
Asset Limits Not specified; income-focused.
MI

Priority for veterans, rural residents; Operation ABLE partnership.

Benefits
Paid training (~20 hours/week at ~$7.25/hour) Job placement

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

Places of interest near American House Jenison

Address 9.1 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Jenison's city center to American House Jenison's address, calculated via Google Maps. — 4.54 miles to nearest hospital (Corewell Health Grand Rapids Hospitals Care Center - Wyoming)

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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.

HC

Home Care Professional care delivered in the person's own home — from companionship and errands to skilled nursing and therapy. Allows seniors to age in place. Medicare covers skilled home health when medically necessary.

IL

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RC

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Frequently Asked Questions about American House Jenison

What neighborhood is American House Jenison in?

American House Jenison is in the Maplewood neighborhood.

Is American House Jenison in a walkable area?

American House Jenison has a walk score of 17. Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.

Does American House Jenison have different floorplan options?

Yes — see the floorplan options available at American House Jenison on this page.

Are there photos of American House Jenison?

Yes — there are 18 photos of American House Jenison in the photo gallery on this page.

What is the address of American House Jenison?

American House Jenison is located at 8001 Cottonwood Dr, Jenison, MI 49428, United States.

What is the phone number of American House Jenison?

(616) 871-2132 will put you in contact with the team at American House Jenison.

Is American House Jenison Medicare or Medicaid certified?

American House Jenison is not currently listed as a CMS-certified provider of Medicare or Medicaid.

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