The Cortland Riverside Gardens

Q: What neighborhood is The Cortland Riverside Gardens in?

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

Q: 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.

Q: 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.

Q: What is the address of The Cortland Riverside Gardens?

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

Q: 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.

Q: Is The Cortland Riverside Gardens Medicare or Medicaid certified?

The Cortland Riverside Gardens is not currently listed as a CMS-certified provider of Medicare or Medicaid.

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.

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Types of Care at The Cortland Riverside Gardens

Assisted Living Respite Care

Walk Score: 50 / 100

Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.

What does this home offer?

Pets Allowed

Room Sizes: 428 / 450 / 551 sq. ft

Housing Options: Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed

Building Type: Single-story

Transportation Service

Fitness and Recreation

Three Meals Per Day

Living Spaces & Floor Plans for The Cortland Riverside Gardens

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4.6 miles from city center 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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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).

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

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).

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).

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.

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

High veteran demand in urban/rural areas.

Benefits

Cash (~$1,433-$2,642/month veteran, ~$951-$1,318 spouse) for care costs

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The Cortland Riverside Gardens	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. RC Respite Care Short-term temporary care — days to weeks — to give family caregivers a break. Full care provided during the stay. Often used after hospitalization or to trial a facility before a permanent placement decision.	Grand Rapids (Creston)	-	Yes	50	Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed	-	-	-	-	-	-