The Village of Heather Hills
Assisted Living & Independent Living · Grand Rapids, MI

The Village of Heather Hills

Assisted Living & Independent Living · Grand Rapids, MI

Overview of The Village of Heather Hills

The Village of Heather Hills is a residential community at 1055 Forest Hill Avenue SE in Grand Rapids, Michigan. It features a one-story setting with housing options of one bedroom or two bedrooms, providing flexibility for different needs and preferences. This building type often creates an accessible, intimate environment where occupants can easily navigate their surroundings.

The neighborhood scores 41 for walkability, so some nearby services are walkable, contrary to most errands and activities needing a brief drive. That setting works well for residents and visiting families wanting a calmer residential area with easy access to transportation corridors leading into broader Grand Rapids.

Families contemplating The Village of Heather Hills will find value in visiting it to personally see the floor plans, daily environment, and available features. This kind of direct experience helps you get a clear sense of whether the community is a good fit for your loved one’s needs and lifestyle preferences.

By The Numbers

Community insights.

Walk Score Info Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation. Rank #306 / 674Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 306th out of 674 homes 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 cover every community we track in Michigan that reports data for that category. 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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No pets allowed

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Room Sizes: 461 / 558 - 620 / 657 / 758 - 940 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 6.1 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Grand Rapids's city center to The Village of Heather Hills'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 to lowest based on our ranking 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. 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.
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 citations (cited regulatory issues) recorded in the selected reporting period. Read alongside inspection counts for context.
The average number of citations this facility receives each time it's inspected, calculated as total citations ÷ 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.
Valley Pines Assisted Living
AL
Morgan Hill49Yes 43 -32A-1670.4Heinan, James & Carolyn And Happy Journey Sen L. LLC
Wyoming Woods
AL
Wyoming (Byron Center Park)
20
Facility 20
MI AVG 74
Rank #326 / 428
Yes
35
Facility 35
MI AVG 40
Rank #366 / 674
Studio
1
Facility 1
MI AVG 14
Rank #142 / 296
-3
0
Facility 0
MI AVG 8
Rank #1 / 330
0.0
Facility 0.0
MI AVG 1.6
Rank #1 / 330
Wyoming Care Operations, LLC
New Haven Assisted Living
AL
MC
RC
Lakeview (Cato Township)
20
Facility 20
MI AVG 74
Rank #326 / 428
No
46
Facility 46
MI AVG 40
Rank #250 / 674
-
1
Facility 1
MI AVG 14
Rank #142 / 296
-2
1
Facility 1
MI AVG 8
Rank #59 / 330
0.5
Facility 0.5
MI AVG 1.6
Rank #96 / 330
New Haven Assisted Living Inc
The Village of Heather Hills
AL
IL
Grand Rapids (Forest Hill Avenue Southeast)-No
41
Facility 41
MI AVG 40
Rank #306 / 674
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Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in Michigan

The Village of Heather Hills 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 The Village of Heather Hills

What neighborhood is The Village of Heather Hills in?

The Village of Heather Hills is in the Forest Hill Avenue Southeast neighborhood of Grand Rapids.

Is The Village of Heather Hills in a walkable area?

The Village of Heather Hills has a walk score of 41. Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.

Are pets allowed at The Village of Heather Hills?

No, The Village of Heather Hills has a no-pet policy.

Are there photos of The Village of Heather Hills?

Yes — there are 7 photos of The Village of Heather Hills in the photo gallery on this page.

What is the address of The Village of Heather Hills?

The Village of Heather Hills is located at 1055 Forest Hill Ave Se, Grand Rapids, MI 49546.

What is the phone number of The Village of Heather Hills?

(616) 949-0080 will put you in contact with the team at The Village of Heather Hills.

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