Willow Creek West AFC

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5.6 miles from city center

Description

Discover the warmth and trust you’ve been seeking in senior living at Willow Creek West AFC. Located in the heart of Grand Rapids, Michigan, this assisted living and memory care community is dedicated to providing exceptional care and treating residents and their loved ones like family.

Unlike traditional senior living options, Willow Creek West AFC offers intimate homes where residents from diverse backgrounds come together to create a vibrant and caring community. The residents at Willow Creek West AFC not only live together but also enjoy activities such as cooking and playing games, fostering meaningful connections and support among one another. Experience personalized care and attention at Willow Creek West AFC, where the dedicated team goes above and beyond to ensure the comfort and sense of belonging for every resident. The community prioritizes creating an atmosphere where each individual feels valued and cherished.

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What does this place offer?

Building Type Single-story

Amenities

Transportation Services

Types of Care Available

Assisted Living Memory Care

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Program

State Program Name

Eligibility

Benefits

MI Choice Waiver

Michigan Medicaid MI Choice Waiver

General: Age 65+ or disabled, 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 Specifics: Delivered through regional waiver agents; waitlists possible.

Services: 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

General: Age 65+ or disabled, Michigan resident, Medicaid- eligible or low-income.
Income Limits: ~$1,732/month (individual, Medicaid threshold).
Asset Limits: $2,000 (individual).
MI Specifics: Can hire family caregivers; less intensive than waiver.

Services: Personal care (up to 60 hours/month), homemaker services, respite (varies).

Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE)

Michigan PACE

General: Age 55+, 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 Specifics: 16 PACE centers (e.g., Ingham, Wayne counties); expanding slowly.

Services: Personal care (5-7 hours/day), medical care, meals, transportation, therapy, respite.

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

Michigan Medicare Savings Program

General: Age 65+ or disabled, 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 Specifics: Three tiers; no waitlist; includes Extra Help for Part D.

Services: Covers Part B premiums ($174.70/month), deductibles ($240/year), copays (~20%).

National Family Caregiver Support Program (NFCSP) Respite

Michigan NFCSP Respite Care

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 Specifics: 16 AAAs; prioritizes low-income, rural caregivers.

Services: Respite (4-6 hours/week or 5 days/year), adult day care ($60/day), caregiver training.

Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)

Michigan SCSEP

General: Age 55+, unemployed, low-income, Michigan resident.
Income Limits (2025): ~$1,983/month (125% FPL).
Asset Limits: Not specified; income-focused.
MI Specifics: Priority for veterans, rural residents; Operation ABLE partnership.

Services: 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

General: Age 65+ or disabled veteran/spouse, 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 Specifics: High veteran demand in urban/rural areas.

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

Claim What’s Yours Financial Aid for Michigan Seniors

Michigan Medicaid MI Choice Waiver

MI Choice Waiver

Eligibility

General: Age 65+ or disabled, 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 Specifics: Delivered through regional waiver agents; waitlists possible.

Benefits

Services: Personal care (5-7 hours/day), respite care (240 hours/year), home modifications ($1,500 avg.), adult day care ($65/day).

Michigan Home Help

Home Help Program

Eligibility

General: Age 65+ or disabled, Michigan resident, Medicaid- eligible or low-income.
Income Limits: ~$1,732/month (individual, Medicaid threshold).
Asset Limits: $2,000 (individual).
MI Specifics: Can hire family caregivers; less intensive than waiver.

Benefits

Services: Personal care (up to 60 hours/month), homemaker services, respite (varies).

Michigan PACE

Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE)

Eligibility

General: Age 55+, 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 Specifics: 16 PACE centers (e.g., Ingham, Wayne counties); expanding slowly.

Benefits

Services: Personal care (5-7 hours/day), medical care, meals, transportation, therapy, respite.

Michigan Medicare Savings Program

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

Eligibility

General: Age 65+ or disabled, 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 Specifics: Three tiers; no waitlist; includes Extra Help for Part D.

Benefits

Services: Covers Part B premiums ($174.70/month), deductibles ($240/year), copays (~20%).

Michigan NFCSP Respite Care

National Family Caregiver Support Program (NFCSP) Respite

Eligibility

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 Specifics: 16 AAAs; prioritizes low-income, rural caregivers.

Benefits

Services: Respite (4-6 hours/week or 5 days/year), adult day care ($60/day), caregiver training.

Michigan SCSEP

Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)

Eligibility

General: Age 55+, unemployed, low-income, Michigan resident.
Income Limits (2025): ~$1,983/month (125% FPL).
Asset Limits: Not specified; income-focused.
MI Specifics: Priority for veterans, rural residents; Operation ABLE partnership.

Benefits

Services: Paid training (~20 hours/week at ~$7.25/hour), job placement.

Michigan VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound

VA Aid and Attendance (A&A) and Housebound Benefits

Eligibility

General: Age 65+ or disabled veteran/spouse, 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 Specifics: High veteran demand in urban/rural areas.