Covenant Village of the Great Lakes

Is Covenant Village of the Great Lakes in Grand Rapids licensed by the State of Michigan?

Covenant Village of the Great Lakes is licensed. Michigan's Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs lists license AH410236771 at 2520 Lake Michigan Dr. NW, Grand Rapids: a Home for the Aged (HFA) approved for 102 residents, holding a regular license from August 1, 2026 to July 31, 2027.

Source: Michigan LARA, Bureau of Community and Health Systems -- statewide AFC/HFA file and facility report index, data as of 2026-10-30.

Who holds the license for Covenant Village of the Great Lakes?

Covenant Living of the Great Lakes is the licensee. No other home in Kent, Ottawa, Allegan, Montcalm or Ionia county is listed under that name.

A single-home licensee often means the owner is closely involved day to day; ask who covers when the owner or administrator is away.

Does Covenant Village of the Great Lakes accept residents with Alzheimer's or dementia?

Yes, according to LARA's file, which lists Alzheimer's among the populations Covenant Village of the Great Lakes serves. As a home for the aged, it must give families a written description of its dementia services if it markets Alzheimer's or dementia care (Michigan Public Health Code, MCL 333.20178).

That written description must cover the program's philosophy, admission and discharge criteria, how care plans are set, staff training, the physical environment, activities, and any supplemental fees. Ask for it before a tour, and compare the fee section against the monthly quote you are given.

What did LARA's most recent inspection of Covenant Village of the Great Lakes find?

LARA's latest renewal licensing study of Covenant Village of the Great Lakes, published May 4, 2024 after an on-site visit on April 23, 2024, found the home in substantial compliance with no rule violations established.

The state report index for this home, most recent first:

Has Covenant Village of the Great Lakes had any special investigations since October 2023?

Yes. LARA has published 3 special investigation reports for Covenant Village of the Great Lakes since October 2023, and 3 of the 3 we read established at least one rule violation.

Investigation 2026A1041002 · published June 13, 2026

Complaint received March 25, 2026.

• Resident A did not receive prescribed blood pressure medication for 8 days. — not established

LARA also recorded additional rule findings during this investigation.

Read the full report on LARA

Investigation 2025A1028079 · published October 26, 2025

Complaint received August 11, 2025.

• Resident A fell and incurred multiple fractures to [their] pelvis due to Resident A’s anti-seizure being stopped abruptly by facility staff. — established
• Staff did not provide care in accordance with Resident A’s service plan. — established
• Resident A’s call lights were not answered in a timely manner. — established

Read the full report on LARA

Investigation 2024A1028077 · published November 1, 2024

Complaint received September 10, 2024.

• Resident A did not receive timely emergency care when Resident A demonstrated a change in condition. — not established
• Resident A’s room smelled of urine and multiple soiled briefs were found in the bathroom. — not established
• Resident A was not provided a shower for three weeks in August in 2024. — established
• Resident A did not receive fresh meals from 8/15/2024 to 8/17/2024 and a meal tray was left in Resident A’s room for two days. — not established

Read the full report on LARA

How does Covenant Village of the Great Lakes compare with other licensed homes in Grand Rapids?

Covenant Village of the Great Lakes is licensed for 102 residents; the 73 other LARA-licensed homes serving older adults in Grand Rapids range from 3 to 110 beds (median 6), and together carry 81 special investigation reports published since October 2023.

See every licensed home on the Grand Rapids page.

What should families ask Covenant Village of the Great Lakes before choosing it?

Start with the state record: ask Covenant Village of the Great Lakes about anything in its LARA reports, then about cost, staffing and what would force a move.

• LARA established this allegation: “Resident A fell and incurred multiple fractures to [their] pelvis due to Resident A’s anti-seizure being stopped abruptly by facility staff.” What changed afterward, and can we see the corrective action plan?
• Which staff are awake overnight, how many residents with dementia does each one cover, and how are exits secured?
• Is the monthly rate all-inclusive, or are personal care and medication help billed as add-ons?
• With 102 licensed beds, how many direct-care staff are on each shift?