How does Michigan Veteran Homes at Grand Rapids rate on Medicare Care Compare?
Michigan Veteran Homes at Grand Rapids carries an overall Medicare Care Compare rating of 5 of 5 stars (health inspections 4 of 5, staffing 5 of 5, quality measures 4 of 5) in the CMS file updated October 1, 2026.
Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog (Medicare Care Compare) -- nursing home file updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-10-30. Michigan licenses nursing homes under Public Health Code Part 217; LARA's Bureau of Survey and Certification carries out the inspections for CMS.
What did the latest inspection of Michigan Veteran Homes at Grand Rapids find?
The most recent standard health inspection of Michigan Veteran Homes at Grand Rapids on Care Compare is dated June 11, 2026 and is part of a rating cycle with 3 health deficiencies.
Deficiencies cited on that inspection date (scope/severity codes run A, least serious, to L, most serious):
| Inspection | Tag | What was cited | Scope |
|---|---|---|---|
| June 11, 2026 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F |
| June 11, 2026 | F0657 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. | D |
| June 11, 2026 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D |
How is Michigan Veteran Homes at Grand Rapids staffed?
Michigan Veteran Homes at Grand Rapids reports 7.74 total nursing hours per resident per day, including 1.03 registered-nurse hours, against a Kent County median of 4.18 total hours across the 27 certified homes in the county.
Total nursing staff turnover is listed at 48.6%, and 0 administrator(s) left during the CMS measurement period.
Staffing hours are the single number families most often skip. Ask what weekend and overnight staffing look like, because the daily average can hide thin evening shifts.
Who owns and operates Michigan Veteran Homes at Grand Rapids?
CMS lists Michigan Veteran Homes at Grand Rapids's ownership type as government - state, operated by the legal entity State Of Michigan Office Of Financial Management.
It was first approved for Medicare and Medicaid on November 26, 2021.
How does Michigan Veteran Homes at Grand Rapids compare with other nursing homes in Kent County?
Among the 27 Medicare-certified nursing homes in Kent County, 0 carry a higher overall star rating than Michigan Veteran Homes at Grand Rapids, and the county average is 3.4 stars.
| Nursing home | City | Overall | Beds |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Oaks at Belmont | Belmont | ★★★★★ | 60 |
| Covenant Village of the Great Lakes | Grand Rapids | ★★★★☆ | 37 |
| Mission Point Nursing & Physical Rehabilitation Center of Cedar Springs | Cedar Springs | ★★★☆☆ | 77 |
| The Laurels of Kent | Lowell | ★★★☆☆ | 153 |
| Optalis Health & Rehabilitation at Leonard | Grand Rapids | ★★☆☆☆ | 69 |
What should families ask Michigan Veteran Homes at Grand Rapids?
Ask Michigan Veteran Homes at Grand Rapids about the specific items CMS recorded, then about bed availability and payment source.
- The last inspection cited “Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.”. What was the plan of correction?
- Is a bed available for long-term care under Medicaid, or only for Medicare short-term rehab?
- How are therapy minutes scheduled for short-stay rehab residents?
| It is | It isn't | |
|---|---|---|
| Certification | CMS 235729, 128 certified beds, Medicare and Medicaid | Not an AFC or Home for the Aged license |
| Care | 24-hour nursing; 7.74 nursing hours per resident-day | Not a residential setting with personal care only |
| Rating | 5 of 5 stars overall on Care Compare | Not a guarantee of current conditions; ratings lag change |
