What licensed senior care is in Grand Haven, Michigan?
Michigan LARA licenses 8 homes serving older adults in Grand Haven, with 417 beds between them: 3 homes for the aged, 2 adult foster care homes of 13 or more residents and 3 smaller adult foster care homes. CMS adds 2 certified nursing homes.
Grand Haven is the Ottawa County seat, at the mouth of the Grand River on Lake Michigan. Trinity Health Grand Haven is the local hospital, and the city has a mix of homes for the aged, adult foster care homes and two certified nursing homes. Families here usually search Grand Haven and Spring Lake together -- the two are across the river from each other -- and look toward Muskegon as often as Grand Rapids. Senior Resources in Muskegon is the area's MI Choice and Area Agency on Aging office.
| Home for the Aged (HFA) | Adult foster care (AFC) | |
|---|---|---|
| Michigan law | Public Health Code Part 213 | Adult Foster Care Facility Licensing Act (1979 PA 218) |
| Who it is for | 21+ residents age 55 and older | Adults needing supervision but not continuous nursing care |
| Licensed in Grand Haven | 3 homes, 347 beds | 5 homes, 70 beds |
| Serves Alzheimer's (LARA flag) | 2 homes | 4 homes |
Which assisted living homes are licensed in Grand Haven?
Grand Haven has 5 larger licensed homes -- the settings most families mean by assisted living -- led by Grand Pines Assisted Living Center (177 beds) and Robbinswood Assisted Living Community (110 beds).
| Home | License | Beds | Alzheimer's | Last LARA inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grand Pines Assisted Living Center | Home for the Aged | 177 | Yes | June 23, 2025 |
| Robbinswood Assisted Living Community | Home for the Aged | 110 | Yes | August 24, 2025 |
| Bridgeway Park Grand Haven | Home for the Aged | 60 | No | August 15, 2026 |
| Seville | AFC large group home (13-20) | 20 | Yes | October 15, 2024 |
| Simarron AFC Home | AFC large group home (13-20) | 20 | Yes | October 15, 2024 |
Which small adult foster care homes in Grand Haven serve older adults?
3 small adult foster care homes in Grand Haven are licensed to serve the aged, run by 2 licensees, for 30 residents in total.
| Home | Street | Beds | License |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ivy Nest | 707 Clinton Ave. | 6 | AFC family home (1-6) |
| Sierra AFC Home | 16216 Mercury Drive | 12 | AFC medium group home (7-12) |
| Sorrell AFC Home | 16224 Mercury Drive | 12 | AFC medium group home (7-12) |
Which homes in Grand Haven serve residents with Alzheimer's?
LARA lists 6 homes in Grand Haven as serving residents with Alzheimer's disease: Grand Pines Assisted Living Center, Robbinswood Assisted Living Community, Seville, and Simarron AFC Home and 2 more.
Michigan has no separate memory care license; read the dementia disclosure rules before touring.
Which nursing homes are in Grand Haven, and how do they rate?
Grand Haven has 2 Medicare-certified nursing homes; the highest rated on Care Compare is Medilodge at the Shore at 2 of 5 stars overall.
| Nursing home | Beds | Overall | Staffing | Last inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medilodge at the Shore | 126 | ★★☆☆☆ | ★★★★☆ | August 15, 2025 |
| Riverside Nursing Centre | 34 | ★☆☆☆☆ | ★★★☆☆ | February 12, 2026 |
What have LARA investigations found at Grand Haven homes since October 2023?
LARA has published 12 special investigation reports on Grand Haven homes since October 2023; of the 12 we read, 12 established at least one rule violation.
The most recent established findings:
- Seville (August 15, 2026): Staff are not trained in CPR/1st Aid
- Sierra AFC Home (August 15, 2026): additional rule findings
- Simarron AFC Home (August 15, 2026): Resident A's oxygen failed due to mechanical failure and staff failed to administer bottled oxygen for at least two hours.
How to weigh these: reading a LARA special investigation report.
Is Grand Haven covered by PACE and the MI Choice Waiver?
Yes. Grand Haven's ZIP codes appear in the published PACE service area for LifeCircles-PACE (616-582-3100 (Holland)), and MI Choice is available county-wide.
MI Choice intake for Ottawa County goes through Senior Resources (231-739-5858) and Reliance Community Care Partners (616-956-9440 or 800-447-3007). Details: MI Choice and PACE in West Michigan.
Which home health agencies and hospices serve Grand Haven?
18 Medicare-certified home health agencies report serving Grand Haven ZIP codes, and 2 hospices are based in Ottawa County.
Highest CMS quality-of-care stars among them: Centerwell Home Health (4.5), Elara Caring (4.5), Holland Community Hospital (4.5), and Pure Home Health Care (4.5).
Full lists: home health and hospice.
