What licensed senior care is in Grand Rapids, Michigan?
Michigan LARA licenses 74 homes serving older adults in Grand Rapids, with 1,511 beds between them: 12 homes for the aged, 11 adult foster care homes of 13 or more residents and 51 smaller adult foster care homes. CMS adds 15 certified nursing homes.
Grand Rapids is Michigan's second-largest city and the Kent County seat, and it carries the region's heaviest concentration of licensed senior care. The Medical Mile on the Michigan Street hill (Corewell Health Butterworth Hospital and its research neighbors), Trinity Health Grand Rapids near downtown, Mary Free Bed Rehabilitation Hospital on Wealthy Street and Corewell Health Blodgett Hospital on the East Grand Rapids line generate most of the hospital discharges that send families looking. Homes are spread unevenly: the southeast ZIPs 49507 and 49508 hold the most adult foster care homes, while the large homes for the aged sit closer to the Beltline and East Paris corridors. The Michigan Veteran Homes at Grand Rapids, on Monroe Avenue NE, is the state's veterans nursing home for the region.
| 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 Rapids | 12 homes, 964 beds | 62 homes, 547 beds |
| Serves Alzheimer's (LARA flag) | 9 homes | 26 homes |
Which assisted living homes are licensed in Grand Rapids?
Grand Rapids has 23 larger licensed homes -- the settings most families mean by assisted living -- led by Rest Haven Home (110 beds) and Clark Retirement Home (107 beds).
| Home | License | Beds | Alzheimer's | Last LARA inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rest Haven Home | Home for the Aged | 110 | Yes | September 20, 2024 |
| Clark Retirement Home | Home for the Aged | 107 | Yes | September 10, 2024 |
| Medilodge of Grand Rapids | Home for the Aged | 103 | Yes | March 12, 2024 |
| Covenant Village of the Great Lakes | Home for the Aged | 102 | Yes | May 4, 2024 |
| St. Ann's Home | Home for the Aged | 95 | Yes | -- |
| Michigan Christian Home Beacon Hill at Eastgate | Home for the Aged | 92 | Yes | December 17, 2023 |
| Commonwealth Senior Living at Grand Rapids | Home for the Aged | 90 | Yes | March 18, 2024 |
| The Cortland Riverside Gardens | Home for the Aged | 70 | No | February 3, 2024 |
| Cranberry Park of Grand Rapids | Home for the Aged | 61 | Yes | March 18, 2024 |
| The Cortland Rediscovery | Home for the Aged | 56 | No | -- |
| Aquinata Hall | Home for the Aged | 45 | Yes | October 15, 2024 |
| Edison Christian Assisted Living | Home for the Aged | 33 | No | April 6, 2024 |
| Green Acres of Standale | AFC large group home (13-20) | 20 | No | February 9, 2025 |
| Green Acres of Standale II | AFC large group home (13-20) | 20 | Yes | October 15, 2024 |
| Holland Home-Breton Extended Care CENTRE | AFC large group home (13-20) | 20 | No | July 3, 2026 |
| The Cortland Lodge | AFC large group home (13-20) | 20 | Yes | -- |
| The Cortland Terrace Cove | AFC large group home (13-20) | 20 | Yes | June 13, 2026 |
| The Cortland Terrace Harbor | AFC large group home (13-20) | 20 | Yes | June 13, 2026 |
| Willow Creek - East | AFC large group home (13-20) | 20 | Yes | January 20, 2025 |
| Willow Creek - West | AFC large group home (13-20) | 20 | Yes | April 25, 2025 |
| Alger Heights - North | AFC large group home (13-20) | 17 | No | April 12, 2025 |
| Rivervalley 1 | AFC large group home (13-20) | 16 | No | June 23, 2025 |
| Rivervalley 2 | AFC large group home (13-20) | 16 | No | June 23, 2025 |
Which small adult foster care homes in Grand Rapids serve older adults?
51 small adult foster care homes in Grand Rapids are licensed to serve the aged, run by 42 licensees, for 338 residents in total.
| Home | Street | Beds | License |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1732 Homes | 1732 Union SE | 6 | AFC small group home (1-6) |
| Angie Home Care Grand Rapids | 5843 Birdsong CT SE | 6 | AFC small group home (1-6) |
| Ascension Health AFC | 1948 Millbank St. SE | 6 | AFC small group home (1-6) |
| Ascension Health II | 3704 Newcastle Dr. SE | 6 | AFC small group home (1-6) |
| Ascension Health III AFC | 1947 Millbank St SE | 6 | AFC small group home (1-6) |
| Better Living Jefferson | 570 Jefferson Avenue SE | 6 | AFC small group home (1-6) |
| Brightside Living - Leonard | 2646 Leonard St. NW | 6 | AFC small group home (1-6) |
| Brightside Living - Rosemary | 445 Rosemary St SE | 6 | AFC small group home (1-6) |
| Char House | 723 Worden St SE | 3 | AFC family home (1-6) |
| Corewell Health Homewards Central | 4130 Kalamazoo Ave SE | 12 | AFC medium group home (7-12) |
| Corewell Health Worth Residential Homewards South | 4140 Kalamazoo Ave SE | 12 | AFC medium group home (7-12) |
| Cozy Haven AFC | 859 Henry Ave SE | 6 | AFC small group home (1-6) |
| Creston AFC LLC | 251 Sweet NE | 10 | AFC medium group home (7-12) |
| Dignified Care | 4180 Cummings Ct NW | 6 | AFC family home (1-6) |
| Dignified Care | 1675 3 Mile Rd. NW | 12 | AFC medium group home (7-12) |
| E Fulton AFC | 635 Fulton St E | 11 | AFC medium group home (7-12) |
| Emmanuel | 604 Jefferson Avenue SE | 6 | AFC family home (1-6) |
| Enriched Living - Awixa | 1743 Awixa Ave NW | 6 | AFC small group home (1-6) |
| Enriched Living - Richview | 2006 Richview Ave NW | 6 | AFC small group home (1-6) |
| Everbloom Home | 144 Brownell Street SE | 6 | AFC small group home (1-6) |
| Faith Haven Adult Foster Care Home | 72 Richards Ave Nw | 5 | AFC small group home (1-6) |
| Faith Haven Bethel Home | 713 Diamond Ave NE | 6 | AFC small group home (1-6) |
| Francis Ave. AFC | 2101 Francis Avenue, SE | 6 | AFC small group home (1-6) |
| Giddings AFC | 1 | 6 | AFC family home (1-6) |
| Giddings AFC III | 1518 Forrester St SE | 6 | AFC small group home (1-6) |
| Greenhaven Living LLC | 1532 Mayfield Ave NE | 4 | AFC small group home (1-6) |
| Ikaze Home | 2014 Francis | 6 | AFC small group home (1-6) |
| Ivy Home | 3749 Ivy Drive | 6 | AFC small group home (1-6) |
| JC Adult Home LLC | 1814 Towner | 6 | AFC small group home (1-6) |
| Kays House | 2418 Horton Ave Se | 6 | AFC small group home (1-6) |
| Kendall East | 1740 Kendall St. SE | 6 | AFC small group home (1-6) |
| Kingdom Rest Center, LLC | 7174 Martin Avenue SE | 10 | AFC medium group home (7-12) |
| Lifes Choice | 2930 Hampshire Blvd SE | 6 | AFC small group home (1-6) |
| Lifes Choice 2 | 1346 Butler Avenue SE | 6 | AFC small group home (1-6) |
| Lyon Street AFC | 515 Lyon Street | 12 | AFC medium group home (7-12) |
| Mapleview | 1824 Mapleview St SE | 6 | AFC small group home (1-6) |
| Maritza's Home | 6555 College Ave | 5 | AFC family home (1-6) |
| Michael's Refuge | 722 Eastern Avenue SE | 6 | AFC small group home (1-6) |
| Nala House Afc | 342 43Rd St Se | 6 | AFC small group home (1-6) |
| New Hope Group Home | 3671 Senora Ave. SE | 6 | AFC small group home (1-6) |
| New Hope Group Home LLC 60 | 3660 Senora Ave. SE | 6 | AFC small group home (1-6) |
| NewPath Residential | 1316 Eastern Ave Se | 3 | AFC small group home (1-6) |
| Old Town AFC | 1620 Old Town Rd. SE | 6 | AFC small group home (1-6) |
| Pine Rest Cameron Home | 6680 Adrian Avenue SE | 8 | AFC medium group home (7-12) |
| Princeton AFC | 733 Prince | 6 | AFC small group home (1-6) |
| Radiant Care Services | 753 Tamarack Ave. NW | 4 | AFC small group home (1-6) |
| Resolute Adult Living Facility | 1414 Eastern Avenue SE | 6 | AFC small group home (1-6) |
| Savi-K | 3824 Walker Avenue, NW | 6 | AFC family home (1-6) |
| Sequoia | 7051 Madison Avenue, SE | 12 | AFC medium group home (7-12) |
| Wagner AFC Home | 807 Pine Ave. NW | 6 | AFC family home (1-6) |
| Yvonne's House | 1702 Stilesgate St SE | 5 | AFC small group home (1-6) |
Which homes in Grand Rapids serve residents with Alzheimer's?
LARA lists 35 homes in Grand Rapids as serving residents with Alzheimer's disease: Rest Haven Home, Clark Retirement Home, Medilodge of Grand Rapids, and Covenant Village of the Great Lakes and 31 more.
Which nursing homes are in Grand Rapids, and how do they rate?
Grand Rapids has 15 Medicare-certified nursing homes; the highest rated on Care Compare is Corewell Health Grand Rapids Hospitals Rehabilitation at 5 of 5 stars overall.
What have LARA investigations found at Grand Rapids homes since October 2023?
LARA has published 84 special investigation reports on Grand Rapids homes since October 2023; of the 80 we read, 74 established at least one rule violation.
The most recent established findings:
- Brightside Living - Leonard (October 2, 2026): Staff are not supervising Resident A as directed in his assessment plan.
- The Cortland Terrace Harbor (October 2, 2026): Resident A's DNR order was not filed appropriately and was not followed prior to Resident A’s death.
- Willow Creek - East (October 2, 2026): The facility is insufficiently staffed.
How to weigh these: reading a LARA special investigation report.
Is Grand Rapids covered by PACE and the MI Choice Waiver?
Yes. Grand Rapids's ZIP codes appear in the published PACE service area for Care Resources (616-913-2006 or 800-610-6299) and Senior Care Partners PACE (517-680-4410), and MI Choice is available county-wide.
MI Choice intake for Kent County goes through Area Agency on Aging of Western Michigan, Inc. (616-456-5664) 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 Rapids?
24 Medicare-certified home health agencies report serving Grand Rapids ZIP codes, and 11 hospices are based in Kent County.
Highest CMS quality-of-care stars among them: Care One Home Health Services (5.0), Centerwell Home Health (4.5), Elara Caring (4.5), and Elara Caring (4.5).
Full lists: home health and hospice.
