How many assisted living homes are licensed in Grand Rapids, MI?
23 homes in Grand Rapids fit what families usually call assisted living: 12 homes for the aged and 11 adult foster care homes of 13 or more residents, licensed for 1,173 residents in total.
Because Michigan has no assisted living license, the first question for any home is which license it holds. That decides which LARA rules apply, which reports exist, and whether the dementia disclosure law covers it.
Which Grand Rapids homes for the aged hold a current LARA license?
Rest Haven Home, Clark Retirement Home, and Medilodge of Grand Rapids and 9 more hold home for the aged licenses in Grand Rapids; the largest is licensed for 110 residents.
| Home for the aged | Beds | Licensee | License expires | Last renewal | Investigations since 10/2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rest Haven Home | 110 | Rest Haven Homes, Inc. | July 31, 2027 | September 20, 2024: 3 violations | 0 |
| Clark Retirement Home | 107 | Clark Retirement Community Inc. | July 31, 2027 | September 10, 2024: compliant | 0 |
| Medilodge of Grand Rapids | 103 | Grand Rapids Opco, LLC | July 31, 2027 | March 12, 2024: admin review | 5 |
| Covenant Village of the Great Lakes | 102 | Covenant Living of the Great Lakes | July 31, 2027 | May 4, 2024: compliant | 3 |
| St. Ann's Home | 95 | St. Ann's Home Inc. | July 31, 2027 | -- | 1 |
| Michigan Christian Home Beacon Hill at Eastgate | 92 | The Michigan Christian Home Inc. | July 31, 2027 | December 17, 2023: 1 violation | 0 |
| Commonwealth Senior Living at Grand Rapids | 90 | MCAP Grand Rapids Opco, LLC | July 31, 2027 | March 18, 2024: compliant | 2 |
| The Cortland Riverside Gardens | 70 | AHR Riverside Grand Rapids MI TRS Sub LLC | July 31, 2027 | February 3, 2024: 4 violations | 10 |
| Cranberry Park of Grand Rapids | 61 | Optalis Grand Rapids MC Opco LLC | July 31, 2027 | March 18, 2024: admin review | 1 |
| The Cortland Rediscovery | 56 | AHR Northview Grand Rapids MI TRS Sub, LLC | July 31, 2027 | -- | 10 |
| Aquinata Hall | 45 | Sisters of the Order of St. Dominic of GR | July 31, 2027 | October 15, 2024: compliant | 0 |
| Edison Christian Assisted Living | 33 | Edison Christian Life Services | July 31, 2027 | April 6, 2024: 2 violations | 0 |
Which larger adult foster care homes in Grand Rapids serve older adults?
11 large adult foster care homes in Grand Rapids serve the aged; AHR Northview Grand Rapids MI TRS Sub, LLC holds 3 of those licenses.
| AFC home | Street | Beds | Alzheimer's | Last renewal |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Green Acres of Standale | 11276 - 1st Ave. N.W. | 20 | No | February 9, 2025: compliant |
| Green Acres of Standale II | 11278 - 1st Ave. NW | 20 | Yes | October 15, 2024: compliant |
| Holland Home-Breton Extended Care CENTRE | 2589 44th Street S.E. | 20 | No | July 3, 2026: 1 violation |
| The Cortland Lodge | 3736 Vista Springs Ave NE | 20 | Yes | -- |
| The Cortland Terrace Cove | 3740 Vista Springs Ave NE | 20 | Yes | June 13, 2026: compliant |
| The Cortland Terrace Harbor | 3740 Vista Springs Ave NE | 20 | Yes | June 13, 2026: compliant |
| Willow Creek - East | 1019 28th St. SE | 20 | Yes | January 20, 2025: 2 violations |
| Willow Creek - West | 1011 28th St. SE | 20 | Yes | April 25, 2025: 2 violations |
| Alger Heights - North | 1015 28th St. SE | 17 | No | April 12, 2025: 2 violations |
| Rivervalley 1 | 1450 Leonard Street, NE | 16 | No | June 23, 2025: compliant |
| Rivervalley 2 | 1450 Leonard Street, NE | 16 | No | June 23, 2025: compliant |
What do LARA's reports say about assisted living homes in Grand Rapids?
Of the 20 latest renewal inspections LARA has posted for Grand Rapids's assisted living homes, 12 found no rule violations; the rules cited most often were R 400.15310 (resident health care), R 400.15318 (emergency preparedness; evacuation plan; emergency), and R 325.1976 (kitchen and dietary).
Most recent established complaint findings:
- 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.
- Willow Creek - East, October 2, 2026: Staff stole residents’ narcotic medications
- Alger Heights - North, September 12, 2026: Facility staff are not properly caring for Resident A
What does assisted living cost in Grand Rapids?
Expect quotes to be compared against Michigan's 2025 median of $69,000 a year for assisted living (CareScout), roughly $5,750 a month -- a state figure, not a local one.
Last verified: October 2026See Michigan care costs for the full table.
