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10 Best Nursing Homes in Grand Rapids, MI

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If you’re considering moving your loved one into a Grand Rapids nursing home, our senior living advisors can help. The term “nursing home” is often used interchangeably with assisted living or other senior housing options; but a nursing home is a skilled nursing facility for individuals with serious, debilitating short- or long-term health issues. So even the best nursing homes in Grand Rapids, MI may not be right for seniors who don’t require round-the-clock care.

We can help you determine if a skilled nursing facility in Grand Rapids or another care type is right for you. Browse 64 senior living options near you to see the variety available, or contact us to learn more about elderly homes in Grand Rapids.

We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Grandville, Seeds Of Promisie and John Ball Park.
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Nursing Homes Facilities near Grand Rapids, MI

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Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Assisted Living Residence: In the assisted living residence, licensed nurses and resident assistants provide individualized assistance with monitoring medications, bathing, dressing, grooming, and other activities of daily living. A consistent staff is assigned to the assisted living residence...
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Raybrook Campus offers the full continuum of care including independent living, assisted living, nursing home care and memory care. The property is conveniently located in the SE portion of Grand Rapids, close to Calvin College and shopping. This location is an ideal solution for senior couples...
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I've had my mother there a couple of times. She's broken her pelvis, she broken her femur, and most recently she's had a pretty bad twisted knee that she couldn't put any weight on for two weeks. The therapy...
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Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
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We placed my mom on the third floor memory care and from day one we were very impressed with not only their ability to provide care for their residents but also their ability to care about their residents....
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Located in the popular Uptown District of Grand Rapids, Fulton Manor is close to downtown. This makes it a convenient location for family members who live and work downtown or in the near northeast and near southeast neighborhoods. Fulton Manor provides catered living for those who are still...
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Everything is fine for me at my new community. The meals are good to me. My room and the rest of the community is clean. They also have activities available through out the day.
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Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Heron Woods is an independent living community surrounded by the picturesque scenery of Grand Rapids, Michigan. Grand Rapids is a part of Kent County and offers much to do and see. Two hospitals are located within a mile of the apartments, while the grounds themselves are lightly wooded and even...
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The nurse at Village Care has been wonderful and very caring, especially since my mother-in-law is new. She is very professional and helpful. Even as busy as I know she is, she takes the time to meet our...
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Clark at Keller Lake is the choice we made for my wife Marie, With her safety a major concern in our early pursuit of help for her we were blessed in that the Clark Family program was a lot more than we...
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Clark Retirement Community is a continuum of care accredited by CCAC. Our mission is to create a community of dignity, compassion and respect centered on the lives of older adults and those who care of them. Clark has a Residency Agreement Fee based on the size of the accommodation and a monthly...
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Our loved one was here for a time, and overall I thought they did a good job here. It was a nice looking, clean, well kept community, and everyone seemed very friendly. The only real issue I had was that...
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Serenity Home - NorthSerenity Home - North is an assisted living community located in Marne, MI. The city of Marne is a small town in Ottawa County, northwest of Grand Rapids. Marne is a quiet town in Wright Township with a few shops and small stores. Residents can enjoy going out for walks,...
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Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Clark Retirement at Keller LakeThe Clark at Keller Lake is an assisted living community located in beautiful Grand Rapids, Kent County, Michigan. Lake Michigan beaches are a part of the natural beauty of Grand Rapids. People love to stroll downtown and peruse through museums with one of a kind...
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Heron Manor is a beautiful, state-of-the-art assisted living community located in Grand Rapids, MI, just a short distance from downtown and its impressive cultural and entertainment venues. It's modern and spacious one-bedroom apartments provide an opportunity for seniors to live independent...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
Nestled on an expansive 30-acre campus, Covenant Village offers the luxury of a country home that’s just three miles from downtown Grand Rapids. An indoor village center includes a pool, spa, sauna and steam room; health club; fellowship center; business, learning, wellness and banking centers;...
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Provides: Nursing Homes
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Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
Provides: Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.

Cost of nursing homes in Grand Rapids, MI

The average cost of senior living in Grand Rapids is $4,247 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Pierson, MI with an average of $3,847 per month.

Nursing homes costs in Grand Rapids, MI, vs. nearby cities

Grand Rapids, MI
$4,247/mo
$4,166/mo

Nursing homes costs in Grand Rapids, MI, vs. state and national averages

Grand Rapids, MI
$4,247/mo
U.S. national average
$4,794/mo

Nursing homes costs in Grand Rapids, MI, vs. other senior living options

$4,212/mo
Nursing Homes
$4,247/mo

Nursing homes costs in Grand Rapids, MI, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$3,926/mo
Studio
$4,995/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,332/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,681/mo

Senior living costs in Grand Rapids vs. state and national costs

Cost comparison table showing community type costs by location. This table contains 4 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column communityType: Community type
Column destination: Grand Rapids, MI
Column state: Michigan
Column national: U.S.
Community typeGrand Rapids, MIMichiganU.S.
Nursing Homes$4,247/mo$4,531/mo$4,794/mo
Assisted Living$4,029/mo$4,169/mo$4,558/mo
Memory Care$4,212/mo$4,531/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living$3,577/mo$3,624/mo$4,016/mo
Nursing Homes
Grand Rapids, MI:$4,247/mo
Michigan:$4,531/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Assisted Living
Grand Rapids, MI:$4,029/mo
Michigan:$4,169/mo
U.S.:$4,558/mo
Memory Care
Grand Rapids, MI:$4,212/mo
Michigan:$4,531/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Grand Rapids, MI:$3,577/mo
Michigan:$3,624/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
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Nursing homes costs in Grand Rapids, MI, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly nursing homes costs have shifted over the past five years in Grand Rapids and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent quarterly averages of what seniors actually paid after moving into A Place for Mom partner communities.

Grand Rapids, MIMI stateNational

Nursing homes cost trends in Grand Rapids, MI

The table below shows how monthly nursing homes costs in Grand Rapids have changed in the last two years and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent averages of actual costs paid by seniors who moved into A Place for Mom partner communities in 2023 and 2024.

Cost comparison table showing 2023 and 2024 median costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column location: Location
Column cost2024: 2024 average cost
Column cost2023: 2023 average cost
Column percentChange: Percent change
Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Grand Rapids, MI$5,203/mo$5,321/mo-2.2%
Michigan$5,481/mo$5,361/mo+2.2%
National$5,667/mo$5,383/mo+5.3%
Grand Rapids, MI
2024 average cost:$5,203/mo
2023 average cost:$5,321/mo
Percent change:-2.2%
Michigan
2024 average cost:$5,481/mo
2023 average cost:$5,361/mo
Percent change:+2.2%
National
2024 average cost:$5,667/mo
2023 average cost:$5,383/mo
Percent change:+5.3%
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Discover the many ways to pay for senior living

Planning ahead can better position you to make good choices for your loved one’s care in the future. But if your aging family member needs care now, there are ways to finance the cost of long-term care through a combination of approaches.

What families are saying about nursing homes in Grand Rapids

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Grand Rapids

Care Cardinal Byron Center

4.0
My loved one is currently a resident at Care Cardinal Byron Center and overall we have been pleased so far. They were very prompt when we stopped in to check the openings available in the Independent Living area, returned our call and we had an apartment to tour the next day. The meals are to my ...
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Green Acres of Lowell

5.0
We visited this community when we were looking into care options for a loved one. This seemed like a very nice place, overall! The staff were friendly and caring, the facility was clean, and the food looked very good! Unfortunately it was also fairly expensive, and not in the price range we were ...
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Care Cardinal of Kentwood

5.0
I am very pleased with the care at Care Cardinal. Their staff has been very supporrtive and goes above and beyond for the care of my mother.

Grand Rapids nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Grand Rapids nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Grand Rapids, but support comparisons against nationwide offerings. Our Senior Living Advisors can help you find communities that fit your preferences.

Availability of select care services in Grand Rapids nursing homes

Nursing homes communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of nursing homes partners in Grand Rapids that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Grand Rapids, MINational
Full medication management
Full medication management
54%
2.8%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
36%
10.6%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
82%
23.8%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
82%
24.3%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
56%
10.9%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
38%
1%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
82%
20.3%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
50%
7.5%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
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Availability of select dementia care services in Grand Rapids nursing homes

Our community partners provide many services to keep residents with dementia or other memory concerns safe and engaged. Below, take a look at what percentage of Grand Rapids Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Grand Rapids, MINational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
52%
4.3%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
36%
0.3%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
46%
6.2%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Grand Rapids nursing homes

Nursing homes communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Grand Rapids partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Grand Rapids, MINational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
16%
0.7%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
44%
1.6%
No sugar
No sugar
38%
1.6%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
42%
4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
18%
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Availability of select dining options in Grand Rapids nursing homes

Our nursing homes communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Grand Rapids communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Grand Rapids, MINational
Professional chef
Professional chef
30%
0.3%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
36%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
30%
0.5%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
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0.8%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Grand Rapids nursing homes

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered nursing homes communities in Grand Rapids offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Grand Rapids, MINational
Activity director
Activity director
40%
0.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
26%
0.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
22%
0.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
42%
7.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
40%
0.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
52%
7.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
38%
0.5%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
26%
0.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
36%
0.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
38%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
36%
0.5%
Dances
Dances
18%
0.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
18%
0.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
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Related senior services in Grand Rapids, Michigan

In Grand Rapids, Michigan, seniors have access to local offices and organizations that may help them obtain financial assistance for senior care, including:

Grand Rapids, Michigan, is somewhat car dependent. Seniors can expect to need a car for most errands. Transit options in Grand Rapids include bus routes, train routes, ride sharing, airport shuttle, and a senior transportation service. Seniors may receive fare discounts. Grand Rapids has a somewhat limited biking infrastructure and is somewhat walkable.

Grand Rapids offers several health care providers for seniors wanting to be proactive about their health or for seniors seeking treatment for chronic conditions. The area has several hospitals, including Mercy Health Saint Mary’s and Spectrum Health Butterworth Hospital.

Grand Rapids, Michigan, offers a perfect blend of natural and urban activities that seniors will enjoy. Beer connoisseurs will appreciate the many local breweries while nature lovers can enjoy boating on Lake Michigan. Seniors can build friendships over lunch or a game of euchre at Senior Neighbors Grand Rapids Senior Center. Additionally, seniors can enjoy world-class music at the Grand Rapids Symphony, and explore the exhibits at the Grand Rapids Art Museum at a discounted rate.

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Cascade Trails Senior Living, The Village of Heather Hills and Sunrise of Cascade are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Grand Rapids, Michigan. See full list of communities.
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