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Senior care in West Side Grand Rapids

Grand Rapids ZIP 49504, 49534, 49544: licensed homes and nursing homes.

Quick answer

LARA lists 14 homes serving older adults in ZIP 49504 and 49534 and 49544 -- 3 for the aged, 2 large and 9 small adult foster care homes, 327 beds in all -- and CMS lists 4 nursing homes.

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What senior care is licensed in West Side Grand Rapids (49504, 49534, 49544)?

LARA lists 14 homes serving older adults in ZIP 49504 and 49534 and 49544 -- 3 for the aged, 2 large and 9 small adult foster care homes, 327 beds in all -- and CMS lists 4 nursing homes.

The West Side -- ZIP 49504 west of the Grand River, plus the Standale and northwest ZIPs 49534 and 49544 that Grand Rapids shares with Walker -- is a working neighborhood of older houses near downtown that gives way to newer subdivisions toward I-96. Licensed homes here include adult foster care homes and several certified nursing homes, and Walker families routinely search this area together with their own city.

Which licensed homes are in West Side Grand Rapids?

The largest is Covenant Village of the Great Lakes with 102 licensed beds; 6 of the 14 homes carry LARA's Alzheimer's designation.

HomeAddressLicenseBedsAlzheimer'sInvestigations since 10/2023
Brightside Living - Leonard2646 Leonard St. NW (49504)AFC small group home (1-6)6No1
Covenant Village of the Great Lakes2520 Lake Michigan Dr. NW (49504)Home for the Aged102Yes3
Edison Christian Assisted Living1010 Edison Avenue, NW (49504)Home for the Aged33No0
Faith Haven Adult Foster Care Home72 Richards Ave Nw (49504)AFC small group home (1-6)5No2
Radiant Care Services753 Tamarack Ave. NW (49504)AFC small group home (1-6)4No0
St. Ann's Home2161 Leonard Street, NW (49504)Home for the Aged95Yes1
Wagner AFC Home807 Pine Ave. NW (49504)AFC family home (1-6)6No0
Dignified Care4180 Cummings Ct NW (49534)AFC family home (1-6)6Yes0
Enriched Living - Richview2006 Richview Ave NW (49534)AFC small group home (1-6)6No0
Green Acres of Standale11276 - 1st Ave. N.W. (49534)AFC large group home (13-20)20No0
Green Acres of Standale II11278 - 1st Ave. NW (49534)AFC large group home (13-20)20Yes1
Dignified Care1675 3 Mile Rd. NW (49544)AFC medium group home (7-12)12Yes1
Enriched Living - Awixa1743 Awixa Ave NW (49544)AFC small group home (1-6)6Yes0
Savi-K3824 Walker Avenue, NW (49544)AFC family home (1-6)6No0

Which nursing homes serve West Side Grand Rapids?

Covenant Village of the Great Lakes, Edison Christian Health Center, St Ann's Home, and Valley View Care Center are in these ZIP codes.

Nursing homeZIPBedsOverallDeficiencies (cycle 1)
Covenant Village of the Great Lakes4950437★★★★☆4
Edison Christian Health Center49504136★★★★★4
St Ann's Home4950455★★★★★3
Valley View Care Center49544139★☆☆☆☆10

What have state investigators found in West Side Grand Rapids homes recently?

LARA published 9 special investigation reports on homes in these ZIP codes since October 2023.

  • Brightside Living - Leonard, October 2, 2026: Staff are not supervising Resident A as directed in his assessment plan.
  • Dignified Care, April 5, 2026: Staff did not administer Resident A’s medications as prescribed.
  • Covenant Village of the Great Lakes, October 26, 2025: Resident A fell and incurred multiple fractures to [their] pelvis due to Resident A’s anti-seizure being stopped abruptly by facility staff.

Is PACE available in West Side Grand Rapids?

Yes. All of Kent County is in Care Resources' PACE service area, and 21 Medicare-certified home health agencies report serving these ZIP codes.

Care Resources: 616-913-2006 or 800-610-6299. MI Choice intake for Kent County: Area Agency on Aging of Western Michigan, 616-456-5664, or Reliance Community Care Partners.

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