Assisted Living in Grand Rapids, Michigan

There are 91 assisted living facilities in Grand Rapids, Michigan. The median cost per day for assisted living in Michigan is about $107, with costs ranging between $25 and $262 daily. On a monthly basis, this equates to a median expenditure of $3,200, with costs ranging from about $750 to $7,850. The median annual cost is $38,400, which is less than the US average of $42,000.

The cost of assisted living in Grand Rapids, MI typically ranges from about $1,421 per month all the way up to $7,500 per month. The average cost is about $3,788 per month, or around $45,450 annually.

SeniorScore™ for Grand Rapids, Michigan

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SeniorScore™ Overview

Grand Rapids scores higher than the Michigan average of 71.
Grand Rapids scores higher than the national average of 72.

Health & Safety

There is a very high number of Medicare registered physicians within the city limits.
There are 9 hospitals within close range of the city, including Metropolitan Hospital, Spectrum Health - Blodgett, and Saint Mary's Health Care.
There are 91 senior living facilities in close proximity to the city, including Clark Retirement Community, Resolute Adult Living Facility, and Nursing Home Group.
There is a very high number of home healthcare providers operating in the city.
There is a high number of fire stations serving the city.
The average life expectancy is 78.2, compared to the national average of 78.6.
There are 373 pharmacies within close range of the city.
The area has a very low property crime rate.
The area has a high violent crime rate.

Recreation & Leisure

The city has a low percentage of seniors in the population (22% of residents).
There are 75 golf courses in or around the city, including Indian Trails Golf Course, L.E. Kaufman Golf Course, and Highlands, The.
There are 19 parks near the city center, including Martin Luther King Park, Heartside Park, and Rosa Parks Circle.
There are 280 churches in or near the city, including Bethel Seventh Day Adventist, St Francis Xavier, and New Hope Baptist Church.
There are 21 malls / shopping centers within close range of the city.
There are 181 grocery stores within the city.
There are 10 movie theatres in or near the city.
There are 144 gyms or health clubs in or near the city.

Finances

The property taxes average 3.70% of total income, which is significantly higher than the national average of 2.79%.
The property taxes average 1.56% of property value, which is significantly lower than the national average of 1.09%.
The city sales taxes averages 6.00%, which is significantly lower than the national average of 6.97%.
Michigan has an average state income tax of 3.91%, compared to the national average of 3.38%.
The city's mean household income is $60,765, which is lower than the national average of $64,580.
The city's median household income is $47,316, which is lower than the national median of $51,560.
The city's per capita income is $24,035, which is lower than the national average of $25,611.
Assisted living costs average $45,450 per year, which are high compared to national figures.
Nursing home costs average $101,105 per year, which are high compared to national costs.
Adult daycare costs average $18,200 per year, which are average compared to national numbers.
Home healthcare costs average $45,760 annually, which are average compared to national costs.
The unemployment rate is about 10.73%, which is high compared to national averages.
The overall cost of living is very low compared to national averages.
1% of the senior population are financially responsible for at least one grandchild.

General Quality of Life

Grand Rapids receives low levels of rainfall each year.
Grand Rapids has harsh mean temperatures, with cold winters and pleasant summers.
This city has below average air quality.
Grand Rapids has a dense population density of 2,804.4 people per square mile.
Residents of Grand Rapids have a very short daily commute time.
The city has an average public transportation ridership.
Grand Rapids has a low public school quality ranking.
The city has a low public school safety rating.
This city has an average graduation rate of 86.81%.

Grand Rapids is a large city in Kent County in the State of Michigan. It is part of the Grand Rapids-Wyoming metropolitan area. It is the second largest city in Michigan. Though the city itself includes 348,860 people, the encompassing statistical area includes a population of 611,236. Residents over the age of 55 represent 22% of the population.

Grand Rapids has an above average SeniorScore™ of 75. The city has an average per capita income of $24,000. The median household income is $47,000 vs the average of $46,000 for the state of Michigan. The current unemployment rate is about 10.73% and the median home price is $88,500, which is less than the state average of $177,000.

Grand Rapids has harsh average temperatures, with cold winters and calm summers. The city gets low levels of rain each year. In relation to other cities in the United States, Grand Rapids has poor air quality ratings and a high crime rate.

Grand Rapids Senior Living

Located in Southwest Michigan just 30 miles from the beaches of Lake Michigan, Grand Rapids and has a lot to offer its senior residents. Grand Rapids is the 2nd largest city in Michigan and although the summers are mild, the winters tend to be very frigid. This is good news for older adults who enjoy all four seasons providing a great setting for a variety of activities, including over 50 golf courses to enjoy during the warmer months.

The general cost of living in Grand Rapids is less than the national average. Similar to other cities in the state of Michigan, housing costs are among the lowest in the country. Another perk of the city is the public transit system -- it is one of the nation's best transportation systems making for easy navigation anywhere. There are hundreds of churches in the Grand Rapids area for those who enjoy religious communities.

There are a handful of hospitals in Grand Rapids, including the nationally ranked and high performing Spectrum Health-Butterworth and Blodgett Campuses, and Mercy Health St. Mary's teaching hospital.

Currently, the senior population (age 65 and over) makes up 11.5 percent of the city's population.

Resources for Seniors in Grand Rapids

The city has several supportive services for aging adults in the community. Transportation is important for all adults, but especially older adults who may have reduced driving capabilities. RideLink provides older adults in Great Rapids, age 60+, affordable transportation throughout Kent County. Seniors can schedule a ride for any purpose.

Another such program is the Project Enhance which offers fitness and wellness programs for aging adults in settings such as senior centers, YMCAs, and retirement communities in the Grand Rapids area as well as nationwide. Project Enhance offers state-of-the-art, community health promotion programs designed specifically for older adults. They offer two tested and nationally recognized evidence-based programs -- one focusing on careful exercise, and the other focusing on wellness.

The Michigan Medicare/Medicaid Assistance Program (MMAP) is another good senior resource. The program works to educate, counsel and empower Michigan's older adults and individuals with disabilities, and those who serve them, so that they can make informed health benefit decisions. MMAP works through the Area Agencies on Aging to provide high quality and accessible health benefit information and counseling.

The Advocates for Senior Issues group is a non-partisan group empowering seniors through education and advocacy. Community issues at the state and local level are discussed, as well as timely topics such as elder abuse, health care, and long term care topics. The group, with members of all ages, meets regularly to advocate, learn, and socialize.

Fun in Grand Rapids for Seniors

Earning coveted spots on the U.S. News and World Report lists of Best Places to Live (No. 13) and Best Places to Retire (No. 9), Grand Rapids is a place that many are happy to call home. The city is home to one of the worlds largest furniture manufacturing companies and is also known for its growing number of breweries.

Speaking of rivers, Grand Rapids is an ideal location for those who enjoy fishing, boating, enjoying lakeside wildlife and nature, or taking a stroll among vast Lake Michigan views. The city was once ranked the 6th most popular fishing city in the U.S. by Field and Stream magazine. There are also numerous immaculate parks, lakes, streams, and rivers in and around the city to enjoy. These natural elements make the city a great location for outdoor enthusiasts during their golden years.

Food fans can enjoy the hundreds of restaurants to choose from or take in a sports event -- the city has several amateur, semi-pro and pro teams to root for that include soccer, baseball, basketball, hockey, lacrosse, and futsal. There are several unique and interesting museums and attractions in the city such as public art. The 10 Art Around the Corner spots are scattered downtown, accessible on foot, and each have an interesting place in Grand Rapids' history.

Grand Rapids has plenty to do from the expensive, to the free and everything between. The city is an affordable place not only for visitors, but for seniors who want to spend their golden years in a thriving city with abundant city life and nature escapes throughout.

There are about a handful of senior centers in and around the Grand Rapids area. The Senior Neighbors Centers serve over 4,000 older adults in Kent County, helping them stay independent through a wide range of essential services promoting well-being and self-sufficiency.

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Marywood Health Center

111 Lakeside Drive NE

Grand Rapids, MI 49503

1-855-229-7494

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Marywood Health Center is a 32 bed nursing facility located within the Michigan Oaks area of Grand Rapids, Michigan. With an average family income of $32,317, the facility is in a mostly lower income area. It is densely ...

Assisted Living in Grand Rapids, Michigan

SeniorScore™ for Grand Rapids, Michigan

SeniorScore™ Overview

Health & Safety

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Finances

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Grand Rapids Senior Living

Resources for Seniors in Grand Rapids

Fun in Grand Rapids for Seniors

Marywood Health Center

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Aurora Pond

Maple Creek of Grand Rapids

Clark Retirement Community

St. Ann's Home

Heartland Health Care Center-Greenview

Holland Home Breton Rehabilitation and Living Centre

Christian Rest Home Association

Holland Home - Fulton Manor

Beacon Hill at Eastgate

Spectrum Health Rehab and Nursing Center

Porter Hills Health Center

Pilgrim Manor

Covenant Village of The Great Lakes

Holland Home - Raybrook Manor

Heartland Health Care Center-Grand Rapids

Vista Springs Wyoming

Yorkshire and Stonebridge Manors

Clark Retirement Community

Meadow Shores

American House Grand Rapids Senior Living

Victory Palace

Sunrise of Cascade

Lincoln Square

Emerald Meadows

American House Grand Rapids Senior Living

Fulton

Cook Valley Estates

Forest Hill

Michigan Christian Home Beacon Hill at Eastgate

Lil Oak Helpers

Annie Bell's Serenity Place

Aquinata Hall

Breton Valley

Alzheimer's Center

Alzheimer's Center of West Michigan

Holland Home of Breton Woods

Threshold's Benson Home

Pleasant St Adult Foster Care

Vi's Garden

Nursing Home Group

Resolute Adult Living Facility

Breton Woods

Northview Manor

HNRS Arbor Glen

Meadows

HNRS Forest Glen

Westchester Group Home

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