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The 10 Best Nursing Homes in Grand Rapids, MI for 2024

Grand Rapids is located on the banks of the Grand River in Michigan. The city has a population of 201,013, and about 12% of residents are aged 65 and over. Seniors living in Grand Rapids have access to excellent medical services at Spectrum Health-Butterworth Hospital, which US News has ranked as high performing in three specialties and 10 procedures.

Nursing home care provides a range of medical assistance and care to seniors who are frail or chronically ill and require constant care. This type of care requires a number of staff members and is consequently a generally expensive option. Seniors in Grand Rapids may want to look at alternative care options, such as assisted living or home health care services, if they don’t require a high level of care. According to the Genworth Cost of Care Survey 2020, the average monthly cost of nursing home care in Grand Rapids is $9,178, which is significantly higher than the national average of $7,756.

This guide looks at the costs of nursing home care in Grand Rapids and surrounding areas as well as the costs of alternative care options. Additionally, it includes information regarding financial options and free resources for seniors.

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Nursing Home Costs in Grand Rapids, Michigan

The average monthly cost of nursing home care in Grand Rapids is $9,178 for a semiprivate room and $10,167 for a private room. 

The Cost of Nursing Home Care in Nearby Cities

It might be helpful for seniors and their families to look at the costs of nursing home care in nearby cities. Using the average monthly cost of a semiprivate room as a cost comparison point, the cost of nursing home care in Grand Rapids is significantly higher than the national average of $7,756. However, it is similar to the Michigan state average of $8,973.

The cost of nursing home care is similar in the nearby cities of Niles ($9,125) and Muskegon ($9,057). However, costs are $979 higher in Kalamazoo ($10,157) but $813 lower in Jackson ($8,365). 

Grand Rapids

$9,178

Michigan

$8,973

The United States

$7,756

Niles

$9,125

Muskegon

$9,057

Jackson

$8,365

The Cost of Other Types of Senior Care

Seniors and their loved ones may be interested in alternative senior care options if they have not yet made a final decision on nursing home care. The lowest-priced option is adult day health care, at an average monthly cost of $1,972. Home care and home health care have an average monthly cost of $4,862 and $4,767, respectively, while assisted living has an average monthly cost of $5,000. The most expensive option is nursing home care, with an average monthly cost of $9,178 for a semiprivate room and $10,167 for a private room.

Adult day care

$1,972

Assisted living

$5,000

Home care

$4,862

Home health care

$4,767

Nursing home (semiprivate)

$9,178

Nursing home (private)

$10,167

Financial Assistance for Nursing Home Care in Grand Rapids, Michigan

Many seniors and their families use some form of financial assistance to help them pay for nursing care. The main options available are Medicare, Medicaid, and veterans benefits. These programs can be complicated, especially when it comes to benefit terms. Below, we give a brief overview of how these programs may be used towards paying for skilled nursing care.

  • Medicare: Medicare will typically cover all skilled nursing costs for the first 20 days of one’s stay in a nursing home and a portion of the costs until day 100. After 100 days in a skilled nursing facility, Medicare will not cover any part of the cost of the stay. While this is adequate when short-term care is needed, those in need of long-term care will need to either pay out-of-pocket or use another source of financial assistance.
  • Medicaid: Medicaid covers most of the costs of living in a skilled nursing facility for those who qualify. Care, room, and board are covered with no time limit, but residents may be charged for extras like specially prepared food or cosmetic services. Medicaid eligibility standards are strict and complex, so not all seniors are eligible for Medicaid benefits.
  • Veterans Benefits: Veterans receiving a VA pension may also be eligible for the Aid and Attendance benefit administered by the VA. Aid and Attendance is a monthly allowance that beneficiaries may use to pay for their long-term care, including skilled nursing care.

If these options aren’t available to you, check if your loved one has long-term care insurance or contact your Area Agency on Aging to ask about any local financial assistance programs for seniors.

Free Resources for Seniors in Grand Rapids, Michigan

These resources may help seniors who are looking for services that would assist them in remaining safely in their own homes for as long as possible. One resource assists seniors who have made the choice to move to nursing home care and are now looking at financial aid options. 

ResourceContactService
Medicare Counseling(616) 233-0282The Senior Neighbors organization provides free counseling services for seniors who need help understanding their long-term health care and drug coverage options. The counselors offer unbiased advice and are able to help seniors apply for the benefits they are eligible for. The staff members help seniors maximize the benefits of their plan or move to a better option. They explain the long-term care benefit options and any copayments required.
Senior Companions(616) 771-9715The Senior Companions program links older adults who are no longer able to do some of the tasks of daily living with volunteers who give of their time to help the seniors live more independent lives. The volunteers have passed background checks and are trained in the basics of senior care. Volunteers are generally available to spend between 15 and 40 hours a week with seniors. The volunteers can run errands, drive seniors to medical appointments or just spend social time with them. 
Meals on Wheels(616) 459-3111The Western Michigan Meals On Wheels is a nonprofit organization that delivers meals to homebound seniors. In order to be eligible, seniors must be 60 or older, able to receive meal deliveries and no longer able to prepare meals themselves. Meals are delivered three days a week, and two meals are supplied for each day of the week. The volunteers will check on the seniors if they don’t answer the door and they will report any concerns to the relevant authorities. The meals are free, but donations are always appreciated. 

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The staff is rude very unprofessional. The place smells of pee and feces. Staff could careless about patients just want the money. Will not send a enemy to this place. The rooms are dirty

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