Worth Considering
11
Facilities graded B or better with zero fines
Best Nursing Homes in Grand Rapids, Michigan
11 of 20 nursing homes in Grand Rapids (55%) meet our strict criteria. The Michigan statewide average is 29%.
11 recommended · 2 caution · 7 avoid · data
City Average
3.7
★
+0.00 vs state
Total Beds
1,678
across 20 facilities
High Risk Facilities
7
6 Grade F
$540,694 in combined fines
Zero Fines
14
/20
passed all inspections
Nurse Availability
0 min
RN time per resident daily
Below CMS recommendation
Why These 11?
The nursing home market in Grand Rapids, Michigan, is strong, with 55% of the 20 facilities recommended for quality care. Families should be aware of the 7 facilities in the avoid tier, which collectively have $537,412 in fines, while Porter Hills Health Center stands out as the top-rated option.
Exceptional (Grade A, Trust Score 90+)
- 1 Porter Hills Health Center (93) — Porter Hills Health Center shines with a stellar CMS 5★ rating and an impressive Trust Score of 93/100. As a non-profit, it emphasizes community-focused care, providing a safe and supportive environment for its 39 residents with zero fines.
- 2 Edison Christian Health Center (93) — Edison Christian Health Center stands out with an exceptional CMS 5★ rating and a Trust Score of 93/100. This non-profit facility, with 136 beds, prioritizes community well-being, ensuring top-notch care with a firm commitment to its residents.
- 3 Holland Home Breton Rehabilitation & Living Centre (93) — Holland Home Breton Rehabilitation & Living Centre boasts a perfect CMS 5★ rating alongside a Trust Score of 93/100. As a non-profit, it provides dedicated and compassionate care for its 58 residents, all while maintaining a strong focus on community service.
- 4 Mary Free Bed Sub-Acute Rehabilitation (90) — Mary Free Bed Sub-Acute Rehabilitation is a top-tier facility with a CMS 5★ rating and a Trust Score of 90/100. This for-profit partnership ensures high-quality rehabilitation services in a friendly, supportive environment for its 48 residents.
- 5 Michigan Veteran Homes at Grand Rapids (90) — Michigan Veteran Homes at Grand Rapids excels with a CMS 5★ rating and a Trust Score of 90/100, reflecting its commitment to quality care for veterans. With 128 beds, this government facility prioritizes the unique needs of its residents, ensuring they receive exceptional support.
- 6 Corewell Health Rehabilitation & Nursing Center - (90) — Corewell Health Rehabilitation & Nursing Center stands out with a remarkable CMS 5★ rating and a Trust Score of 90/100. This non-profit facility focuses on rehabilitation and holistic care, providing a nurturing home for its 80 residents without any fines.
Strong (Grade B+, Trust Score 80-89)
- 7 Valley Health Center (88) — Valley Health Center offers a solid CMS 5★ rating and a Trust Score of 88/100, showcasing its dedication to quality care. With 20 beds, this non-profit facility emphasizes community involvement, ensuring personalized attention and support for each resident.
- 8 St Ann's Home (85) — St Ann's Home is a nurturing space with a CMS 5★ rating and a Trust Score of 85/100. This church-related non-profit focuses on providing compassionate care to its 55 residents, fostering a strong sense of community and support.
- 9 Corewell Health Rehabilitation & Nursing Center - (80) — Corewell Health Rehabilitation & Nursing Center provides quality care with a CMS 5★ rating and a Trust Score of 80/100. This non-profit facility, housing 165 beds, aims to create a welcoming environment for rehabilitation and recovery, ensuring residents feel at home.
- 10 Corewell Health Grand Rapids Hospitals Rehabilitat (80) — Corewell Health Grand Rapids Hospitals Rehabilitation boasts a CMS 5★ rating and a Trust Score of 80/100, indicating its commitment to high-quality rehabilitation services. As a non-profit, it focuses on patient-centered care in a supportive environment for its 120 residents.
Qualified (Grade B, Trust Score 70-79)
- 11 Holland Home - Raybrook Manor (78) — Holland Home - Raybrook Manor features a CMS 5★ rating and a Trust Score of 78/100. As a non-profit, this facility with 101 beds emphasizes community care, providing a welcoming atmosphere for residents to thrive.
The other 9 Grand Rapids facilities didn't qualify — 7 carry Grade D or F ratings and 6 have fines totaling $540K.
Recommended
Porter Hills Health Center shines with a stellar CMS 5★ rating and an impressive Trust Score of 93/100. As a non-profit, it emphasizes community-focused care, providing a safe and supportive environment for its 39 residents with zero fines.
Edison Christian Health Center stands out with an exceptional CMS 5★ rating and a Trust Score of 93/100. This non-profit facility, with 136 beds, prioritizes community well-being, ensuring top-notch care with a firm commitment to its residents.
Holland Home Breton Rehabilitation & Living Centre boasts a perfect CMS 5★ rating alongside a Trust Score of 93/100. As a non-profit, it provides dedicated and compassionate care for its 58 residents, all while maintaining a strong focus on community service.
Mary Free Bed Sub-Acute Rehabilitation is a top-tier facility with a CMS 5★ rating and a Trust Score of 90/100. This for-profit partnership ensures high-quality rehabilitation services in a friendly, supportive environment for its 48 residents.
Michigan Veteran Homes at Grand Rapids excels with a CMS 5★ rating and a Trust Score of 90/100, reflecting its commitment to quality care for veterans. With 128 beds, this government facility prioritizes the unique needs of its residents, ensuring they receive exceptional support.
Corewell Health Rehabilitation & Nursing Center stands out with a remarkable CMS 5★ rating and a Trust Score of 90/100. This non-profit facility focuses on rehabilitation and holistic care, providing a nurturing home for its 80 residents without any fines.
Valley Health Center offers a solid CMS 5★ rating and a Trust Score of 88/100, showcasing its dedication to quality care. With 20 beds, this non-profit facility emphasizes community involvement, ensuring personalized attention and support for each resident.
St Ann's Home is a nurturing space with a CMS 5★ rating and a Trust Score of 85/100. This church-related non-profit focuses on providing compassionate care to its 55 residents, fostering a strong sense of community and support.
B+
80
Trust Score
Corewell Health Rehabilitation & Nursing Center provides quality care with a CMS 5★ rating and a Trust Score of 80/100. This non-profit facility, housing 165 beds, aims to create a welcoming environment for rehabilitation and recovery, ensuring residents feel at home.
B+
80
Trust Score
Corewell Health Grand Rapids Hospitals Rehabilitation boasts a CMS 5★ rating and a Trust Score of 80/100, indicating its commitment to high-quality rehabilitation services. As a non-profit, it focuses on patient-centered care in a supportive environment for its 120 residents.
Holland Home - Raybrook Manor features a CMS 5★ rating and a Trust Score of 78/100. As a non-profit, this facility with 101 beds emphasizes community care, providing a welcoming atmosphere for residents to thrive.
Proceed with Caution
These facilities don't meet our recommendation criteria but may still be viable options.
Hidden Gem
Staffing Comparison
Staffing levels are the strongest predictor of care quality
| Metric | Top Facility | Grand Rapids Avg | CMS Minimum |
|---|---|---|---|
| RN Hours / Resident / Day | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.75 |
| CMS Star Rating | 5 stars | 3.7 stars | — |
| Deficiencies / Inspection | 0 | 0.0 | — |
Facilities to Avoid
These facilities have significant quality concerns.
What Disqualified the Other 9?
Our criteria: Trust Grade B or better (score 70+) AND zero fines in 3 years
- Grade F facilities
- 6 Grade F — critical inspection failures
- Facilities with fines
- 6 Have fines totaling $540,694
- Low-scoring facilities
- 2 Scored below B — Trust Scores under 70
- Caution group
- 2 Had good grades but fines disqualified them
Questions Grand Rapids Families Should Ask
Based on what we found in local inspection data
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1
"What is your current CMS star rating and Trust Score?"
Grand Rapids's city average is 3.7 stars
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2
"Have you received any fines in the past 3 years?"
6 of 20 Grand Rapids facilities have fines
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3
"How many RN hours per resident do you provide daily?"
CMS recommends 45 min; Grand Rapids avg is 0 min
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4
"What were your most recent inspection findings?"
Grand Rapids facilities average 0.0 deficiencies per inspection
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Houston at a Glance
Good News
- 12 facilities meet our strict criteria—20% of the market
- 3 exceptional A-grade facilities with 5-star CMS ratings
- 24 facilities with zero fines in the past 3 years
Be Aware
- 30 facilities carry Grade F—nearly half the market
- $3.2M+ in total fines across 37 facilities
- Worst facility has $448,216 in fines alone
Key Numbers
- Average Trust Score: 48.6 (dragged down by 30 F-grades)
- 82% for-profit, 13% non-profit, 5% government
- 9.4 average deficiencies per facility
Frequently Asked Questions
How many nursing homes in Grand Rapids, MI are recommended?
11 of 20 nursing homes in Grand Rapids (55%) meet our strict criteria of excellent inspection results and a clean record with no fines.
What makes a nursing home in Grand Rapids "recommended"?
A facility earns our recommendation when it achieves a Trust Grade of B or better (score of 70+) AND has zero fines in the past three years. This combination indicates consistent quality care and regulatory compliance.
How should I evaluate nursing homes in Grand Rapids?
Look beyond star ratings. Check for recent fines, abuse citations, staffing levels (especially RN hours), and inspection deficiencies. Visit in person during different times of day to observe care quality firsthand.