Skilled NursingContinuing Care (CCRC / Life Plan)CMS verified

Clark Retirement Community

1551 Franklin Street Se, Grand Rapids, MI 49506 · Kent County

A BHI Affiliate

2.0CMS overall rating(616) 452-1568 Visit website ↗

Fair

Haven Scout Score

Our composite of CMS ratings, staffing, and safety. This community rates fair.

Photos via google places, facility website.

Availability outlookModerate availability

Typically 76% full — openings are usually available.

Source: federal census data (average daily residents vs. certified beds, CMS Care Compare). Confirm current openings with an advisor — availability changes weekly.

Our evaluation

An honest, data-grounded look at this community — every claim is drawn from public inspection data.

A below-average federal rating — worth a careful look in Grand Rapids

Clark Retirement Community is a non-profit skilled nursing facility in Grand Rapids, MI, with 39 certified beds and an average of about 30 residents per day. It operates as part of the Bhi Senior Living network. It is part of a continuing care retirement community, so residents can often move between levels of care on one campus.

Medicare rates it 2 out of 5 stars overall — below the national average of about 3 stars. Component ratings: 2/5 on health inspections, 2/5 on staffing, 4/5 on quality measures.

Staff provide about 3.50 total nurse hours per resident each day (0.43 of them from registered nurses), below the national benchmark of roughly 3.9 hours. Annual nursing-staff turnover is about 57.1%, higher than the ~52% national average. On the safety record, CMS notes 8 health deficiencies at its most recent standard survey.

Strengths

✓No federal fines on record
✓Full sprinkler system
✓Active resident & family council

Things to ask about

•Below-average 2-star overall CMS rating
•Below-average health-inspection rating
•Below-average nurse staffing (3.50 hrs/resident/day)

Best for: Families considering this community should tour in person, request the latest survey, and weigh it against higher-rated Grand Rapids options — our advisors can help you compare.

At a glance

Certified beds: 39
Avg. residents/day: 30
Ownership: Non profit - Corporation
Part of a chain: Bhi Senior Living
Continuing care: Yes — multiple care levels
CMS provider #: 235401

Federal quality ratings

From the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), on a 1–5 star scale.

Overall rating

Health inspections

Staffing

Quality measures

Pricing & cost

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Level of care	Monthly cost	Source
Skilled Nursing	$10,040–$12,640/mo (median $11,030)	Local market estimate
Continuing Care (CCRC / Life Plan)	$2,320–$6,500/mo (median $6,000)	Local market estimate

2024–2026 published survey medians, state median adjusted to local Grand Rapids prices (BEA regional price parities). Request a quote for exact pricing. Range spans semi-private to private rooms. How we estimate costs

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Staffing & care

More nursing time per resident — and lower turnover — generally means more attentive care.

Total nurse hrs / resident / day: 3.50; National avg ≈ 3.9
RN hrs / resident / day: 0.43; National avg ≈ 0.75
Nursing staff turnover: 57.1%; National avg ≈ 52%

Safety & inspection record

Federal inspectors survey nursing homes roughly once a year. Here's the latest on file.

Health deficiencies (last survey): 8
Federal fines: None on record
Total penalties: 0
Last standard survey: 2025-07-30
Sprinkler system: Yes
Resident & family council: Resident

What inspectors found

The most recent findings from federal health inspections (28 citations on record — showing the latest 8). Every nursing home is inspected roughly once a year; most receive some citations.

2025-07-30Severity G — actual harmFrom a complaintQuality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

2025-07-30Severity F — potential for harmNursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis.

2025-07-30Severity F — potential for harmNutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

2025-07-30Severity F — potential for harmInfection Control Deficiencies

Designate a qualified infection preventionist to be responsible for the infection prevent and control program in the nursing home.

2025-07-30Severity E — potential for harmEnvironmental Deficiencies

Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.

2025-07-30Severity D — potential for harmResident Rights Deficiencies

Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

2025-07-30Severity D — potential for harmResident Rights Deficiencies

Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.

2025-07-30Severity D — potential for harmInfection Control Deficiencies

Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.

Severity uses the CMS scope/severity scale: D–F = potential for harm, G–I = actual harm, J–L = immediate jeopardy. Source: CMS Care Compare health citations; data as of the latest federal release. Discuss any finding directly with the community on a tour.

Services & amenities

✓ Continuing care community (multiple care levels on one campus)
✓ Full automatic sprinkler system
✓ Medicare & Medicaid certified
✓ 24-hour licensed nursing
✓ On-site rehabilitation therapy
✓ Memory care
✓ Respite / short-term stays
✓ Chef-prepared meals
✓ On-site salon / barber
✓ Chapel / worship services
✓ Wellness programs
✓ Daily activities & events
✓ Library
✓ Studio apartments

Location

1551 Franklin Street Se, Grand Rapids, MI

Monday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Tuesday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Wednesday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Thursday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Friday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed

Reviews & reputation

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4.0

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Common questions about Clark Retirement Community

How much does Clark Retirement Community cost?

Clark Retirement Community does not publish exact rates. Comparable skilled nursing in the Grand Rapids, MI area typically runs $10,040–$12,640 per month (median $11,030, based on published survey medians adjusted for local prices). A Haven advisor can confirm current pricing for free.

What is Clark Retirement Community's Medicare rating?

Medicare (CMS) rates Clark Retirement Community 2 out of 5 stars overall, including 2/5 for health inspections, 2/5 for staffing, 4/5 for quality measures. The national average is about 3 stars.

How is the staffing at Clark Retirement Community?

Staff provide about 3.50 total nurse hours per resident per day (national benchmark ≈ 3.9), and annual nursing-staff turnover is about 57.1% (national average ≈ 52%). These figures are reported to the federal government and updated regularly.

What did inspectors find at Clark Retirement Community?

Clark Retirement Community has 28 health citations on its recent federal inspection record (last standard survey: 2025-07-30). The full citation-by-citation detail, with severity levels, is published on this page.

Does Clark Retirement Community have availability?

Typically 76% full — openings are usually available. Availability changes weekly — a Haven advisor can confirm current openings at no cost.

What types of care does Clark Retirement Community offer?

Clark Retirement Community in Grand Rapids, MI offers skilled nursing, continuing care (ccrc / life plan) and is licensed for 39 beds.

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