Grand Rapids, MI · 120 beds
5.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Very limited availability
One of Grand Rapids's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Est. $10,040–$12,640/mo
View full evaluation →Skilled NursingContinuing Care (CCRC / Life Plan)CMS verified
Covenant Village of the Great Lakes
2520 Lake Michigan Drive Nw, Grand Rapids, MI 49504 · Kent County
Welcome to a beautifully balanced retirement lifestyle at Covenant Living Great Lakes. We offer stunning and maintenance-free studio, one-bedroom, one plus den, and two bedroom apartment homes.
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StrongHaven Scout Score
Our composite of CMS ratings, staffing, and safety. This community rates strong.
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Availability outlookModerate availability
Typically 78% 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 highly rated skilled nursing and rehab community in Grand Rapids
Covenant Village of the Great Lakes is a non-profit skilled nursing facility in Grand Rapids, MI, with 37 certified beds and an average of about 29 residents per day. It operates as part of the Covenant 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 4 out of 5 stars overall — above the national average of about 3 stars. Component ratings: 4/5 on health inspections, 4/5 on staffing, 3/5 on quality measures.
Staff provide about 4.39 total nurse hours per resident each day (0.91 of them from registered nurses), above the national benchmark of roughly 3.9 hours. Annual nursing-staff turnover is about 47.4%, better than the ~52% national average — a sign of staffing stability. On the safety record, CMS notes 4 health deficiencies at its most recent standard survey.
Strengths
- ✓Strong health-inspection rating
- ✓Above-average nurse staffing (4.39 hrs/resident/day)
- ✓No federal fines on record
- ✓Full sprinkler system
- ✓Active resident & family council
Things to ask about
None noted in the public data.
Best for: Families who want a highly rated, well-staffed setting in Grand Rapids for 24/7 skilled nursing or post-hospital rehabilitation.
At a glance
- Certified beds
- 37
- Avg. residents/day
- 29
- Ownership
- Non profit - Corporation
- Part of a chain
- Covenant Living
- Continuing care
- Yes — multiple care levels
- CMS provider #
- 235614
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
We publish transparent estimates and verify exact pricing on request. No surprises.
| 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
Staffing & care
More nursing time per resident — and lower turnover — generally means more attentive care.
- Total nurse hrs / resident / day
- 4.39
- National avg ≈ 3.9
- RN hrs / resident / day
- 0.91
- National avg ≈ 0.75
- Nursing staff turnover
- 47.4%
- 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)
- 4
- Federal fines
- None on record
- Total penalties
- 0
- Last standard survey
- 2026-03-26
- Sprinkler system
- Yes
- Resident & family council
- Resident
What inspectors found
The most recent findings from federal health inspections (22 citations on record — showing the latest 8). Every nursing home is inspected roughly once a year; most receive some citations.
2026-03-26Severity F — potential for harmInfection Control Deficiencies
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
2026-03-26Severity D — potential for harmResident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
2026-03-26Severity D — potential for harmResident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
2026-03-26Severity D — potential for harmQuality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
2025-03-05Severity 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.
2025-03-05Severity E — potential for harmInfection Control Deficiencies
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
2025-03-05Severity 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.
2025-03-05Severity D — potential for harmResident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
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
- ✓ Rehabilitation services
- ✓ Memory care
- ✓ Respite / short-term stays
- ✓ Restaurant-style dining
- ✓ Fitness center
- ✓ Wellness programs
- ✓ Daily activities & events
- ✓ Library
- ✓ Studio apartments
- ✓ 24/7 staff
Location
2520 Lake Michigan Drive Nw, Grand Rapids, MI
- Monday: Open 24 hours
- Tuesday: Open 24 hours
- Wednesday: Open 24 hours
- Thursday: Open 24 hours
- Friday: Open 24 hours
- Saturday: Open 24 hours
- Sunday: Open 24 hours
Reviews & reputation
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Talk to an advisor about this communityCommon questions about Covenant Village of the Great Lakes
How much does Covenant Village of the Great Lakes cost?
Covenant Village of the Great Lakes 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 Covenant Village of the Great Lakes's Medicare rating?
Medicare (CMS) rates Covenant Village of the Great Lakes 4 out of 5 stars overall, including 4/5 for health inspections, 4/5 for staffing, 3/5 for quality measures. The national average is about 3 stars.
How is the staffing at Covenant Village of the Great Lakes?
Staff provide about 4.39 total nurse hours per resident per day (national benchmark ≈ 3.9), and annual nursing-staff turnover is about 47.4% (national average ≈ 52%). These figures are reported to the federal government and updated regularly.
What did inspectors find at Covenant Village of the Great Lakes?
Covenant Village of the Great Lakes has 22 health citations on its recent federal inspection record (last standard survey: 2026-03-26). The full citation-by-citation detail, with severity levels, is published on this page.
Does Covenant Village of the Great Lakes have availability?
Typically 78% full — openings are usually available. Availability changes weekly — a Haven advisor can confirm current openings at no cost.
What types of care does Covenant Village of the Great Lakes offer?
Covenant Village of the Great Lakes in Grand Rapids, MI offers skilled nursing, continuing care (ccrc / life plan) and is licensed for 37 beds.
The best time to decide is before a crisis decides for you
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Data sources:CMS verifiedGoogleOfficial website
Last verified 2026-07-06. We refresh inspection data monthly and reviews continuously.
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