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
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Medilodge of Grand Rapids
2000 Leonard Ne, Grand Rapids, MI 49505 · Kent County
2000 Leonard Street NE Grand Rapids, MI 49505 Ph: (616) 458-1133
45
FairHaven Scout Score
Our composite of CMS ratings, staffing, and safety. This community rates fair.
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Availability outlook● Fills quickly
Typically 92% full (51 of 55 beds occupied on an average day).
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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
Medilodge of Grand Rapids is a for-profit skilled nursing facility in Grand Rapids, MI, with 55 certified beds and an average of about 51 residents per day. It operates as part of the Medilodge network.
Medicare rates it 2 out of 5 stars overall — below the national average of about 3 stars. Component ratings: 1/5 on health inspections, 3/5 on staffing, 5/5 on quality measures.
Staff provide about 3.95 total nurse hours per resident each day (0.69 of them from registered nurses), above the national benchmark of roughly 3.9 hours. Annual nursing-staff turnover is about 73.6%, higher than the ~52% national average. On the safety record, CMS notes 8 health deficiencies at its most recent standard survey, and 3 federal fines totaling $57,658 in the recent record.
Strengths
- ✓Above-average nurse staffing (3.95 hrs/resident/day)
- ✓Full sprinkler system
- ✓Active resident & family council
Things to ask about
- •Below-average 2-star overall CMS rating
- •Below-average health-inspection rating
- •High staff turnover (73.6%)
- •$57,658 in federal fines
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
- 55
- Avg. residents/day
- 51
- Ownership
- For profit - Corporation
- Part of a chain
- Medilodge
- Continuing care
- No
- CMS provider #
- 235038
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 |
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
- 3.95
- National avg ≈ 3.9
- RN hrs / resident / day
- 0.69
- National avg ≈ 0.75
- Nursing staff turnover
- 73.6%
- 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
- 3 ($57,658)
- Total penalties
- 3
- Last standard survey
- 2025-06-04
- Sprinkler system
- Yes
- Resident & family council
- Resident
What inspectors found
The most recent findings from federal health inspections (68 citations on record — showing the latest 8). Every nursing home is inspected roughly once a year; most receive some citations.
2026-01-29Severity J — immediate jeopardyFrom a complaintQuality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide basic life support, including CPR, prior to the arrival of emergency medical personnel , subject to physician orders and the resident’s advance directives.
2026-01-29Severity G — actual harmFrom a complaintResident Rights Deficiencies
Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.
2025-06-04Severity 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.
2025-06-04Severity F — potential for harmAdministration Deficiencies
Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.
2025-06-04Severity E — potential for harmFrom a complaintNursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
2025-06-04Severity D — potential for harmResident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
2025-06-04Severity D — potential for harmQuality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.
2025-06-04Severity D — potential for harmQuality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with mental disorder or psychosocial adjustment difficulty, or who has a history of trauma and/or post-traumatic stress disorder.
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.
Penalty history
Federal fines and Medicare/Medicaid payment denials on record.
| Date | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-01-06 | Fine | $17,345 |
| 2025-01-06 | Fine | $25,795 |
| 2023-08-29 | Fine | $14,518 |
Services & amenities
- ✓ Full automatic sprinkler system
- ✓ Medicare & Medicaid certified
- ✓ 24-hour licensed nursing
- ✓ On-site rehabilitation therapy
- ✓ Rehabilitation services
- ✓ Memory care
- ✓ Restaurant-style dining
- ✓ Housekeeping & laundry
- ✓ Daily activities & events
- ✓ Courtyard / outdoor space
Location
2000 Leonard Ne, 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 Medilodge of Grand Rapids
How much does Medilodge of Grand Rapids cost?
Medilodge of Grand Rapids 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 Medilodge of Grand Rapids's Medicare rating?
Medicare (CMS) rates Medilodge of Grand Rapids 2 out of 5 stars overall, including 1/5 for health inspections, 3/5 for staffing, 5/5 for quality measures. The national average is about 3 stars.
How is the staffing at Medilodge of Grand Rapids?
Staff provide about 3.95 total nurse hours per resident per day (national benchmark ≈ 3.9), and annual nursing-staff turnover is about 73.6% (national average ≈ 52%). These figures are reported to the federal government and updated regularly.
What did inspectors find at Medilodge of Grand Rapids?
Medilodge of Grand Rapids has 68 health citations on its recent federal inspection record (last standard survey: 2025-06-04). The full citation-by-citation detail, with severity levels, is published on this page.
Does Medilodge of Grand Rapids have availability?
Typically 92% full (51 of 55 beds occupied on an average day). Availability changes weekly — a Haven advisor can confirm current openings at no cost.
What types of care does Medilodge of Grand Rapids offer?
Medilodge of Grand Rapids in Grand Rapids, MI offers skilled nursing and is licensed for 55 beds.
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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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