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Clark Retirement Home

1551 Franklin Street, Se, Grand Rapids, MI 49506

Independent Living Assisted Living Nursing Home Respite Care Skilled Nursing Rehabilitation
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(616) 452-1568

Estimated Pricing

Studio
Estimated $2,994

Price Comparison

  • Average City Price: $3,730
  • Average State Price: $4,337
  • Average National Price: $4,181


  • Clark Retirement Home Description

    Clark Retirement Home is a very large 223 bed community that offers independent living, assisted living, nursing care, respite care, skilled nursing and rehabilitation and is located in the town of East Grand Rapids, Michigan. Residents who live at the facility are able to choose from a range of studio room layouts.

    The community has an average rating of 8.3 out of 10 making it the 17th highest rated community in the city out of 49 communities. See more information on reviews.

    The Nursing Home at this community has a 5 star rating out of 5 stars from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. To see more information from CMS you can check out the report here.

    To find information about the surrounding area including weather, crime, health facilities, parks, and more you can explore the neighborhood here.

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    Care Types at Community

    This community offers the following types of care

    Independent Living

    Independent living offers seniors the freedom to enjoy their retirement in a supportive community setting, with amenities and activities tailored to their active lifestyle.

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    Assisted Living

    Assisted living offers a supportive community environment with personalized care and assistance for seniors who value their independence but need help with daily activities.

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    Nursing Home

    Nursing Homes provide a nurturing environment offering round-the-clock care, personalized support, and community activities for seniors needing assistance with daily living.

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    Skilled Nursing

    Skilled nursing provides 24/7 medical care and support by licensed professionals for seniors needing continuous healthcare assistance.

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    Community Reviews

    8.9
    Clark Retirement Home
    Based on My Caring Plan's proprietary scoring, including 75 reviews across the web

    Ranking

  • Ranking in City: 9 out of 49 communities in Grand Rapids
  • Ranking in State: 283 out of 1246 communities in MI
  • Food and Dining A

    Activities B

    Facility and Grounds B

    Care B

    Staff A

    Cleanliness A



    Review Summary

    The following is an AI generated summary of the reviews of the community from across the web.

    Summary of Reviews:

    • Overall, the facility is described as professional, clean, and up-to-date.
    • Staff members are generally friendly and attentive, with a particular emphasis on the facility's readiness to meet various needs.
    • One reviewer expressed concerns about understaffing and its impact on the care quality, particularly for dementia patients, suggesting that the facility's care in this area could be improved.
    • Another point of criticism was directed at the food service provider, Unidine/Compass Group, for not meeting expectations in terms of food quality and nutrition, affecting residents' dining experience.
    • Positive remarks highlighted the facility's wide range of amenities and programs, including dining options, a woodshed, a gym, and mental health programs, contributing to a supportive environment for seniors.
    • One family shared a positive shift in experience after moving their father to the facility's skilled nursing, appreciating the staff's attentiveness and the COVID precautions in place, though they wished for more freedom for residents who are physically limited but mentally capable.


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    Health

    Medication Management

    Emergency Response System

    COVID-19 Protocols

    Personal Care

    Additional Medical Care

    Complete Health Services


    Services

    Maintenance-free Living

    Housekeeping

    Laundry Services

    Gentle Reminders

    Assistance with Daily Activities

    Care Coordination


    Activities

    Enriching Experiences

    Off-site Excursions

    Life Enrichment Team

    Individualized Activity Plans

    Group Events and Outings

    Creative Expression Rooms


    Community Amenities

    Wellness Center

    Indoor Pool

    Hot Tub

    Locker Rooms

    Fitness Gym

    Gardening Areas


    Room Amenities

    Fully Furnished Studio Apartments

    Private Room and Bath

    Temperature Controls

    Individual Climate Controls


    Dining

    Meals Prepared by Our Executive Chef

    Nutritious

    Restaurant-style Dining

    Daily Chef-prepared Meals

    Bistro

    Grab-and-go Options



    Information from Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services

    Nursing Home Ratings

    Overall rating: 5
    Health inspection rating: 4
    Staffing rating: 3
    Quality measure rating: 5
    Long-term quality measure rating: 5


    Nursing Home Overview

    Participation date: Oct. 1, 1979
    Ownership type: Non Profit
    Provider type: Medicare and Medicaid
    Nursing home capacity: 39
    Total current residents: 34
    Facility is located in a hospital: No
    Automatic sprinkler system: Yes
    Resident and family council: Both


    Facility Incident, Complaints and Fines

    Number of facility incidents: 3
    Number of substantiated complaints: 0
    Number of payment denials: 0
    Number of fines: 1
    Total cost of fines: $655


    The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services give each Nursing Home a Star Rating from 1-5 with 5 being the highest.

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    The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services gather information about the number of hours of care provided on average to each resident each day by staff as well as the turnover of staff.

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    The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services tracks information around emergency department and hospital visits for residents of Nursing Homes.

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    The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services tracks information around quality measures for residents of Nursing Homes.

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    The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services tracks information around COVID-19 vaccination rates of Nursing Home residents and staff members.

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    Health and Fire Safety Deficiencies

    The Center for Medicare and Medicaid report health and fire safety deficiencies. Some of these deficiencies are more severe than others. The following table shows different levels of severity.

    Scope
    Severity of Deficiency Isolated Pattern Widespread
    Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety J K L
    Actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy G H I
    No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm that is not immediate jeopardy D E F
    No actual harm with potential for minimal harm A B C

    Fire Safety Deficiencies

    Survey Date Correction Date Letter Category Description
    2022-08-24 2022-10-03 E Smoke Deficiencies Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
    2022-08-24 2022-10-03 F Services Deficiencies Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.
    2022-08-24 2022-10-03 F Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
    2021-05-26 2021-07-07 F Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP).
    2021-05-26 2021-07-07 E Smoke Deficiencies Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
    2021-05-26 2021-07-07 F Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
    2021-05-26 2021-07-07 D Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
    2019-09-24 2019-11-22 E Smoke Deficiencies Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
    2019-09-24 2019-10-14 E Smoke Deficiencies Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.
    2019-09-24 2019-11-22 E Smoke Deficiencies Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.

    Health Safety Deficiencies

    Survey Date Correction Date Letter Category Description
    2023-01-31 2023-03-08 D Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
    2023-01-31 2023-03-08 D Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
    2022-08-25 2022-09-27 E Resident Rights Deficiencies Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
    2022-08-25 2022-09-27 F Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
    2022-08-25 2022-09-27 D Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
    2021-05-26 2021-07-02 D Resident Rights Deficiencies Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
    2021-05-26 2021-07-02 D Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition
    2021-05-26 2021-07-02 D Resident 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.
    2021-05-26 2021-07-02 D Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
    2021-05-26 2021-07-02 E Pharmacy Service Deficiencies Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
    2020-10-21 2020-11-20 D Resident 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.
    2019-09-25 2019-10-25 C Resident Rights Deficiencies Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
    2019-09-25 2019-10-25 D Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months.
    2019-09-25 2019-10-25 F Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.
    2019-09-25 2019-10-25 D Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies Ensure necessary information is communicated to the resident, and receiving health care provider at the time of a planned discharge.
    2019-09-25 2019-10-25 D Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
    2019-09-25 2019-10-25 E Pharmacy Service Deficiencies Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
    2019-09-25 2019-10-25 E Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies Have a policy regarding use and storage of foods brought to residents by family and other visitors.
    2019-09-25 2019-10-25 E Infection Control Deficiencies Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Fines

    Fine Date Fine Amount
    2018-01-25 $17,691
    2018-08-02 $12,500
    2021-08-09 $655
    2021-08-09 $650

    What is in the Neighborhood

    General Area Overview
    • The closest city is East Grand Rapids which is 1.3 miles away and has a population of 11,311 (small town).
    • The average income is $127,781, which is very high compared to other zip codes.
    • Weather
      • High Temperature: 75
      • Low Temperature: 26
      • Average Temperature: 50.5
      • Day Breakdown: The area gets 136 days of rain, 56 days of snow and 172 days of sun
      • Precipitation: 1.0 inches a year

    Demographic Overview
    • The median age is 32.1 years old, very low compared to other cities.
    • 4.6% of the population are Veterans which is a average percentage of Veterans compared to other cities.
    • 9.83% of the population are Foreign-born which is a low percentage of Foreign-born compared to other cities.
    • The population is 1% American Indian and Alaska Native, 2% Asian, 18% Black or African-American, 13% Hispanic or Latino, and 63% White.

    Health and Safety Overview
    • The crime rate is 7.75 per 100 people which is very high compared to other cities.
      • Violent Crime: 2.95 incidents per 100 people
      • Property Crime: 3.82 incidents per 100 people
      • Drug-Related Crime: 0.27 incidents per 100 people
    • The average life expectancy in zip code is 79.67 years old, which is high compared to other zip codes.
    • Air Quality: Good Days 129.0, Moderate Days 49.0, Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups Days 4.0, Unhealthy Days 0.0, Very Unhealthy Days 0.0, Hazardous Days 0.0

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    Supermarkets

    Wealthy Market
    0.7 miles away
    D&W
    0.8 miles away
    Family Fare
    0.9 miles away
    D&W Fresh Market
    1.8 miles away
    Grand Central Market
    2.1 miles away

    Transportation

    Grand Rapids
    2.1 miles away

    Bus Stations

    Mercy Health
    1.7 miles away
    Franklin Street
    1.9 miles away
    Wealthy Street
    1.9 miles away
    Fulton Street
    1.9 miles away
    Hall Street
    1.9 miles away

    Banks

    Huntington Bank
    0.5 miles away
    Fifth Third Bank
    2.0 miles away
    Macatowa Bank
    2.0 miles away
    Bank of Holland
    2.1 miles away
    Michigan State University Federal Credit Union
    2.2 miles away

    Hospitals

    Blodgett Hospital
    0.3 miles away
    Mercy Health Saint Mary's
    1.5 miles away
    Spectrum Health Long-Term Care
    1.6 miles away
    Spectrum Health Butterworth Hospital
    2.0 miles away
    Forest View Hospital
    3.7 miles away

    Pharmacies

    CVS
    0.3 miles away
    Rite Aid
    0.7 miles away
    CVS Health
    2.3 miles away
    Grand Valley Pharmacist
    2.6 miles away
    Walgreens
    2.6 miles away

    Dentists

    Dr. Zachary Pyles, DDS
    3.3 miles away
    616 Dental Studio West Side
    3.5 miles away
    Mansfield Family Dentistry: Dr. Bryton Mansfield DDS
    4.6 miles away
    Roedema Kenneth J DDS
    4.6 miles away
    Donald M Konen DDS
    4.6 miles away

    Parks

    Sigsbee Park
    0.4 miles away
    Martin Luther King Jr. Park
    0.4 miles away
    Wilcox Park
    0.5 miles away
    Joe Taylor Park
    0.6 miles away
    Waterfront Park
    0.9 miles away

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    Shopping

    Fulton Street Farmer’s Market
    1.0 miles away
    Woodland Mall
    3.1 miles away
    Centerpointe Mall
    3.6 miles away
    RiverTown Crossings
    7.9 miles away
    Tanger Outlet Mall
    9.9 miles away

    Culture

    LaFontse Gallery
    1.1 miles away
    Dog Story Theater
    1.9 miles away
    St. Cecilia Music Center
    1.9 miles away
    Spectrum Theater
    1.9 miles away
    Ladies Literary Club
    2.0 miles away

    Restaurants

    Gino's Pizza
    0.3 miles away
    Wolfgang's
    0.3 miles away
    Kelvin and Co
    0.3 miles away
    Pita House
    0.3 miles away
    Yesterdog
    0.3 miles away

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    Licensing

    This community is licensed by the state of MI. It is a very large-sized community with 223 total beds.

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