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American House Kentwood

American House Kentwood is an assisted living and memory care community in Kentwood, MI.

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  • Interior

    A cozy bedroom with a neatly made bed, a small desk by the window, and comfortable seating.
  • Decor

    A cozy seating area with two upholstered chairs, a small table with flowers, and a landscape painting on the wall.
  • Living Room

    A cozy living room setup with blue armchairs, checkered pillows, and a serene beach artwork.
  • Building

    Aerial view of a residential building with a driveway surrounded by greenery and trees under a cloudy sky.
  • Architecture

    A single-story building with a decorative entrance and well-maintained landscaping under a partly cloudy sky.
  • Bedroom

    A cozy bedroom with a bed, a small desk by the window, and comfortable seating.
  • Trees

    Aerial view of a suburban neighborhood with lush green trees and intersecting roads.
  • Windows

    A spacious dining room with wooden tables and chairs, ceiling fans, chandeliers, and large windows.
  • Dining

    A spacious dining area with wooden tables and chairs, elegant chandeliers, and large windows providing abundant natural light.
  • Landscaping

    A peaceful garden area with picnic tables and umbrellas under a wooden pergola, surrounded by lush greenery.
  • Garden

    A wooden pergola with picnic tables in a beautifully landscaped garden.
  • Entrance

    A well-maintained building with a driveway and landscaped surroundings.
  • Floor Plan

    A top-down view of a studio apartment floor plan, showing the layout and arrangement of furniture.
  • Television

    A cozy living room featuring a sofa, television, and large window with decor accents.

5980 Eastern Avenue SE, Kentwood, MI 49508

For more information about senior living options: (866) 208-4318

4.1 from 62 reviews
5 stars
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4 stars
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3 stars
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2 stars
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1 stars
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American House Kentwood Costs & Pricing

At American House Kentwood, the monthly costs for residential options reflect a premium experience compared to both Kent County and statewide averages. For a studio apartment, residents can expect to pay $4,250, which is notably higher than the county average of $3,661 and the state average of $3,824. Similarly, the one-bedroom option is priced at $5,050, significantly above Kent County's average of $3,483 and Michigan's average of $3,384. These figures suggest that American House Kentwood positions itself as a higher-end choice in the market, likely offering enhanced services and amenities that cater to those seeking quality living arrangements.

Floor plansAmerican House KentwoodKent CountyMichigan
Studio$4,250$3,661$3,824
1 Bedroom$5,050$3,483$3,384

Overall Review of American House Kentwood

caveat 2 reviews mention this

Room size and shared baths

Some residents and tours mention small rooms and shared bathing instead of private bathrooms.

A couple of reviewers point out that the rooms feel small and that bathing is set up as a community/shared option rather than an in-room private bath. Those comments also describe the space feeling more institutional than expected. For people who want more privacy in the bathroom, this is a recurring concern.

caveat 4 reviews mention this

Billing and care-payment concerns

Multiple reviewers raise serious concerns about charges and billing while residents are receiving care.

Several reviews describe billing-related problems, including claims about money being taken from accounts and disputes over charges. One reviewer also mentions ongoing attempts to withhold service while other care tasks are described as lacking. These accounts are emotionally strong and share a common theme: families feel they need to closely monitor what is being billed while their loved one is there.

common 5 reviews mention this

Activities are consistently available

Residents are regularly described as having activities throughout the day.

Reviewers frequently mention seeing residents out of their rooms and engaged, with scheduled day activities and community outings. Some comments also note that activities are offered at both the home and in the community, even when a resident personally chooses not to participate. One stay was short, but even then families describe activities being present.

common 6 reviews mention this

Food quality draws mixed feedback

Food is mentioned often, with some reviewers praising meals and others saying it falls short.

Some residents and families describe meals as enjoyable, including comments about nutritious, delicious food and residents enjoying the dining experience. At the same time, a few reviewers criticize dining quality or food temperature, including at least one strong complaint that the food was the ā€œabsolute worst.ā€ Overall, dining quality appears inconsistent across experiences.

  • A spacious dining room with wooden tables and chairs, ceiling fans, chandeliers, and large windows.
  • A well-lit dining area with multiple tables and chairs, decorated with chandeliers and ceiling fans.
  • A spacious dining area with wooden tables and chairs, chandeliers, ceiling fans, and large windows.
caveat 2 reviews mention this

Care is praised, but staffing worries appear

While many reviews praise care, a few raise worries about staffing response and coverage.

Several reviewers describe caregivers as responsive and attentive to residents’ needs. However, a couple of reviews express that staffing is not adequate—citing delayed responses to requests and uncertainty about nursing availability. These concerns stand out because they directly affect day-to-day safety and follow-through.

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Features

Housing

  • 20 resident community capacity 20 resident community capacity
  • 1-bedroom apartments 1-bedroom apartments
  • 2-bedroom apartments 2-bedroom apartments
  • Studio apartments Studio apartments

Types of Care

  • Assisted Living Assisted Living
  • Memory Care Memory Care

Pets

  • Cats allowed Cats allowed
  • Dogs allowed Dogs allowed

Amenities

  • Activities off-site Activities off-site
  • Activities on-site Activities on-site
  • Air-conditioning Air-conditioning
  • Bath tubs Bath tubs
  • Beautician on-site Beautician on-site
  • Beauty salon Beauty salon
  • Cable or satellite TV Cable or satellite TV
  • Devotional services on-site Devotional services on-site
  • Dining room Dining room
  • Financing advice Financing advice
  • Fully furnished Fully furnished
  • Garden Garden
  • Ground floor units Ground floor units
  • Guasts at mealtime Guasts at mealtime
  • Guest parking Guest parking
  • Housekeeping services Housekeeping services
  • Indoor common areas Indoor common areas
  • Kitchenette Kitchenette
  • Laundry Laundry
  • Move-in coordination Move-in coordination
  • Outdoor common areas Outdoor common areas
  • Outdoor space Outdoor space
  • Respite or short term stays offered Respite or short term stays offered
  • Restaurant-style dining Restaurant-style dining
  • Spa Spa
  • TV room TV room
  • Telephone Telephone
  • VA Benefits Consultation VA Benefits Consultation
  • Wheelchair accessible showers Wheelchair accessible showers
  • Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available

Transportation

  • Kent County International (6 miles away) Kent County International (6 miles away)
  • Transportation & parking Transportation & parking

Care Services

  • 24-hour call system 24-hour call system
  • 24-hour supervision 24-hour supervision
  • Activities of daily living assistance Activities of daily living assistance
  • Ambulatory care Ambulatory care
  • Assistance with bathing Assistance with bathing
  • Assistance with dressing Assistance with dressing
  • Assistance with transfers Assistance with transfers
  • Coordination with health care providers Coordination with health care providers
  • Dementia waiver Dementia waiver
  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Diabetic care Diabetic care
  • High acuity care High acuity care
  • Hospice care Hospice care
  • Hospice waiver Hospice waiver
  • Incontinence care Incontinence care
  • Meal preparation and service Meal preparation and service
  • Medication management Medication management
  • Mental wellness program Mental wellness program
  • Mild cognitive impairment Mild cognitive impairment
  • Physical therapy Physical therapy
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions
  • Specialized memory care programming Specialized memory care programming
  • Transportation arrangement (medical) Transportation arrangement (medical)
  • Transportation to doctors appointments Transportation to doctors appointments

Dining

  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Guest meals Guest meals
  • Low / no sodium Low / no sodium
  • Meals provided Meals provided
  • No Sugar No Sugar
  • Restaurant style dining Restaurant style dining
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions
  • Vegetarian Vegetarian

Activities

  • Activities off-site Activities off-site
  • Art classes Art classes
  • Arts and crafts Arts and crafts
  • Book club Book club
  • Catholic services Catholic services
  • Community-sponsored activities Community-sponsored activities
  • Cooking classes Cooking classes
  • Cooking club Cooking club
  • Day trips and outings Day trips and outings
  • Devotional activities on-site Devotional activities on-site
  • Educational speakers / life long learning Educational speakers / life long learning
  • Fitness programs Fitness programs
  • Games Games
  • Happy hour Happy hour
  • Live dance or theater performances Live dance or theater performances
  • Live musical performances Live musical performances
  • Protestant services Protestant services
  • Resident-run activities Resident-run activities
  • Scheduled daily activities Scheduled daily activities
  • Visiting chaplain or priest Visiting chaplain or priest
  • Wii bowling Wii bowling

Languages Spoken

  • English English

Nearby Places of Interest

This part of Kentwood, Michigan offers a convenient location with easy access to essential services and amenities. With several medical facilities nearby such as Psychiatric Associates Of West Michigan, Mikids Pediatrics, and Pine Rest Hospital, seniors can rest assured that their healthcare needs will be well taken care of. Additionally, there are multiple pharmacies within a short distance for medication needs. The area also boasts a variety of dining options ranging from fast food to sit-down restaurants like FireRock Grille, providing residents with plenty of choices for meals. For leisure activities, there are parks like Lemery Park and Chesebro Park for enjoying nature, as well as theaters like Phoenix Theaters and Celebration! Cinema RiverTown for entertainment options. Overall, this part of Kentwood offers a convenient and diverse range of services to cater to the needs of seniors looking for a comfortable and accessible living environment.

Physicians

  • Psychiatric Associates Of West Michigan (0.7 miles)
  • SVS Vision Optical Centers (1.4 miles)
  • Battiste Family Medicine PLC (1.7 miles)
  • Mikids Pediatrics (1.7 miles)
  • Spectrum Health (2.1 miles)
  • Rx Optical (2.6 miles)
  • Wolverine Dermatology (3.2 miles)

Pharmacies

  • Family Fare (0.9 miles)
  • Rite Aid (0.9 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (0.9 miles)
  • Walgreens (0.9 miles)
  • Meijer Pharmacy (1.3 miles)
  • Walgreens (1.5 miles)
  • Meijer Drive Up Pharmacy (2 miles)

Restaurants

  • Peppino's Sports Grille & Pizzeria (0.9 miles)
  • McDonald's (0.9 miles)
  • Chick-Fil-A (1.1 miles)
  • Culver's (1.6 miles)
  • FireRock Grille (1.7 miles)
  • Arby's (1.9 miles)
  • Craig's Cruisers End Zone (1.9 miles)

Cafes

  • Starbucks (1 miles)
  • Starbucks (3.4 miles)
  • Real Food Cafe (4.4 miles)
  • Starbucks (5 miles)
  • Starbucks (5.3 miles)

Places of Worship

  • St Mark Lutheran Church (1.6 miles)
  • Providence Christian Reformed Church (2.2 miles)
  • Cornerstone Church (3.1 miles)
  • Cornerstone Methodist (4.5 miles)
  • Christ Church-Pca (4.7 miles)
  • Madison Square Christian Reformed Church (5.7 miles)

Hospitals

  • Pine Rest: Van Andel Center (1.7 miles)
  • Pine Rest: Mulder Therapy Center (1.7 miles)
  • Spectrum Health Lab (2.5 miles)
  • Metro Health Hospital (3.8 miles)
  • Trinity Health Medical Center (4 miles)

Transportation

  • Enterprise Rent-A-Car (2.4 miles)
  • Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) (6.1 miles)

Parks

  • Lemery Park (4.6 miles)
  • Chesebro Park (4.9 miles)

Theaters

  • Phoenix Theaters (5 miles)
  • Celebration! Cinema RiverTown (5.9 miles)

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