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Care Cardinal Kentwood

Care Cardinal Kentwood is an assisted living and memory care community in Kentwood, MI.

Information last verified: December 26, 2025

4352 Breton Rd SE, Kentwood, MI 49512

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

4 from 79 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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Care Cardinal Kentwood Costs & Pricing

At Care Cardinal Kentwood, the monthly costs for various room types reflect a competitive positioning within both Kent County and the broader Michigan landscape. For a semi-private room, residents can expect to pay $3,675, which is slightly lower than the county average of $3,939 but higher than the state average of $3,191. Studio apartments are priced at $3,900, aligning closely with the county's average of $3,661 while being slightly above the state figure of $3,824. The one-bedroom option stands at $4,455, noticeably exceeding both the county rate of $3,483 and the state average of $3,384. Finally, two-bedroom accommodations are available for $4,785 - again surpassing Kent County's typical rate of $3,856 and Michigan's average of $3,523. Overall, while some costs at Care Cardinal Kentwood are higher than local and state averages for similar accommodations, they offer a range of living options that cater to varying needs and preferences within a supportive community environment.

Floor plans	Care Cardinal Kentwood	Kent County	Michigan
Semi-Private	$3,675	$3,939	$3,189
Studio	$3,900	$3,661	$3,824
1 Bedroom	$4,455	$3,483	$3,384
2 Bedrooms	$4,785	$3,856	$3,523

Overall Review of Care Cardinal Kentwood

common 16 reviews mention this

Staff care is a mixed point

Many residents and families describe staff as caring and responsive.

Across multiple reviews, residents and families credit staff for being kind, accommodating, and attentive—especially around day-to-day needs like help getting settled and medication being on time. Some reviews also highlight communication, including making themselves available for questions. At the same time, other reviewers raise concerns about care consistency and responsiveness, including situations where help was hard to find and follow-through felt inadequate.

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Cleanliness comes up often

Residents frequently comment on how clean the community feels.

Several reviews describe the building as very clean, with regularly maintained spaces and rooms. A few also connect cleanliness with overall impressions of care and comfort. Other reviews, however, report cleanliness problems such as dirty rooms, poor housekeeping, and bathrooms not being kept up to expectations.

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Dining quality is uneven

Dining is described as both a strength and a drawback.

Some reviews call out the food as wonderful and praise the dining room experience, including residents being able to dine together. Other reviews describe meals turning worse over time, with concerns about bland flavor, food arriving cold, and difficulty getting assistance with heating food. Overall, residents seem to have a different experience depending on the time frame and care workflow.

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Memory care programming and safety

Memory care support appears to include specific safety features.

At least a couple of reviews mention memory care support in the same building for families coordinating care needs. One review also describes a memory care tour feature with locked access that opens through an app for family entry. In contrast, there are also reviews that question whether staffing and monitoring are sufficient for higher-need memory care residents.

caveat 6 reviews mention this

Understaffing concerns drive the negatives

Several reviews cite staffing shortages that affected care.

A number of critical reviews point to understaffing and difficulty getting help when residents needed assistance, including night coverage concerns and delayed responses. Some describe safety worries like residents left unattended or needing urgent attention that took too long. Even among mixed experiences, a recurring complaint is that staffing levels and follow-through were not consistent with what families expected during day-to-day needs.

How we summarize

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Features

Housing

51 resident community capacity

Types of Care

Assisted Living
Memory Care

Amenities

Activities off-site
Activities on-site
Air-conditioning
Bath tubs
Beautician on-site
Beauty salon
Cable or satellite TV
Computer center
Devotional services on-site
Dining room
Fitness room
Fully furnished
Gaming room
Garden
Handicap accessible
Housekeeping services
Indoor common areas
Kitchenette
Move-in coordination
Outdoor common areas
Outdoor space
Private bathrooms
Respite or short term stays offered
Restaurant-style dining
Small library
Telephone
Wellness center
Wheelchair accessible showers
Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available

Transportation

Kent County International (4 miles away)
Community operated transportation
Transportation arrangement
Transportation arrangement (non-medical)

Care Services

12-16 hour nursing
24-hour call system
24-hour supervision
Activities of daily living assistance
Ambulatory care
Assistance with bathing
Assistance with dressing
Assistance with transfers
Coordination with health care providers
Diabetes diet
Diabetic care
Incontinence care
Meal preparation and service
Medication management
Mental wellness program
Mild cognitive impairment
Special dietary restrictions
Specialized memory care programming
Transportation arrangement (medical)
Transportation to doctors appointments

Dining

Diabetes diet
Gluten-free
Guest meals
International cuisine
Low / no sodium
Meals provided
No Sugar
Organic
Professional chef
Restaurant style dining
Room service
Special dietary restrictions
Special dining programs
Vegetarian

Activities

Art classes
Community-sponsored activities
Concierge services
Cooking classes
Day trips and outings
Devotional activities on-site
Educational speakers / life long learning
Fitness programs
Happy hour
Karaoke
Live dance or theater performances
Live musical performances
Live well programs
Other religious services
Planned day trips
Resident-run activities
Scheduled daily activities
Wine tasting

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Nearby Places of Interest

The neighborhood in Kentwood, Michigan, offers convenient access to essential services such as pharmacies, physicians, hospitals, places of worship, cafes, and transportation options. With a variety of dining options within a few miles, including Village Inn and Uccello's Ristorante & Sports Lounge, seniors can enjoy a diverse culinary experience. Additionally, the proximity to Spectrum Health Lab and Pine Rest facilities ensures easy access to medical care when needed. For leisure activities, residents can visit Phoenix Theaters for entertainment or explore Chesebro Park for outdoor recreation. The presence of multiple Starbucks cafes provides opportunities for socializing and enjoying a cup of coffee. Accessible transportation options like Gerald R. Ford International Airport and Avflight make traveling convenient for seniors living in this area.

Pharmacies

Walgreens (0.1 miles)
Emergency Response Training (0.4 miles)
Walgreens (2.3 miles)
Rite Aid (2.4 miles)
CVS Pharmacy (2.4 miles)
Walgreens (2.4 miles)
Family Fare (2.6 miles)

Physicians

Rx Optical (0.2 miles)
Spectrum Health (1.1 miles)
Dr. Philip Hunt (2.2 miles)
Psychiatric Associates Of West Michigan (2.4 miles)
Keil Lasik Vision Center (2.4 miles)
Adolescent and Family Behavioral Health Services (2.6 miles)
SVS Vision Optical Centers (2.8 miles)

Restaurants

Village Inn (0.3 miles)
Mr Burger (0.9 miles)
McDonald's (1.8 miles)
Taco Bell (1.9 miles)
Chick-Fil-A (2.2 miles)
Fire Fox (2.2 miles)
Uccello's Ristorante, Pizzeria & Sports Lounge (2.3 miles)

Hospitals

Spectrum Health Lab (0.4 miles)
Pine Rest: Van Andel Center (4.4 miles)
Pine Rest: Mulder Therapy Center (4.4 miles)
Blodgett Hospital (4.8 miles)

Places of Worship

St Mark Lutheran Church (1.3 miles)
Christ Church-Pca (2.2 miles)
Church of the Servant (3.4 miles)
Our Daily Bread Ministries (4.2 miles)
Madison Square Christian Reformed Church (4.5 miles)
Providence Christian Reformed Church (4.7 miles)

Cafes

Starbucks (2.2 miles)
Starbucks (2.8 miles)
Starbucks (2.9 miles)
Real Food Cafe (3.2 miles)
Starbucks (3.6 miles)
Starbucks (4.2 miles)
Panera Bread (4.3 miles)

Theaters

Phoenix Theaters (2.2 miles)

Parks

Chesebro Park (3.4 miles)

Transportation

Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) (3.8 miles)
Avflight (4.5 miles)

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