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Covenant Village of the Great Lakes Costs & Pricing
Covenant Village of the Great Lakes offers competitive pricing for various room types compared to both Kent County and the broader state of Michigan. For instance, a one-bedroom apartment is priced at $1,187, which is significantly lower than the county average of $3,483 and the state average of $3,384. Similarly, a two-bedroom unit is available for $1,384, well below Kent County's average of $3,856 and Michigan's average of $3,523. However, it's worth noting that prices for studio units and private accommodations are higher than county and state averages; for example, a studio costs $4,500 compared to the county's $3,661 and state's $3,824. In contrast, semi-private rooms are offered at $5,700 against an average county price of $3,939 but can be justified by the extensive amenities provided. Overall, Covenant Village stands out for its affordability in one- and two-bedroom options while still offering varied choices that cater to different lifestyle preferences within a vibrant community setting.
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Covenant Village of the Great Lakes
Kent County
Michigan
1 Bedroom
$1,187
$3,483
$3,384
2 Bedrooms
$1,384
$3,856
$3,523
Studio
$4,500
$3,661
$3,824
Semi-Private
$5,700
$3,939
$3,189
Private
$6,540
$5,194
$3,674
Overall Review of Covenant Village of the Great Lakes
caveat11 reviews mention this
Staffing and care quality vary
Residents and families describe big swings in daily care and staffing.
Some reviewers say they saw excellent care during rehab or assisted living, including comfort at the end of life and a clean, safe environment. Other residents and families report minimal staffing, understaffing, and care gaps such as not receiving needed mobility support, delayed help during a fall, and not enough help overall. Several comments also describe communication barriers that added to the care problems. A separate negative thread focuses on safety and staff behavior, including feeling unsafe after overnight staff actions.
common3 reviews mention this
Clean, well kept facility
Multiple reviewers mention the community as clean and well kept.
Several reviews highlight cleanliness and a safe, well-maintained environment. One reviewer specifically praises very well-kept grounds and cleanliness, and another simply calls out a nice clean facility. A positive comment also pairs cleanliness with excellent care during rehab.
differentiator5 reviews mention this
Faith and activities fit some residents
The community’s faith and activities show up clearly in reviews.
Reviews mention faith-based community life, including Christ-centered programming and building-wide support with prayers and transportation during a family emergency. An activities director is also credited for creating a good time with an outing. At the same time, one reviewer says there isn’t enough to do “with Christ,” suggesting experiences may differ by what residents and families expect.
caveat4 reviews mention this
Communication and follow-through concerns
Several reviewers report problems getting timely responses.
Some families describe leadership as unavailable, inaccessible, and unresponsive when concerns came up. Others say they experienced no response after asking for documentation or reaching out by phone or email. A separate review describes difficulty even getting a call back during the move-in process, and another notes that no one would talk to them after a concern.
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Features
Types of Care
Assisted Living
Independent Living
Memory Care
Skilled Nursing Facility
Pets
Cats allowed
Dogs allowed
Amenities
Activities on-site
Devotional services off-site
Indoor common areas
Private
Transportation
Kent County International (12 miles away)
Care Services
Ambulatory care
Dining
Meals provided
Activities
Activities on-site
Devotional activities offsite
Virtual Tour
Nearby Places of Interest
Pharmacies
Family Fare Supermarkets (0.4 miles)
Walgreens (2.3 miles)
Walgreens (2.4 miles)
Meijer Pharmacy (2.5 miles)
Meijer Pharmacy (3.4 miles)
CVS Pharmacy (3.8 miles)
Family Fare Supermarkets (4.2 miles)
Physicians
Lake Michigan Dental (0.5 miles)
Spectrum Health (1.6 miles)
Advantage Health Physician Network Northwest Locations (2.7 miles)
Family & Pediatric Eye Care (3 miles)
Area Wide Ob/Gyn Health Services (3.3 miles)
Orthopaedic Associates Of Mi (3.4 miles)
Hand & Plastic Surgery Center: Luce Paul A MD (3.5 miles)
Parks
Millennium Park (2.2 miles)
Belknap Park (3.3 miles)
Riverside Park (4.3 miles)
Chesebro Park (5.2 miles)
Lemery Park (5.4 miles)
Huff Park (5.7 miles)
Restaurants
Turnstiles (2.3 miles)
Steel Cat Bar (2.3 miles)
Chick-Fil-A (2.3 miles)
Condado Tacos (2.5 miles)
The Knickerbocker (2.6 miles)
The Mitten Brewing Company (2.7 miles)
Uccello's Ristorante (2.8 miles)
Cafes
The Intersection (2.9 miles)
Starbucks (3.5 miles)
Rowster New American Coffee (4 miles)
Starbucks (5.1 miles)
Real Food Cafe (5.4 miles)
Transportation
Amtrak - Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station (3.1 miles)
Theaters
Studio Park (3.1 miles)
Celebration Cinema Stu (3.1 miles)
Hospitals
Helen Devos Children Emergency Room (3.2 miles)
Lemmen-Holton Cancer Pavilion (3.3 miles)
St Marys Hospital (3.5 miles)
Trinity Health Birth Center - Grand Rapids Hospital (3.5 miles)
Richard J. Lacks Sr. Cancer Center (3.5 miles)
Blodgett Hospital (5.5 miles)
Places of Worship
Madison Square Christian Reformed Church (4.2 miles)
Covenant Village of the Great Lakes offers competitive pricing for various room types compared to both Kent County and the broader state of Michigan. For instance, a one-bedroom apartment is priced at $1,187, which is significantly lower than the county average of $3,483 and the state average of $3,384. Similarly, a two-bedroom unit is available for $1,384, well below Kent County's average of $3,856 and Michigan's average of $3,523. However, it's worth noting that prices for studio units and private accommodations are higher than county and state averages; for example, a studio costs $4,500 compared to the county's $3,661 and state's $3,824. In contrast, semi-private rooms are offered at $5,700 against an average county price of $3,939 but can be justified by the extensive amenities provided. Overall, Covenant Village stands out for its affordability in one- and two-bedroom options while still offering varied choices that cater to different lifestyle preferences within a vibrant community setting.
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Assisted Living
Independent Living
Memory Care
Skilled Nursing Facility
Cats allowed
Dogs allowed
Activities on-site
Devotional services off-site
Indoor common areas
Private
Kent County International (12 miles away)
Ambulatory care
Meals provided
Extensive nearby amenities and healthcare access.
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