Homewards Central is an assisted living community in Grand Rapids, MI.
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4130 Kalamazoo Avenue SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49508
For more information about senior living options: (866) 208-4318
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Overall Review of Homewards Central
differentiator8 reviews mention this
Therapy and rehab get strong praise
Rehab therapy teams are repeatedly described as skilled and encouraging.
Several residents and family members say the therapy staff helped them make progress after injuries or surgery, including physical and occupational therapy. Reviews describe therapists that are involved with care, work with a patient’s schedule, and push residents to do more than they expected. Some residents also mention recreational therapy as part of the experience. Where feedback is mixed, the criticism is often aimed more at nursing response than the therapy itself.
common14 reviews mention this
Staff compassion shows up often
Staff are often described as kind, knowledgeable, and respectful.
Many reviews single out the staff for compassion and respectful treatment, including nurses, aides, housekeeping, and medical staff. Families mention concerns being taken seriously and residents being cared for with dignity. Several reviews also describe staff helping residents feel at home during recovery, including during busy periods. A smaller set of reviews goes the other direction, but the positive mentions are frequent and specific about how staff showed up day to day.
caveat8 reviews mention this
Call-light response is a recurring issue
Call-light and nursing response times are a frequent complaint.
A number of reviewers report that getting help takes a long time, including waiting for nurses or support staff after pressing the call button. Some comments describe situations where response was delayed during pain needs, or where staff did not arrive quickly after a request. Others mention short staffing and describe having to search for help. Even in reviews that praise rehab, nursing response is sometimes described as slower than expected.
common4 reviews mention this
Facility cleanliness and remodeling stand out
The remodeled facility is frequently described as clean and odor-free.
Multiple reviews describe a newer, remodeled building with cleanliness as a clear point in their experience. Some mention there were no noticeable odors and that common areas looked well kept. Others also describe the facility as modern and well designed. A few negative reviews mention poor conditions, but cleanliness praise appears in several separate accounts.
common4 reviews mention this
Food quality is mixed
Food gets both praise and complaints across reviews.
Some residents and family members say the meals were good and that residents enjoyed the food. One review also explicitly connects food service with the overall supportive environment during rehab. Other feedback is negative, including a complaint about food quality and weight gain. The dining experience therefore seems inconsistent depending on the reviewer’s stay.
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Features
Housing
6 resident community capacity
Types of Care
Assisted Living
Amenities
Cable or satellite TV
Dining room
Fully furnished
Garden
Housekeeping services
Move-in coordination
Outdoor space
Telephone
Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available
Transportation
Kent County International (5 miles away)
Care Services
24-hour supervision
Activities of daily living assistance
Assistance with bathing
Assistance with dressing
Assistance with transfers
Coordination with health care providers
Diabetes diet
Meal preparation and service
Medication management
Special dietary restrictions
Transportation arrangement (medical)
Transportation to doctors appointments
Dining
Diabetes diet
Special dietary restrictions
Activities
Community-sponsored activities
Scheduled daily activities
Nearby Places of Interest
Restaurants
Mr Burger (0.4 miles)
Village Inn (0.8 miles)
McDonald's (2.1 miles)
Taco Bell (2.2 miles)
Taco Bell (2.2 miles)
McDonald's (2.4 miles)
Peppino's Sports Grille & Pizzeria (2.6 miles)
Physicians
Spectrum Health (0.4 miles)
Rx Optical (1 miles)
Psychiatric Associates Of West Michigan (2.2 miles)
Dr. Philip Hunt (2.7 miles)
Keil Lasik Vision Center (2.9 miles)
SVS Vision Optical Centers (3 miles)
Adolescent and Family Behavioral Health Services (3.1 miles)
Pharmacies
Emergency Response Training (0.8 miles)
Walgreens (1.1 miles)
CVS Pharmacy (1.7 miles)
Walgreens (1.7 miles)
CVS Pharmacy (2 miles)
Walgreens (2 miles)
Rite Aid (2.3 miles)
Hospitals
Spectrum Health Lab (1.2 miles)
Pine Rest: Van Andel Center (4.1 miles)
Pine Rest: Mulder Therapy Center (4.1 miles)
Blodgett Hospital (4.5 miles)
Places of Worship
St Mark Lutheran Church (1.4 miles)
Christ Church-Pca (2.2 miles)
Madison Square Christian Reformed Church (3.8 miles)
Church of the Servant (3.8 miles)
Providence Christian Reformed Church (4.5 miles)
Cafes
Real Food Cafe (2.4 miles)
Starbucks (2.7 miles)
Starbucks (2.7 miles)
Starbucks (2.8 miles)
Starbucks (4.5 miles)
Rowster New American Coffee (4.8 miles)
Theaters
Phoenix Theaters (2.7 miles)
Parks
Chesebro Park (2.8 miles)
Lemery Park (4.8 miles)
Transportation
Enterprise Rent-A-Car (4.8 miles)
Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) (4.9 miles)
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6 resident community capacity
Assisted Living
Cable or satellite TV
Dining room
Fully furnished
Garden
Housekeeping services
Move-in coordination
Outdoor space
Telephone
Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available
Kent County International (5 miles away)
24-hour supervision
Activities of daily living assistance
Assistance with bathing
Assistance with dressing
Assistance with transfers
Diabetes diet
Meal preparation and service
Medication management
Special dietary restrictions
Transportation arrangement (medical)
Transportation to doctors appointments
Small, well-equipped assisted living with comprehensive care and convenient access to dining and healthcare.
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