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Zawadi Burton in Grand Rapids, MI

Zawadi Burton is an assisted living community in Grand Rapids, MI.

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2145 Burton Street Se, Grand Rapids, MI 49506

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

4.5 from 54 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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Overall Review of Zawadi Burton

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Special-needs care stands out

Residents describe staff members as especially patient and gentle with special-needs patients.

Several reviewers specifically mention care for autistic or special-needs children and adults, including staff patience and a “safe space” feeling during visits. Multiple comments highlight that the team helps non-verbal patients and takes time for comfort, including letting patients touch or interact before care. A few reviewers also describe that their special-needs loved one had a non-traumatic experience and that the staff accommodated communication and fear around treatment.

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Staff communication and reassurance

Residents often mention clear communication that helps them feel at ease during care.

Reviewers frequently describe the team as professional and organized on the day of appointments. Several also say the staff explains what is happening step by step, recommends options, and answers concerns in a way that reduces anxiety. Across these comments, communication appears tied to smoother, less stressful visits.

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Phone calls and follow-through

Some reviewers report difficulty reaching the office and getting follow-up responses.

A few negative reviews say the office does not answer calls and does not return messages, which left reviewers waiting on billing questions or medication/pharmacy follow-up. One reviewer describes an ongoing lack of response even after being told they would be called back. These complaints focus less on the care itself and more on reaching the team when problems come up.

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Billing problems and receipts

Some reviewers report unexpected charges and problems with billing records.

A handful of reviewers describe billing issues such as unexpected bills arriving after visits and concerns about charges for services. One negative review also mentions being asked to pay in cash and not receiving a receipt. Another complaint ties the billing concern to unknown services and difficulty resolving it because calls were not returned.

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Clean, professional visits

Several reviewers mention professional care with a clean, sanitized office.

Some reviewers describe visits as polished, professional, and pleasant, including smooth experiences from start to finish. A few also mention the office being sanitized and the dentist and staff being efficient while still caring. These comments emphasize day-to-day impressions of the team and the facility during appointments.

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Features

Housing

  • 4 resident community capacity 4 resident community capacity

Types of Care

  • Assisted Living Assisted Living

Amenities

  • Cable or satellite TV Cable or satellite TV
  • Dining room Dining room
  • Fully furnished Fully furnished
  • Garden Garden
  • Housekeeping services Housekeeping services
  • Move-in coordination Move-in coordination
  • Outdoor space Outdoor space
  • Telephone Telephone
  • 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)

Care Services

  • 24-hour supervision 24-hour supervision
  • Activities of daily living assistance Activities of daily living assistance
  • 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
  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Meal preparation and service Meal preparation and service
  • Medication management Medication management
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions
  • Transportation arrangement (medical) Transportation arrangement (medical)
  • Transportation to doctors appointments Transportation to doctors appointments

Dining

  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions

Activities

  • Community-sponsored activities Community-sponsored activities
  • Scheduled daily activities Scheduled daily activities

Nearby Places of Interest

Cafes

  • Starbucks (0.4 miles)
  • Real Food Cafe (1.8 miles)
  • Starbucks (1.8 miles)
  • Rowster New American Coffee (2.7 miles)
  • The Intersection (3.8 miles)
  • Starbucks (3.8 miles)

Places of Worship

  • Christ Church-Pca (0.8 miles)
  • Church of the Servant (2.1 miles)
  • Madison Square Christian Reformed Church (2.3 miles)
  • Temple Emanuel (2.5 miles)
  • Keystone Community Church (4 miles)

Pharmacies

  • Walgreens (1.2 miles)
  • Walgreens (1.3 miles)
  • D&W Fresh Market (1.6 miles)
  • The Chemist Shoppe (1.8 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (2 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (2.1 miles)
  • Family Fare Supermarkets (2.7 miles)

Restaurants

  • Taco Bell (1.3 miles)
  • McDonald's (1.4 miles)
  • Hall Street Bakery (1.5 miles)
  • Silver Derby (1.7 miles)
  • Fire Fox (1.7 miles)
  • Rose's On Reeds Lake (1.7 miles)
  • Uccello's Ristorante, Pizzeria & Sports Lounge (1.8 miles)

Parks

  • Chesebro Park (1.5 miles)
  • Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park (3.9 miles)

Physicians

  • Dr. Philip Hunt (1.6 miles)
  • Metro Health Medical Group (1.7 miles)
  • Keil Lasik Vision Center (1.7 miles)
  • Adolescent and Family Behavioral Health Services (1.8 miles)
  • Dermatology Associates of West Michigan (2.2 miles)
  • Grand Health Partners (2.3 miles)
  • True. Women's Health (2.4 miles)

Theaters

  • Phoenix Theaters (1.6 miles)
  • Celebration Cinema Stu (3.6 miles)
  • Studio Park (3.6 miles)

Hospitals

  • Blodgett Hospital (1.8 miles)
  • St Marys Hospital (3.2 miles)
  • Trinity Health Birth Center - Grand Rapids Hospital (3.2 miles)
  • Richard J. Lacks Sr. Cancer Center (3.2 miles)
  • Spectrum Health Lab (3.3 miles)
  • Spectrum Health (3.5 miles)
  • Lemmen-Holton Cancer Pavilion (3.9 miles)

Transportation

  • Amtrak - Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station (3.5 miles)

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