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Skld Leonard in Grand Rapids, MI

Skld Leonard is a nursing home community in Grand Rapids, MI.

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Skld Leonard in Grand Rapids, MI

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1700 Leonard Street North E, Grand Rapids, MI 49505

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4 from 46 reviews
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4 stars
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1 stars
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Overall Review of Skld Leonard

common 10 reviews mention this

Therapy helps residents progress

Therapy teams are frequently described as helping residents meet their goals.

Several residents describe improvement through rehab, including getting stronger in their legs and working toward returning home. Reviews highlight hands-on support from the therapy staff and specific help from therapists involved in mobility and daily progress. A few reviewers also point out that therapy time can feel limited by insurance timelines.

caveat 8 reviews mention this

Food is hit or miss

Food quality receives both praise and complaints from residents and families.

Some residents say the food is excellent or good, and a few describe it as an easy part of the stay. Other reviews are more critical, including complaints about the kitchen and how certain prepared foods tasted. There are also concerns about meal delivery and whether special diets are accommodated.

  • Two men engaged in a private conversation at a cafe.
common 4 reviews mention this

Facility cleanliness stands out

Residents often describe the facility as clean and well kept.

Multiple reviews mention cleanliness in rooms and common areas, with some calling out an immaculate facility. One reviewer also describes noticing cleanliness through the absence of a urine smell. A separate set of complaints about neglect does not negate these observations, but it does show that cleanliness can depend on care consistency.

caveat 7 reviews mention this

Communication and staffing can slip

Some residents report missed or delayed care tied to staffing and responsiveness.

A recurring concern is delayed response to call lights and problems getting needed support in a timely way. Several reviews describe medication delays or even days without life-saving meds, along with disagreements about responsibility between the facility and other parties. Others mention neglect signals like long waits to be changed or assisted, and one review raises safety concerns alongside being short staffed.

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Features

Housing

  • 69 resident community capacity 69 resident community capacity

Types of Care

  • Skilled Nursing Facility Skilled Nursing Facility

Amenities

  • Air-conditioning Air-conditioning
  • Beauty salon Beauty salon
  • Cable or satellite TV Cable or satellite TV
  • Computer center Computer center
  • Dining room Dining room
  • Fitness room Fitness room
  • Fully furnished Fully furnished
  • Gaming room Gaming room
  • Garden Garden
  • Housekeeping services Housekeeping services
  • Kitchenette Kitchenette
  • Move-in coordination Move-in coordination
  • Outdoor space Outdoor space
  • Private bathrooms Private bathrooms
  • Restaurant-style dining Restaurant-style dining
  • Small library Small library
  • Telephone Telephone
  • Wellness center Wellness center
  • Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available

Transportation

  • Kent County International (9 miles away) Kent County International (9 miles away)
  • Community operated transportation Community operated transportation
  • Transportation arrangement Transportation arrangement
  • Transportation arrangement (non-medical) Transportation arrangement (non-medical)
  • Transportation to doctors appointments Transportation to doctors appointments

Care Services

  • 12-16 hour nursing 12-16 hour nursing
  • 24-hour call system 24-hour call system
  • 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
  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Meal preparation and service Meal preparation and service
  • Medication management Medication management
  • Mental wellness program Mental wellness program
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions

Dining

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

Activities

  • Community-sponsored activities Community-sponsored activities
  • Concierge services Concierge services
  • Fitness programs Fitness programs
  • Planned day trips Planned day trips
  • Resident-run activities Resident-run activities
  • Scheduled daily activities Scheduled daily activities

Nearby Places of Interest

Pharmacies

  • Family Fare Supermarkets (0.6 miles)
  • Walgreens (1.1 miles)
  • Walgreens (1.3 miles)
  • Family Fare Supermarkets (1.4 miles)
  • Meijer Pharmacy (1.9 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (1.9 miles)
  • The Chemist Shoppe (2 miles)

Restaurants

  • Wendy's (1.2 miles)
  • Palio - Grand Rapids (1.7 miles)
  • Frosty Boy Grand Rapids (1.9 miles)
  • The Green Well (1.9 miles)
  • Wolfgang's Restaurant (1.9 miles)
  • Applebee's (2 miles)
  • Rose's On Reeds Lake (2.2 miles)

Physicians

  • Maupin, Bernard Orthopaedic Associates of Michigan (1.2 miles)
  • Eye Plastic And Facial Cosmetic Surgery (1.3 miles)
  • Metro Heart & Vascular (1.6 miles)
  • DBC-Dr DenBoer/Dr Fischer (1.6 miles)
  • Dorsey Ligon MD (1.7 miles)
  • Trinity Health OB/GYN East Beltline (1.8 miles)
  • Patel Dipa S MD (1.9 miles)

Places of Worship

  • Temple Emanuel (1.3 miles)
  • Ada Bible Church (3 miles)
  • Madison Square Christian Reformed Church (3.6 miles)

Parks

  • Huff Park (1.5 miles)
  • Belknap Park (2 miles)
  • Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park (2.1 miles)
  • Riverside Park (2.4 miles)
  • Provin Trails Park (3.5 miles)
  • Chesebro Park (4 miles)

Hospitals

  • Spectrum Health (1.5 miles)
  • Blodgett Hospital (2 miles)
  • Lemmen-Holton Cancer Pavilion (2.1 miles)
  • Helen Devos Children Emergency Room (2.2 miles)
  • Richard J. Lacks Sr. Cancer Center (2.4 miles)
  • Trinity Health Birth Center - Grand Rapids Hospital (2.5 miles)
  • St Marys Hospital (2.5 miles)

Cafes

  • Kitchen 67 (2 miles)
  • Rowster New American Coffee (2.3 miles)
  • The Intersection (2.9 miles)
  • Biggby Coffee (3.8 miles)
  • Starbucks (4 miles)

Theaters

  • Celebration Cinema Grand Rapids North & IMAX (2.1 miles)
  • Celebration Cinema Stu (2.7 miles)
  • Studio Park (2.7 miles)

Transportation

  • Amtrak - Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station (3 miles)

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