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Spectrum Health Rehab And Nursing Center in Grand Rapids, MI

Spectrum Health Rehab And Nursing Center is a nursing home community in Grand Rapids, MI.

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4118 Kalamazoo Avenue South E, Grand Rapids, MI 49508

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3.2 from 45 reviews
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Overall Review of Spectrum Health Rehab And Nursing Center

common 11 reviews mention this

Staff compassion earns strong praise

Many residents and families describe the staff as compassionate and respectful.

Across multiple reviews, families thank the nursing assistants, nurses, and other team members for treating loved ones with respect and compassion. A number of reviewers also point out patience and professionalism, including when they were communicating from out of town. Several people say staff took their concerns seriously and helped them feel supported during recovery.

caveat 14 reviews mention this

Call responses and staffing are criticized

Several reviewers report long waits and inconsistent staffing coverage.

Negative reviews repeatedly mention short staffing and delayed responses after call buttons are used. Some families describe waiting for pain medication, nurses, or support staff for extended periods, including reports of being unable to get help quickly. A few reviewers also connect the staffing problems to missed or delayed care, including falls and incomplete follow-through.

common 9 reviews mention this

Rehab and therapy feel effective

Many reviews credit the rehab and therapy team with real progress.

Several residents and family members say the rehabilitation program helped them regain function, participate more in daily activities, and work toward discharge goals. Reviews mention physical therapy and occupational therapy supporting recovery after injuries and surgeries, with some people describing encouragement and being pushed to do more. Even when other parts of care drew complaints, multiple reviewers still highlighted the therapy team as a standout.

common 4 reviews mention this

Facility updates and cleanliness stand out

Multiple reviews mention a remodeled, clean, and modern facility.

A handful of reviewers say the building feels newly updated or remodeled and specifically note cleanliness, with no odors mentioned in one review. Others describe the facility as modern, well designed, and with pleasant common areas. These comments show up alongside mixed opinions about daily care, suggesting the physical environment is viewed more favorably than staffing reliability.

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Features

Housing

  • 165 resident community capacity 165 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 (5 miles away) Kent County International (5 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

Restaurants

  • Mr Burger (0.4 miles)
  • Village Inn (0.7 miles)
  • McDonald's (2.1 miles)
  • Taco Bell (2.2 miles)
  • Taco Bell (2.2 miles)
  • McDonald's (2.4 miles)
  • Fire Fox (2.6 miles)

Physicians

  • Spectrum Health (0.4 miles)
  • Rx Optical (0.9 miles)
  • Psychiatric Associates Of West Michigan (2.3 miles)
  • Dr. Philip Hunt (2.6 miles)
  • Keil Lasik Vision Center (2.8 miles)
  • SVS Vision Optical Centers (3 miles)
  • Adolescent and Family Behavioral Health Services (3 miles)

Pharmacies

  • Emergency Response Training (0.7 miles)
  • Walgreens (0.9 miles)
  • Walgreens (1.7 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (1.8 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (2.1 miles)
  • Walgreens (2.2 miles)
  • Rite Aid (2.3 miles)

Hospitals

  • Spectrum Health Lab (1.1 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)
  • Church of the Servant (3.7 miles)
  • Madison Square Christian Reformed Church (3.8 miles)
  • Providence Christian Reformed Church (4.6 miles)
  • Our Daily Bread Ministries (5 miles)

Cafes

  • Real Food Cafe (2.5 miles)
  • Starbucks (2.6 miles)
  • Starbucks (2.8 miles)
  • Starbucks (2.8 miles)
  • Starbucks (4.4 miles)
  • Rowster New American Coffee (4.9 miles)
  • Starbucks (5 miles)

Theaters

  • Phoenix Theaters (2.6 miles)

Parks

  • Chesebro Park (2.8 miles)
  • Lemery Park (4.9 miles)

Transportation

  • Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) (4.8 miles)
  • Enterprise Rent-A-Car (4.8 miles)

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