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Clark Retirement Home
1551 Franklin Street, Se, Grand Rapids, MI 49506
For Pricing & Availability
(800) 780-8101To Reach a Resident
(616) 452-1568Pricing Details
This detailed pricing information was obtained directly from the Senior Living Advisor Vice President of Sales, Marketing, and Communication at Clark Retirement Home via email on Oct. 30, 2023.
Floor Plans
The floor plans range from 980-1,516 sq. ft.
Entrance Fees
Our entrance fees range from $235,000 - $590,000.
For pricing & availability call (800) 780-8101
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Exclusive Interview Insights
Our team personally reached out and conducted an insightful interview with this community on Nov. 28, 2023. Here's what we learned:
Welcome to Our Senior Living Community
Our senior living community offers a comprehensive range of services to cater to the diverse needs of our residents. We are dedicated to providing a comfortable and supportive environment for seniors to enjoy their golden years.
Types of Living Options
- Independent Living
- Assisted Living
- Memory Care
- Nursing Facility
Availability
Availability varies across our different properties, depending on the specific needs and preferences of prospective residents.
Respite Care and Short-Term Stays
We offer respite care options for those in need of short-term stays, providing a temporary solution for caregivers and families.
Pet Policy
Pets are allowed in certain areas of our community, ensuring that residents do not have to part with their beloved companions.
Moving Assistance
While we do not have in-house movers, we provide recommendations to assist residents with their moving process into our community.
Transportation Services
Our community offers transportation services for residents, facilitating access to various appointments and activities outside the community.
Dining Experience
Residents can enjoy a variety of meal options with our carefully crafted menus, designed to cater to different tastes and dietary requirements.
Staff and Training
Our staff, including nurses, are selected through a rigorous process to ensure they are well-equipped to provide the highest level of care. We are committed to ongoing training and development to maintain our standards of excellence.
Safety Measures
We prioritize the safety of our residents by providing call buttons and pendants, allowing for immediate assistance whenever needed.
Addressing Resident Concerns
Residents can voice their concerns and suggestions through multiple channels, including speaking directly to staff, using suggestion boxes, or other established communication methods.
Family Communication
We keep families informed and involved through regular newsletters and updates, ensuring they are up-to-date with the well-being of their loved ones.
For pricing & availability call (800) 780-8101
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Care Types at Community
This community offers the following types of care
Independent Living
Independent living offers seniors the freedom to enjoy their retirement in a supportive community setting, with amenities and activities tailored to their active lifestyle.
Assisted Living
Assisted living offers a supportive community environment with personalized care and assistance for seniors who value their independence but need help with daily activities.
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Nursing Home
Nursing Homes provide a nurturing environment offering round-the-clock care, personalized support, and community activities for seniors needing assistance with daily living.
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Skilled Nursing
Skilled nursing provides 24/7 medical care and support by licensed professionals for seniors needing continuous healthcare assistance.
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Review Summary
The following is an AI generated summary of the reviews of the community from across the web.
Summary of Reviews:
- Overall, the facility is described as professional, clean, and up-to-date.
- Staff members are generally friendly and attentive, with a particular emphasis on the facility's readiness to meet various needs.
- One reviewer expressed concerns about understaffing and its impact on the care quality, particularly for dementia patients, suggesting that the facility's care in this area could be improved.
- Another point of criticism was directed at the food service provider, Unidine/Compass Group, for not meeting expectations in terms of food quality and nutrition, affecting residents' dining experience.
- Positive remarks highlighted the facility's wide range of amenities and programs, including dining options, a woodshed, a gym, and mental health programs, contributing to a supportive environment for seniors.
- One family shared a positive shift in experience after moving their father to the facility's skilled nursing, appreciating the staff's attentiveness and the COVID precautions in place, though they wished for more freedom for residents who are physically limited but mentally capable.
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Health
Services
Activities
Community Amenities
Room Amenities
Dining
Information from Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
Nursing Home Ratings
Overall rating: 5
Health inspection rating: 4
Staffing rating: 3
Quality measure rating: 5
Long-term quality measure rating:
5
Nursing Home Overview
Participation
date: Oct. 1, 1979
Ownership type: Non Profit
Provider
type: Medicare and Medicaid
Nursing home capacity: 39
Total current residents: 34
Facility is located in a hospital: No
Automatic sprinkler system: Yes
Resident and family council: Both
Facility Incident, Complaints and Fines
Number of
facility
incidents: 3
Number of
substantiated complaints: 0
Number of payment denials: 0
Number of fines: 1
Total cost of fines: $655
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services give each Nursing Home a Star Rating from 1-5 with 5 being the highest.
The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.
Use the dropdown below to view each data pointThe Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services gather information about the number of hours of care provided on average to each resident each day by staff as well as the turnover of staff.
The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.
Use the dropdown below to view each data pointThe Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services tracks information around emergency department and hospital visits for residents of Nursing Homes.
The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.
Use the dropdown below to view each data pointThe Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services tracks information around quality measures for residents of Nursing Homes.
The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.
Use the dropdown below to view each data pointThe Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services tracks information around COVID-19 vaccination rates of Nursing Home residents and staff members.
The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.
Use the dropdown below to view each data pointHealth and Fire Safety Deficiencies
The Center for Medicare and Medicaid report health and fire safety deficiencies. Some of these deficiencies are more severe than others. The following table shows different levels of severity.
| Scope | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Severity of Deficiency | Isolated | Pattern | Widespread |
| Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety | J | K | L |
| Actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy | G | H | I |
| No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm that is not immediate jeopardy | D | E | F |
| No actual harm with potential for minimal harm | A | B | C |
Fire Safety Deficiencies
| Survey Date | Correction Date | Letter | Category | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022-08-24 | 2022-10-03 | E | Smoke Deficiencies | Provide properly protected cooking facilities. |
| 2022-08-24 | 2022-10-03 | F | Services Deficiencies | Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions. |
| 2022-08-24 | 2022-10-03 | F | Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies | Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. |
| 2021-05-26 | 2021-07-07 | F | Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies | Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP). |
| 2021-05-26 | 2021-07-07 | E | Smoke Deficiencies | Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating. |
| 2021-05-26 | 2021-07-07 | F | Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies | Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. |
| 2021-05-26 | 2021-07-07 | D | Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies | Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. |
| 2019-09-24 | 2019-11-22 | E | Smoke Deficiencies | Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system. |
| 2019-09-24 | 2019-10-14 | E | Smoke Deficiencies | Install an approved automatic sprinkler system. |
| 2019-09-24 | 2019-11-22 | E | Smoke Deficiencies | Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating. |
Health Safety Deficiencies
| Survey Date | Correction Date | Letter | Category | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023-01-31 | 2023-03-08 | D | Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies | Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. |
| 2023-01-31 | 2023-03-08 | D | Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. |
| 2022-08-25 | 2022-09-27 | E | Resident Rights Deficiencies | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. |
| 2022-08-25 | 2022-09-27 | F | Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. |
| 2022-08-25 | 2022-09-27 | D | Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. |
| 2021-05-26 | 2021-07-02 | D | Resident Rights Deficiencies | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. |
| 2021-05-26 | 2021-07-02 | D | Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition |
| 2021-05-26 | 2021-07-02 | D | Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. |
| 2021-05-26 | 2021-07-02 | D | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. |
| 2021-05-26 | 2021-07-02 | E | Pharmacy Service Deficiencies | Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs. |
| 2020-10-21 | 2020-11-20 | D | Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. |
| 2019-09-25 | 2019-10-25 | C | Resident Rights Deficiencies | Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights. |
| 2019-09-25 | 2019-10-25 | D | Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months. |
| 2019-09-25 | 2019-10-25 | F | Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment. |
| 2019-09-25 | 2019-10-25 | D | Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | Ensure necessary information is communicated to the resident, and receiving health care provider at the time of a planned discharge. |
| 2019-09-25 | 2019-10-25 | D | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. |
| 2019-09-25 | 2019-10-25 | E | Pharmacy Service Deficiencies | Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs. |
| 2019-09-25 | 2019-10-25 | E | Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies | Have a policy regarding use and storage of foods brought to residents by family and other visitors. |
| 2019-09-25 | 2019-10-25 | E | Infection Control Deficiencies | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. |
Fines
| Fine Date | Fine Amount |
|---|---|
| 2018-01-25 | $17,691 |
| 2018-08-02 | $12,500 |
| 2021-08-09 | $655 |
| 2021-08-09 | $650 |
What is in the Neighborhood
- The closest city is East Grand Rapids which is 1.3 miles away and has a population of 11,311 (small town).
- The average income is $127,781, which is very high compared to other zip codes.
- Weather
- High Temperature: 75
- Low Temperature: 26
- Average Temperature: 50.5
- Day Breakdown: The area gets 136 days of rain, 56 days of snow and 172 days of sun
- Precipitation: 1.0 inches a year
- The median age is 32.1 years old, very low compared to other cities.
- 4.6% of the population are Veterans which is a average percentage of Veterans compared to other cities.
- 9.83% of the population are Foreign-born which is a low percentage of Foreign-born compared to other cities.
- The population is 1% American Indian and Alaska Native, 2% Asian, 18% Black or African-American, 13% Hispanic or Latino, and 63% White.
- The crime rate is 7.75 per 100 people which is very high compared to other cities.
- Violent Crime: 2.95 incidents per 100 people
- Property Crime: 3.82 incidents per 100 people
- Drug-Related Crime: 0.27 incidents per 100 people
- The average life expectancy in zip code is 79.67 years old, which is high compared to other zip codes.
- Air Quality: Good Days 129.0, Moderate Days 49.0, Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups Days 4.0, Unhealthy Days 0.0, Very Unhealthy Days 0.0, Hazardous Days 0.0
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Supermarkets
Wealthy Market
0.7 miles awayD&W
0.8 miles awayFamily Fare
0.9 miles awayD&W Fresh Market
1.8 miles awayGrand Central Market
2.1 miles awayTransportation
Grand Rapids
2.1 miles awayBus Stations
Mercy Health
1.7 miles awayFranklin Street
1.9 miles awayWealthy Street
1.9 miles awayFulton Street
1.9 miles awayHall Street
1.9 miles awayBanks
Huntington Bank
0.5 miles awayFifth Third Bank
2.0 miles awayMacatowa Bank
2.0 miles awayBank of Holland
2.1 miles awayMichigan State University Federal Credit Union
2.2 miles awayHospitals
Blodgett Hospital
0.3 miles awayMercy Health Saint Mary's
1.5 miles awaySpectrum Health Long-Term Care
1.6 miles awaySpectrum Health Butterworth Hospital
2.0 miles awayForest View Hospital
3.7 miles awayPharmacies
CVS
0.3 miles awayRite Aid
0.7 miles awayCVS Health
2.3 miles awayGrand Valley Pharmacist
2.6 miles awayWalgreens
2.6 miles awayDentists
Dr. Zachary Pyles, DDS
3.3 miles away616 Dental Studio West Side
3.5 miles awayMansfield Family Dentistry: Dr. Bryton Mansfield DDS
4.6 miles awayRoedema Kenneth J DDS
4.6 miles awayDonald M Konen DDS
4.6 miles awayParks
Sigsbee Park
0.4 miles awayMartin Luther King Jr. Park
0.4 miles awayWilcox Park
0.5 miles awayJoe Taylor Park
0.6 miles awayWaterfront Park
0.9 miles awayNone Found
Shopping
Fulton Street Farmer’s Market
1.0 miles awayWoodland Mall
3.1 miles awayCenterpointe Mall
3.6 miles awayRiverTown Crossings
7.9 miles awayTanger Outlet Mall
9.9 miles awayCulture
LaFontse Gallery
1.1 miles awayDog Story Theater
1.9 miles awaySt. Cecilia Music Center
1.9 miles awaySpectrum Theater
1.9 miles awayLadies Literary Club
2.0 miles awayRestaurants
Gino's Pizza
0.3 miles awayWolfgang's
0.3 miles awayKelvin and Co
0.3 miles awayPita House
0.3 miles awayYesterdog
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Licensing
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