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Villa Maria Retirement Community
1305 Walker Ave NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49504
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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.
Review Summary
The following is an AI generated summary of the reviews of the community from across the web.
Reviews highlight a mix of experiences at Villa Maria Retirement Community and other senior living facilities. Many appreciate the friendly community, variety of activities, and the affordability of the places. Residents and visitors note the welcoming atmosphere, with staff and other residents often greeting visitors warmly. The facilities generally offer amenities like car ports, elevators, and plenty of parking, with some having beautiful gardens and water fountains.
However, there are concerns about the quality of food, with some describing it as terrible. Additionally, issues such as power outages without backup generators, neglected maintenance, and pest infestations have been reported, raising concerns about safety and comfort. The size of the rooms and the state of the facilities, including the need for updates and repairs, are also points of contention for some.
Despite these issues, many find value in the communities, citing good care, satisfactory meals, and superior healthcare services at certain facilities. The range of activities, including bingo, sewing, card playing, and exercise classes, contributes to a vibrant community life. The location and affordability of these communities, along with the choice of apartment sizes, make them appealing to some families and individuals.
Overall, while there are areas for improvement, particularly in terms of food quality and facility maintenance, the sense of community, range of activities, and affordability make these senior living options worth considering for many.
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What is in the Neighborhood
- The average income is $52,178, which is low 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
Bridge Street Market
1.2 miles awayMeijer
1.7 miles awayCreston Market
1.8 miles awayFamily Fare
2.0 miles awayGrand Central Market
2.1 miles awayNone Found
Bus Stations
4035
0.6 miles away3817
0.6 miles away4046
0.6 miles away3816
0.6 miles away4031
0.7 miles awayBanks
Chase
0.5 miles awayFifth Third Bank
0.6 miles awayMercantile Bank
1.2 miles awayBank of America
1.3 miles awayHorizon Bank
1.8 miles awayHospitals
Spectrum Health Butterworth Hospital
1.9 miles awayThe Women's Center
2.0 miles awayMercy Health Saint Mary's
2.4 miles awaySpectrum Health Long-Term Care
3.1 miles awayBlodgett Hospital
4.3 miles awayPharmacies
Walker Street Pharmacy
0.2 miles awayWalgreens
0.6 miles awayRite Aid
1.3 miles awayCVS Pharmacy
3.0 miles awayGrand Valley Pharmacist
4.9 miles awayDentists
Mansfield Family Dentistry: Dr. Bryton Mansfield DDS
0.4 miles awayRoedema Kenneth J DDS
0.5 miles awayPalaszek Mary K DDS
0.5 miles away616 Dental Studio West Side
0.7 miles awayDr. Zachary Pyles, DDS
0.8 miles awayParks
Valley Field
0.4 miles awaySullivan Field
0.4 miles awayRichmond Park
0.6 miles awayNagold Park
0.6 miles awayLincoln Park
0.9 miles awayNone Found
Shopping
Fulton Street Farmer’s Market
3.3 miles awayRogers Plaza
5.0 miles awayBreton Village Mall
5.9 miles awayCulture
Muse GR
0.7 miles awayArtPrize Oasis
1.5 miles awayGLC Live at 20 Monroe
2.0 miles awayBrush Studio
2.0 miles awayL-Loft
2.1 miles awayRestaurants
DiPiazza's Pizzeria
0.2 miles awayWestsider Cafe
0.2 miles awayNew Great Wall Buffet
0.3 miles awayGino's Pizza
0.3 miles awayArnie's
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