Covenant Village of the Great Lakes
2520 Lake Michigan Drive Nw · Grand Rapids, MI · 49504 · 6167356050
37 certified beds Non profit - Corporation Chain: Covenant Living Part of a CCRC
- Staffing hours comfortably above national benchmarks.
- No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.
- Inspection results have improved across recent cycles.
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Red flags
No red flags in the current CMS record. Genuinely good news — pair it with an in-person tour before deciding.
Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 4 of 5 Inspections: 4 of 5 Staffing: 4 of 5 Quality measures: 3 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 4.39 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.91 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.90 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 47% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (22 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D March 26, 2026
Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
Corrected April 17, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D March 26, 2026
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected April 17, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D March 26, 2026
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected April 17, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · F March 26, 2026
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected April 17, 2026 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D March 5, 2025
Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.
Corrected March 28, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D March 5, 2025
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected March 28, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D March 5, 2025
Provide special eating equipment and utensils for residents who need them and appropriate assistance.
Corrected March 28, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D March 5, 2025
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected March 28, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D March 5, 2025
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected April 5, 2025 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · F March 5, 2025
Designate a qualified infection preventionist to be responsible for the infection prevent and control program in the nursing home.
Corrected March 28, 2025 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · E March 5, 2025
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Corrected April 4, 2025 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D January 26, 2024 · found via complaint
Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.
Corrected February 14, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D January 26, 2024
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected February 14, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D January 26, 2024
Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.
Corrected February 14, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D January 26, 2024
PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities
Corrected February 14, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D January 26, 2024
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected February 14, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D January 26, 2024
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected February 14, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D January 26, 2024
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected February 14, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D January 26, 2024
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected February 14, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D January 26, 2024
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected February 14, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D January 26, 2024
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.
Corrected February 14, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D January 26, 2024
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected February 14, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 235614 · certified since October 28, 2004. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.