Big Rapids offers a good mix of housing and care choices for seniors, including luxury apartments and different bedroom layouts from one to four bedrooms, and people can choose rentals like apartments, townhomes, condos, or even single-family homes, with features such as washers and dryers, air conditioning, fitness centers, pools, hot tubs, patios, barbecue areas, waterfront views, and doormen for extra support, and all these places make sure there's wheelchair access, parking, gated entry, and scenic gardens with walking paths where residents can relax, plus cable or satellite TV for entertainment. The community stands out by sharing information and offering legal protections for LGBTQ individuals under state and federal law and has a reputation for providing a safe, welcoming space for everyone, including public accommodations, housing, and employment rights. Seniors who need more help can find the Altercare of Big Rapids Center on 805 West Ave, which has 129 skilled nursing beds but isn't taking new patients right now, and this place focuses on rehabilitation and nursing care, with expert therapy options like physical, occupational, orthopedic, stroke, and cardiovascular therapy, as well as speech therapy, memory care for people with Alzheimer's and dementia, hospice care, respite care, medication management, and even spiritual help and counseling if people want it. Both Altercare of Big Rapids and Orchards at Big Rapids are known for skilled nursing and rehab, and they're prepared with emergency call systems, transportation services, and good proximity to medical offices, making it easier for residents to get help quickly. There's restaurant-style dining, fully furnished rooms, and a peaceful, comfortable environment, and all care staff work to give personal, gentle care with attention to quality and dignity, whether someone needs short-term help getting back on their feet or longer-term support for aging and memory loss, and they keep up with new care and safety standards all the time because they run several locations across Ohio and Michigan and focus on continuous improvements for seniors from many walks of life. Regulatory resources for HFA and AFC, assistance with medication, and general counseling round out the services for those who need extra help, and the facility welcomes both English speakers and likely others, making it a practical choice for people in or around Big Rapids looking for a straightforward place that takes care of basic comforts without a lot of fuss.
Big Rapids
805 West Ave, Big Rapids, MI, 49307- Assisted living
- Memory care
- Skilled nursing
Great short-term care, long-term concerns
I had an excellent rehab outcome - the therapists, many nurses and doctors were knowledgeable, kind, and went above and beyond; rooms were clean, activities/events were lovely, and management often responded quickly. That said, chronic understaffing left nurses overworked, caused medication delays/near-errors, toileting neglect, falls/ER visits, supply and maintenance gaps, and occasional privacy/communication lapses. I'd recommend Altercare for short-term rehab, but I'd be cautious about long-term placement until staffing and medication safety improve.
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Healthcare services
- Activities of daily living assistance
- Assistance with bathing
- Assistance with dressing
- Assistance with transfers
- Medication management
- Mental wellness program
Healthcare staffing
- 12-16 hour nursing
- 24-hour call system
- 24-hour supervision
Meals and dining
- Diabetes diet
- Meal preparation and service
- Restaurant-style dining
- Special dietary restrictions
Room
- Air-conditioning
- Cable
- Fully furnished
- Housekeeping and linen services
- Kitchenettes
- Private bathrooms
- Telephone
- Wifi
Transportation
- Community operated transportation
- Transportation arrangement
- Transportation arrangement (non-medical)
Common areas
- Beauty salon
- Computer center
- Dining room
- Fitness room
- Gaming room
- Garden
- Outdoor space
- Small library
- Wellness center
Community services
- Concierge services
- Fitness programs
- Move-in coordination
Activities
- Community-sponsored activities
- Planned day trips
- Resident-run activities
- Scheduled daily activities
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Big Rapids offers assisted living, memory care, and skilled nursing.
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The full address for this community is 805 West Ave, Big Rapids, MI, 49307.
Yes, Big Rapids offers respite care. Respite care in assisted living communities provides temporary, short-term relief for primary caregivers by offering professional care for their loved ones. It allows individuals to stay in an assisted living community for a limited time, giving caregivers a break while ensuring residents receive necessary support and assistance with daily activities.
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