Holland Home Raybrook Manor

Holland Home Raybrook Manor in Grand Rapids, MI, offers a range of care, including independent living, assisted living, memory care, skilled nursing, and hospice, so folks can stay here as needs change, and the place has a full lineup of health and support services like inpatient rehab, speech therapy, physical therapy, occupational therapy, recreational therapy, diabetic care with insulin, incontinence management, and one-person assisted transfers for mobility help; there's memory care for people with dementia, Alzheimer's, or wandering risks, and a secured area for extra safety, and both Medicare and Medicaid are accepted for payment. Raybrook Manor runs as a nonprofit with a strong focus on compassion and quality, and nurse care here gets an A-minus rating while facility inspections show an overall A, so you can expect solid standards in care and safety, with staff on site 24-hours including LPNs as nurse managers and Resident Care Assistants (RCAs) taking care of day-to-day needs like bathing, dressing, and medications. Residents join in their own council to share concerns and ideas, and if there's an issue, folks can talk to the unit manager, Executive Director, or use the formal complaint process which can go to the State if needed; family can communicate with the Patient Advocate if there's a Power of Attorney, but there's no formal family council in place. The place offers lots of housing choices, like Raybrook Estates gracious apartments, Raybrook Homes townhomes, assisted living suites, and rehab or long-term care rooms, along with Breton Woods, the other main community nearby-units come in studio, one-bedroom, semi-private, and two-bedroom styles and have safety features like locks and an emergency alert system, plus wheelchair-accessible showers, full tubs, in-room dining, and communal areas both inside and outside. Raybrook Manor provides nutritious, chef-prepared meals three times a day with vegetarian options and special diets if needed, and there's a restaurant open for lunch on weekdays, with extra charges on the resident's bill, and there are options for private dining or having meals delivered to rooms. Folks won't need to cook, and staff help with keeping rooms clean and providing transportation for a fee, though there isn't a dedicated transport service-however, the Life Enrichment team arranges bus outings to local events and outings a few times each month. Activities and social life play a big part, with a Life Enrichment team helping new residents settle in and join activities, and there's a billiards room, movie theater, activity rooms, arts and crafts, a library, swimming pool, pickleball courts, putting green, and walking paths and gardens, plus planned outings to music and shows; fitness and wellness get attention, too, with the William C. Buiten Wellness Center full of exercise equipment and classes, and amenities like a gym, salon, devotional services, and chapel, which was renovated in 2004, are part of daily life. Raybrook Manor keeps things secure with a locked entry door overnight, a 24-hour call system, awake staff round the clock, and frequent check-ins; they accept residents aged 60 and up and allow furry friends to visit, though only service animals can live in. People can come for long-term living or short respite stays if rooms are available, and there are different prices depending on care needs. Staff and programs can assist residents with light or medium care, including those who are non-ambulatory, those who need medication help, or help with everyday tasks; there's special support for mild cognitive issues, and non-ambulatory residents can be accommodated. Recreational therapy, chaplain services, a beautician, swimming/hot tub facilities, devotional services, and community dining add to comfort and social opportunities. Folks who need more specialized care, like diabetic support or bowel and bladder assistance, can get it, with reminders for bathroom trips if needed, and there are resources for handling emergencies or elopement risks. With a broad, flexible approach through their Lifecare Promise, Raybrook Manor meets many levels of care, aiming to let residents age in place, supported by love, dignity, and good standards.