The Oaks at Cascade sits in Grand Rapids as part of a Continuing Care Retirement Community and offers a range of care types such as Independent Living, Assisted Living, Memory Care, Skilled Nursing, Rehabilitation, Personal Care, and Adult Day/Respite care. This facility lies inside a hospital and is managed by Trilogy Health Services. The place features a two-story design with 107 rooms and 123 beds, including private, deluxe, and semi-private options, and 60 beds are approved for Medicare and Medicaid. Some rooms come in one- and two-bedroom setups and all suites are fully furnished. The first floor has assisted living, memory care, and post-acute healthcare suites, while the second floor has independent living apartments with kitchenettes. The community holds a staff rating of 3/5, a quality rating of 1/5, a health rating of 1/5, and an overall rating of 1/5 from Medicaid.gov. Each resident gets about 3.48 nursing hours and 0.3 staff hours daily on average. The ownership changed in the last two years and the building has a sprinkler system for fire safety.
At The Oaks at Cascade, seniors get support with daily activities like bathing, dressing, mobility, and medication management, and residents have access to a 24-hour supervision and a call system for safety. The care team includes certified nurses, nursing assistants, licensed medical staff, and therapists who help with rehabilitation after illnesses or surgery, and the facility accepts patients from Medicare and Medicaid. The facility pays special attention to residents with memory loss and Alzheimer's, using advanced techniques that make use of each person's background and preferences for a more personal approach. Memory care units hear loud praise for focusing on safe environments and keeping residents engaged.
Residents can enjoy many amenities, like a fitness center, movie theater, bistro, salon, common areas for socializing, putting green, modern therapy gym, arts room, and gardens with walking paths and outdoor sitting areas. Meals use organic ingredients with dietary options for allergies and diabetes, and there's both public and private dining with all-day meal service. On-site, there's a barber/salon and regular social activities like bridge clubs, planned movie nights, and community events. Residents can use transportation for doctor's visits and join fitness and wellness programs, plus there are options for adult day services and respite stays when caregivers need a break. Housekeeping, laundry, linen changes, and 24-hour support keep things running smoothly and clean.
Safety measures are in place to keep residents from wandering or getting lost, including emergency alert systems and highly protected environments. Residents get help with daily tasks and can use furnished suites that include private bathrooms, air conditioning, and cable TV. The social programs encourage people to join in and socialize, and the facility is designed to feel homelike to support mental wellness. The Oaks at Cascade also coordinates care with healthcare providers and offers therapy in physical, speech, and occupational fields. Seniors here find support for memory care, independent and assisted living, and skilled nursing and therapy, with all services located on one campus.
The community's latest ratings placed it 18th in Grand Rapids with an average rating of 8.3 out of 10, though Medicaid.gov ratings were low on quality and health audits, so families should review recent statistics on their site. It's a newer community, as it replaced an older post-acute healthcare facility. Information about safety, weather, health services in the area, and more is available for people who want to look deeper into the neighborhood and amenities. The Oaks at Cascade provides a setting with both privacy and community, care for all stages of aging, and amenities to help every resident find activities and support that match their preferences and changing needs.
