Rest Haven Home

    1424 Union Ave NE, Grand Rapids, MI, 49505
    4.7 · 18 reviews
    • Independent living
    • Assisted living
    • Skilled nursing
    AnonymousCurrent/former resident
    5.0

    Welcoming, spotless community; caring staff

    I toured the community and felt at home: spotless, bright, recently remodeled apartments (I liked the roomy 1-bed), a pretty dining room with home-cooked, well-balanced meals, and lots of activities. The staff were very friendly, kind, and faith-filled-excellent, supportive care and a warm Christian, homestyle atmosphere. A few rooms can feel small or overcrowded, and it's not close to transit, groceries, or entertainment (affordability could be an issue), but I would highly recommend this caring, well-run place.

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    Amenities

    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

    4.72 · 18 reviews

    Overall rating

    1. 5
    2. 4
    3. 3
    4. 2
    5. 1
    • Care

      5.0
    • Staff

      4.3
    • Meals

      5.0
    • Amenities

      4.0
    • Value

      2.0

    Pros

    • Friendly, loving and supportive staff
    • Prompt, informative and well-presented tours
    • Recently remodeled / lovely new apartments
    • Clean facility and clean, roomy apartments
    • Independent, outside-entry apartments with home-like feel
    • Spacious 1-bedroom options
    • Abundant activities with an engaging activity coordinator
    • Home-cooked, well-balanced meals
    • Bright, attractive dining area
    • Warm Christian / faith-based atmosphere
    • Cozy, quaint and homestyle ambiance
    • Excellent care and strong resident recommendations

    Cons

    • Affordability concerns / potential cost issues
    • Not close to transit, grocery, or entertainment
    • Some rooms or sample rooms feel overcrowded or small
    • Religious atmosphere may be strong for some residents

    Summary review

    Overall sentiment in the reviews for Rest Haven Home is strongly positive, with repeated praise for staff, cleanliness, recently updated apartments, food, activities, and a warm faith-based community atmosphere. Many reviewers describe the staff as friendly, loving, kind and supportive; several specifically called staff informative and praised quick, well-presented tours. Multiple guests noted excellent care and highly recommended the community, which suggests consistent satisfaction with day-to-day caregiving and frontline interactions.

    Facility and apartment observations are likewise favorable. Several reviews emphasize recent remodeling and "lovely new apartments," describing units as bright, clean and roomy. There is frequent mention of independent, outside-entry apartment layouts that feel closer to a "real life home situation," creating a cozy and homey environment rather than an institutional one. A number of reviewers singled out one-bedroom units as appealing and spacious, while the dining room and communal spaces were described as bright and attractive. Cleanliness is a common theme: reviewers repeatedly said the facility and apartments were very clean.

    Dining and activities are highlighted positively. Home-cooked, well-balanced, homestyle meals were stressed by multiple reviewers, and the dining area’s bright windows and pleasant appearance were noted. Activity offerings are characterized as abundant, with at least one comment calling the community an "amazing little gem" due in part to a fun and engaged activity coordinator. The combination of varied activities and a visible activity leader appears to contribute to a lively community feel.

    The community’s spiritual character is a recurring theme. Many reviewers mention a warm Christian or religious atmosphere, with statements like "Christ's love expressed" and references to a very religious tenor among residents or staff. For people seeking a faith-centered environment this is framed positively; for others who prefer a secular setting this could be a factor to consider.

    There are a few consistent concerns to weigh. Cost and affordability were explicitly mentioned as a concern by at least one reviewer, so prospective residents should confirm pricing and budget fit. Location is another practical drawback: reviewers noted the facility is not close to transit, grocery stores, or entertainment, which could be inconvenient for residents who rely on public transportation or wish easy access to shopping and outside activities. A less common but important point: some sample rooms were described as overcrowded with furniture or appearing small, indicating variability in staging or unit layout that visitors should verify in person.

    In summary, the reviews paint Rest Haven Home as a well-maintained, recently updated community with strong, compassionate staff, good care, appealing homestyle dining, and an active social calendar set within a warm Christian environment. The most significant caveats are practical: check the cost structure for affordability and confirm that the facility’s location and unit layouts meet your needs. Prospective residents and families would benefit from a personal visit (as many reviewers found tours prompt and informative) to assess apartment sizes, furniture arrangement, and the degree of religious programming to ensure it aligns with their preferences.

    Location

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    About Rest Haven Home

    Rest Haven Home in Grand Rapids sits on six acres and cares for over 100 residents, with room for up to 110, and the place has a long history dating back to 1941, focused on a mission to give seniors a loving and Christian home guided by the words "by love serve one another." Rest Haven Homes, Inc. runs the facility, keeping an active license as a Home for the Aged, and accepts both private pay and residents looking for Medicaid and Medicare help, and you'll find independent apartments, assisted living, and a secure "Love Wing" for memory care. Folks who live here are either seniors, people with Alzheimer's disease, or dementia, and there are three different housing choices: independent living apartments with kitchenettes, baths, washers and dryers, and even covered parking and storage sheds, assisted living with help for bathing, dressing, and medication, and a secure memory care wing with higher staffing and specially-trained nurses and aides who're ready 24/7.

    Meals come from a professional chef, and they'll handle special diets like pureed food or diabetes-friendly meals, while dining can be restaurant-style or all-day, and folks can expect activities every day, whether it's a fitness class, arts and crafts, gardening, music, or joining a parade or a barbecue. There's a Life Enrichment team in the Memory Care wing, who're there fourteen hours daily and work to make sure residents connect with spiritual, social, physical, and mental needs, while assisted living and memory care both offer fall-prevention, wander management, and detailed individualized service plans. The safety side is clear with emergency call systems, handrails, sprinklers, and 24-hour supervision, so you can see they keep it very secure, and Memory Care stays locked for the folks who need it.

    On the property, you'll notice plenty of places to go like the game rooms, movie room, activity rooms, library, fitness center, salon and barbershop, outdoor patios, walking paths, and garden, in addition to modern features like Wi-Fi and cable TV. Social and spiritual programs, family support, and transportation are part of the routine, plus there's on-site medical attention including nurses around the clock, podiatry, medication help, wound care, and occupational therapy. Independent living folks get utilities and trash all wrapped into the rent, along with lawn and snow care, and can join any of the group social outings; there's a pendant call system for emergencies in every independent apartment too. The apartments come in one or two-bedroom layouts and offer privacy, but everyone's encouraged to take part in structured activities, whether they're in assisted, memory, or independent living.

    Staff make care plans for each person, whether they're helping with bathing and dressing, giving medication, preparing meals, or helping with transfers. The tradition here values kindness, respect, and spiritual care, and the facility sees itself as a community rooted in faith, making a point of hiring staff with dementia training and an attitude to love and serve. Every part of the building is wheelchair accessible and fit with both personal and shared spaces, like dining areas, study corners, and activity rooms, and cleaning and laundry services keep the living areas tidy. Rest Haven has been in Grand Rapids for a long time, with extra facilities in Alpine Township and Spring Lake, and keeps offering seniors a place that's steady, calm, and focuses on each resident's needs as they age.

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