Samaritas Senior Living Grand Rapids - The Woods is a senior living community in a wooded setting with a friendly, supportive atmosphere and a focus on person-centered care. The community provides a full range of options including independent living, assisted living, memory care, skilled nursing, and rehabilitation. The housing area holds up to 61 residents in private or semi-private suites with large picture windows, private bathrooms, and emergency call systems. There's 24-hour supervision, a 12-16 hour nursing service, and skilled care teams that look after medication, bathing, dressing, transfers, meal preparation, specialized diet needs, and other daily activities. Residents living with dementia or memory issues get extra support through specialized memory care programs, including a secure area with calm spaces for reminiscence and lower stimulation. The team offers memory care, respite care, support for non-ambulatory and mild cognitive impairment, and coordinates medical and chronic condition care as needs change.
The grounds have gardens, walking paths, and seasonal landscaping, with open areas built for a natural and relaxing feel. Other on-site features include a wellness center, fitness room, activity room, arts area, library, beauty salon and barbershop, chapel, and computer center with high-speed internet and Wi-Fi everywhere in the community. Housekeeping, laundry, meal service with chef-prepared food, dining rooms, and maintenance support are all included, making life easier for residents. People can choose from spacious one- and two-bedroom floor plans, some with attached garages, and enjoy a maintenance-free setup. Residents have access to resident-led programs, The Academy for free lifelong learning classes, regular social and spiritual activities, and community-sponsored events. There's also a schedule of hobbies, games, fitness, and cultural activities.
The staff's kindness and attentiveness get noticed often, and support is flexible as needs change over time. There's a special focus on helping everyone stay active, independent, and connected, with easy moves between care levels if health needs shift. The environment is smoke-free, pet-friendly, and encourages everyone to use the walking trails, outdoor courtyards, or garden. There's community-operated transportation and help with non-medical rides. Suites come furnished or unfurnished, and families can give input on care plans along with regular assessments by clinical teams. The Woods at Samaritas aims to support seniors with strong health and wellness services, special memory care, activities for the body and mind, and a calm, safe setting in Grand Rapids.
