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Covenant Living of the Great Lakes

2510 Lake Michigan Dr NW

3(51 ratings)

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Quick Facts

Year opened
1985
Ownership model
CCRC with refundable entrance fee for independent living
Assisted living fees
No entrance fee required for assisted living
Memory care setup
Secured outdoor courtyard for memory care residents

What Families Think

Reviews are sharply split: families in independent living and short-term rehab often praise the food, activities, and caring staff, while many reviewers describing assisted living or skilled nursing stays report serious concerns about understaffing, neglect, and unresponsive management. Overall ratings (3.1 on Google, 2.7 on Yelp) reflect this divide.

The Good

  • Residents describe strong sense of community and friendship
  • Praise for dining and chef-prepared meals
  • Hospice care described as wonderful and supportive
  • Rehab patients reported clean, safe environment
  • Staff called kind and supportive by several families
  • Active social calendar and outings mentioned positively

The Bad

  • Multiple reports of understaffing in assisted living and skilled nursing
  • Several accounts of falls, missed care, or medication errors
  • Reports of slow or unresponsive management and communication
  • One report of difficulty reaching staff during intake process

AI-generated from reviews and community data.

About Covenant Living of the Great Lakes

Welcome to a beautifully balanced retirement lifestyle.

Enjoy the best of senior living in one of the top communities in Grand Rapids, MI.

With clear blue skies above and sparkling Lake Michigan waters just 25 miles beyond, nature-lovers will delight in the park-like setting at Covenant Living of the Great Lakes. Located in a 40-acre woodland just four minutes from downtown Grand Rapids, MI, our country-home ambiance is enhanced by big-city advantages you won’t find in most retirement communities.

In the heart of Western Michigan—close to wonderful parks, shopping, live music and fine dining—Covenant Living of the Great Lakes is a great location to begin your retirement future. Surrounded by natural beauty, city-lovers will enjoy our proximity to the cultural sophistication and year-round vibrancy of Michigan’s second-largest city.

In a community center bustling with events and opportunities, you’ll find a state-of-the-art fitness studio, a heated indoor pool and a relaxing Jacuzzi, sauna and steam room. There’s so much to do at Covenant Living of the Great Lakes, from formal dining to creative arts and wellness opportunities.

With refundable entrance fees and a full continuum of care, we’re a Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC) that offers a wellness center and a range of health care options for a confident and secure future.

Residential Living

Experience a stunning retirement lifestyle in Grand Rapids.

Your choice of homes in a vibrant senior community.

At Covenant Living of the Great Lakes, you’ll find attractive one- and two-bedroom apartment homes. All our Independent Living residences are maintenance-free, so you can enjoy the privacy of your own residence in a charming community.

Most apartment plans include updated amenities and a patio or balcony that extends your living space to the glorious woodlands that surround our campus. Combining maximum independence with the ultimate in comfort, Independent Living apartments boast full kitchens, suite-style master bedrooms, and generous closets and storage space. All independent units have central air, washers and dryers.

Assisted Living

At Covenant Living of the Great Lakes, assisted living is designed to help residents with day-to-day activities, while promoting health and well-being. If you’re like most people, you value your independence, but want the security of knowing that assistance is available in a private and comfortable setting. Our private assisted living residences will make you feel right at home with the assistance you need to live an active and independent lifestyle. Our customized personal assistance and supportive environment provide the foundation for independence.

Also, as part of the Covenant Living of the Great Lakes continuing care community, you'll have access to campus resources not often found in freestanding Assisted Living residences.

•    No entrance fee
•    On-site rehabilitation services
•    Free in-depth assessment
•    Completely customized levels of assistance
•    Your absolute best choice for Assisted Living

Skilled Nursing

For those who require Skilled Nursing services, Covenant Living of the Great Lakes offers far more than care. We endeavor to fulfill the lives of our residents by ensuring that they maintain the highest levels of health for mind, body and spirit.

•    Long-term care
•    Respite care
•    Hospice care

Memory Care

Covenant Living of the Great Lakes’ staff utilizes the CMS (Centers for Medicare/Medicaid Services) training program called “Hand in Hand” training for Alzheimer’s and dementia. They initiate interest-specific programs strategically designed to help ease the challenges of memory loss, including reminiscing, spiritual opportunities, life histories and more.

Available Services

•    Physical frailty and memory support
•    Medication management and administration
•    Specially trained care team
•    Licensed nursing care for injections, including insulin and dressing change
•    Assistance with dressing and grooming
•    Bathing assistance
•    Incontinence assistance
•    Care associates available 24 hours a day
•    Silent nurse-call system
•    Non-confining resident monitoring system
•    Supportive cues throughout—even in the secured outside courtyard

Residences

•    Studio, one-bedroom andone-bedroom deluxe apartments

Dining

•    Three chef-prepared meals a day with table service
•    Dietitian consultant available
•    Special diets accommodated
•    Nutritious snacks

Rehabilitation

At Covenant Living of the Great Lakes, you’ll find an individualized plan designed to meet your needs. Our rehabilitative therapy services help individuals regain mobility, speech, balance and the skills necessary to maintain their highest level of independence.

•    Occupational Therapy: To rebuild the skills necessary for performing daily activities of living
•    Speech Therapy: To regain speech and language skills, as well as other oral motor skills such as swallowing
•    Physical Therapy: To recover strength, mobility and ambulation

Types of Care

Assisted LivingAt-Home CareHome Health and HospiceMemory CareRespite / Short-Term Care

Amenities

Room Amenities

  • Private Rooms

Meals & Dining

  • Dietary Accommodations (Gluten-Free, Low / No Sodium, No Sugar, Vegan)
  • Professional Chef

Community Amenities

  • 24-Hour Staff
  • Fitness Center
  • Gathering / Activity Spaces
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry Service
  • On-Site Medical Staff
  • Outdoor Patio
  • Security
  • Transportation Services
  • Walking Paths

Activities

  • Social Activities (Happy Hour, Wine Tasting, Dances, Karaoke)

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Reviews

3overall · 51 ratings combined

3.1★ on Google (39) · 2.7★ on Yelp (12) · Yelp page ↗

Michael W

May 2026

via Google

Staff was amazing- our mom was treated amazingly from the start - intake, social worker , nurses and support staff are very supportive and the food is very good for a facility this size. Thank you

John Replicanttt2019

Mar 2026

via Google

Risks of Expansion: Expanding while understaffed can lead to missed medical appointments, unanswered call buttons, improper nutrition, and increased injury rates (e.g., falls, bedsores).

Brian Pulte

Dec 2025

via Google

Residents in assisted living will be neglected. I promise.

Gwyneth Kram

Dec 2025

via Google

My parents absolutely LOVE living at CLGL. They are living their best lives at 79! I hope everyone is as happy as they are. They rave about the cooking, the festivities/activities, and the community as a whole. Thank you for creating a space where people can thrive. It is extremely comforting for us (their children) to know they are in such a caring and supportive environment. Thank you! And please keep taking good care of them 🥰

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Frequently Asked Questions

What types of care does Covenant Living of the Great Lakes offer?

Covenant Living of the Great Lakes offers Assisted Living, At-Home Care, Memory Care and Respite / Short-Term Care.

Where is Covenant Living of the Great Lakes located?

Covenant Living of the Great Lakes is located at 2510 Lake Michigan Dr NW in Grand Rapids, Michigan.

What do families say about Covenant Living of the Great Lakes?

Reviews are sharply split: families in independent living and short-term rehab often praise the food, activities, and caring staff, while many reviewers describing assisted living or skilled nursing stays report serious concerns about understaffing, neglect, and unresponsive management. Overall ratings (3.1 on Google, 2.7 on Yelp) reflect this divide.

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