The Cortland Northview

The Cortland Northview is an assisted living and memory care community located in a convenient yet tucked-away setting off Plainfield in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Residents have access to nearby healthcare providers, including Butterworth Hospital, Blodgett Hospital, and Trinity Health, along with easy access to Meijer, local restaurants, and coffee spots. The area also offers attractions such as the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Museum, John Ball Zoo, and Riverside Park along the Grand River.

The community provides personalized care designed to help residents live as independently as possible. Care services include support with activities of daily living such as dressing, bathing, and hygiene, with staff coordinating closely with residents, family members, and healthcare professionals. A dedicated Memory Care Neighborhood serves residents living with Alzheimer's and dementia, supported by serene outdoor spaces. Temporary care is also available for residents needing short-term assistance after a hospital or rehab stay, or when caregivers need respite time.

Rooms feature a private bath, large windows for natural light, plush carpet, vinyl flooring in the bathroom, and a kitchenette. Outdoor spaces include a gardening area maintained by residents, and the Memory Care building has received recent updates and a fresh look.

Life Enrichment Programming is shaped around resident input and addresses mind, body, and soul. Weekly outings to local restaurants, shopping trips, and outdoor activities help residents build relationships while staying connected to the surrounding community. Daily activities, inspired by residents themselves, have included flowerpot painting, rock painting, game days, Nerf shooting, wheelchair and walker decorating, and seasonal celebrations such as concerts and cookouts.

Staff are described as family-like, fostering a vibrant environment where residents can socialize, pursue hobbies, and relax. The community emphasizes ongoing improvements to its physical spaces and programming aimed at supporting an engaged, purposeful lifestyle for residents at every stage of their journey.