Search (616) 954-2366 Lifestyle Assisted Living Memory Care Care Services Covid Updates Contact Providence Life Services Our Story News Resources Careers Giving Emerald Meadows Find the Assistance You Need at Emerald Meadows Emerald Meadows is a hidden gem, tucked away in a quiet, picturesque community in Cascade Township in Grand Rapids, MI. Our residents enjoy being part of our close-knit family, while also receiving assistance for their healthcare or memory care needs. It’s a special place, and we hope you’ll stop by for a visit. Take a Virtual Tour You don't have to wait to visit to view our lifestyle. See the possibilities of Emerald Meadows living at the link below! A lifestyle designed for you Enjoy activities and amenities designed for your unique needs and interests. You’ll love our three chef-cooked meals a day, our exercise class, our arts & crafts room, and our spiritual services, led by volunteers from our community. There’s so much to enjoy and it’s all at your fingertips! Explore the Lifestyle Assisted Living Get the assistance you need to enjoy your independence. View Living Options Memory Care Our compassionate Memory Care team will help guide your family on your Alzheimer’s journey. View Memory Care Options Community Manager Rick VandenBerg We welcome you to meet our Community Manager Rick VandenBerg, who brings his compassionate personality and his extensive experience in healthcare to Emerald Meadows. Meet Our Leadership Keyboard shortcuts Map data ©2021 Google Terms of Use Get in touch with us! Simply fill out the form and we will contact you. For yourself or a loved one? Self Someone Else Contact Us Compassionate Assisted Living Welcome to our cozy Assisted Living community located in Grand Rapids, MI. When you’re ready for three restaurant-style meals a day, housekeeping and linen services, and access to 24/7 assistance if you need it, you’ll find all of that and more with Assisted Living at Emerald Meadows. The Best of Both Worlds At Emerald Meadows, we tailor our Assisted Living program to fit your specific needs. You’ll be offered a wide variety of activities and social opportunities that are customized to your interests and abilities. And while you’re enjoying our fine dining and life-enriching programs, you’ll also get just the right assistance you’re looking for. It’s the best of both worlds—independence with assistance. Schedule a Tour Private Apartments Emerald Meadows offers a variety of apartments, each waiting to be personalized with your favorite furnishings and mementos. All Assisted Living apartments include: Full-Sized Bathrooms Walk-In Showers with Built-In Seating and Adjustable Shower Heads Beautiful Bay Windows with Gorgeous Views Cable, Telephone, and Wireless Internet Service Weekly Housekeeping Laundry and Linen Service 24-Hour Staff Availability Three Chef-Prepared Meals Each Day You don’t need a huge down payment to choose your Emerald Meadows apartment. All of our Assisted Living apartments in Grand Rapids are available at a predictable monthly price – no buy-in or long-term commitment. Contact us to discuss the details of our monthly rates at (616) 954-2366. View Floor Plans Assistance When You Need It Experience peace of mind knowing that we can customize your care as your needs change – within the community you know, and with people you trust. We’re located in Grand Rapids off 28th Street, nestled in a beautifully landscaped neighborhood – conveniently behind Walmart, yet off the beaten path. We offer multiple levels of Assisted Living care, including Memory Care. You can choose just the right amount of care to maintain your independence. The choice is yours. We will work with you and your family to match our service options to your specific needs, and to preserve your independence as long as possible. Depending on your level of care, services may include: Weekly linen change and housekeeping services Bathing, toileting, and incontinence assistance, ensuring safety while preserving dignity Personal grooming and dressing assistance Escorting to and from meals and activities Medication set-up, management, and reminders Round-the-clock person-centered care by helpful staff “I like my freedom. They respect that.” Avis loves the combination of independence and assistance she’s found at Emerald Meadows. Read Testimonials Financial Assistance Programs If you are a veteran, or the spouse of a veteran, and you require assistance with the activities of daily living, you may qualify for a financial benefit that will pay a portion of your monthly rental fee at our community. We also participate in MI Choice Waiver, a Michigan Medicaid waiver program. For those who are eligible, this program will also help cover a portion of your monthly costs. We can give you more information and guidance if you'd like to apply for these programs. Find Out If You Qualify What is Assisted Living? Assisted Living is a senior living option that includes some nursing care and other supportive services. People choose Assisted Living when they need help with daily activities like getting dressed, bathing, managing their medications, making meals, doing laundry, or other tasks. A move into an Assisted Living community like Emerald Meadows requires a healthcare assessment by a professional. Although people sometimes confuse Assisted Living with nursing homes because they’re both residential options for older adults who need support, they are distinctly different. Designed with long-term care in mind, Assisted Living communities are residential, often apartment-style homes complete with kitchens or kitchenettes, laundry facilities, activities, dining programs, and much more. For many seniors, Assisted Living is the best of both worlds, providing them with a home-like experience that leaves them free of a private home’s upkeep, yet independent and still part of a community. Who should consider Assisted Living? One of the determining factors for whether Assisted Living is needed is considering a person’s ability to complete Activities of Daily Living (ADLs). The main ADLs include: Personal hygiene and grooming. Dressing and undressing. Movement and mobility. Toileting: continence-related tasks, including control and hygiene. Eating: preparing food and feeding If you or your loved one struggles with one or more ADLs, it may be a signal to begin the process of reviewing options for Assisted Living. When is it time to consider Assisted Living? For seniors and their families, the thought of moving from their beloved home is agonizing, while others look forward to a life with fewer maintenance responsibilities. For many adult children, helping their parents make the decision to move is based on realizing that they may need a little extra help and would benefit from a wide array of individualized services and new social outlets to combat the isolation they experience living at home alone. Moving to an Assisted Living community like Emerald Meadows in Grand Rapids does not mean a loss of independence. Quite the contrary, it’s a place that can maximize a senior’s freedom within a community. If you answer yes to three or more questions on the checklist below, it may be time to consider assisted living: Is completing housework, yard work, and home repairs a struggle? Is showering, bathing, and dressing regularly without help a concern? Is mobility or balance a problem? Have there been increased incidents of falling? Are bills not being paid? Is scheduling and getting to regular medical appointments on time a problem? Are medications not being taken when they should be? Is preparing proper nutritious meals a problem? Is it challenging to maintain a healthy weight and get some form of regular exercise? Do you worry about your loved one’s safety when they are alone? Do you worry if you can’t reach them by phone? Is it difficult to maintain a social life? Is isolation a concern? Are there vision issues or physical limitations? What's life like in an Assisted Living community? At Emerald Meadows, residents are free to set their schedules in the privacy of their apartment. They can spend the day however they like: taking a stroll in our inviting outdoor courtyard, feasting on restaurant-style meals, visiting with friends, or enjoying one of the many events offered. At Emerald Meadows, the day is yours to enjoy however you'd like. Schedule a Tour Six Reasons to Choose Assisted Living at Emerald Meadows in Grand Rapids For many seniors, getting a little assistance can lead to greater independence. Here are six reasons why at Emerald Meadows, a little “Assisted” can mean a lot more “Living.” 1. Help with Everyday Tasks Our compassionate Assisted Living staff is here to help you with daily activities, all the while maintaining your independence. People choose Assisted Living when they need help with daily activities like getting dressed, bathing, managing their medications, making meals, doing laundry, or other tasks. Staff are available around the clock to help people maintain as much independence as possible. Even if you don’t need that kind of help every day, Assisted Living gives people peace of mind. It’s nice to know help is there when you do need it. 2. Safe Living Environment You want to make good, smart choices for your parents as their health starts to change. Maybe your father sometimes forgets to take his medication, or takes more pills than he should. Our Assisted Living services can provide just the help your parents need — in the graceful and dignified setting they deserve. 3. Physical Fitness We all know the importance of staying physically active, but how many seniors actually have exercise equipment at home? At Emerald Meadows, we have group exercise classes with trained instructors to supervise and guide residents through classes such as breathing, balance, and stretching. 4. Healthy Meals Maybe the last time you visited your mother’s house, you opened the fridge to find that it was no longer stocked with the fresh fruits and vegetables that Mom used to enjoy. For many people, grocery store trips and meal preparation becomes more difficult with age, leading to a lack of proper nutrition. When it’s time to eat, our residents simply visit our dining room where meals are served restaurant-style three times a day. Now that grocery shopping is no longer on her to-do list, Mom can spend her time and energy doing the things she enjoys. 5. Home Maintenance Broken furnaces, icy driveways, clogged gutters – the responsibilities of home ownership can become overwhelming. Not to mention the cost of hiring a handyman or lawn service. Residents at Emerald Meadows don’t miss the maintenance that owning a home requires, and appreciate the fact that any problem they have can be solved with a simple phone call. 6. Socialization Assisted Living opens opportunities for new friendships, new experiences, and new opportunities for socialization. Choosing Assisted Living can also ease the burden on your own relationships. We know we can’t take over your role in your loved one’s life — but by taking over some of the work, we can let you go back to being the daughter or spouse that you want to be. Freedom comes with Assisted Living at Emerald Meadows in Grand Rapids. Simply fill out the form and we will contact you. For yourself or a loved one? Self Someone Else Submit 6117 Charlevoix Woods Court S.E. Grand Rapids, MI 49546 (616) 954-2366 em@provlife.com Facebook In compliance with the Fair Housing Act, we do not discriminate because of race or color, national origin, religion, sex or gender, familial status, or disability. Notice of Privacy Practices Providence Life Services is a 501(c)3 not-for-profit organization.