October 14, 2026 at 9:38 PM PDT
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Clark Retirement Community
1551 Franklin Street SE, Grand Rapids, MI
★ 4.514 reviewsRead reviews
About the community
About Clark Retirement Community
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August 15, 2026 at 9:04 PM PDT
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Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services ↗September 15, 2026 at 6:30 PM PDT
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Family and resident feedback
4.5 out of 5 from 14 reviews
Overall rating from Caring.com. Recent public reviews can help surface themes to ask about on a tour. Ratings belong to the original review source and are not independently verified by us.
★★★★★
PositiveI visited this facility
We toured Clark Retirement at Franklin. The facilities were very clean. The staff and all the residents were very welcoming. The item that I think hit home more than anything else was that it felt like any other apartment. This is a full apartment. This felt like a residence, like an apartment building, and like more so than any of the others, and that was a big thing. There's one lady that's been there 37 years, and we talked to her. We ran across maintenance people and all the others talked to them, and…
★★★★★
PositiveI visited this facility
Mom-in-law will be moving to Clark at Franklin. We chose that place, because of the level of care and its vicinity to our home. We plan on visiting her a lot, so we didn't want to be driving across town. They offer rehab services right on site, which she will need, and they had very nice, clean, and very appealing facilities. The rooms were very efficient. A hospital bed was provided, a couple pieces of furniture, and we could decorate her room. We were pleased and satisfied with it. There's always a nurs…
★★★★★
PositiveI visited this facility
We looked at Clark Retirement at Franklin. They were very friendly and knowledgeable. We didn't really have a ton of time, so we didn't give it as much time as we did the other. There was nothing wrong with it. The people were great and very knowledgeable. It's just the other one had a better location and was brand new, so that's kind of why we went in that direction. They had a pool that was nice. I did not try the food, but the dining area looked very clean. It looked fine. They're a litt…
★★★★★
PositiveI am a friend or relative of a current/past resident
My mother is in memory care at Clark Retirement at Franklin. It's very clean, very nice, well appointed, and well equipped. They have many things to do for the residents and excellent dining. The staff is very caring. They get to know their residents very well and form a good relationship with them. They're constantly looking in on and taking care of my mom. She's rarely alone for more than just a short time. They really seem to care about their residents. I've gone to dinner several times with …
★★★★★
PositiveI visited this facility
Clark Retirement at Franklin was very nice. They have all levels of care, from apartments to total care, but they're very expensive. I liked everything I saw. The only thing I didn't like was the price. The staff members were all nice. They have all varieties and types of facilities, and it's a very nice neighborhood close to downtown. They have a salon and an exercise room. For anyone who lives in Grand Rapids, it is a great location, because it's central. It's close to downtown, but it&ap…
★★★★★
PositiveI am a friend or relative of a current/past resident
My husband's dad was in Clark Retirement at Franklin. They have everything in terms of care, so once you go in you can go back and forth between the levels. You're there for as long as you want to be or until you die. It's very large. They have all kinds of things going on. They have very nice facilities. They've got great nursing, Alzheimer's units, and independent living. They have everything there onsite in one building. They also have good food. He was there for almost 6 years. He was i…
Verified overview
What we know from public sources
- Care options
- Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living, Skilled Nursing
- Operator
- Not yet resolved
- Public price status
- Not publicly found
- Last source check
- October 20, 2026
Campus care settings
Skilled nursing
Clark Retirement Community
39 CMS-certified beds · CMS CCN 235401
Classification and identity evidence
Why this community appears in these categories
Skilled Nursing
Current CMS-certified nursing-home provider record; classification does not imply current admission availability.
Authoritative classification evidence · observed October 15, 2026Skilled Nursing
Current CMS-certified nursing-home provider record; classification does not imply current admission availability.
Authoritative classification evidence · observed September 16, 2026Skilled Nursing
Current CMS-certified nursing-home provider record; classification does not imply current admission availability.
Authoritative classification evidence · observed August 16, 2026- CMS CCN: 235401 · Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services · official source ↗
Source-published features
Amenities and services
Grouped so you can scan what affects day-to-day life before opening an operator page.
Meals & dining
- Vegetarian
- Low / No Sodium
- Guest Meals
- Special Dining Programs
- Professional Chef
- No Sugar
- Anytime Dining
- Restaurant Style Dining
- Meals Provided
- Room Service
- Gluten-free
- Vegan
- Private Dining Room
- Café or Bistro
Health & wellness
- Staffing & Ancillary Services
- Memory Care
- Medication Management
- Incontinence Care
- Non-Ambulatory Care
- Diabetic Care
Services & convenience
- Transportation at Cost
- Property Convenient to Public Transit
- Resident Parking Available
- Complimentary Transportation
- Uncovered Parking
- Beautician
- Laundry Service / Drycleaning
- Housekeeping
Activities & engagement
- Live Well Programs
- Birthday Parties
- Devotional Activities Offsite
- Dances
- Holiday Parties
- Activities On-site
- Activities Off-site
- Pet-focused Programs
- Art Classes
- Live Dance or Theater Performances
- Day Trips and Outings
- Wii Bowling
- Karaoke
- Live Musical Performances
- Trivia Games
- Tai Chi
- Water Aerobics
- Gardening Club
- Educational Speakers / Life Long Learning
- Stretching Classes
- BBQs or Picnics
- Community Service Programs
Outdoor spaces
- Library
- Barber Shop
- Outside Patio
- Computer or Media Center
- Outdoor Common Areas
- Main Street Shops
- TV Lounge
- Beauty Salon
- Meeting Room
- Indoor Common Areas
- Woodworking Shop
- Fitness Center
- Game Room
- Piano or Organ
- Billiards Lounge
- Swimming Pool
- Arts and Crafts Center
- Movie or Theater Room
Apartment & room features
- Handicap Accessible
- Cable or Satellite TV
- Wi-Fi/high-speed internet
- Air Conditioned
- Wheelchair Accessible Showers
- Ground Floor Units
- Kitchenette
- Respite or Short Term Stays Offered
- Full kitchen
Facility-level payment evidence
Plans and public programs found in source records
These are directory, certification, contract, or participation records. They do not determine an individual’s eligibility, authorization, network benefits, cost sharing, admission, or whether a visit or stay is free.
Certified provider record
Original Medicare
Payer: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services · Service scope: Short Term Skilled Nursing
Room-and-board coverage is not publicly confirmed.
CMS Provider Data Catalog ↗ · source dated September 1, 2026Certified provider record
MI Medicaid
Payer: MI Medicaid · Service scope: Long Term Nursing
Room-and-board coverage is not publicly confirmed.
CMS Provider Data Catalog ↗ · source dated September 1, 2026Payment-program records
Medicare and Medicaid information
Medicaid
CMS provider type: Medicare and Medicaid
A contract or certification record does not guarantee coverage, eligibility, or current acceptance of new residents.
Medicare
CMS provider type: Medicare and Medicaid
A contract or certification record does not guarantee coverage, eligibility, or current acceptance of new residents.
Official oversight
Inspection and quality records
Coverage last checked October 20, 2026 via Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services.
Questions to confirm with the community
- Additional care fees
- Not publicly disclosed
- Move-in fee
- Not publicly disclosed
- Exact unit availability
- Confirmation required
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