Clark Retirement Community
Grand Rapids, MI · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 235401) · 39 certified beds
Health inspection: 2 · Quality measures: 3 · Staffing: 2
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (616) 452-1568 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Clark Retirement Community has a CMS overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars, below the Michigan state average of 3.12 stars. Its health inspection rating is 2 stars and its staffing rating is 2 stars.
Clark Retirement Community reports total nurse staffing of 3.55 hours per resident per day, including 0.48 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing rating of 2 out of 5 stars from CMS. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 50.0%.
Clark Retirement Community has no federal fines on record and no payment denials according to CMS data. CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not part of the Special Focus Facility program.
About this facility
Clark Retirement Community is a Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Grand Rapids, Kent County, Michigan. The facility is certified for 39 beds with an average of 30.4 residents, and has been federally approved since October 1979. It is operated as a non-profit corporation and is part of the Bhi Senior Living chain, which includes 9 facilities with an average CMS rating of 4.0 stars — notably higher than this facility's own rating.
According to CMS Care Compare, Clark Retirement Community holds an overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars, below the Michigan state average of 3.12. Its health inspection rating is 2 stars, its quality measure rating is 3 stars, and its staffing rating is 2 stars.
Nurse staffing data reported to CMS shows total nurse hours of 3.55 per resident per day, including 0.48 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 50.0%.
On penalties, CMS records show no federal fines on record (0 fines totaling $0.00) and no payment denials for this facility.
CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not currently listed under CMS's Special Focus Facility program, which designates homes with a history of persistent poor performance placed under increased inspection scrutiny.
Ownership has not changed within the past 12 months according to CMS records. This profile reflects data from CMS Care Compare; families are encouraged to verify current details directly on Medicare Care Compare before making a decision.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Clark Retirement Community has an overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars, below the Michigan state average of 3.12 stars.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Yes, this facility is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 3.55 hours per resident per day, including 0.48 RN hours, with a CMS staffing rating of 2 out of 5 stars; nursing turnover is 50.0%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS records show no federal fines and no payment denials for this facility.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
No, CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility and it is not in the Special Focus Facility program.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
The facility is certified for 39 beds and has an average daily population of 30.4 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is operated as a non-profit corporation and is part of the Bhi Senior Living chain, which includes 9 facilities with an average CMS rating of 4.0 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It has been federally certified since October 1979.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall, health inspection, staffing, and quality measures; this facility scores 2, 2, 2, and 3 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The data provided does not specify rehabilitation services; contact the facility at (616) 452-1568 or verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
This information isn't available in the CMS data provided; contact the facility at (616) 452-1568 to arrange a tour.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review current details at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/235401?state=MI.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.