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Kent County Nursing Homes: Who’s behind Valley Health Center?

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CMS Deputy Chief Operating Officer John Czajkowski | cms.gov/about-cms/leadership/deputy-chief-operating-officer

CMS Deputy Chief Operating Officer John Czajkowski | cms.gov/about-cms/leadership/deputy-chief-operating-officer

As of the fourth quarter of 2023, Valley Health Center was owned by United Methodist Retirement Communities, Inc., according to Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). The nursing home, located in Kent County, has been owned by United Methodist Retirement Communities, Inc. since March 1, 2019.

Valley Health Center is registered as a non-profit facility.

During that period, the nursing home boasted an overall rating of five from the CMS, which is higher than the average of 3.1 recorded for nursing homes in Michigan. CMS ratings evaluate nursing homes based on critical aspects such as health inspection outcomes, staffing levels, and the quality of care provided to residents.

According to the data, Valley Health Center aided an average of 16.5 residents per day during the fourth quarter of 2023, with a total of 20 beds available. Currently, the nursing home is not located within a hospital.

As of the fourth quarter of 2023, Valley Health Center spent a total of $1,969 in two fines and suffered three penalties.

In total, there were 14 non-profit nursing homes in Kent County, Michigan.

According to US Census data, in 2020, nearly 1 in 6 Americans were aged 65 years or older. Since 1920, the older population skyrocketed from 4.9 million to 55.8 million, reflecting a growth rate of roughly 1,000%, five times higher than the average growth for the overall U.S. population.

A 2021 study suggests that nearly half of this age group, roughly 28 million individuals, may require long-term services and support. Additionally, the study projects that over a third of them may eventually need nursing home care.

“Living a long life is something that many of us want and could get,” said Jesse Slome, executive director of the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance, an insurance education group. “But when we live a long life, the chances of us needing long-term care increase exponentially. But when you need that type of care, there are limited options.”

Nursing Homes in Kent County as of Q4 2023

Nursing HomeOwnerOwnership TypeOverall RatingAvg. No. of Residents per day
Covenant Village of the Great LakesCovenant Living Communities and ServicesNon profit - Church related329.9
Healthbridge Post-Acute RehabilitationMetropolitan Health Corporation and Miko Holdings, Inc.For profit - Individual254.9
Holland Home Breton Rehabilitation and Living CentreChristian Living ServicesNon profit - Corporation539.9
Laurels of KentLaurel Health Care Holdings, Inc.For profit - Corporation189.3
Medilodge of Grand RapidsGrand Rapids Holdco, LLCFor profit - Corporation248.2
Medilodge of WyomingARK Opco Group, LLCFor profit - Limited Liability company374
Mission Point Nursing and PHY Rehabilitation Center of Cedar SpringsMission Point Grand Rapids Holdings, LLCFor profit - Corporation467.9
Mission Point Nursing and PHY Rehabilitation Center of Forest HillsMission Point Grand Rapids Holdings, LLCFor profit - Corporation457.4
Mission Point Nursing and PHY Rehabilitation Center of GrandvilleHari MaliFor profit - Corporation286.7
Porter Hills Health CenterUnited Methodist Retirement Communities, Inc.Non profit - Corporation535.1
Skilled BeltlineZihuatanejo Holdings, LLCFor profit - Corporation1127
Skilled LeonardZihuatanejo Holdings, LLCFor profit - Corporation256.7
Skilled WyomingZihuatanejo Holdings, LLCFor profit - Corporation374.7
St. ANNS HomeCarmelite Sisters of the Divine Heart of JesusNon profit - Church related547.3
The Oaks at Byron CenterTrilogy Opco, LLCFor profit - Corporation457.3
Valley Health CenterUnited Methodist Retirement Communities, Inc.Non profit - Corporation516.5
Valley View Care CenterJames Branscum, Robin Eisenberg 2014 Family Trust, and Frank WronskiFor profit - Corporation3127.8

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