Grand Traverse Pavilions
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- Care type
- Nursing Homes
- Room types
- Double Room, Single Room, Suite
- Resident rating
- 4.3 of 5 (10 reviews)
- Medicare rating
- 2 of 5 stars
- Certified beds
- 240
- Amenities listed
- 21
About Grand Traverse Pavilions
Grand Traverse Pavilions is a county-owned senior living community operated by the Grand Traverse County Department of Human Services Board. The 28-acre campus houses more than 300 residents and employs more than 400 staff. Originally established in the early 20th century, the community has maintained its historic architecture while integrating modern amenities.
The facility has operated without county subsidy for nearly two decades and provided more than $3 million in benevolent care last year.
It offers independent living communities, assisted living facilities, memory care units, continuing care retirement communities, skilled nursing facilities, respite care services, active adult communities, senior co-housing, life plan communities, and senior living residences. Residents have access to 21 listed amenities and services spanning accessibility features, dining options, event spaces, recreational facilities, technology services, transportation services, and wellness services. Medicare rates it 2 out of 5 stars overall on Nursing Home Compare, across 240 certified beds.
Living options
- Independent Living Communities
- Assisted Living Facilities
- Memory Care Units
- Continuing Care Retirement Communities
- Skilled Nursing Facilities
- Respite Care Services
- Active Adult Communities
- Senior Co-housing
- Life Plan Communities
- Senior Living Residences
Pricing at Grand Traverse Pavilions
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Amenities & services
Accessibility Features
- Wheelchair accessible
- Elevators
- Accessible restrooms
Dining Options
- On-site restaurant
- Café and coffee shop
- Room service
Event Spaces
- Conference rooms
- Banquet hall
- Outdoor event space
Recreational Facilities
- Fitness center
- Swimming pool
- Walking trails
Technology Services
- Free Wi-Fi
- Business center
- Audio-visual equipment
Transportation Services
- Shuttle service
- Parking facilities
- Bicycle rentals
Wellness Services
- Spa services
- Massage therapy
- Wellness programs
Medicare ratings
Star ratings from CMS Nursing Home Compare, the federal program that inspects and rates U.S. nursing homes. 240 certified beds. Benchmarked against 271 rated nursing homes in Michigan.
Overall
Below the MI average (3.0)
Health inspections
Below the MI average (2.6)
Staffing
Above the MI average (3.4)
Quality measures
About the MI average (4.0)
Staffing hours per resident, per day
| Care role | Hours |
|---|---|
| Total nursing staff | 4h 37m |
| Registered nurse (RN) | 1h 22m |
| Licensed nurse (LPN/LVN) | 23m |
| Nurse aide | 2h 52m |
Capacity & operations
- Occupancy
- 74% (avg 177 of 240 beds)
- Medicare-certified since
- 1967 (59 years)
- Ownership
- Government - County
- Nursing staff turnover
- 23.2% per year
Location
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Reviews of Grand Traverse Pavilions
4.3 out of 5 · Based on 10 resident and family reviews
Rating breakdown
- 560%
- 420%
- 310%
- 210%
- 10%
What families mention about Grand Traverse Pavilions
- Meals & dining3 mentions · 5.0
“The food was pleasant, and the whole family ate there on several occasions when we went to visit him.”
- Facility & rooms2 mentions · 4.5
“The living room is common area, much like the sitting and the dining areas.”
- Staff & caregivers2 mentions · 3.5
“The nurses and orderlies were very slow responding to the other violent patients there, and did not isolate them as much as they should have been.”
- 4.0- bluebubble98
The transportion to take her places she wanted to go, was helpful when it came to a point when we could no longer get Her into our own cars.
- 3.0- artfulfriend29
I also toured the rehab side which was just finished.
- 5.0- thoughtfulsailor64
The food was pleasant, and the whole family ate there on several occasions when we went to visit him.
- 2.0- neighborlyhiker94
The nurses and orderlies were very slow responding to the other violent patients there, and did not isolate them as much as they should have been.
- 5.0- delightfulsoma62
The living room is common area, much like the sitting and the dining areas.
- 5.0- fairrunner68
I\u2019d recommend Grand Traverse Pavilions, and I\u2019d give it a five stars all the way around.
- 5.0- elegantsurfer11
Whether it was kidding with her , and having the patience to await a response! , taking her to play word games or listen to music that challenged her to respond during her stay.
- 5.0- friendlywoman23
They have every activity under the sun.
- 5.0- fairhoney39
The food and staff are wonderful.
- 4.0- oceanswimmer37
My mom's room is very clean.
Senior living in Traverse City, MI
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