GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) — After years of scathing headlines, the Grand Rapids Home for Veterans is under new leadership with an optimistic outlook on the future.
The home in northeast Grand Rapids houses some 220 people. Anew $60 million homeis being built on site next to the existing building, which was constructed in the 1800s. The new home is expected to open in the spring of 2021 and house 128 residents.
Leadership at the veterans home couldn’t wait for the construction to begin makingwholesale change.
The state-run facility had been plagued with bad press that stemmed from problems that began when it contracted with a private company to outsource many jobs. Aharsh auditreleased in 2016 reported the home’s failings, multiple employees werecharged criminallyfor how they treated residents and lawsuits were filed alleging neglect and abuse.
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