Grand Ravine Apartments Retirement Homes

 CONTACT
  Gerry Lautenschleger
 ADMIN
  Stanley Sims.
 INDEPENDENT LIVING
  Apts 32
   Govt-subsidized
   Min age 62
 SERVICES
  Transportation
   Social and recreational
   Social work/Mental health
   Security
   Library
   Religious activities
   Maintenance
   Emergency call system
   Blood pressure check
 DATE OPENED
  June 1982
 OWNER
  Grand Ravine Senior Housing Inc
 AFFILIATIONS
  Immunal Lutheran Church

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