Kent County Services
Select the type of service you are interested in for a list of organizations and contact information.
For more information, contact Area Agency on Aging of Western Michigan at (616) 456-5664 or (888) 456-5664.
This is not an exhaustive list of services/organizations available in the county.
Adult Day Service
Daytime care for functionally impaired elderly persons provided through a structured program of social and rehabilitative services.
Bathing and Personal Care services are sometimes provided-inquire at individual organizations.
(616) 456-6135
500 Cherry ST SE
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
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Hope Network Behavioral Health Services- Side By Side
(616) 235-2910
1256 Walker NW
Grand Rapids, MI 49504
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Adult Foster Care
Caregiver Support
Programs intended to provide assistance to caregivers in understanding and coping with a broad range of issues associated with caregiving. Examples are education programs on the physical, emotional and spiritual aspects of caregiving as well as current research and public policy concerns. Support activities for caregivers including support groups, counselling and connection with community resources. Also training programs pertaining to techniques for providing personal care services to care recipients.
(616) 454-4558
2944 Fuller Ave NE - Suite 101
Grand Rapids, MI 49505
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Grand Rapids Community College Older Learner Center
(616) 234-3483
143 Bostwick Avenue NE
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
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Chore
Services needed to maintain the home in a clean, sanitary, and safe environment. This service includes heavy household chores such as washing floors, windows and walls, tacking down loose rugs and tiles, moving heavy items of furniture in order to provide safe access and egress inside the home. This service also includes yard maintenance (mowing, raking, and clearing hazardous debris such as fallen branches and trees) and snow plowing to provide safe access and egress outside of the home.
(231) 744-0100
1845 Ruddiman
North Muskegon, MI 49445
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Alliance Home Health Care Services
www.alliancemedicalservices.com
(616) 355-0100
529 East 16th Street
Holland, MI 49423
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(231) 937-4514
PO Box 499
239 S. Ensley St.
Howard City, MI 49329
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(989) 772-1261
P.O. Box 1224
209 E. Chippewa St.
Mt. Pleasant, MI 48804
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(616) 285-7000
6810 Old 28th Street SE Suite 2
Grand Rapids, MI 49546
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(616) 458-7000
1345 Monroe Ave. NW
Grand Rapids, MI 49505
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(231) 830-9030
493 W. Norton Ave. Ste. B
Muskegon, MI 49444
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(616) 243-7080
1514 Wealthy Street Suite 270
Grand Rapids, MI 49506
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Community Living Supports (i.e. Personal Care and Homemaking)
Community Living Supports facilitate an individual's independence and promote reasonable participation in the community. This may include meal preparation, laundry or assistance with activities of daily living (bathing, dressing, eating and personal hygiene).
(231) 744-0100
1845 Ruddiman
North Muskegon, MI 49445
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(616) 827-1112
2120 43rd St. Suite 100B
Grand Rapids, MI 49508
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Alliance Home Health Care Services
www.alliancemedicalservices.com
(616) 355-0100
529 East 16th Street
Holland, MI 49423
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Arcadia Health Services of Michigan Inc.
(616) 530-0783
2380 Aurora Pond Drive Suite 239
Grand Rapids, MI 49519
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(231) 937-4514
PO Box 499
239 S. Ensley St.
Howard City, MI 49329
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(989) 772-1261
P.O. Box 1224
209 E. Chippewa St.
Mt. Pleasant, MI 48804
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(616) 285-7000
6810 Old 28th Street SE Suite 2
Grand Rapids, MI 49546
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(616) 334-2973
5075 Cascade Rd. Ste H
Grand Rapids, MI 49546
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(616) 395-2653
837 Maple Ave. Suite 20
Holland, MI 49423
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Diversified Medical Staffing LLC
(616) 942-222
2025 East Beltline SE
Suite 205
Grand Rapids, MI 49546
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(616) 458-7000
1345 Monroe Ave. NW
Grand Rapids, MI 49505
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(616) 531-9973
3101 Prairie Street
Grandville, MI 49418
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(616) 988-5155
2922 Fuller Ave. Suite 205 B
Grand Rapids, MI 49505
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www.interimhealthcare.com/westmichi...
(616) 575-0216
2050 Breton Rd.
Suite 106
Grand Rapids, MI 49546
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Porter Hills Community Based Services
(616) 949-5140
4450 Cascade Rd. Suite 300
Grand Rapids, MI 49546
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(231) 830-9030
493 W. Norton Ave. Ste. B
Muskegon, MI 49444
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(616) 878-7021
8194 Byron Center Ave. SW
Byron Center, MI 49315
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(616) 243-7080
1514 Wealthy Street Suite 270
Grand Rapids, MI 49506
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Congregate Meals
Nutritious meals served in various locations. Lunch is often coordinated with a variety of activities such as exercise programs, cards, crafts, bingo, games, health screenings and nutrition education.
(616) 459-3111
2900 Wilson SW, Suite 500
Grandville, MI 49418
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Counseling
Professional level counseling services seek to improve the individual’s emotional and social well-being through the resolution of personal problems and/or change in an individual’s social situation.
(231) 744-0100
1845 Ruddiman
North Muskegon, MI 49445
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Association for the Blind and Visually Impaired
(616) 458-1187
456 Cherry Street SE
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
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(231) 937-4514
PO Box 499
239 S. Ensley St.
Howard City, MI 49329
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(616) 285-7000
6810 Old 28th Street SE Suite 2
Grand Rapids, MI 49546
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(616) 954-1991
3351 Claystone SE Ste. 212
Grand Rapids, MI 49546
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(616) 243-7080
1514 Wealthy Street Suite 270
Grand Rapids, MI 49506
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Durable Medical Equipment & Supplies
Durable medical equipment and supplies include devices, controls, or appliances that enable individuals to increase their abilities to perform activities of daily living, or to perceive, control, or communicate with the environment in which they live.
Carelinc Medical Equipment & Supply LLC
(616) 249-2273
89 54th St. SW Suite 1
Grand Rapids, MI 49548
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Guardian Medical Monitoring Inc.
www.guardianmedicalmonitoring.com
(888) 349-2400
18000 W. Eight Mile
Southfield, MI 48075
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(616) 975-5329
3075 Orchard Vista Ste. 100
Grand Rapids, MI 49546
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(616) 827-9290
1998 44th St. SE
Kentwood, MI 49508
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Elder Abuse Prevention Education
Programs for the prevention and treatment of elder abuse, neglect, and exploitation. Presentations are made to aging subcontract organizations, professional and paraprofessional groups through community outreach and public education. Case consultation with other local agencies such as Adult Protective Services, Department of Human Services, law enforcement, health care professionals, and community mental health.
(800) 782-2918
1695 Service Drive NE Suite 106
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
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Electronic Pill Dispensers
Critical Signals Technologies Inc.
www.criticalsignaltechnologies.com
(248) 347-2408
22600 Haggerty Road
Farmington Hills, MI 48335
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(616) 456-6135
500 Cherry ST SE
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
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Guardian Medical Monitoring Inc.
www.guardianmedicalmonitoring.com
(888) 349-2400
18000 W. Eight Mile
Southfield, MI 48075
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(616) 975-5329
3075 Orchard Vista Ste. 100
Grand Rapids, MI 49546
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(231) 924-0641
6308 South Warner Ave.
PO Box 149
Fremont, MI 49412
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Flu Vaccines
Flu and pneumonia vaccines will be available October-December for older adults age 60 to 64 who do not qualify for Medicare or Medicaid funded vaccinations.
(616) 336-8800
1211 Lafayette Ave NE
Grand Rapids, MI 49505
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Food Stamps
Grandparent Support Group
Support services in kinship care situations where an individual aged 60 or over is the primary caregiver for a child no more than 18 years old. Kinship support services include respite care, education, support and training provided at locations other than the client’s residence.
Grand Rapids Community College Older Learner Center
(616) 234-3483
143 Bostwick Avenue NE
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
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Guardianship Program
Kent County Department of Human Services
(616) 249-1000
121 Franklin Street SE
Grand Rapids, MI 49507
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Healthy Aging Programs
Programs designed to be an effective tool in improving the health of older adults. Programs offered may include: A Matter of Balance, EnhanceFitness, Arthritis Foundation Exercise Program, and PATH. To find a schedule of classes, click here
Grand Rapids Community College Older Learner Center
(616) 234-3483
143 Bostwick Avenue NE
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
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Home Delivered Meals
Home delivered meals service is the provision of at least one nutritionally sound meal per day to persons who are dependent, aged, or physically disabled and unable to care for their nutritional needs. The unit of service is one meal delivered to the client's home that provides a minimum of one-third of the current recommended dietary allowance for the age group as established by the Food and Nutritional Board of the National Research Counsel of the National Academy of Sciences.
(616) 459-3111
2900 Wilson SW, Suite 500
Grandville, MI 49418
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Home Modifications
Physical adaptations to the home that are necessary to ensure the health and welfare of the participant or that enables them to function with greater independence in the home. Examples may include installation of ramps, grab-bars, widening of doorways, modification to bathroom facilities, etc.
In Home Respite
Services provided to participants unable to care for themselves that are furnished on a short-term basis to provide relief to a caregiver. Services are provided in the individual's home.
(231) 744-0100
1845 Ruddiman
North Muskegon, MI 49445
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(616) 827-1112
2120 43rd St. Suite 100B
Grand Rapids, MI 49508
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Alliance Home Health Care Services
www.alliancemedicalservices.com
(616) 355-0100
529 East 16th Street
Holland, MI 49423
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Arcadia Health Services of Michigan Inc.
(616) 530-0783
2380 Aurora Pond Drive Suite 239
Grand Rapids, MI 49519
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(231) 937-4514
PO Box 499
239 S. Ensley St.
Howard City, MI 49329
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(989) 772-1261
P.O. Box 1224
209 E. Chippewa St.
Mt. Pleasant, MI 48804
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(616) 285-7000
6810 Old 28th Street SE Suite 2
Grand Rapids, MI 49546
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(616) 334-2973
5075 Cascade Rd. Ste H
Grand Rapids, MI 49546
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(616) 395-2653
837 Maple Ave. Suite 20
Holland, MI 49423
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Diversified Medical Staffing LLC
(616) 942-222
2025 East Beltline SE
Suite 205
Grand Rapids, MI 49546
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(616) 456-6135
500 Cherry ST SE
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
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(616) 458-7000
1345 Monroe Ave. NW
Grand Rapids, MI 49505
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(616) 531-9973
3101 Prairie Street
Grandville, MI 49418
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(616) 988-5155
2922 Fuller Ave. Suite 205 B
Grand Rapids, MI 49505
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www.interimhealthcare.com/westmichi...
(616) 575-0216
2050 Breton Rd.
Suite 106
Grand Rapids, MI 49546
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Porter Hills Community Based Services
(616) 949-5140
4450 Cascade Rd. Suite 300
Grand Rapids, MI 49546
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(231) 830-9030
493 W. Norton Ave. Ste. B
Muskegon, MI 49444
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(616) 878-7021
8194 Byron Center Ave. SW
Byron Center, MI 49315
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(616) 243-7080
1514 Wealthy Street Suite 270
Grand Rapids, MI 49506
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Legal Services
Provision of legal advice, counseling, and representation by an attorney to low-income older adults.
(616) 774-0672
89 Ionia Suite 400 Cornerstone Building
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
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Long Term Care Ombudsman
Assists residents and prospective residents of long-term care facilities in understanding their rights and resolving complaints to improve care.
(800) 782-2918
1695 Service Drive NE Suite 106
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
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Nursing Care
Individual and continuous care (in contrast to part time or intermittent care) provided by licensed nurses within the scope of State law. These services are provided to an individual at home.
(231) 744-0100
1845 Ruddiman
North Muskegon, MI 49445
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(616) 827-1112
2120 43rd St. Suite 100B
Grand Rapids, MI 49508
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Alliance Home Health Care Services
www.alliancemedicalservices.com
(616) 355-0100
529 East 16th Street
Holland, MI 49423
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Arcadia Health Services of Michigan Inc.
(616) 530-0783
2380 Aurora Pond Drive Suite 239
Grand Rapids, MI 49519
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(231) 937-4514
PO Box 499
239 S. Ensley St.
Howard City, MI 49329
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(989) 772-1261
P.O. Box 1224
209 E. Chippewa St.
Mt. Pleasant, MI 48804
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(616) 285-7000
6810 Old 28th Street SE Suite 2
Grand Rapids, MI 49546
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(616) 334-2973
5075 Cascade Rd. Ste H
Grand Rapids, MI 49546
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Diversified Medical Staffing LLC
(616) 942-222
2025 East Beltline SE
Suite 205
Grand Rapids, MI 49546
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(616) 531-9973
3101 Prairie Street
Grandville, MI 49418
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www.interimhealthcare.com/westmichi...
(616) 575-0216
2050 Breton Rd.
Suite 106
Grand Rapids, MI 49546
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Porter Hills Community Based Services
(616) 949-5140
4450 Cascade Rd. Suite 300
Grand Rapids, MI 49546
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(231) 830-9030
493 W. Norton Ave. Ste. B
Muskegon, MI 49444
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(616) 878-7021
8194 Byron Center Ave. SW
Byron Center, MI 49315
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Out of Home Respite
Services provided to participants unable to care for themselves that are furnished on a short-term basis to provide relief to a caregiver. Services are provided in a private place of residence other than the participant's own home.
(616) 455-7087
5980 Eastern Ave. SE
Grand Rapids, MI 49508
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Personal Emergency Response System
An electronic device that enables participants to sercure help in an emergency. The participant may also wear a portable "help" button to allow for mobility. The system is connected to the phone and programmed to signal a response center ones a "help" button is activated. The response center is staffed by trained professionals.
Critical Signals Technologies Inc.
www.criticalsignaltechnologies.com
(248) 347-2408
22600 Haggerty Road
Farmington Hills, MI 48335
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(616) 456-6135
500 Cherry ST SE
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
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Guardian Medical Monitoring Inc.
www.guardianmedicalmonitoring.com
(888) 349-2400
18000 W. Eight Mile
Southfield, MI 48075
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(616) 975-5329
3075 Orchard Vista Ste. 100
Grand Rapids, MI 49546
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(231) 924-0641
6308 South Warner Ave.
PO Box 149
Fremont, MI 49412
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Senior Center Activities
Specialized Alarm
Guardian Medical Monitoring Inc.
www.guardianmedicalmonitoring.com
(888) 349-2400
18000 W. Eight Mile
Southfield, MI 48075
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Transportation
Services offered in order to enable individuals to gain access to community services, activities and resources.
(616) 827-1112
2120 43rd St. Suite 100B
Grand Rapids, MI 49508
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(231) 937-4514
PO Box 499
239 S. Ensley St.
Howard City, MI 49329
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(989) 772-1261
P.O. Box 1224
209 E. Chippewa St.
Mt. Pleasant, MI 48804
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(616) 285-7000
6810 Old 28th Street SE Suite 2
Grand Rapids, MI 49546
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(616) 458-7000
1345 Monroe Ave. NW
Grand Rapids, MI 49505
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(616) 878-7021
8194 Byron Center Ave. SW
Byron Center, MI 49315
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Wireless Door Alarm
Guardian Medical Monitoring Inc.
www.guardianmedicalmonitoring.com
(888) 349-2400
18000 W. Eight Mile
Southfield, MI 48075
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