Friendship Village Kalamazoo is a not-for-profit Life Plan Community located in Kalamazoo, Michigan. As a Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC), it provides a full spectrum of senior living options—including independent living, assisted living, memory care, and skilled nursing services. The primary care type offered is nursing home care, with additional support for assisted living and continuing care. Licensed and certified by Medicare and Medicaid, Friendship Village Kalamazoo has been a Medicare participant since 1974, offering care to residents with varying healthcare needs. The facility accommodates over 100 residents across its care settings and has invested in recent campus updates, including renovated apartments and enhanced wellness programs.
The community offers comprehensive care and medical support services tailored to diverse needs. Nursing services are available around the clock for ongoing health monitoring and support, with specific care provided in areas such as diabetes management, pain management, wound care, medication administration, and coordination. Residents with mobility challenges or requiring ambulatory care receive full assistance with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing, eating, and toileting. For individuals with memory impairments, specialized memory care programs focus on safety, engagement, and individualized support. The facility provides occupational, physical, and speech therapy, supporting rehabilitation and ongoing wellness. Incontinence care and medication administration are managed by licensed staff, and transportation is available for appointments with local physicians, podiatrists, and other healthcare providers. Dentistry, vision care, podiatry, and ongoing nurse oversight are additional features of the medical service offering.
Friendship Village Kalamazoo also supports residents’ well-being through a variety of amenities and daily services. These include laundry and dry cleaning, on-site barber and beauty salon, opportunities for participation in diverse clubs and interest-based communities, and programming tailored to residents’ hobbies and backgrounds, including Jewish community connections. The facility promotes an active social environment, with frequent group activities and opportunities for lifelong learning. Resident and family councils provide feedback and foster communication, while counseling services support positive adjustment and family involvement.
Family and resident feedback consistently cite the staff’s professionalism, compassion, and attentiveness. Reviewers note the community’s well-coordinated transitions between care levels and staff dedication to proactive communication. While most experiences are positive, some mention communication challenges during organizational or technology changes, though the warmth of frontline staff is a recurring strength. Overall, Friendship Village Kalamazoo offers a dynamic setting designed to promote safety, health, social engagement, and continuity of care for its residents.
Costs at this community start at $2,413 and range up to $8,182. The average price in the community is $5,298, which is less than the average price in the area of $5,561. The cost of continuing care retirement communities in this area is essentially the same as the cost throughout the state. If the resident needs other services, additional services may increase the monthly cost.
