North Woods Village of Kalamazoo
Assisted Living & Memory Care · Kalamazoo, MI

North Woods Village of Kalamazoo

Assisted Living & Memory Care · Kalamazoo, MI

Overview of North Woods Village of Kalamazoo

Located in the heart of Kalamazoo, Michigan, North Woods Village is a distinguished senior living community specializing in memory care assistance. Here, a team of experienced and highly trained staff is passionately committed to delivering the highest quality of memory care. The community boasts a cozy, homelike environment, enhanced by a dedicated nurse on-site 24/7. Anchored by the signature memory care program, “New Directions,” North Woods Village strikes a harmonious balance between dignified support and an engaging, independent lifestyle. The community embraces the convenience of all-inclusive rates, ensuring residents’ and their families’ peace of mind.

North Woods Village of Kalamazoo is a haven dedicated to upholding the dignity, lifestyle, and unwavering support that residents rightfully deserve. Beyond providing expert memory care, North Woods Village of Kalamazoo extends its commitment to families by offering education, valuable information, and, most importantly, a sense of reassurance. Residents enjoy a rich tapestry of events and activities, fostering a vibrant and fulfilling lifestyle. Conveniently located, this community is meticulously designed, both inside and out, to cater to the unique needs of individuals grappling with Alzheimer’s disease, dementia, or other memory impairments.

By The Numbers

Community insights.

Bed count Info A smaller, more intimate setting that may offer a quieter environment and closer staff-resident interactions. 61 Rank #167 / 340Bed count — State benchmarkedThis assisted living community is ranked 167th out of 340 assisted living communities we track in Michigan for bed count. Shows this facility's certified or reported bed count compared to other Michigan facilities. Larger communities may offer more amenities, programs, and on-site services for residents and families.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every assisted living community we track in Michigan that reports data for that category. Assisted living communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.

Smaller home · May offer a more intimate, personalized care environment.

Years of operating Info A newer community that may feature more recent facilities and programs. This is the number of years in operation under current management. Rank #113 / 264Years in operation — State benchmarkedThis assisted living community is ranked 113th out of 264 assisted living communities we track in Michigan for years in operation. Shows how long this facility has been in operation compared to other Michigan facilities. Longer operating histories may benefit residents, families, and staff.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every assisted living community we track in Michigan that reports data for that category. Assisted living communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
1 year
Walk Score Info Car-dependent. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation. Rank #229 / 436Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis assisted living community is ranked 229th out of 436 assisted living communities we track in Michigan for walk score. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average walk score across Michigan facilities. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every assisted living community we track in Michigan that reports data for that category. Assisted living communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
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About this community

License Details

Facility TypeHomes For The Aged
IssuanceAugust 1, 2025
CountyKalamazoo
License NumberAH390394454

Ownership & Operating Entity

North Woods Village of Kalamazoo is legally operated by Mitn, LLC.

Therapy & Rehabilitation

1 service
Respite Care

Staffing & Medical

1 service
Licensed Nurses/CNAs

Additional Policies & Features

Pets not allowed

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Inspection History

In Michigan, the Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA) conducts unannounced inspections and investigations to ensure long-term care facilities comply with state health codes.

Since 2019 · 7 years of data These figures come from state-published data and the state inspection reports we hold on file. The period covered can vary depending on document availability.
Includes all inspection records for this property, which could include management/ownership changes.
12 deficiencies 9 inspections

Inspection Scorecard Info This scorecard compares key inspection, deficiency, and complaint metrics at this facility against the Michigan state average. Metrics rated ≥15% worse than average are highlighted in red; those ≥15% better are highlighted in green.

Since 2019 vs. Michigan state average
Overall vs. MI average 1 Worse Metrics worse than Michigan average:
• Total deficiencies (20% above)
1 Better Metrics better than Michigan average:
• Deficiencies per inspection (21% below)

Deficiencies Info Deficiencies are formal regulatory issues recorded during state inspections.

This FacilityMI Averagevs. MI Avg
Total deficiencies Info Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types. 1210 This facility has 20% more total deficiencies than a typical Michigan assisted living residence (12 vs. MI avg 10).↑ 20% worse
Deficiencies per inspection Info Average deficiencies per inspection. 1.31.64 This facility has 21% fewer deficiencies per inspection than a typical Michigan assisted living residence (1.3 vs. MI avg 1.64).↓ 21% better

Inspections Info State inspections evaluate whether the facility meets health and safety standards.

This FacilityMI Averagevs. MI Avg
Total inspections Info Combined count of all inspections conducted at this facility. 95 This facility has had 80% more total inspections than the Michigan average (9 vs. MI avg 5). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↑ 80% more

Managed by Amanda Buhl

Executive Director

14 years of experience

Amanda Buhl is the Executive Director at North Woods Village of Kalamazoo. She has 14 years of healthcare experience and is a Certified Dementia Practitioner. Amanda is certified in CMS Hand in Hand training, a Best Friends Approach Ambassador, and is currently pursuing her Licensed Administrator certification in Michigan. She enjoys playing volleyball and spending quality time with her son.

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Address 4.6 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Kalamazoo's city center to North Woods Village of Kalamazoo's address, calculated via Google Maps. — 0.52 miles to nearest hospital (Ascension Borgess)

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Info below is compiled from the MI Licensing & Regulatory Affairs (LARA), senior community websites & trusted data sources such as Walk Score & BBB.

Communities are listed from highest-ranked to lowest-ranked based on our methodology.

Care Types in This Table AL (Assisted Living): Housing with help for daily activities like bathing, dressing, and medication, without 24-hour skilled nursing. MC (Memory Care): Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. RC (Respite Care): Short-term temporary care that gives family caregivers a break. IL (Independent Living): Community living with dining, activities, and transportation for active seniors who need little personal care. HOS (Hospice Care): Comfort-focused care for those with a terminal illness, prioritizing quality of life over treatment.
City and state of the facility. Used for mapping and state-average comparisons.
Licensed bed capacity (maximum allowed). Not the same as how many beds are currently filled.
Indicates whether residents are allowed to have pets in the facility.
Third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100). Convenience/context metric, not a healthcare quality measure.
Description of bed or unit types offered (e.g. assisted living, memory care), as reported in state or facility disclosures.
Number of years the company has been in operation.
Better Business Bureau grade for the operating company. Reflects complaint handling and business practices, not clinical care quality.
Count of regulatory inspections in the reporting window. Higher volume can reflect more oversight visits, complaint-driven surveys, or routine licensure cycles.
Total count of deficiencies (cited regulatory issues) recorded in the selected reporting period. Read alongside inspection counts for context.
The average number of deficiencies this facility receives each time it's inspected, calculated as total deficiencies ÷ total inspections. A lower number suggests more consistent compliance with safety and care standards.
Name of the licensed owner, operator, or managing entity as filed with the state. Useful for grouping facilities under the same organization.
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AL
IL
MC
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147
Facility 147
MI AVG 66
Rank #21 / 340
No
24
Facility 24
MI AVG 37
Rank #296 / 436
1 Bed / 2 Bed
1
Facility 1
MI AVG 12
Rank #113 / 264
A+6
5
Facility 5
MI AVG 8
Rank #142 / 312
0.8
Facility 0.8
MI AVG 1.6
Rank #111 / 312
Westwood Macomb Senior Living LLC
Maple Ridge Manor Of Lowell
AL
HOS
MC
Lowell
83
Facility 83
MI AVG 66
Rank #110 / 340
No
61
Facility 61
MI AVG 37
Rank #66 / 436
-
7
Facility 7
MI AVG 12
Rank #98 / 264
A+4
1
Facility 1
MI AVG 8
Rank #58 / 312
0.3
Facility 0.3
MI AVG 1.6
Rank #62 / 312
-
Brookdale Utica
AL
MC
Utica
72
Facility 72
MI AVG 66
Rank #134 / 340
Yes
55
Facility 55
MI AVG 37
Rank #103 / 436
Private Suite / Companion Suite
1
Facility 1
MI AVG 12
Rank #113 / 264
-5
0
Facility 0
MI AVG 8
Rank #1 / 312
0.0
Facility 0.0
MI AVG 1.6
Rank #1 / 312
Brookdale Senior Living Communities, Inc
North Woods Village of Kalamazoo
AL
MC
Kalamazoo (Oshtemo)
61
Facility 61
MI AVG 66
Rank #167 / 340
No
34
Facility 34
MI AVG 37
Rank #229 / 436
-
1
Facility 1
MI AVG 12
Rank #113 / 264
-9
12
Facility 12
MI AVG 8
Rank #232 / 312
1.3
Facility 1.3
MI AVG 1.6
Rank #153 / 312
Mitn, LLC
Gardenview
AL
MC
RC
Calumet
61
Facility 61
MI AVG 66
Rank #167 / 340
Yes
40
Facility 40
MI AVG 37
Rank #185 / 436
Studio
1
Facility 1
MI AVG 12
Rank #113 / 264
-5
0
Facility 0
MI AVG 8
Rank #1 / 312
0.0
Facility 0.0
MI AVG 1.6
Rank #1 / 312
Calumet Operating, LLC

Rank badges are statewide and care-type specific: each assisted living community is ranked against every other MI assisted living community we track that reports that metric, not just the 5 on this page. See how we rank facilities

Frequently Asked Questions about North Woods Village of Kalamazoo

What neighborhood is North Woods Village of Kalamazoo in?

North Woods Village of Kalamazoo is in the Oshtemo neighborhood of Kalamazoo.

Who is the owner of North Woods Village of Kalamazoo?

North Woods Village of Kalamazoo is legally operated by Mitn, LLC.

Is North Woods Village of Kalamazoo in a walkable area?

North Woods Village of Kalamazoo has a walk score of 34. Car-dependent. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.

What is the license number of North Woods Village of Kalamazoo?

According to MI state health department records, North Woods Village of Kalamazoo's license number is AH390394454.

How long has North Woods Village of Kalamazoo been in business?

North Woods Village of Kalamazoo has been operating for approximately 1 year, based on available licensing and registration records.

Are pets allowed at North Woods Village of Kalamazoo?

No, North Woods Village of Kalamazoo has a no-pet policy.

How many beds does North Woods Village of Kalamazoo have?

North Woods Village of Kalamazoo has 61 beds.

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