Overview of Lake House Kalamazoo

Lake House Kalamazoo is considered as one of the best retirement communities in the area. The staff here are professionally trained to provide the best services to meet all their residents’ needs. The care is not only business for them, but they offer attentive and warm care to all seniors. Individual care plans are also developed for each individual resident so that their basic care needs are met.

At Lake House Kalamazoo, the residents are encouraged to thrive by participating in a great number of activities. These activities and events are all of different kinds and varieties to make sure that there is something for everyone. The residents at Lake House Kalamazoo are greatly satisfied with the care provided to them along with the gorgeous amenities and facilities of the community.

Bed community size
61-bed community Rank #236 / 428Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 236th out of 428 homes 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 cover every community we track in Michigan that reports data for that category. 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.
A moderately sized community that may balance personal attention with shared amenities and social activities.
Years in operation
1 year in operation Rank #142 / 295Years in operation — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 142nd out of 295 homes 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 cover every community we track in Michigan that reports data for that category. 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.
A newer community that may feature more recent facilities and programs.
Walk Score
Walk Score: 34 / 100 Rank #374 / 674Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 374th out of 674 homes 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 cover every community we track in Michigan that reports data for that category. 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.
Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.

About this community

License Details

Facility TypeHomes For The Aged
IssuanceAugust 1, 2025
CountyKalamazoo
License NumberAH390378211

Ownership & Operating Entity

Lake House Kalamazoo is legally operated by Kalamazoo AL LLC.

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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 2017 · 9 years of data These figures come from state-published and/or federal inspection records. The period covered can vary depending on document availability. 9 deficiencies 4 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 2017 vs. Michigan state average
Overall vs. MI average 1 Worse Metrics worse than Michigan average:
• Total deficiencies (13% above)
0 Better No metrics in this bucket.

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. 98 This facility has 13% more total deficiencies than a typical Michigan assisted living residence (9 vs. MI avg 8).↑ 13% worse

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. 45 This facility has had 20% fewer total inspections than the Michigan average (4 vs. MI avg 5). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 20% fewer

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Housing Options: Suite / 1 Bed

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Building Type: Single-story

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Living Spaces & Floor Plans for Lake House Kalamazoo

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1 Bedroom

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Address 3.3 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Kalamazoo's city center to Lake House Kalamazoo's address, calculated via Google Maps. — 0.92 miles to nearest hospital (Bronson Kalamazoo)

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Compare Assisted Living around Kalamazoo

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 to lowest based on our ranking 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. NH (Nursing Home): 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. SNF (Skilled Nursing Facility): Round-the-clock nursing care, often for recovery after surgery, injury, or illness. MC (Memory Care): Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. IL (Independent Living): Community living with dining, activities, and transportation for active seniors who need little personal care.
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.
Lake House Kalamazoo
AL
Kalamazoo (Leisure Time Condominiums)
61
Facility 61
MI AVG 74
Rank #236 / 428
Yes
34
Facility 34
MI AVG 40
Rank #374 / 674
Suite / 1 Bed
1
Facility 1
MI AVG 14
Rank #142 / 295
-4
9
Facility 9
MI AVG 8
Rank #214 / 330
2.3
Facility 2.3
MI AVG 1.6
Rank #243 / 330
Kalamazoo Al LLC
Friendship Village – Kalamazoo
AL
IL
MC
NH
SNF
Kalamazoo
57
Facility 57
MI AVG 74
Rank #249 / 428
Yes
7
Facility 7
MI AVG 40
Rank #630 / 674
1 Bed / 2 Bed
51
Facility 51
MI AVG 14
Rank #3 / 295
A+4
21
Facility 21
MI AVG 8
Rank #290 / 330
5.3
Facility 5.3
MI AVG 1.6
Rank #316 / 330
-
Heritage Community of Kalamazoo
AL
IL
MC
NH
SNF
Kalamazoo (Milwood)
39
Facility 39
MI AVG 74
Rank #292 / 428
No
61
Facility 61
MI AVG 40
Rank #125 / 674
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River Ridge Retirement Village
AL
IL
MC
South Haven
20
Facility 20
MI AVG 74
Rank #326 / 428
Yes
5
Facility 5
MI AVG 40
Rank #641 / 674
-
39
Facility 39
MI AVG 14
Rank #13 / 295
A+2
0
Facility 0
MI AVG 8
Rank #1 / 330
0.0
Facility 0.0
MI AVG 1.6
Rank #1 / 330
Kentucky Avenue Opco LLC
Forest Glen Assisted Living
AL
Dowagiac
20
Facility 20
MI AVG 74
Rank #326 / 428
Yes
3
Facility 3
MI AVG 40
Rank #655 / 674
-
39
Facility 39
MI AVG 14
Rank #13 / 295
A+1
0
Facility 0
MI AVG 8
Rank #1 / 330
0.0
Facility 0.0
MI AVG 1.6
Rank #1 / 330
29601 Amerihost Drive Opco LLC

Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in Michigan

Lake House Kalamazoo is located in Kalamazoo, Michigan.
Here are the financial assistance programs available to residents in Michigan.

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MI Choice Waiver

Michigan Medicaid MI Choice Waiver

Age 65+ or disabled
General Michigan resident, Medicaid- eligible, nursing home-level care need.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month 300% FBR, individual
Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
MI

Delivered through regional waiver agents; waitlists possible.

Benefits
Personal care (5-7 hours/day) Respite care (240 hours/year) Home modifications ($1,500 avg.) Adult day care ($65/day)

Home Help Program

Michigan Home Help

Age 65+ or disabled
General Michigan resident, Medicaid- eligible or low-income.
Income Limits ~$1,732/month individual, Medicaid threshold
Asset Limits $2,000 individual
MI

Can hire family caregivers; less intensive than waiver.

Benefits
Personal care (up to 60 hours/month) Homemaker services Respite (varies)

Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE)

Michigan PACE

Age 55+
General Michigan resident, nursing home-level care need, safe with PACE support.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month (Medicaid-eligible); private pay option available.
Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
MI

16 PACE centers (e.g., Ingham, Wayne counties); expanding slowly.

Benefits
Personal care (5-7 hours/day) Medical care Meals Transportation Therapy Respite

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

Michigan Medicare Savings Program

Age 65+ or disabled
General Michigan resident, Medicare Part A/B.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,510/month (QMB), ~$3,380/month (SLMB), ~$3,598/month (QI)—individual.
Asset Limits $9,430 (individual), $14,130 (couple).
MI

Three tiers; no waitlist; includes Extra Help for Part D.

Benefits
Covers Part B premiums ($174.70/month) Deductibles ($240/year) Copays (~20%)

National Family Caregiver Support Program (NFCSP) Respite

Michigan NFCSP Respite Care

Age
General Caregivers of 60+ needing care or 55+ caregivers of others; Michigan resident; functional needs (2+ ADLs).
Income Limits (2025) Prioritizes ~$24,980/year (individual); no strict cap.
Asset Limits Not assessed; need-based.
MI

16 AAAs; prioritizes low-income, rural caregivers.

Benefits
Respite (4-6 hours/week or 5 days/year) Adult day care ($60/day) Caregiver training

VA Aid and Attendance (A&A) and Housebound Benefits

Michigan VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound

Age 65+ or disabled veteran/spouse
General Michigan resident, wartime service, need for ADL help (A&A) or homebound.
Income Limits (2025) Net income < ~$1,984/month (veteran with dependent, A&A); pension offsets income.
Asset Limits ~$155,356 net worth limit
MI

High veteran demand in urban/rural areas.

Benefits
Cash (~$1,433-$2,642/month veteran, ~$951-$1,318 spouse) for care costs

Frequently Asked Questions about Lake House Kalamazoo

What neighborhood is Lake House Kalamazoo in?

Lake House Kalamazoo is in the Leisure Time Condominiums neighborhood of Kalamazoo.

Who is the owner of Lake House Kalamazoo?

Lake House Kalamazoo is legally operated by Kalamazoo AL LLC.

Is Lake House Kalamazoo in a walkable area?

Lake House Kalamazoo has a walk score of 34. Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.

What is the license number of Lake House Kalamazoo?

According to MI state health department records, Lake House Kalamazoo's license number is AH390378211.

How long has Lake House Kalamazoo been in business?

Lake House Kalamazoo has been operating for approximately 1 year, based on available licensing and registration records.

Are pets allowed at Lake House Kalamazoo?

Yes, Lake House Kalamazoo allows residents to bring their pets.

How many beds does Lake House Kalamazoo have?

Lake House Kalamazoo has 61 beds.

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