Vibrant Life Senior Living
Assisted Living, Independent Living & Memory Care · Kalamazoo, MI
Vibrant Life Senior Living
Assisted Living, Independent Living & Memory Care · Kalamazoo, MI
This community has been running since 1997, on the belief that seniors should be able to live a vibrant and enjoyable life despite any physical or cognitive limitations. The community prioritizes respect and empowerment among their residents as they provide the care they need, while allowing their residents independence still.
Offering personalized plans to their residents, the facility makes sure that they can cater to each individual’s needs. The facility also provides spacious accommodations to ensure that the resident can live comfortably even when in just their private space. There are also daily activities to keep the residents active and engaged throughout the day. At Vibrant Life, residents are the number one priority and they are sure to enjoy their stay.
20-bed community Rank #328 / 431Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 328th out of 431 homes 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.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in Michigan that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
A smaller, more intimate setting that may offer a quieter environment and closer staff-resident interactions.
Walk Score: 39 / 100 Rank #328 / 703Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 328th out of 703 homes 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.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in Michigan that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.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
Facility TypeAdult Large Group Home (capacity 13-20)
StatusRegular
IssuanceDecember 21, 2025
ExpirationDecember 20, 2027
CountyKalamazoo
License NumberAL390299685
Vibrant Life Senior Living is legally operated by New Friends Dementia Community, LLC.
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 2011 · 15 years of data
6 deficiencies
7 inspections
Inspection Scorecard
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 2011 vs. Michigan state average
Overall vs. MI average
0 Worse
No metrics in this bucket.
3 Better
Metrics better than Michigan average:
• Total deficiencies (25% below)
• Deficiencies per year (20% below)
• Deficiencies per inspection (44% below)
• Total deficiencies (25% below)
• Deficiencies per year (20% below)
• Deficiencies per inspection (44% below)
Latest Inspection
February 21, 2025
Complaint Investigation
Deficiencies
| This Facility | MI Average | vs. MI Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
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Total deficiencies
Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types.
| 6 | 8 | This facility has 25% fewer total deficiencies than a typical Michigan assisted living residence (6 vs. MI avg 8).↓ 25% better |
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Deficiencies per year
Average deficiencies per year since 2011.
| 0.4 | 0.5 | This facility has 20% fewer deficiencies per year than a typical Michigan assisted living residence (0.4 vs. MI avg 0.5).↓ 20% better |
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Deficiencies per inspection
Average deficiencies per inspection.
| 0.9 | 1.6 | This facility has 44% fewer deficiencies per inspection than a typical Michigan assisted living residence (0.9 vs. MI avg 1.6).↓ 44% better |
Inspections
| This Facility | MI Average | vs. MI Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
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Total inspections
Combined count of all routine and focused inspections. Excludes complaint investigations.
| 7 | 5 | This facility has had 40% more total inspections than the Michigan average (7 vs. MI avg 5). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↑ 40% more |
Inspection Reports Summary
An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.
- February 21, 2025 complaint investigation found staff failed to follow medication refill procedures, causing Resident A to miss Norco for nine days and require hospital care.
- January 9, 2024 complaint investigation substantiated one deficiency for failure to document morphine administration time and date despite proper medication handling.
- December 7, 2023 renewal inspection found four administrative deficiencies but accepted an approved corrective action plan and recommended license renewal.
What does this home offer?
Pets Allowed
Housing Options: Suite
Building Type: Single-story
Transportation Services
Fitness and Recreation
Places of interest near Vibrant Life Senior Living
3.5 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Kalamazoo's city center to Vibrant Life Senior Living's address, calculated via Google Maps.
— 1.11 miles to nearest hospital (Bronson Kalamazoo)
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The information below is reported by the Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA).
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MI AVG
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Rank
#251 / 431 | Yes |
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MI AVG
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Rank
#636 / 703 | 1 Bed / 2 Bed | 51
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MI AVG
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MI AVG
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#290 / 330 | 5.3
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5.3
MI AVG
1.6
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#316 / 330 | - |
| Heritage Community of Kalamazoo | AL MC NH | Kalamazoo (Milwood) | 39
Facility
39
MI AVG
74
Rank
#294 / 431 | No |
61
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61
MI AVG
39
Rank
#125 / 703 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Vibrant Life Senior Living | AL IL MC | Kalamazoo (Arcadia) | 20
Facility
20
MI AVG
74
Rank
#328 / 431 | Yes |
39
Facility
39
MI AVG
39
Rank
#328 / 703 | Suite | - | - | 7 | 6
Facility
6
MI AVG
8
Rank
#170 / 330 | 0.9
Facility
0.9
MI AVG
1.6
Rank
#131 / 330 | New Friends Dementia Community, LLC |
| River Ridge Retirement Village | AL IL MC | South Haven | 20
Facility
20
MI AVG
74
Rank
#328 / 431 | Yes |
5
Facility
5
MI AVG
39
Rank
#647 / 703 | - | 39
Facility
39
MI AVG
22
Rank
#13 / 183 | A+ | 2 | -
Facility
-
MI AVG
8
Rank
#1 / 330 | 0.0
Facility
0.0
MI AVG
1.6
Rank
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Facility
20
MI AVG
74
Rank
#328 / 431 | Yes |
3
Facility
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MI AVG
39
Rank
#661 / 703 | - | 39
Facility
39
MI AVG
22
Rank
#13 / 183 | A+ | 1 | -
Facility
-
MI AVG
8
Rank
#1 / 330 | 0.0
Facility
0.0
MI AVG
1.6
Rank
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Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in Michigan
Vibrant Life Senior Living is located in Kalamazoo, Michigan.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Vibrant Life Senior Living
What neighborhood is Vibrant Life Senior Living in?
Vibrant Life Senior Living is in the Arcadia neighborhood of Kalamazoo.
Who is the owner of Vibrant Life Senior Living?
Vibrant Life Senior Living is legally operated by New Friends Dementia Community, LLC.
Is Vibrant Life Senior Living in a walkable area?
Vibrant Life Senior Living has a walk score of 39. Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.
What is the license number of Vibrant Life Senior Living?
According to MI state health department records, Vibrant Life Senior Living's license number is AL390299685.
When does Vibrant Life Senior Living's license expire?
According to MI state health department records, Vibrant Life Senior Living's license expires on December 20, 2027.
Are pets allowed at Vibrant Life Senior Living?
Yes, Vibrant Life Senior Living allows residents to bring their pets.
How many beds does Vibrant Life Senior Living have?
Vibrant Life Senior Living has 20 beds.
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