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 #326 / 428Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 326th 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 smaller, more intimate setting that may offer a quieter environment and closer staff-resident interactions.
Walk Score: 39 / 100 Rank #323 / 674Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 323rd 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
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
These figures come from state-published and/or federal inspection records. The period covered can vary depending on document availability.
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.
1 Better
Metrics better than Michigan average:
• Total deficiencies (25% below)
• Total deficiencies (25% below)
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 |
Inspections
| This Facility | MI Average | vs. MI Avg |
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Total inspections
Combined count of all inspections conducted at this facility.
| 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 |
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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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.
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City and state of the facility. Used for mapping and state-average comparisons.
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Licensed bed capacity (maximum allowed). Not the same as how many beds are currently filled.
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Indicates whether residents are allowed to have pets in the facility.
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Third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100). Convenience/context metric, not a healthcare quality measure.
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Description of bed or unit types offered (e.g. assisted living, memory care), as reported in state or facility disclosures.
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Number of years the company has been in operation.
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Better Business Bureau grade for the operating company. Reflects complaint handling and business practices, not clinical care quality.
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Count of regulatory inspections in the reporting window. Higher volume can reflect more oversight visits, complaint-driven surveys, or routine licensure cycles.
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Total count of deficiencies (cited regulatory issues) recorded in the selected reporting period. Read alongside inspection counts for context.
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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.
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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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| 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 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Vibrant Life Senior Living | AL IL MC | Kalamazoo (Arcadia) | 20
Facility
20
MI AVG
74
Rank
#326 / 428 | Yes |
39
Facility
39
MI AVG
40
Rank
#323 / 674 | 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
#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
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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