Vineyard Assisted Living
Assisted Living, Memory Care & Respite Care · Kalamazoo, MI

Vineyard Assisted Living

Assisted Living, Memory Care & Respite Care · Kalamazoo, MI

Overview of Vineyard Assisted Living

Vineyard Assisted Living operates 85 beds in Kalamazoo, Michigan (Kalamazoo County) at 8170 Vineyard Parkway in the Central Business District. The facility is family-owned with Scott Ganton in leadership. Private apartment-style units provide residents with 24-hour staffing and three daily meals plus a hospitality bar. Respite care is available.

The facility identifies Plan B After Rehab, Financials, Community Support Services, Meet the Team, Meet the Gantons, and Connect as specific program offerings. The facility offers family-facing programs labeled “Financials,” “Meet the Team,” and “Meet the Gantons”. Plan B After Rehab suggests a structured rehabilitation-to-community transition pathway. Community Support Services and the three networking-oriented offerings imply resident engagement and family connection components.

Walk Score of 91 places the facility 9th out of 702 Michigan facilities and reflects a walker’s paradise environment where daily errands require no car. The facility holds Better Business Bureau A+ rating. Licensed capacity has evolved from 70 beds at original opening in 2018, expanded to 94 beds in August 2023, then adjusted to 85 beds in September 2024. The capacity adjustments reflect deliberate operational decisions rather than regulatory pressure.

Inspection history demonstrates sustained operational compliance.

Between October 2018 and April 2024, the facility received four inspections: two original licensing studies for capacity increases, two renewals. The only deficiency recorded across this entire span came from a March 30, 2023 renewal inspection citing missing dishwasher sanitization records for a three-month period. The September 2024 inspection, which involved a licensed capacity reduction, contained zero deficiencies. The April 2024 renewal inspection found the facility in compliance with all applicable rules and statutes.

No complaint investigations appear in available reports since facility opening.

Deficiency rates stand at 0.3 per year (94 percent below Michigan average) and total 1 deficiency in six years of operations (88 percent below state average). The documentation lapse identified in 2023 appears to have been remedied, given that subsequent 2024 inspections contained no citations.

Vineyard Assisted Living presents a clean regulatory record, excellent neighborhood walkability, and family ownership stability. The documented kitchen documentation issue from 2023 was isolated and non-systemic.

Families should ask for dining service details, descriptions of each named program, therapy and programming offerings, staffing structure and credentials, and occupancy rates.

Bed community size
85-bed community Rank #169 / 431Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 169th 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 larger shared setting that may offer more common spaces and organized community services.
Walk Score
Walk Score: 91 / 100 Rank #9 / 703Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 9th 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.
Walker's paradise. Daily errands do not require a car, with many shops and services nearby.
BBB Rating
BBB Rating: A+ (Not Accredited)
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About this community

License Details

Facility TypeHomes For The Aged
StatusRegular
IssuanceAugust 1, 2026
ExpirationJuly 31, 2027
CountyKalamazoo
License NumberAH390391941

Ownership & Operating Entity

Owner NameVineyard Assisted Living, LLC

Staffing

Key information about the people who lead and staff this community.

Leadership

ContactMr. Scott Ganton, Owner (per BBB, record updated Jul 2026)

Therapy & Rehabilitation

1 service
Respite Care

Staffing & Medical

1 service
24-Hour Staffing

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 2018 · 8 years of data 1 deficiency

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 2018 vs. Michigan state average
Overall vs. MI average 0 Worse No metrics in this bucket. 2 Better Metrics better than Michigan average:
• Total deficiencies (88% below)
• Deficiencies per year (90% below)
Latest Inspection September 5, 2024 Original Licensing

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. 18 This facility has 88% fewer total deficiencies than a typical Michigan assisted living residence (1 vs. MI avg 8).↓ 88% better
Deficiencies per year Info Average deficiencies per year since 2018. 0.11 This facility has 90% fewer deficiencies per year than a typical Michigan assisted living residence (0.1 vs. MI avg 1).↓ 90% better

Inspection Reports Summary Info An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.

  • April 2, 2024 renewal inspection found the facility fully compliant with all rules and recommended license renewal with no deficiencies.
  • March 30, 2023 renewal inspection cited one deficiency for missing dishwasher sanitization records over three months, related to kitchen and dietary sanitization.
  • September 5, 2024 licensing addendum approved reducing licensed bed capacity from 94 to 85 with adequate space confirmed and no complaints reported.

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The information below is reported by the Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA).

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Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in Michigan

Vineyard Assisted Living 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 Vineyard Assisted Living

What neighborhood is Vineyard Assisted Living in?

Vineyard Assisted Living is in the Central Business District neighborhood of Kalamazoo.

Is Vineyard Assisted Living in a walkable area?

Vineyard Assisted Living has a walk score of 91. Walker's paradise. Daily errands do not require a car, with many shops and services nearby.

What is the license number of Vineyard Assisted Living?

According to MI state health department records, Vineyard Assisted Living's license number is AH390391941.

When does Vineyard Assisted Living's license expire?

According to MI state health department records, Vineyard Assisted Living's license expires on July 31, 2027.

Are pets allowed at Vineyard Assisted Living?

No, Vineyard Assisted Living has a no-pet policy.

How many beds does Vineyard Assisted Living have?

Vineyard Assisted Living has 85 beds.

Are there photos of Vineyard Assisted Living?

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