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Best Assisted Living in Kalamazoo, MI

Reviewed by Dr. Jordan Weiss
Updated Apr 2026
We analyzed 10 homes in Kalamazoo, MI

Sources: CMS Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, and Michigan Department of Health, Office of Aging and Long Term Care.

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Avg. Monthly cost: $4,800
National average: $5,600
Monthly cost range: $4,300–$6,900
National average: $3,400 – $8,200
Avg. Staff-to-Resident ratio: 1:6 to 1:12
National average: 1:6

Compare Assisted Living around Kalamazoo (Metro Area)

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

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Maple Lake Assisted Living & Memory Care
AL

Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.

IL

Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support.

MC

Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk.

Paw Paw (Paw Paw Township)
70
Facility 70
MI AVG 115
Rank #222 / 437
Yes
12
Facility 12
MI AVG 38
Rank #593 / 702
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39
Facility 39
MI AVG
Rank #12 / 302
A+3113.7677 Hazen Opco LLC
Lake House Kalamazoo
AL

Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.

Kalamazoo (Leisure Time Condominiums)
61
Facility 61
MI AVG 115
Rank #245 / 437
Yes
34
Facility 34
MI AVG 38
Rank #379 / 702
Suite / 1 Bed
1
Facility 1
MI AVG
Rank #149 / 302
-492.3Kalamazoo Al LLC
StoryPoint Portage
AL

Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.

IL

Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support.

MC

Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk.

Portage (West Portage)
40
Facility 40
MI AVG 115
Rank #292 / 437
Yes
9
Facility 9
MI AVG 38
Rank #613 / 702
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
39
Facility 39
MI AVG
Rank #12 / 302
A+6122.0Senior Living Portage, LLC
River Ridge Retirement Village
AL

Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.

IL

Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support.

MC

Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk.

South Haven
20
Facility 20
MI AVG 115
Rank #334 / 437
Yes
5
Facility 5
MI AVG 38
Rank #646 / 702
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39
Facility 39
MI AVG
Rank #12 / 302
A+200.0Kentucky Avenue Opco LLC
Vibrant Life Senior Living
AL

Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.

MC

Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk.

Kalamazoo (Arcadia)
20
Facility 20
MI AVG 115
Rank #334 / 437
Yes
39
Facility 39
MI AVG 38
Rank #328 / 702
Suite
2
Facility 2
MI AVG
Rank #130 / 302
-760.9New Friends Dementia Community, LLC
StoryPoint Kalamazoo
NH

Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).

AL

Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.

IL

Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support.

Kalamazoo (Oshtemo Charter Township)
291
Facility 291
MI AVG 115
Rank #4 / 437
Yes
24
Facility 24
MI AVG 38
Rank #487 / 702
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
39
Facility 39
MI AVG
Rank #12 / 302
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Forest Glen Assisted Living
AL

Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.

Dowagiac
20
Facility 20
MI AVG 115
Rank #334 / 437
Yes
3
Facility 3
MI AVG 38
Rank #660 / 702
-
39
Facility 39
MI AVG
Rank #12 / 302
A+100.029601 Amerihost Drive Opco LLC
Heritage Community of Kalamazoo
NH

Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).

AL

Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.

MC

Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk.

Kalamazoo (Milwood)
39
Facility 39
MI AVG 115
Rank #300 / 437
No
61
Facility 61
MI AVG 38
Rank #125 / 702
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Facility -
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Friendship Village – Kalamazoo
NH

Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).

AL

Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.

IL

Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support.

Kalamazoo
57
Facility 57
MI AVG 115
Rank #257 / 437
Yes
7
Facility 7
MI AVG 38
Rank #635 / 702
1 Bed / 2 Bed
51
Facility 51
MI AVG
Rank #2 / 302
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Meilland Square
AL

Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.

Kalamazoo (Milwood)
40
Facility 40
MI AVG 115
Rank #292 / 437
No
61
Facility 61
MI AVG 38
Rank #125 / 702
-
1
Facility 1
MI AVG
Rank #149 / 302
-2126.0Heritage Community Of Kalamazoo
Overview of Maple Lake Assisted Living & Memory Care

Enveloped by the beautiful nature setting of Hazen Street, Paw Paw, MI, Maple Lake by StoryPoint Group Community is a trusted senior living community providing assisted living, independent living, and memory care. Forget your worries about maintenance and other household responsibilities since Maple Lake is prepared to help seniors have more time to do the things they love. With reliable and highly qualified professionals lending extra hands 24/7, the community fuses unrivaled care and support with genuine comfort for seniors to have the finest retirement.

Enjoy various activities and meet new friends for a blissful and well-engaged lifestyle. The community not only satisfies dietary needs but also fosters comfort with special meal options for residents to have a delightful dining experience. Spend your best years creating lasting moments with the vibrant community of Maple Lake.

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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.

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Housing Options: Suite / 1 Bed

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Overview of Storypoint Portage

Situated in the heart of Portage, Michigan, Storypoint Portage is a vibrant senior living community providing a comprehensive range of services, including independent living, enhanced living, assisted living, and memory care. Designed to enhance the retirement experience, this community offers a wealth of opportunities for seniors to embrace an enriching lifestyle.

Storypoint Portage ensures residents have easy access to an array of community amenities. Daily errands become effortless with grocery stores, banks, and pharmacies conveniently located nearby. For outings with loved ones, residents can explore local shopping centers, unwind in picturesque parks, or indulge in delectable dining experiences at the numerous restaurants in the area. With a host of options just moments away, every day holds the potential for new adventures and cherished moments.

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Room Sizes: 685 / 724 / 935 / 1,015 / 1,270 / 1,275 sq. ft

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Housing Options: Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed

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Building Type: 3-story

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Overview of River Ridge Retirement Village

Located in the tranquil residential area of Kentucky Avenue, South Haven, MI, River Ridge by StoryPoint Group is a respected senior living community offering assisted living, independent living, and memory care. The community strives to provide a haven for seniors to experience unrivaled comfort and security. A kind and highly qualified team lends extra hands for residents to thrive and reach their full potential.

Come with friends to explore fabulous attractions and participate in enjoyable activities. Moreover, River Ridge goes above and beyond in providing avenues for residents to mingle with their surroundings and have a relaxing time. With delightful dining options, residents enjoy delicious and healthy meals for dietary satisfaction. With its vibrant and inviting community, River Ridge is great for seniors seeking to maximize their freedom and experience the lifestyle they prefer.

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Overview of Vibrant Life Senior Living

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.

 

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Housing Options: Suite

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Building Type: Single-story

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Overview of Storypoint Kalamazoo

StoryPoint recognizes that every resident has their own unique needs. This is why they ensure that all of their staff are professionally trained to handle almost any kind of task and assistance that is being requested by the residents. At StoryPoint, residents are guaranteed professional care services that can make their senior years easier.

Aside from the support, care, and assistance that the staff can provide, the facility also hosts an array of events and activities. These activities are intended to make the residents enjoy their time here at StoryPoint. Whether it’s fun or care that your seniors in the family are seeking, StoryPoint is their place to be.

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Room Sizes: 200 / 396 / 536 / 594 - 626 / 689 - 712 / 852 - 1,100 sq. ft

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Housing Options: Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed

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Building Type: 3-story

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Overview of Forest Glen Assisted Living

Experience the retirement of your dreams with the renowned senior living community of Forest Glen by StoryPoint Group residing in the peaceful residential area of Amerihost Drive, Dowagiac, MI, that features assisted living. The community strives to provide a safe place for seniors to keep their privacy and optimize their freedom. With a compassionate and highly skilled team, residents receive unmatched care and assistance for their daily chores.

Share your story with Forest Glen and lead a meaningful life surrounded by a bright and welcoming environment. A robust calendar of carefully curated fun activities and exciting events accompanies residents as they go about their day. Moreover, dining options are well-thought-of to ensure seniors’ tastes and preferences are cared for. Forest Glen is an amazing community that fosters warmth and enjoyment within its beautiful campus.

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Overview of Heritage Community of Kalamazoo

Founded in 1945 and nestled in the heart of Kalamazoo, Michigan, Heritage Community boasts a rich legacy of senior care spanning over seven decades. Today, it stands as the largest and oldest continuum of care in Southwest Michigan, dedicated to serving more than 400 residents. Heritage Community is deeply rooted in the local community, thanks to the unwavering commitment of local senior residents. As a non-profit organization, it has flourished by upholding a passionate commitment to delivering exemplary personalized care to the seniors and families of West Michigan.

Heritage Community provides a diverse range of senior care options, including Independent Living, Assisted Living, Memory Care, Skilled Nursing, and Rehabilitation. These offerings are thoughtfully tailored to cater to individual preferences and needs, ensuring that residents enjoy freedom, ease, and peace of mind throughout every season of their lives. Located within one of Kalamazoo’s historic neighborhoods, Heritage Community is a unique gem. It’s not just a senior living residence; it’s a locally-owned, non-profit institution that prides itself on being an integral part of the community.

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Overview of Friendship Village – Kalamazoo

Friendship Village offers gorgeous amenities, specifically well-designed suites to ensure that the residents are enjoying and relaxed during their stay here. They offer flexible care plans so it can be adjusted depending on the comfort and needs of the residents. At Friendship Village, the staff are professionally-trained, providing all the assistance that the residents need.

The facility gives the standard assistance and services to its residents. However, aside from that, the facility also hosts several events and activities. This ensures that the residents are kept engaged and will enjoy their stay during their retirement. For those seeking flexibility and comfort for their senior loved ones, then Friendship Village is the place for you.

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Housing Options: 1 Bed / 2 Bed

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Overview of Meilland Square

Beautifully situated in the peaceful residential area of Kalamazoo, MI, Meilland Square is a friendly community that offers assisted living. Here, residents do not have to worry about their daily living activities, like grooming and dressing, with a compassionate and highly trained team that provides exceptional support 24/7. Medication management and an emergency response system are also provided to ensure residents are comfortable and safe.

Here, residents can celebrate milestones and special events with a fun-packed calendar of recreational activities and engaging programs. Delightful and healthy meals are also served to satisfy residents’ dietary needs and preferences. The community also provides transportation services, so residents can travel without worries. Residents are guaranteed the finest retirement experience amidst the community’s beautiful and stress-free setting.

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Weighting overview

  • 35%
    Resident Experience
  • 25%
    Regulatory
  • 15%
    Visual Media
  • 10%
    Website
  • 10%
    Stability
  • 5%
    Environment
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Resident & Family Experience 35%

The single largest share of every ranking. Aggregated review sentiment and volume from major platforms — the closest signal to real resident experience.

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  • Review Sentiment
  • Review Volume
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Regulatory & Safety Record 25%

State inspection records, citations, and complaint visits. We weight per-inspection rates more heavily than raw counts.

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  • State Inspections
  • Citations/Inspection
  • % Inspections w/ Citations
  • Complaint Visits
  • Accreditations
  • BBB Rating
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Visual Media & Transparency 15%

Communities that publish high-quality visuals give families a real preview. No photos or tours = a negative transparency signal.

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  • Video Tours
  • Virtual Walkthroughs
  • Photo Quantity
  • Photo Quality
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Website & Operator Transparency 10%

Site quality and whether the operator publishes basic accountability information — staff names, contact details, ownership.

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  • Mobile Usability
  • Staff Info Available
  • Owner Info Available
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Community Stability 10%

Operational signals indicating whether a community is well-run and meeting demand.

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  • Occupancy Rate
  • Bed Options
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Environment & Pricing 5%

Walkability and pricing transparency. Walk Score is weighted higher for Independent Living than for Memory Care, where most residents do not leave unaccompanied.

  • Includes
  • Walk Score
  • Pricing Transparency
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Frequently Asked Questions about Assisted Living in Kalamazoo, MI

What is the average cost of assisted living in Kalamazoo, MI?

The average monthly cost of assisted living in Kalamazoo, MI is approximately $4,800. Actual rates vary by community, level of care, and floorplan.

What is the price range for assisted living in Kalamazoo, MI?

Assisted living in Kalamazoo, MI typically ranges from $4,300–$6,900 per month, depending on the community, room type, and care needs.

What is the typical staff-to-resident ratio at assisted living facilities in Kalamazoo, MI?

Assisted living facilities in Kalamazoo, MI typically operate with a staff-to-resident ratio in the range of 1:6 to 1:12.

How many licensed assisted living facilities are there in Kalamazoo, MI?

According to state licensing records, there are approximately ~25–30 licensed assisted living facilities in Kalamazoo, MI.

What's the difference between assisted living and memory care in Michigan?

Assisted living in Michigan supports residents with daily activities (bathing, dressing, medication management) while preserving independence. Memory care is a specialized form of assisted living for residents living with Alzheimer's or dementia, and adds 24/7 secured environments, dementia-trained staff, and structured routines designed to reduce confusion and wandering.

What's the difference between assisted living and a nursing home in Michigan?

Assisted living in Michigan is a residential model focused on housing, hospitality, and help with daily activities. Nursing homes (skilled nursing facilities) provide 24/7 medical care from licensed nurses for residents with significant health needs, and are regulated more strictly under both state and federal CMS rules.

Does Michigan Medicaid cover assisted living?

Michigan Medicaid does not directly pay room-and-board for assisted living, but most states (including Michigan) offer Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) waivers that can offset the cost of care services delivered inside a licensed community. Eligibility, waitlists, and covered services vary — check directly with the state Medicaid agency.