Compare Memory Care around Kalamazoo (Metro Area)
The information below is reported by the Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA).
| StoryPoint Portage | MC AL IL | Portage (West Portage) | 40
Facility
40
MI AVG
75
Rank
#290 / 435 | Yes |
9
Facility
9
MI AVG
39
Rank
#614 / 703 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | 39
Facility
39
MI AVG
22
Rank
#13 / 182 | A+ | 6 | 12
Facility
12
MI AVG
8
Rank
#253 / 342 | 2.0
Facility
2.0
MI AVG
1.6
Rank
#231 / 342 | Senior Living Portage, LLC |
| Vibrant Life Senior Living | MC AL IL | Kalamazoo (Arcadia) | 20
Facility
20
MI AVG
75
Rank
#332 / 435 | Yes |
39
Facility
39
MI AVG
39
Rank
#328 / 703 | Suite | - | - | 7 | 6
Facility
6
MI AVG
8
Rank
#177 / 342 | 0.9
Facility
0.9
MI AVG
1.6
Rank
#138 / 342 | New Friends Dementia Community, LLC |
| StoryPoint Kalamazoo | MC NH IL | Kalamazoo (Oshtemo Charter Township) | 291
Facility
291
MI AVG
75
Rank
#3 / 435 | Yes |
24
Facility
24
MI AVG
39
Rank
#488 / 703 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | 39
Facility
39
MI AVG
22
Rank
#13 / 182 | A+ | - | - | - | - |
| Heritage Community of Kalamazoo | MC AL NH | Kalamazoo (Milwood) | 39
Facility
39
MI AVG
75
Rank
#298 / 435 | No |
61
Facility
61
MI AVG
39
Rank
#125 / 703 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Friendship Village – Kalamazoo | MC AL IL NH | Kalamazoo | 57
Facility
57
MI AVG
75
Rank
#255 / 435 | Yes |
7
Facility
7
MI AVG
39
Rank
#636 / 703 | 1 Bed / 2 Bed | 51
Facility
51
MI AVG
22
Rank
#3 / 182 | A+ | 4 | 21
Facility
21
MI AVG
8
Rank
#298 / 342 | 5.3
Facility
5.3
MI AVG
1.6
Rank
#326 / 342 | - |
| Medilodge of Kalamazoo | MC HC NC NH PC RC | Kalamazoo (Oshtemo Charter Township) | 39
Facility
39
MI AVG
75
Rank
#298 / 435 | No |
34
Facility
34
MI AVG
39
Rank
#379 / 703 | Private / Semi-Private Rooms | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Park Village Pines | MC AL HC IL RC | Kalamazoo (Central Business District) | 135
Facility
135
MI AVG
75
Rank
#50 / 435 | No |
91
Facility
91
MI AVG
39
Rank
#9 / 703 | - | 42
Facility
42
MI AVG
22
Rank
#10 / 182 | A+ | 7 | 2
Facility
2
MI AVG
8
Rank
#98 / 342 | 0.3
Facility
0.3
MI AVG
1.6
Rank
#71 / 342 | - |
| Vineyard Assisted Living | MC AL RC | Kalamazoo (Central Business District) | 85
Facility
85
MI AVG
75
Rank
#173 / 435 | No |
91
Facility
91
MI AVG
39
Rank
#9 / 703 | - | - | A+ | 5 | 1
Facility
1
MI AVG
8
Rank
#66 / 342 | 0.2
Facility
0.2
MI AVG
1.6
Rank
#67 / 342 | - |
| A Global Homecare LLC | RC | Kalamazoo | 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | A Global Homecare LLC |
| Academy Assisted Living | RC | Kalamazoo | 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | Precious Care Assisted Living, LLC |
| Adella's Place | RC | Kalamazoo | 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | Re'Ella Burrell |
| Alamo | RC | Kalamazoo | 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | Community Living Options |
| Almena Drive AFC | RC | Kalamazoo | 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | Residential Opportunities, Inc. |
| Amare Home Care | RC | Kalamazoo | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | Garrett, Takeema |
| Amazing Grace Home, LLC | RC | Kalamazoo | 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | Amazing Grace Home, LLC |
| Anikare | RC | Kalamazoo | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | Yvonne Aninure |
| Beacon Home at Al Sabo | RC | Kalamazoo | 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | Beacon Specialized Living Services, Inc. |
| Beacon Home at Interlochen | RC | Kalamazoo | 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | Beacon Specialized Living Services, Inc. |
| Beacon Home at Kal-Haven | RC | Kalamazoo | 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | Beacon Specialized Living Services, Inc. |
| Beacon Home At Kalamazoo | RC | Kalamazoo | 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | Beacon Specialized Living Services, Inc. |
| Beacon Home at Kobza | RC | Kalamazoo | 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | Beacon Specialized Living Services, Inc. |
| Beacon Home At Ravine | RC | Kalamazoo | 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | Beacon Specialized Living Services, Inc. |
| Beacon Home at River Run | RC | Kalamazoo | 12 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | DuNord, Inc |
| Beacon Home at Sprinkle | RC | Kalamazoo | 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | Beacon Specialized Living Services, Inc. |
| Beacon Home at Wolf Lake | RC | Kalamazoo | 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | Beacon Specialized Living Services, Inc. |
| Big Rock Home | RC | Kalamazoo | 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | Cornerstone AFC, LLC |
| Bronson Circle | RC | Kalamazoo | 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | Community Living Options |
| Burrell AFC | RC | Kalamazoo | 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | Re'Ella Burrell |
| Butterfly Oasis | RC | Kalamazoo | 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | Butterfly Oasis, LLC |
| Caring Hands | RC | Kalamazoo | 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | Re'Ella Burrell |
| Caring Hearts AFC | RC | Kalamazoo | 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | Phillis Njoroge and Jacob Mwania |
| CenterPointe Recovery Center | RC | Kalamazoo | 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | Pine Rest Christian Mental Health Services |
| CLO/Darmo St Home | RC | Kalamazoo | 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | Community Living Options |
| Closer To Home LLC | RC | Kalamazoo | 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | Closer to Home LLC |
| Colemanz AFC | RC | Kalamazoo | 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | Jesselyn Coleman and Kenyatta Coleman |
| Community Living Options/Old Log Trail Home | RC | Kalamazoo | 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | Community Living Options |
| Comstock Assisted Living | RC | Kalamazoo | 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | Precious Care Assisted Living, LLC |
| Cornerstone | RC | Kalamazoo | 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | Cornerstone II Inc |
| Cornerstone House | RC | Kalamazoo | 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | Cornerstone II Inc |
| Crestwood Manor | RC | Kalamazoo | 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | Crestwood Manor LLC |
| D Avenue | RC | Kalamazoo | 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | Residential Opportunities, Inc. |
| Darby Lane | RC | Kalamazoo | 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | Eden Haven LLC |
| David Dewayne Manor | RC | Kalamazoo | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | Sheniko Holiday |
| Docate Manor | RC | Kalamazoo | 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | Docate Homes, LLC |
| Edgemoor | RC | Kalamazoo | 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | Ideal Treasure Care AFC LLC |
| Embraced Residential Living LLC | RC | Kalamazoo | 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | Embraced Residential Living LLC |
| Fair Oaks | RC | Kalamazoo | 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | Residential Opportunities, Inc. |
| Farrell | RC | Kalamazoo | 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | Community Living Options |
| Golden AFC Homes, Denway | RC | Kalamazoo | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | Golden AFC Homes LLC |
| Good Samaritan West G. Ave | RC | Kalamazoo | 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | Good Samaritan Specialized Care, LLC |
| Grace Valley | RC | Kalamazoo | 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | Grace Valley, LLC |
| Greater Heights Adult Foster Care | RC | Kalamazoo | 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | Roland Awolope |
| Growing Grace | RC | Kalamazoo | 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | Hermenitt, Katherine & Bryan |
| Healing Together LLC | RC | Kalamazoo | 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | Healing Together LLC |
| Heritage homes afc | RC | Kalamazoo | 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | Bolaji Inuolaji |
| HNRS - Eastwood House | RC | Kalamazoo | 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | Hope Network Rehabilitation Serv |
| HNRS - Southwood House | RC | Kalamazoo | 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | Hope Network Rehabilitation Serv |
| Hoard Manor | RC | Kalamazoo | 12 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | Residential Opportunities, Inc. |
| Imani Home AFC | RC | Kalamazoo | 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | Mercy Homes Assisted Living LLC |
| Lands End | RC | Kalamazoo | 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | Residential Opportunities, Inc. |
| Lenora Afc | RC | Kalamazoo | 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | Slim Haven, LLC |
| Lenora AFC 2 | RC | Kalamazoo | 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | LMA Homes LLC |
| Litchfield | RC | Kalamazoo | 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | Residential Opportunities, Inc. |
| LMA Cork | RC | Kalamazoo | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | LMA Homes LLC |
| LMA Fellows | RC | Kalamazoo | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | LMA Homes LLC |
| Love Haven AFC LLC | RC | Kalamazoo | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | Love Haven AFC LLC |
| Mandigo AFC | RC | Kalamazoo | 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | Residential Opportunities, Inc. |
| Meadowcroft | RC | Kalamazoo | 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | Residential Opportunities, Inc. |
| Meilland Square Memory Care | — | Kalamazoo | 22 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | Heritage Community of Kalamazoo |
| Mercy Homes Assisted Living | RC | Kalamazoo | 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | Mercy Homes Assisted Living LLC |
| Misty Creek | RC | Kalamazoo | 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | Community Living Options |
| Mohney 1 AFC | RC | Kalamazoo | 12 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | Mohney 1 and 2 AFC Corp. |
| Mohney 2 AFC | RC | Kalamazoo | 12 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | Mohney 1 and 2 AFC Corp. |
| Nyumbani AFC | RC | Kalamazoo | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | Esther Mulili and Emmanuel Mulili |
| Oak Creek Home | RC | Kalamazoo | 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | Community Living Options |
| Park Place Living Centre #D | RC | Kalamazoo | 20 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | Pleasant Homes I L.L.C. |
| Park Place Senior Living A | RC | Kalamazoo | 20 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | Park Place OPCO LLC |
| Park Place Senior Living B | RC | Kalamazoo | 20 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | Park Place OPCO LLC |
| Park Place Senior Living D | RC | Kalamazoo | 20 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | Park Place OPCO LLC |
| Phillips AFC | RC | Kalamazoo | 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | William Phillips and Christine Phillips |
| Pine Way Group | RC | Kalamazoo | 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | Mark Frank |
| Portage Road Home | RC | Kalamazoo | 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | Community Living Options |
| Precious Care Assisted Living | RC | Kalamazoo | 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | Precious Care Assisted Living, LLC |
| Radiant Adult Foster Care | RC | Kalamazoo | 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | Awolope, Roland |
| Stone Home Partners 1 | RC | Kalamazoo | 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | Stone Home Partners |
| Sue's Loving Care | RC | Kalamazoo | 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | Dornan, Susan |
| Suji Home | RC | Kalamazoo | 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | Frida Reuben Boyd |
| Suji Home 5 | RC | Kalamazoo | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | Suji Home LLC |
| Suji Home 6 | RC | Kalamazoo | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | Suji Home LLC |
| Suji Home 7 | RC | Kalamazoo | 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | Suji Home LLC |
| Tender Living Home | RC | Kalamazoo | 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | Tender Living Home LLC |
| The Homestead | RC | Kalamazoo | 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | Stevens, Julie |
| The Lighthouse AFC | RC | Kalamazoo | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | Maria Davis |
| Tina's AFC | RC | Kalamazoo | 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | Tina Lee |
| Transitions of Kalamazoo | RC | Kalamazoo | 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | Community Living Options |
| Trinity AFC, LLC | RC | Kalamazoo | 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | Trinity AFC, LLC |
| Veteran's H.O.P.E. | RC | Kalamazoo | 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | Good Samaritan Specialized Care, LLC |
| Vibrant Life Senior Living Kalamazoo Lodge 2 | RC | Kalamazoo | 20 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | New Friends Dementia Community, LLC |
| Vibrant Life Senior Living Kalamazoo Lodge 3 | RC | Kalamazoo | 20 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | New Friends Dementia Community, LLC |
| Warming Hearts Adult Foster Care Home | RC | Kalamazoo | 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | Jones, Tesia |
| Warming Hearts AFC | RC | Kalamazoo | 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | Jones, Tesia |
| Willow Creek | RC | Kalamazoo | 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | Residential Opportunities, Inc. |
| Wisner House | RC | Kalamazoo | 12 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | Residential Opportunities, Inc. |
| You're Always At Home #3 AFC LLC | RC | Kalamazoo | 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | You're Always At Home AFC LLC |
| You're Always At Home AFC #2 | RC | Kalamazoo | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | You're Always At Home AFC LLC |
| Zimshine LLC | RC | Kalamazoo | 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | Zimshine LLC |
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Overview of Medilodge of Kalamazoo
Enjoy unmatched care and assistance with Medilodge of Kalamazoo in Kalamazoo, MI, which provides long-term skilled care and short-term rehabilitation. The community features a variety of care options, including wound care, palliative care, outpatient therapy, restorative care, tracheostomy care, memory care, and respite care. With a compassionate and highly trained team attending to their needs and preferences around the clock, seniors flourish and live to their potential.
A jam-packed calendar of recreational activities and exciting events accompanies residents as they go about their day. Moreover, fall management programs and community reintegration programs are provided for residents’ safety and wellness. Medilodge of Kalamazoo is a safe place for seniors aiming to make the most out of their best years with its expansive care options and incredible amenities.
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.
Overview of Park Village Pines
Park Village Pines is a 135-bed community at 2920 Crystal Lane in Kalamazoo, operated by The Kalamazoo Area Christian Retirement Association, a nonprofit faith-based organization.
Services include assisted living, independent living, memory care, light assisted living, specialized care, and short-term stay with respite care. Administrator David J. Bos leads operations.
The facility has operated for 42 years, ranked 9th statewide for longevity. Walk score is 91, ranked 9th statewide. BBB rating is A+ accredited. License.
The inspection record spans 21 years and shows exceptional compliance.
Original licensing in 2005 found substantial compliance. The facility managed multiple capacity expansions in 2011, 2014, and later reductions in 2022 without deficiencies documented at those transitions.
March 2023 renewal found zero deficiencies.
April 2024 renewal documented two deficiencies. An unlocked medication cart posed risk to residents with cognitive impairment. Food items lacked open dates, rendering safety for consumption undeterminable.
October 2024 inspection approving a capacity reduction from 155 to 135 beds found zero deficiencies, suggesting corrective action occurred.
Religious services and faith-based programming are central to the facility’s identity and operation. Daily devotions and Sunday worship services are offered. Prayer network programming, volunteer opportunities, and community giving programs are available. Daily activity events and programs are structured around resident interests and engagement.
The physical setting is exceptional. Walk score of 91 places the facility in Kalamazoo’s central business district where daily errands require no car and essential services are within walking distance. This is material for residents valuing community access and independence.
The facility’s 42-year operating history without serious compliance violations reflects institutional stability. Staff turnover and management continuity appear stable. The two minor deficiencies in April 2024 were corrected within six months based on subsequent clean inspection. No fines, enforcement actions, or complaint investigations appear in available records.
Park Village Pines is suited for residents seeking assisted living, independent living, or memory care with integrated faith-based programming, community engagement, and exceptional walkability.
Ranking Methodology
How we rank these memory care communities
Every community above is evaluated across six weighted categories using public data including state inspection records, review platforms, BBB profiles, and operator-published materials.
Weighting overview
- 35%Resident Experience
- 25%Regulatory
- 15%Visual Media
- 10%Website
- 10%Stability
- 5%Environment
01
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.
- Includes
- Review Sentiment
- Review Volume
02
Regulatory & Safety Record 25%
State inspection records, citations, and complaint visits. We weight per-inspection rates more heavily than raw counts.
- Includes
- State Inspections
- Citations/Inspection
- % Inspections w/ Citations
- Complaint Visits
- Accreditations
- BBB Rating
03
Visual Media & Transparency 15%
Communities that publish high-quality visuals give families a real preview. No photos or tours = a negative transparency signal.
- Includes
- Video Tours
- Virtual Walkthroughs
- Photo Quantity
- Photo Quality
04
Website & Operator Transparency 10%
Site quality and whether the operator publishes basic accountability information — staff names, contact details, ownership.
- Includes
- Website Content
- Mobile Usability
- Staff Info Available
- Owner Info Available
05
Community Stability 10%
Operational signals indicating whether a community is well-run and meeting demand.
- Includes
- Occupancy Rate
- Bed Options
06
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 Memory Care in Kalamazoo, MI
What is the average cost of memory care in Kalamazoo, MI?
The average monthly cost of memory care in Kalamazoo, MI is approximately $4,800. Actual rates vary by community, level of care, and floorplan.
What is the price range for memory care in Kalamazoo, MI?
Memory care in Kalamazoo, MI typically ranges from $3,500–$6,000 per month, depending on the community, room type, and care needs.
What is the typical staff-to-resident ratio at memory care communities in Kalamazoo, MI?
Memory care communities in Kalamazoo, MI typically operate with a staff-to-resident ratio in the range of 1:5–1:8.
How many licensed memory care communities are there in Kalamazoo, MI?
According to state licensing records, there are approximately 1+ (Friendship Village) licensed memory care communities 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.
Does Michigan Medicaid cover memory care?
Michigan Medicaid does not directly pay room-and-board for memory care, 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.
What is memory care?
Memory care is a specialized form of assisted living for residents living with Alzheimer's disease or other forms of dementia, with secured environments, dementia-trained staff, and routines built to reduce confusion and wandering.
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