Michigan average 6.5
Last Health inspection on Jan 2025
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.
Key information about the people who lead and staff this community.
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.
Deficiencies
| This Facility | MI Average | vs. MI Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
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Total deficiencies
| 21 | 8 | This facility has 163% more total deficiencies than a typical Michigan nursing home (21 vs. MI avg 8).↑ 163% worse |
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Deficiencies per year
| 7 | 2.7 | This facility has 159% more deficiencies per year than a typical Michigan nursing home (7 vs. MI avg 2.7).↑ 159% worse |
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Deficiencies per inspection
| 5.3 | 1.6 | This facility has 231% more deficiencies per inspection than a typical Michigan nursing home (5.3 vs. MI avg 1.6).↑ 231% worse |
Inspections
| This Facility | MI Average | vs. MI Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
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Total inspections
| 4 | 5 | This facility has 20% fewer total inspections than a typical Michigan nursing home (4 vs. MI avg 5).↓ 20% better |
Michigan average 6.5
Last Health inspection on Jan 2025
Michigan average 33.5
Michigan average 5.18
Health citations are formal notices following inspections when they fail to comply with safety and care standards.
20 of 21 citations resulted from standard inspections; and 1 of 21 resulted from complaint investigations.
Michigan average: 0.3
Michigan average: 1.9
Reporting period: October 1 – December 31, 2025 (Q4 2025). Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal report.
Manages medical care and health needs.
Assists with medical care and medications.
Helps with daily care and mobility.
Total hours from contractors
3,218 contractor hours this quarter
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 45 | 0 | 45 | 14,501 | 92 | 100% | 8.2 |
| Registered Nurse | 19 | 0 | 19 | 5,330 | 92 | 100% | 8.1 |
| Other Dietary Services Staff | 5 | 0 | 5 | 1,605 | 91 | 99% | 7.7 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 5 | 0 | 5 | 1,360 | 84 | 91% | 9.9 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialist | 2 | 0 | 2 | 988 | 64 | 70% | 7.7 |
| RN Director of Nursing | 2 | 0 | 2 | 924 | 69 | 75% | 7.4 |
| Physical Therapy Aide | 0 | 2 | 2 | 785 | 67 | 73% | 6.3 |
| Speech Language Pathologist | 0 | 4 | 4 | 770 | 67 | 73% | 5.5 |
| Physical Therapy Assistant | 0 | 6 | 6 | 611 | 68 | 74% | 6.4 |
| Dietitian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 528 | 66 | 72% | 8 |
| Nurse Practitioner | 1 | 0 | 1 | 506 | 64 | 70% | 7.9 |
| Mental Health Service Worker | 1 | 0 | 1 | 480 | 64 | 70% | 7.5 |
| Administrator | 1 | 0 | 1 | 456 | 57 | 62% | 8 |
| Dental Services Staff | 1 | 0 | 1 | 423 | 53 | 58% | 8 |
| Feeding Assistant | 0 | 1 | 1 | 318 | 53 | 58% | 6 |
| Qualified Social Worker | 0 | 1 | 1 | 311 | 58 | 63% | 5.4 |
| Respiratory Therapy Technician | 0 | 2 | 2 | 305 | 62 | 67% | 4.8 |
| Medical Director | 0 | 3 | 3 | 98 | 20 | 22% | 4.9 |
| Occupational Therapy Assistant | 0 | 1 | 1 | 20 | 5 | 5% | 3.9 |
Federal penalties imposed by CMS for regulatory violations, including civil money penalties (fines) and denials of payment for new Medicare/Medicaid admissions.
Source: CMS Penalties Database
No penalties in the past 3 years
No civil money penalties or payment denials were reported in the last 3 years.
These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.
27% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.
73% of new residents, often for short stays.
Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)
Residents meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities
Part of a Continuing Care Retirement Community offering multiple care levels
Organized group of residents that meets regularly to discuss facility policies, quality of life, and activities.
Historical financial and operational data for Friendship Village – Kalamazoo from 2012–2023, based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.
Based on CMS SNF Cost Report for fiscal year ending in 09/2023.
Pets Allowed
Housing Options: 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Building Type: 3-story
Transportation Services
Fitness and Recreation
Residents typically stay for brief periods, with frequent admissions and discharges throughout the year.
Most new residents arrive under private pay (73% of admissions), and a typical private pay stay runs around 1 - 2 months.
Coverage residents most often arrive under.
Coverage residents most often leave under.
David Riser is the Administrator at Friendship Village - Kalamazoo, having been promoted to this leadership role in February 2024. He previously served as Associate Executive Director and has experience at other Life Care Services managed communities. David holds a Bachelor of Business Administration from Northwood University and is a Licensed Nursing Home Administrator in both Florida and Michigan.
4.3 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Kalamazoo's city center to Friendship Village – Kalamazoo's address, calculated via Google Maps.
— 0.82 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).
| Friendship Village – Kalamazoo | NH AL IL MC | Kalamazoo | 57
Facility
57
MI AVG
75
Rank
#255 / 435 |
63.1%
Facility
63.1%
MI AVG
75.8%
Rank
#155 / 395 | -17% | 5.72
Facility
5.72
MI AVG
4.30
Rank
#8 / 142 | +80% | +33% | $0
Facility
$0
MI AVG
$87.6k
Rank
#1 / 145 | 21
Facility
21
MI AVG
33.5
Rank
#47 / 144 | 5.3
Facility
5.3
MI AVG
5.2
Rank
#81 / 144 | - | 50 | A+ |
7
Facility
7
MI AVG
39
Rank
#636 / 703 | Timothy Cain | $21.8M
Facility
$21.8M
MI AVG
$15.8M
Rank
#27 / 143 | $13.5M
Facility
$13.5M
MI AVG
$5.6M
Rank
#14 / 143 | 62.1%
Facility
62.1%
MI AVG
39%
Rank
#36 / 143 | 235248 | ||||
| Heritage Community of Kalamazoo | NH AL MC | Kalamazoo (Milwood) | 39
Facility
39
MI AVG
75
Rank
#298 / 435 | - | - | 5.44
Facility
5.44
MI AVG
4.30
Rank
#16 / 142 | +123% | +27% | $0
Facility
$0
MI AVG
$87.6k
Rank
#1 / 145 | 22
Facility
22
MI AVG
33.5
Rank
#50 / 144 | 7.3
Facility
7.3
MI AVG
5.2
Rank
#113 / 144 | - | 37 | - |
61
Facility
61
MI AVG
39
Rank
#125 / 703 | - | - | - | - | 235074 | ||||
| Medilodge of Kalamazoo | NH HC MC NC PC RC | Kalamazoo (Oshtemo Charter Township) | 39
Facility
39
MI AVG
75
Rank
#298 / 435 |
96.4%
Facility
96.4%
MI AVG
75.8%
Rank
#10 / 395 | +27% | 3.90
Facility
3.90
MI AVG
4.30
Rank
#77 / 142 | +38% | -9% | $0
Facility
$0
MI AVG
$87.6k
Rank
#1 / 145 | 20
Facility
20
MI AVG
33.5
Rank
#40 / 144 | 4.0
Facility
4.0
MI AVG
5.2
Rank
#43 / 144 | 2 | 37 | - |
34
Facility
34
MI AVG
39
Rank
#379 / 703 | - | $4.4M
Facility
$4.4M
MI AVG
$15.8M
Rank
#137 / 143 | $2.7M
Facility
$2.7M
MI AVG
$5.6M
Rank
#138 / 143 | 62.5%
Facility
62.5%
MI AVG
39%
Rank
#75 / 143 | 235282 | ||||
| Medilodge of Westwood | NH | Kalamazoo | 97
Facility
97
MI AVG
75
Rank
#142 / 435 |
82.0%
Facility
82.0%
MI AVG
75.8%
Rank
#75 / 395 | +8% | 3.66
Facility
3.66
MI AVG
4.30
Rank
#108 / 142 | +13% | -15% | $129.2k
Facility
$129.2k
MI AVG
$87.6k
Rank
#133 / 145 | 84
Facility
84
MI AVG
33.5
Rank
#143 / 144 | 12.0
Facility
12.0
MI AVG
5.2
Rank
#144 / 144 | 6 | 86 | - |
5
Facility
5
MI AVG
39
Rank
#647 / 703 | - | $9.2M
Facility
$9.2M
MI AVG
$15.8M
Rank
#91 / 143 | $5.1M
Facility
$5.1M
MI AVG
$5.6M
Rank
#104 / 143 | 55.7%
Facility
55.7%
MI AVG
39%
Rank
#90 / 143 | 235542 |
Friendship Village – Kalamazoo is located in Kalamazoo, Michigan.
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Friendship Village – Kalamazoo has a walk score of 7. Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.
Friendship Village – Kalamazoo's occupancy is 63.1%.
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Friendship Village – Kalamazoo is located at 1400 N Drake Rd, Kalamazoo, MI 49006.
(269) 381-0560 will put you in contact with the team at Friendship Village – Kalamazoo.
Yes — Friendship Village – Kalamazoo is a CMS-certified provider of Medicare and Medicaid.
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