StoryPoint Kalamazoo
Nursing Home, Independent Living & Memory Care · Kalamazoo, MI

StoryPoint Kalamazoo

Nursing Home, Independent Living & Memory Care · Kalamazoo, MI
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StoryPoint Kalamazoo accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay.

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.

(269) 382-3546

Capacity and availability

This home usually has availability

Lower occupancy than the Michigan average: 75.8%
Occupancy rate
58.1% Rank #167 / 395Occupancy rate — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 167th out of 395 homes in Michigan. Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the Michigan average, with its Statewide rank out of 395. Higher occupancy signals strong local demand and financial stability.Ranking totals vary by category as each rank only includes facilities that report data for that metric. Homes missing that data point aren't included in the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Avg. Length of Stay
41 days
Bed community size
291-bed community Rank #3 / 435Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 3rd out of 435 homes in Michigan. 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.Ranking totals vary by category as each rank only includes facilities that report data for that metric. Homes missing that data point aren't included in the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
A large-scale community that may provide a wide range of amenities, services, and structured programs.
Years in operation
39 years in operation Rank #13 / 182Years in operation — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 13th out of 182 homes in Michigan. Shows how long this facility has been in operation compared to other Michigan facilities. Longer operating histories may benefit residents, families, and staff.Ranking totals vary by category as each rank only includes facilities that report data for that metric. Homes missing that data point aren't included in the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
A longer operating history, which may indicate experience navigating regulations and delivering ongoing care.
Walk Score
Walk Score: 24 / 100 Rank #488 / 703Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 488th out of 703 homes in Michigan. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average Walk Score across Michigan facilities. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.Ranking totals vary by category as each rank only includes facilities that report data for that metric. Homes missing that data point aren't included in the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.
BBB Rating
BBB Rating: A+ (Not Accredited)
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About this community

Staffing

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

Leadership

ContactMs. Ericka Harman, Executive Director

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Penalties and fines

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.

Breakdown by payment type

Medicare

31% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.

Typical stay 27 days

Private pay

59% of new residents, often for short stays.

Typical stay 4 years

Medicaid

10% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.

Typical stay 10 - 11 months

Finances and operations

Based on CMS SNF Cost Report for fiscal year ending in 06/2023.

Privately-owned community
Operated by a partnership between two or more business owners.
Net patient revenue Info Net patient revenue — what the home actually collects for resident care, after contractual allowances, bad debt and discounts are subtracted from its gross charges (CMS cost report, Worksheet G-3). It covers resident care only; money the home earns from other sources is shown separately as "Other income."
$3.7M
Net patient income Info Net patient income: net patient revenue minus the home's total operating expenses. A positive figure means it earns more from resident care than it spends to deliver it; a negative figure means the opposite. It excludes non-operating "other income."
-$1.9M
Privately-owned community Operated by a partnership between two or more business owners.
Net patient revenue Info Net patient revenue — what the home actually collects for resident care, after contractual allowances, bad debt and discounts are subtracted from its gross charges (CMS cost report, Worksheet G-3). It covers resident care only; money the home earns from other sources is shown separately as "Other income."
$3.7M Rank #134 / 143Revenue — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 134th out of 143 homes in Michigan. Shows this facility's annual revenue compared to the Michigan average. Higher revenue generally means more resources for staffing and capital — read alongside Payroll %.Ranking totals vary by category as each rank only includes facilities that report data for that metric. Homes missing that data point aren't included in the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Net patient income Info Net patient income: net patient revenue minus the home's total operating expenses. A positive figure means it earns more from resident care than it spends to deliver it; a negative figure means the opposite. It excludes non-operating "other income."
-$1.9M
Other income Info Money the home earns outside of resident care — such as investments, grants, rentals and other non-operating sources (CMS cost report, Worksheet G-3). It is tracked separately from net patient revenue: it is not part of that figure, and it is not included in net patient income.
$3.3M
Payroll costs Info Staff salaries plus wage-related costs — benefits such as payroll taxes, health insurance and retirement — from the home's own accounting records (CMS cost report, Worksheet A). Contract or agency labor is counted separately, under other operating costs. Rank #143 / 143Payroll — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 143rd out of 143 homes in Michigan. Shows total annual staff payroll benchmarked to the Michigan average. Higher payroll investment relative to peers often signals better staffing and less reliance on cheaper contract labor.Ranking totals vary by category as each rank only includes facilities that report data for that metric. Homes missing that data point aren't included in the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
$1.5M 41.4% of net patient revenue Info Payroll as a share of revenue: staff salaries and wage-related benefits divided by net patient revenue. A higher figure means more of each revenue dollar goes to staff pay. Rank #140 / 143Payroll % — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 140th out of 143 homes in Michigan. Shows payroll as a percentage of revenue versus the Michigan average. Well-run Michigan facilities typically land around 49–59% — the top third Statewide. Below 25% may signal understaffing or heavy agency use — read with Staffing ratings.Ranking totals vary by category as each rank only includes facilities that report data for that metric. Homes missing that data point aren't included in the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Other operating costs Info Everything it costs to run the home apart from payroll — food, utilities, supplies, maintenance, contract labor and administration. Calculated as total operating expense minus payroll (staff salaries and wage-related benefits).
$4.1M
Total costs Info The home's total operating expense for the year — all the costs of running it, salaries included (CMS cost report, Worksheet G-3).
$5.6M

What does this home offer?

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Pets Allowed

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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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Transportation Services

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Fitness and Recreation

Who this home usually serves

TYPE OF STAY

Mix of rehab and long-term care

This home supports both short-term rehab and long-term care, with residents staying for a wide range of durations.

Most new residents arrive under private pay (59% of admissions), and a typical private pay stay runs around 4 years.

Admissions
29 total

Coverage residents most often arrive under.

Medicare 31%
Private pay 59%
Medicaid 10%
Discharges
72 total

Coverage residents most often leave under.

Medicare 19%
Private pay 50%
Medicaid 31%

Living Spaces & Floor Plans for StoryPoint Kalamazoo

Storypoint Kalamazoo 1 Bed
Storypoint Kalamazoo Studio 1
Storypoint Kalamazoo Studio
Storypoint Kalamazoo 2 Bed
Storypoint Kalamazoo 1 Bed B

Places of interest near StoryPoint Kalamazoo

Address 4.6 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Kalamazoo's city center to StoryPoint Kalamazoo's address, calculated via Google Maps. — 1.05 miles to nearest hospital (Bronson Kalamazoo)

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Financial Assistance for
Independent Living in Michigan

StoryPoint Kalamazoo 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 StoryPoint Kalamazoo

What neighborhood is StoryPoint Kalamazoo in?

StoryPoint Kalamazoo is in the Oshtemo Charter Township neighborhood of Kalamazoo.

Is StoryPoint Kalamazoo in a walkable area?

StoryPoint Kalamazoo has a walk score of 24. Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.

What is the occupancy rate at StoryPoint Kalamazoo?

StoryPoint Kalamazoo's occupancy is 58.1%.

Are there photos of StoryPoint Kalamazoo?

Yes — there are 4 photos of StoryPoint Kalamazoo in the photo gallery on this page.

What is the address of StoryPoint Kalamazoo?

StoryPoint Kalamazoo is located at 1700 Bronson Way, Kalamazoo, MI 49009, United States.

What is the phone number of StoryPoint Kalamazoo?

(269) 382-3546 will put you in contact with the team at StoryPoint Kalamazoo.

Is StoryPoint Kalamazoo Medicare or Medicaid certified?

Yes — StoryPoint Kalamazoo is a CMS-certified provider of Medicare and Medicaid.

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