Vibrant Life Senior Living
Assisted Living & Memory Care · Kalamazoo, MI
Vibrant Life Senior Living
Assisted Living & Memory Care · Kalamazoo, MI
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.
20-bed community
A smaller, more intimate setting that may offer a quieter environment and closer staff-resident interactions.
2 years in operation
A newer community that may feature more recent facilities and programs.
Walk Score: 39 / 100
Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.
Population served
About this community
Facility TypeAdult Large Group Home (capacity 13-20)
StatusRegular
IssuanceDecember 21, 2023
ExpirationDecember 20, 2025
CountyKalamazoo
License NumberAL390299685
Vibrant Life Senior Living is legally operated by New Friends Dementia Community, LLC.
Specific ProgramsVeteran's Discount, FAQs
What does this home offer?
Pets Allowed
Housing Options: Suite
Building Type: Single-story
Transportation Services
Fitness and Recreation
Types of Care at Vibrant Life Senior Living
Assisted Living
Memory Care
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 2011 · 15 years of data
6 deficiencies
7 inspections
Inspection Scorecard
This scorecard compares key inspection, citation, 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 2011 vs. Michigan state average
Overall vs. MI average
1 Worse
Metrics worse than Michigan average:
• Total inspections (40% above) 3 Better Metrics better than Michigan average:
• Total deficiencies (25% below)
• Deficiencies per year (20% below)
• Deficiencies per inspection (44% below)
• Total inspections (40% above) 3 Better Metrics better than Michigan average:
• Total deficiencies (25% below)
• Deficiencies per year (20% below)
• Deficiencies per inspection (44% below)
Latest Inspection
February 21, 2025
Complaint Investigation
Deficiencies
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This Facility | MI Average | vs. MI Avg |
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Total deficiencies
Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types.
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6 | 8 | This facility has 25% fewer total deficiencies than a typical Michigan assisted living residence (6 vs. MI avg 8).↓ 25% better |
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Deficiencies per year
Average deficiencies per year since 2011.
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0.4 | 0.5 | This facility has 20% fewer deficiencies per year than a typical Michigan assisted living residence (0.4 vs. MI avg 0.5).↓ 20% better |
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Deficiencies per inspection
Average deficiencies per inspection.
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0.9 | 1.6 | This facility has 44% fewer deficiencies per inspection than a typical Michigan assisted living residence (0.9 vs. MI avg 1.6).↓ 44% better |
Inspections
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This Facility | MI Average | vs. MI Avg |
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Total inspections
Combined count of all routine and focused inspections. Excludes complaint investigations.
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7 | 5 | This facility has 40% more total inspections than a typical Michigan assisted living residence (7 vs. MI avg 5).↑ 40% worse |
Inspection Reports Summary
An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.
The most recent inspection on February 21, 2025, identified a deficiency related to staff not administering a resident’s prescribed Norco medication due to failure to follow medication refill procedures. Earlier inspections showed a mix of issues including medication documentation errors and administrative compliance deficiencies such as missing training records and emergency drill documentation. Complaint investigations were mostly unsubstantiated except for the recent medication refill issue, which resulted in a resident being hospitalized for pain management. No fines, immediate jeopardy findings, or license actions were listed in the available reports. The inspection history shows some recurring challenges with medication management and administrative documentation, with no clear pattern of overall improvement or worsening.
Read the full inspection reports for this facility, including detailed findings and corrective actions.
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3.5 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Kalamazoo's city center to Vibrant Life Senior Living's address, calculated via Google Maps.
— 1.48 miles to nearest hospital (Kalamazoo Psychiatric Hospital)
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Frequently Asked Questions about Vibrant Life Senior Living
What neighborhood is Vibrant Life Senior Living in?
Vibrant Life Senior Living is in the Arcadia neighborhood of Kalamazoo.
Who is the owner of Vibrant Life Senior Living?
The legal owner and operator of Vibrant Life Senior Living is New Friends Dementia Community, LLC.
Is Vibrant Life Senior Living in a walkable area?
Vibrant Life Senior Living has a walk score of 39. Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.
What is the license number of Vibrant Life Senior Living?
According to MI state health department records, Vibrant Life Senior Living's license number is AL390299685.
When does Vibrant Life Senior Living's license expire?
According to MI state health department records, Vibrant Life Senior Living's license expires on December 20, 2025.
How many beds does Vibrant Life Senior Living have?
Vibrant Life Senior Living has 20 beds.
What is the phone number of Vibrant Life Senior Living?
(269) 372-6100 will put you in contact with the team at Vibrant Life Senior Living.
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