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10 Best Nursing Homes in Kalamazoo, MI

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Nursing Homes Facilities near Kalamazoo, MI

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Photo of LakeHouse Kalamazoo
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9.3
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46 reviews
9.3
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46 reviews
5 star
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When I started the search for a place to care for my mother in-law, it was eye opening to say the least. This place is very clean and staff are very attentive. The pricing is very fair compared to many...
Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Sojourner Place offers empathetic care in a peaceful neighborhood setting. We are located in Kalamazoo, Michigan, just one mile west of Western Michigan University and our residents enjoy all of the recreational, educational and cultural opportunities that the university offers. We offer...
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9.3
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248 reviews
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When my folks were looking for a place to move after living in the same home for almost 60 years I started to do a great deal of research on assisted living homes in our area. I wanted a place that let my...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
At StoryPoint Portage, we love our opportunity to serve seniors and their families in this community. Our senior living options are designed to cater to any stage of life, including independent living, enhanced living, assisted living, and memory care. We feel so lucky to play a role in each...
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Photo of Provision Living at Oshtemo
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33 Floor plans available
8.7
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My mom has been at Provision a little over a year and she is thriving! I would highly recommend sending families in need of care for their loved ones here....they take the time to explain any and all...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
PROVISION LIVING SENIOR LIVING COMMUNITIESLIFE HAPPENS HERE. ENJOY THE MOMENT, ENJOY THE JOURNEY.You can find traditional senior living communities anywhere. Or, you can live better at Provision Living! From distinctive care services and programs to companionship opportunities around every...
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33 Floor plans available
8.6
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10 reviews
8.6
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10 reviews
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My mom shared that she felt it was cozy and Homie. I also have received positive support from staff in dealing with getting her settled and adjusted. I appreciate the open communication. I'm sharing their...
Provides: Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Seniors who require specialized memory care can get the extra safety and security they need in our comfortable, homelike setting just about 20 minutes from Kalamazoo. Our customized programs provide loving care and meaningful interaction by a specially trained staff to help our residents maintain...
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8.4
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29 reviews
8.4
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29 reviews
5 star
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What we like the most about North Woods is the staff. The staff is very kind and accommodating and the activities are interesting and appeal to a wide variety. Yes, we would recommend North Woods Village to...
Provides: Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
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Photo of Brookdale Portage Assisted Living
1010 Photos available
33 Floor plans available
8.1
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54 reviews
8.1
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54 reviews
5 star
42%
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28%
3 star
17%
2 star
9%
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What we like the most about the community is the friendly staff but they are short handed a lot. Having a lot of turnover with staff at the moment. He's enjoying the three meals a day for sure.
Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
When you need help with a few minor things so you can enjoy the important things, then Brookdale Portage in Portage, Mich., may be just the place you’re looking for. Our assisted living community offers a lifestyle that celebrates and encourages independence while providing the comfort of an...
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8.0
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17 reviews
8.0
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17 reviews
5 star
41%
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I thought everyone (staff) was very friendly and concerned for [name removed]. Unfortunately [name removed]was much sicker than we knew and didn't live very long after moving in. If I (we) had known. She was...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
There's a reason Bickford stands out in the world of senior living. Our focus? Ensuring your loved one feels at home, with delicious meals straight from our scratch kitchen, a roster of engaging activities, and the constant company of our devoted caregivers. But that's not all. Our HigherPath...
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88 Photos available
8.0
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14 reviews
8.0
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14 reviews
5 star
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We chose Bethesda Ranch because of the caregiver's eagerness to help not only my loved one but me and my family. It was also close to home. But it wouldn't have mattered. He was only going there. The...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
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Park Village Pines is an very awesome place to stay! The staff is very nice and helpful. Love the way they care for the residents and and how over friendly and helpful everyone is. The Christian aspect...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Our Mission Statement: The Kalamazoo Area Christian Retirement Association, Inc. will provide excellent and affordable housing alternatives, guided by Christian principles.Park Village Pines is an Assisted Living facility dedicated to giving compassionate care guided by *Christian principles.A...
Photo of Vibrant Life Senior Living Kalamazoo
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6.8
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16 reviews
6.8
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16 reviews
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I can't comment on the activities because I didn't use . What I like most about Vibrant Life is that it is a smaller facility clean and home like. Improve on communication, but I know everyone is over worked...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
New Friends Memory Care & Assisted Living Community in Kalamazoo, MI, strives to help every person live as independently as possible. We do this by offering individual suites in one of our three exceptional lodges designated for mild, moderate and extensive care. We promote a home-like...
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
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I loved the music. I love the 40's and 50's style. The instrumentalists were Marvelous wonderful musicianship and personality.
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
StoryPoint Kalamazoo at Bronson Place offers extraordinary retirement in a gracious small town setting. Our beautifully landscaped grounds are enhanced with gardens, courtyards and private ponds. We're ideally located on Kalamazoo's prestigious west side, convenient to both Chicago and Detroit,...
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It is wonderful. Super homey, clean, and comfortable. Everyone is super kind, friendly, and helpful. It is one of the best places that I have seen and visited. Highly recommend!
Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Fountain View of Portage is licensed by the State of Michigan as an Adult Foster Care Facility; we have provided comprehensive assisted living services in the Portage area since 1990.Our campus consists of various levels of Assisted Living, all nestled in a beautiful country setting with;...
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Park Place Assisted Living is a locally run, family owned community that has been serving seniors since 1986.  As a registered Eden Alternative home we make everyday life more enjoyable with our pets, gardens, child visitors, and staff that feel more like family than caregivers.  We...
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Provides: Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
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Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Provides: Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
Provides: Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.

Cost of nursing homes in Kalamazoo, MI

The average cost of senior living in Kalamazoo is $4,586 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Allegan, MI with an average of $4,315 per month.

Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Kalamazoo, MI vs. nearby cities

Kalamazoo, MI
$4,586/mo
$4,561/mo

Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Kalamazoo, MI vs. the state and national average

Kalamazoo, MI
$4,586/mo
U.S. national average
$4,788/mo

Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Kalamazoo vs. other types of senior living

$4,586/mo
Nursing Homes
$4,586/mo

Median monthly costs of Nursing Homes in Kalamazoo, MI by room type

Semi-Private
$3,919/mo
Studio
$5,316/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,729/mo
2 Bedroom
$7,038/mo

Average cost of Nursing Homes in Kalamazoo over time

Kalamazoo, MIMI stateNational

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What families are saying about nursing homes in Kalamazoo

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Kalamazoo

Stanford Lodge of Plainwell

4.4
The owner was amazing, sweet, and kind. I would recommend this community to others based on my experience.

Stoneridge AFC in Bellevue, MI

5.0
The care from this community is very good. I like that they keep me informed on any changes that he may have. The community is clean and maintained. The menu has a lot of good meals that are offered.We would recommend this good community for the excellent care and value for others.

Brookdale Portage Memory Care

4.0
I would recommend. We picked this community, for our loved one because of the value for money,[name removed], the marketing director was skilled at answering questions without being pushy. We felt very comfortable with her.

Kalamazoo nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Kalamazoo nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Kalamazoo, but support comparisons against nationwide offerings. Our Senior Living Advisors can help you find communities that fit your preferences.

Availability of select care services in Kalamazoo nursing homes

Nursing homes communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of nursing homes partners in Kalamazoo that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Kalamazoo, MINational
Full medication management
Full medication management
63.2%
2.8%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
42.1%
10.5%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
84.2%
23.8%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
84.2%
24.3%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
63.2%
10.9%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
15.8%
0.9%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
84.2%
20.2%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
52.6%
7.5%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
68.4%
19.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Kalamazoo nursing homes

Our community partners provide many services to keep residents with dementia or other memory concerns safe and engaged. Below, take a look at what percentage of Kalamazoo Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Kalamazoo, MINational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
57.9%
4.3%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
52.6%
0.3%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
52.6%
6.1%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
42.1%
1.4%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Kalamazoo nursing homes

Nursing homes communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Kalamazoo partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Kalamazoo, MINational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
36.8%
0.7%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
42.1%
1.6%
No sugar
No sugar
31.6%
1.6%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
31.6%
3.9%
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Availability of select dining options in Kalamazoo nursing homes

Our nursing homes communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Kalamazoo communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Kalamazoo, MINational
Professional chef
Professional chef
31.6%
0.3%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
47.4%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
36.8%
0.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
15.8%
0.8%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Kalamazoo nursing homes

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered nursing homes communities in Kalamazoo offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Kalamazoo, MINational
Activity director
Activity director
52.6%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
36.8%
0.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
21.1%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
47.4%
7.1%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
57.9%
0.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
57.9%
7.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
47.4%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
31.6%
0.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
26.3%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
47.4%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
47.4%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
21.1%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
21.1%
0.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
52.6%
0.4%
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