Friendship Village
Nursing Home Facility
1400 N Drake Rd, Kalamazoo, MI 49006

Located on 72 beautiful acres in Kalamazoo, Michigan, Friendship Village offers an array of dynamic choices for enjoying retirement your way.
Operated by Life Care Services, which runs 93 communities in our directory.
With 83 beds, Friendship Village is one of the larger communities in the area, senior care communities in Kalamazoo average about 22 beds. Larger communities more often keep clinical staff on site around the clock and can offer a wider range of on-site therapy and activities, though some families prefer the quieter feel of a smaller setting.
Federal reporting puts occupancy at about 73% of its licensed beds. That is below the Kalamazoo average of roughly 89%.
Medicare rates this community 5 out of 5 stars overall, a score based on health inspections, staffing levels and quality measures. Communities in Kalamazoo average about 2.4 stars. Its most recent standard health inspection was in April 2026 and recorded 2 deficiencies.
Residents receive about 5.9 hours of nursing care per day on average, including 1.9 hours from a registered nurse. Communities in Kalamazoo average about 4.1 hours. Nursing staff turnover over the past year was about 20%.
The community is located in Kalamazoo County, MI.
Friendship Village offers assisted living, memory care, nursing home care, independent living, continuing care (CCRC), retirement living, and senior living.
Facility details
- Organization type Non profit - Other
- Beds / units 83
- Occupancy 73%
- Nursing hours per resident/day 5.9
- Annual staff turnover 20%
- Last health inspection April 2026
Resident & family reviews
Have lived here for nearly two years and enjoyed every day. Facilities are very comfortable, food is excellent, services are numerous readily available and high quality. The neighbors are great! Also, Kalamazoo offers a vibrant college town setting for those seeking entertainment, sports and more education.
by Fred Buhler, Dec 2012