Kalamazoo Assisted Living

Kalamazoo, Michigan is considered a city with a vibrant culture, strong community ties and a thriving downtown. The city is located in southwestern Michigan two hours north of Chicago. The area is recognized as the home to Western Michigan University and several other colleges and institutions. Assisted living residents have various opportunities to shop, explore art galleries and dine in the local area.

Kalamazoo has several benefits for living in a retirement community. The cost of healthcare is below average which is a great benefit to a retiree’s budget. The cost of assisted living in Kalamazoo is also reasonable with a median cost of $32,550 for a private one bedroom unit. The assisted living communities are also inspected on an annual basis by the Office of Children and Adult Licensing. However, nursing home services are significantly more expensive with a median cost of $87,600 per year.

Retirees have access to Bronson Methodist Hospital and Borgess Medical Center in the city of Kalamazoo. Bronson Methodist Hospital offers a wide range of services from bariatric surgery, emergency and orthopedics care at several sites throughout Kalamazoo. Borgess Medical Center has provided services within southwest Michigan for over 100 years. With a 422 bed facility, the hospital provides a variety of services. Areas of specialization for the medical center include osteoporosis centers, rehabilitation services and brain and spine care.

Kalamazoo has a population of fewer than 75,000 and is one of the major metro areas in southwestern Michigan. Residents have a wide array of first-class attractions available within the community. Retirees will find multiple opportunities to enjoy the history of the area as well as several educational opportunities. The Gilmore Car Museum is the site of eight historic barn containing classic automobiles that date back to the 1930s. The Kalamazoo Valley Museum also offers unique opportunities to explore past treasures. The exhibits include whether mysteries, intriguing stories behind artifacts and an exploration of the human body. The museum allows visitors of all ages to have hands-on experience with their exhibits.

Southwestern Michigan is also the home to local vineyards and award winning wines. Tempo Vine Winery is an area winery known for wines created with grapes from around the world. Visitors have the opportunity to explore the winery and also make their own wine. Another local winery is St. Julian Winery, a destination wine enthusiast are able view the wine making process and participate in wine tastings.

Casinos and shopping are additional activities that are available in Kalamazoo. The town has four casinos located in the area including Firekeepers Casino, Four Winds Casino and Gun Lake Casino. Independent living residents will also enjoy exploring the vibrant downtown area of Kalamazoo to experience the local retail and outlet shopping.All this adds up to an active lifestyle for seniors who choose a Kalamazoo assisted living facility.