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HomeMichiganFriendship Village

Friendship Village

1400 N Drake Rd, Kalamazoo, MI 490062693810560WebsiteGoogle Maps
4.6on Google(50 reviews)
5/5Much Above Average
Accepts Medicare Sprinkler System

CMS data snapshot: July 2026

Health
5/5
Staffing
5/5
Quality
5/5
Beds
57
certified

How Friendship Village Compares in Michigan

Facility results compared with averages for CMS-certified nursing homes in Michigan. Ratings, staffing and turnover measure different parts of care and should be reviewed together.

CMS overall rating
5/5
MI average
3.1/5
Above state average
Health inspection rating
5/5
MI average
2.8/5
Above state average
Staffing rating
5/5
MI average
3.6/5
Above state average
Nursing hours per resident
5.91 hrs/day
MI average
3.99 hrs/day
Above state average
RN hours per resident
1.87 hrs/day
MI average
0.78 hrs/day
Above state average
Staff turnover
20.0%
MI average
44.1%
Lower than state average

Comparisons use the matching CMS state averages without a proprietary combined score. Review the comparison methodology.

What the Data Highlights

Its 5/5 overall CMS rating is above the Michigan average of 3.1/5.
Its 5/5 health inspection rating is above the Michigan average of 2.8/5.
Reported nursing time is 5.91 hours per resident per day, above the state average of 3.99.
Reported RN time is 1.87 hours per resident per day, above the state average of 0.78.

Health Inspection Trend

A side-by-side view of the two CMS inspection cycles included in the current dataset.

Previous cycle
7
deficiency citations
Inspected Jan 23, 2025
Most recent cycle
2
deficiency citations
Inspected Apr 2, 2026
The most recent cycle recorded 5 fewer deficiency citations than the previous cycle.

Citation counts alone do not show severity. Review the inspection details below for scope, severity and correction status.

Cost & Demographics

Semi-Private Room
$9,429/mo
Michigan median
Private Room
$10,372/mo
Michigan median
Kalamazoo County 65+
40,516
15.5% of county
County Population
261,426
Kalamazoo County

Cost data: Genworth/CareScout Cost of Care Survey (2024). Demographics: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2022).

Swipe tabs for staffing, quality and ownership.

Friendship Village is a 5-star Medicare certified nursing home in Kalamazoo, Michigan with 57 certified beds. It has been operating since 1976. Its overall CMS rating is 5 out of 5.

Beds
57
Avg Residents/Day
41.7
Ownership
Non profit - Corporation
Provider Type
Medicare
In Hospital
No
First Approved
Mar 1, 1976
Sprinklers
Yes
Council
Resident
County
Kalamazoo
Last Inspection
Apr 2, 2026
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
2
Weighted Score
13.0
Infection Citations
0

Deficiency Citations (16)

F0657Potential for Harm

Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

Survey: Apr 2, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0880Potential for Harm

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Survey: Apr 2, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0550Potential for Harm

Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

Survey: Jan 23, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0656Potential for Harm

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Survey: Jan 23, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0657Potential for Harm

Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

Survey: Jan 23, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0677Potential for Harm

Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

Survey: Jan 23, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0689Potential for Harm

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Survey: Jan 23, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0695Potential for Harm

Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

Survey: Jan 23, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0842Potential for Harm

Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

Survey: Jan 23, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0812Potential for Harm

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Survey: Feb 29, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0851Potential for Harm

Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data.

Survey: Feb 29, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0658Potential for Harm

Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

Survey: Feb 29, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0880Potential for Harm

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Survey: Feb 29, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0656Potential for Harm

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Survey: Feb 29, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0689Potential for Harm

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Survey: Feb 29, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0693Potential for Harm

Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.

Survey: Feb 29, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 3
Total Fines
$0
Number of Fines
0
Payment Denials
0
Total Penalties
0

No penalties on record.

Staffing hours per resident per day. The black line shows the national average.

Nurse Aide3.39 hrs
National avg: 2.32 hrs
LPN0.65 hrs
National avg: 0.86 hrs
RN1.87 hrs
National avg: 0.69 hrs
Total Nursing5.91 hrs
National avg: 3.86 hrs
Weekend Total5.12 hrs
National avg: 0.00 hrs
Physical Therapist0.07 hrs
National avg: 0.07 hrs
Total Turnover
20.0%
RN Turnover
13.3%
Administrators Left
0

Quality measures as percentages of residents. Lower is better for all measures.

Ownership Type
Non profit - Corporation
Recent Change
No

Owners & Managers (27)

NameRoleTypeOwnership %Since
BREYFOGLE, KATHYCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AOct 1, 2017
CARRIVEAU, LISACORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AOct 1, 2022
CHARLES, NANCYCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AOct 1, 2024
GIBB, TYLERCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AOct 1, 2022
GRESCHAK, KENNETHCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/ANov 1, 2024
HINMAN, DAWNANNCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AOct 1, 2024
HURWITZ, SHERALEECORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AOct 1, 2024
KURTH, RICHARDCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AOct 1, 2017
MARTIN, VICTORIACORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AOct 1, 2017
MCDONALD, TODDCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AOct 1, 2015
SCHICKER, SIMONECORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AOct 21, 2022
SCHRUM, SCOTTCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/ANov 1, 2022
WEDDING, BRENTCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AOct 1, 2023
BREYFOGLE, KATHYCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AMar 1, 2020
HAMILTON, EANCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AOct 1, 2022
MARTIN, VICTORIACORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AOct 1, 2017
MCDONALD, TODDCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AMar 1, 2020
SCHICKER, SIMONECORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AOct 21, 2022
SCHRUM, SCOTTCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/ANov 1, 2022
WEDDING, BRENTCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AOct 1, 2023
LIFE CARE SERVICES LLCOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLOrganizationN/ASep 30, 2022
CAIN, TIMOTHYOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AOct 2, 2022
OPRESCU, NICOARAOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AFeb 27, 2012
RISER, DAVIDOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/ADec 1, 2023
LIFE CARE SERVICES LLCADP OF THE SNFOrganizationN/AApr 11, 2025
OPRESCU, NICOARAADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AApr 11, 2025
RISER, DAVIDADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AApr 11, 2025

Compare Nearby Nursing Homes

Compare CMS ratings and recorded fines for Friendship Village and nearby alternatives.

All Michigan facilities
Friendship Village
Kalamazoo, MICurrent facility
CMS
5/5
Health
5/5
Staffing
5/5
Recorded fines: None
Medilodge of Westwood
Kalamazoo, MI4,224 ft
CMS
1/5
Health
1/5
Staffing
3/5
Recorded fines: $65,535
Medilodge of Kalamazoo
Kalamazoo, MI2.2 mi
CMS
3/5
Health
3/5
Staffing
4/5
Recorded fines: None
Harold and Grace Upjohn Community Care Center
Kalamazoo, MI4.8 mi
CMS
2/5
Health
2/5
Staffing
4/5
Recorded fines: $31,186
Villa at Borgess Place
Kalamazoo, MI5.5 mi
CMS
2/5
Health
1/5
Staffing
3/5
Recorded fines: $45,130
Alamo Nursing Home Inc
Kalamazoo, MI6.7 mi
CMS
1/5
Health
1/5
Staffing
3/5
Recorded fines: $18,274
Medilodge of Portage
Portage, MI7.7 mi
CMS
3/5
Health
2/5
Staffing
4/5
Recorded fines: $35,317
FacilityDistanceCMSHealthStaffingRecorded fines
Friendship Village
Kalamazoo, MI · Current facility
—5/55/55/5None recorded
Medilodge of Westwood
Kalamazoo, MI
4,224 ft1/51/53/5$65,535
Medilodge of Kalamazoo
Kalamazoo, MI
2.2 mi3/53/54/5None recorded
Harold and Grace Upjohn Community Care Center
Kalamazoo, MI
4.8 mi2/52/54/5$31,186
Villa at Borgess Place
Kalamazoo, MI
5.5 mi2/51/53/5$45,130
Alamo Nursing Home Inc
Kalamazoo, MI
6.7 mi1/51/53/5$18,274
Medilodge of Portage
Portage, MI
7.7 mi3/52/54/5$35,317

Distance is approximate. Ratings and enforcement data use the current CMS snapshot; recorded fines are not a complete measure of care quality. How nearby facilities are selected.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the CMS rating for Friendship Village?▾
Friendship Village has an overall CMS rating of 5 out of 5 stars, with a health inspection rating of 5/5, staffing rating of 5/5, and quality measures rating of 5/5. This facility is rated above average.
How much does Friendship Village cost per month?▾
While individual facility pricing is not publicly available, the median nursing home cost in Michigan is $9,429/month for a semi-private room and $10,372/month for a private room (Genworth/CareScout 2024). Friendship Village participates in Medicare, which may cover some or all costs depending on eligibility.
Has Friendship Village had any health inspection violations?▾
Friendship Village had 2 deficiency citations in its most recent health inspection (Apr 2, 2026). The current CMS dataset records no fines for this facility.
What are the staffing levels at Friendship Village?▾
Friendship Village provides 5.91 total nursing staff hours per resident per day, including 1.87 RN hours, 0.65 LPN hours, and 3.39 nurse aide hours. The total staff turnover rate is 20.0%.
How many beds does Friendship Village have?▾
Friendship Village has 57 certified beds with an average of 41.7 residents per day, resulting in approximately 73% occupancy. The facility is Non profit - Corporation owned and is part of the Life Care Services chain.
Are there other nursing homes near Friendship Village?▾
Yes. This page lists 6 nearby nursing homes in Michigan, including 5 in Kalamazoo. Compare their CMS ratings, staffing, inspections and fines before choosing a facility.
What do patients and families say about Friendship Village?▾
On Google Maps, Friendship Village has a rating of 4.6 out of 5 based on 50 reviews. This is an independent rating from visitors and families, separate from the official CMS government rating of 5/5.

Part of Life Care Services

This chain operates 44 facilities. View all →