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Friendship Village

1400 N Drake Rd, Kalamazoo, MI 49006

Independent Living Assisted Living Memory Care Nursing Home Rehabilitation
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Estimated Pricing

Studio
Estimated $2,837
One Bedroom
Estimated $3,573
Two Bedroom
Estimated $4,394

Price Comparison

  • Average City Price: $3,527
  • Average State Price: $4,337
  • Average National Price: $4,181


  • Friendship Village Description

    Friendship Village is a community that offers independent living, assisted living, memory care, nursing care and rehabilitation and is located in the small town of Westwood, Michigan. Residents who live at the facility are able to choose from a range of studio, one-bedroom, two-bedroom and suite room layouts.

    The community has an average rating of 9.1 out of 10 making it the 5th highest rated community in the city out of 2 communities. See more information on reviews.

    The Nursing Home at this community has a 5 star rating out of 5 stars from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. To see more information from CMS you can check out the report here.

    To find information about the surrounding area including weather, crime, health facilities, parks, and more you can explore the neighborhood here.

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    Care Types at Community

    This community offers the following types of care

    Independent Living

    Independent living offers seniors the freedom to enjoy their retirement in a supportive community setting, with amenities and activities tailored to their active lifestyle.

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    Assisted Living

    Assisted living offers a supportive community environment with personalized care and assistance for seniors who value their independence but need help with daily activities.

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    Memory Care

    Memory care offers specialized support for seniors with Alzheimer's and dementia, focusing on safety, personalized care, and enhancing life quality.

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    Nursing Home

    Nursing Homes provide a nurturing environment offering round-the-clock care, personalized support, and community activities for seniors needing assistance with daily living.

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    Community Reviews

    9.1
    Friendship Village
    Based on My Caring Plan's proprietary scoring, including 91 reviews across the web

    Ranking

  • Ranking in City: 5 out of 20 communities in Kalamazoo
  • Ranking in State: 207 out of 1246 communities in MI
  • Food and Dining A

    Activities A

    Facility and Grounds A

    Care A

    Staff A

    Cleanliness A



    Review Summary

    The following is an AI generated summary of the reviews of the community from across the web.

    Residents and their families have shared their experiences at Friendship Village Senior Community, highlighting its vibrant atmosphere, comprehensive care, and supportive environment. Many praise the community for its focus on the "4 S's": Support, Security, Service, and Social activities, ensuring a fulfilling lifestyle for seniors. The availability of medical care, security measures, and various services like cleaning and maintenance contribute to a worry-free living experience. Social engagement is highly encouraged, with a wide range of activities, including fitness classes, gardening, and cultural events, fostering a strong sense of community among residents.

    One reviewer appreciates the seamless transition between different levels of care within the same community, emphasizing the peace of mind this brings. The community's amenities, such as fitness rooms, libraries, and outdoor spaces, are also highlighted, along with the convenience of not having to maintain a personal home.

    Families of residents express gratitude for the personalized care and attention their loved ones receive, noting the staff's dedication to treating residents like family. The ability to customize living spaces and the variety of activities available are seen as significant benefits, enhancing the quality of life for residents.

    However, one review raises concerns about the level of care, suggesting that caregivers are overworked and underpaid, and mentions issues with bed bugs and policies during the pandemic. This contrasts sharply with the otherwise positive feedback about the community's environment and staff.

    Employees of Friendship Village share their positive experiences working there, highlighting opportunities for career advancement and the joy of interacting with residents. The sense of community and support among staff and residents alike is a recurring theme in these testimonials.

    In summary, Friendship Village is largely celebrated for its comprehensive care, vibrant community life, and dedicated staff, making it a recommended choice for senior living. While there is a mention of concern regarding care and pest management, the overwhelming majority of feedback is positive, reflecting a strong and caring community.


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    Health

    Medication management

    24-hour licensed nursing services

    Professional resident care assistance 24 hours a day

    Inpatient and outpatient therapy

    Physical, occupational and speech therapies 7 days a week

    Medicare Certified


    Services

    Housekeeping and laundry

    Weekly housekeeping and daily tidying of suite

    Flat laundry service

    All maintenance

    Utilities

    Daily housekeeping


    Activities

    Life enrichment programs

    Full calendar of activities

    Enjoy productions and films

    Get fit in our Fitness Center

    Aquatic Center

    Creative writing classes


    Community Amenities

    Neighborhood living concept

    Kiva Auditorium

    Fitness Center

    Ann Harrison Gallery

    Village Garden

    Village Woods


    Room Amenities

    All suites are private

    Wi-Fi service

    Private phone line

    Fully equipped kitchen

    Air conditioning

    Living room


    Dining

    Private dining rooms

    Quality dining choices

    Restaurant-style dining room

    Menus designed by Executive Chef

    Café

    Bistro Café


    Transportation

    Transportation to shopping and professional appointments

    Onsite transportation

    Surface parking

    Shopping trips



    Information from Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services

    Nursing Home Ratings

    Overall rating: 5
    Health inspection rating: 4
    Staffing rating: 4
    Quality measure rating: 5
    Long-term quality measure rating: 5
    Short-term quality measure rating: 5


    Nursing Home Overview

    Participation date: March 1, 1976
    Ownership type: Non Profit
    Provider type: Medicare
    Nursing home capacity: 57
    Total current residents: 41
    Facility is located in a hospital: No
    Automatic sprinkler system: Yes
    Resident and family council: Resident


    Facility Incident, Complaints and Fines

    Number of facility incidents: 1
    Number of substantiated complaints: 1
    Number of payment denials: 1
    Number of fines: 1
    Total cost of fines: $650


    The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services give each Nursing Home a Star Rating from 1-5 with 5 being the highest.

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    The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services gather information about the number of hours of care provided on average to each resident each day by staff as well as the turnover of staff.

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    The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services tracks information around emergency department and hospital visits for residents of Nursing Homes.

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    The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services tracks information around quality measures for residents of Nursing Homes.

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    The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services tracks information around COVID-19 vaccination rates of Nursing Home residents and staff members.

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    Health and Fire Safety Deficiencies

    The Center for Medicare and Medicaid report health and fire safety deficiencies. Some of these deficiencies are more severe than others. The following table shows different levels of severity.

    Scope
    Severity of Deficiency Isolated Pattern Widespread
    Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety J K L
    Actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy G H I
    No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm that is not immediate jeopardy D E F
    No actual harm with potential for minimal harm A B C

    Fire Safety Deficiencies

    Survey Date Correction Date Letter Category Description
    2023-03-15 2023-04-30 F Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies Conduct testing and exercise requirements.
    2023-03-15 2023-04-30 F Smoke Deficiencies Install a fire alarm system that can be heard throughout the facility.
    2023-03-15 2023-04-30 F Smoke Deficiencies Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
    2023-03-15 2023-04-30 F Smoke Deficiencies Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
    2023-03-15 2023-04-30 E Smoke Deficiencies Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.
    2023-03-15 2023-04-30 F Miscellaneous Deficiencies Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
    2023-03-15 2023-04-30 F Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
    2021-12-01 2022-01-22 F Smoke Deficiencies Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
    2021-12-01 2022-01-22 F Smoke Deficiencies Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
    2021-12-01 2022-01-22 F Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing.
    2021-12-01 2022-01-22 F Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
    2019-11-19 2020-02-12 F Egress Deficiencies Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements.
    2019-11-19 2020-01-31 D Smoke Deficiencies Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.

    Health Safety Deficiencies

    Survey Date Correction Date Letter Category Description
    2023-06-01 2023-07-01 D Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
    2023-03-15 2023-04-30 D Resident Rights Deficiencies Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
    2023-03-15 2023-04-30 D Resident Rights Deficiencies Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
    2023-03-15 2023-04-30 E Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.
    2023-03-15 2023-04-30 E Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.
    2023-03-15 2023-04-30 F Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
    2023-03-15 2023-04-30 E Infection Control Deficiencies Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
    2021-08-25 2021-09-30 G Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
    2021-12-02 2022-01-10 E Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
    2021-12-02 2022-01-10 D Pharmacy Service Deficiencies Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.
    2019-11-21 2019-12-31 C Resident Rights Deficiencies Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
    2019-11-21 2019-12-31 C Resident Rights Deficiencies Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave.
    2019-11-21 2019-12-31 D Pharmacy Service Deficiencies Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
    2019-11-21 2019-12-31 E Infection Control Deficiencies Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Fines

    Fine Date Fine Amount
    2020-06-04 $5,000
    2021-07-19 $650

    Denials

    Denial Date Payment Denial Days
    2021-08-25 8

    What is in the Neighborhood

    General Area Overview
    • The closest city is Westwood which is 0.6 miles away and has a population of 8,653 (very small town).
    • The average income is $50,666, which is low compared to other zip codes.
    • Weather

    Demographic Overview
    • The median age is 26.4 years old, very low compared to other cities.
    • 4.01% of the population are Veterans which is a low percentage of Veterans compared to other cities.
    • 4.58% of the population are Foreign-born which is a very low percentage of Foreign-born compared to other cities.
    • The population is 1% American Indian and Alaska Native, 2% Asian, 22% Black or African-American, 4% Hispanic or Latino, and 68% White.

    Health and Safety Overview
    • The crime rate is 12.7 per 100 people which is very high compared to other cities.
      • Violent Crime: 4.46 incidents per 100 people
      • Property Crime: 6.15 incidents per 100 people
      • Drug-Related Crime: 0.96 incidents per 100 people
    • The average life expectancy in zip code is 78.93 years old, which is high compared to other zip codes.
    • Air Quality: Good Days 118.0, Moderate Days 51.0, Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups Days 1.0, Unhealthy Days 0.0, Very Unhealthy Days 0.0, Hazardous Days 0.0

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    Supermarkets

    GFS Marketplace
    0.4 miles away
    Natural Health Food Center
    0.6 miles away
    Aldi
    0.8 miles away
    Harding's Friendly Market
    0.9 miles away
    Meijer
    1.7 miles away

    Transportation

    Kalamazoo
    3.2 miles away

    Bus Stations

    Metro/Bronco - Valley Dining
    1.9 miles away
    Bus Loading Zone
    2.1 miles away
    Metro/Bronco - Western View
    2.2 miles away
    MMC Chemistry
    2.2 miles away
    Metro/Bronco - W. MIchigan Ave
    2.3 miles away

    Banks

    Advia Credit Union
    0.6 miles away
    Fifth Third Bank
    0.7 miles away
    PNC Bank
    0.8 miles away
    First National Bank
    0.8 miles away
    Flagstar Bank
    0.9 miles away

    Hospitals

    Kalamazoo Psychiatric Hospital
    2.7 miles away
    Bronson Methodist Hospital
    3.5 miles away
    Borgess Medical Center
    4.2 miles away
    Borgess-Pipp Hospital
    9.7 miles away
    Bronson LakeView Hospital
    14.0 miles away

    Pharmacies

    Walgreens
    0.6 miles away
    CVS Pharmacy
    6.7 miles away
    Rite Aid
    7.4 miles away
    Meijer Pharmacy
    8.4 miles away
    Chemist Warehouse
    9.7 miles away

    Dentists

    David T Brown, DDS PC
    5.2 miles away
    Aspen Dental
    6.6 miles away
    Turcotte Dentistry
    22.8 miles away
    Etheridge Dentistry
    22.8 miles away

    Parks

    Frays Park
    0.2 miles away
    Kalamazoo
    1.7 miles away

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    Shopping

    Campus Pointe Mall
    1.9 miles away
    Bronco Mall
    2.2 miles away
    Mall Plaza
    3.4 miles away
    The Crossroads Mall
    6.3 miles away

    Culture

    Miller Auditorium
    2.4 miles away
    Light Fine Arts Building
    2.5 miles away
    Dalton Theatre
    2.5 miles away
    Nelda K. Balch Playhouse
    2.5 miles away
    WMU Esports Arena
    2.8 miles away

    Restaurants

    Main Street Pub
    0.6 miles away
    The Hangar
    0.7 miles away
    Finley's American Grill
    0.7 miles away
    Old Country Buffet
    0.7 miles away
    Hunan Gardens
    0.7 miles away

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