Friendship Village
1400 N Drake Rd, Kalamazoo, MI 49006
Based on 2026 CMS Data
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Quality Measures
Clinical outcomes & care quality
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How Friendship Village Compares
Friendship Village is a 57-bed nonprofit nursing facility in Kalamazoo, Michigan. It holds an overall CMS rating of 5 out of 5 stars, above the Michigan average of 3.2 stars. Its strongest area is staffing, rated 5 stars. Its rate of long-stay antipsychotic medication use (25.7%) is above the Michigan average of 15.0% — a measure worth asking the staff about. With 57 certified beds, it maintains moderate occupancy at roughly 88% occupied.
Among the 6 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in Kalamazoo, 1 hold a 5-star rating and the local average is 2.3 stars.
By the numbers vs. Michigan average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 25.7% — worse than the Michigan average of 15.0% (71% higher).
- Falls with major injury: 1.8% — better than the Michigan average of 3.0% (40% lower).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 3.1% — better than the Michigan average of 5.4% (42% lower).
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 21.4% — better than the Michigan average of 24.0%.
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated June 5, 2026) measured against Michigan averages across 423 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask Friendship Village
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing Friendship Village with other nursing homes in Kalamazoo.
What keeps Friendship Village's health inspections rating strong?
This category is rated 4 out of 5 stars. Ask for concrete staffing, training, or care-process examples behind the score.
What is Friendship Village doing to reduce long-stay antipsychotic medication use?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 25.7% here versus 15.0% across Michigan. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What practices help Friendship Village keep falls with major injury below the state average?
Falls with major injury is 1.8% here versus 3.0% across Michigan. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at Friendship Village?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
What explains Friendship Village's rating advantage in Kalamazoo?
Its 5-star overall rating is above the local average of 2.3 stars across 6 facilities. Ask which practices families can observe during a tour.
What would the first 30 days look like for a new resident at Friendship Village?
Ask who builds the care plan, how medication changes are communicated, how often families receive updates, and who to call after hours.
The Senior Community Around Kalamazoo
Kalamazoo sits in Kalamazoo County, where adults 65 and older make up about 15.0% of the population — a lower share of seniors than Michigan as a whole (17.2% statewide). The area's median household income is consistent with state averages.
- Residents 65+
- 39,609 (15.0%)
- Median age
- 34.5 years
- Median household income
- $58,836
- Median home value
- $168,500
Demographics for Kalamazoo County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Kalamazoo.
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