6 nursing homes in Kalamazoo, Michigan
Kalamazoo County, with CMS star ratings.
- nursing homes
- 6
- average CMS stars
- 2
- Medicaid certified
- 5
- beds
- 478
Which Kalamazoo nursing homes take Medicaid
5 of the 6 nursing homes in Kalamazoo are certified for Medicaid, so Medicaid can pay for a long stay once your parent qualifies.
The rest are not Medicaid certified: Friendship Village.
Star ratings across Kalamazoo
The average overall CMS rating in Kalamazoo is 2 stars.
| Overall rating | Nursing homes |
|---|---|
| 5 of 5 | 1 |
| 4 of 5 | 0 |
| 3 of 5 | 0 |
| 2 of 5 | 2 |
| 1 of 5 | 3 |
All 6 nursing homes in Kalamazoo
- Villa at Borgess Place3057 Gull Road, Kalamazoo 49048
- Alamo Cove Rehab and Nursing Center8290 W C Ave, Kalamazoo 49009
- Medilodge of Westwood2575 N Drake Road, Kalamazoo 49006
- Harold and Grace Upjohn Community Care Center2400 Portage St, Kalamazoo 49001
- Friendship Village1400 N Drake Rd, Kalamazoo 49006
- Medilodge of Kalamazoo1701 S 11th Street, Kalamazoo 49009
Kalamazoo nursing homes with the best inspection results
| Nursing home | Health inspection stars | Cited at last visit |
|---|---|---|
| Friendship Village | 5 of 5 | 2 |
| Medilodge of Kalamazoo | 2 of 5 | 10 |
| Medilodge of Westwood | 1 of 5 | 15 |
| Harold and Grace Upjohn Community Care Center | 1 of 5 | 23 |
| Alamo Cove Rehab and Nursing Center | 1 of 5 | 25 |
Fines and abuse flags in Kalamazoo
4 homes were fined $161,404 in total over 3 years, none carries the CMS abuse icon and 1 is on the special focus list.
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Who inspects nursing homes in Michigan
Michigan's state survey agency licenses nursing homes and runs the inspections for CMS. CMS turns those inspections, staffing and quality data into the star ratings shown here.
Medicare can pay for up to 100 days of skilled care after a hospital stay of at least 3 days. Medicare explains the rule.
Questions families ask about Kalamazoo
How much does a nursing home cost in Michigan?
A shared room has a Michigan median of $11,254 a month, a private room $11,969 (CareScout 2025).
Will Medicare pay for a nursing home in Michigan?
Only for a short skilled stay after a qualifying hospital stay, up to 100 days.
How many nursing homes are in Kalamazoo, MI?
6 certified homes with 478 beds.
Which nursing homes in Kalamazoo have the best ratings?
Friendship Village has 5 stars overall.
From the federal record: CMS Provider Information, October 2026 release.