Friendship Village Senior Living Community in Kalamazoo, Michigan is all about connections. Here on our beautiful 72-acre campus, you’ll find everything you need to keep learning, growing, and getting the most out of every day. Meaningful, nourishing relationships? Of course. Friendship is in our name! And because we’re a LifeCare® community, as your needs change, you can easily transition to advanced levels of supportive care right on campus.
This is the retirement lifestyle you’ve dreamed about—days filled with engaging activities, healthy, delicious dining prepared by an executive chef, and personalized health and wellness guidance with access to state-of-the-art fitness and aquatic centers. It doesn’t get any better than this, and it’s the kind of dynamic retirement living Friendship Village has been providing seniors in Kalamazoo for nearly 50 years.
Explore Our LifestyleIndependent living at Friendship Village gives you a carefree, maintenance-free lifestyle in a community of friends with an incredible range of services, amenities, and activities—always with the freedom, choice, and flexibility you want. And we’re pet-friendly!
Explore Independent LivingFrom our cozy neighborhood of spacious Garden Homes to our variety of beautifully appointed Village Apartments, we’re sure to have the perfect residence for your lifestyle.
Our light-filled and airy Village Apartments offer a range of comfortable, impeccably designed one and two-bedroom floor plans.
We’re one of a kind! Friendship Village is the only senior living community in the Kalamazoo area to offer the independent living option of freestanding Garden Homes.
Find your future here! Take a look at our interactive map to see the layout of our 72-acre campus and view the floor plans of the independent living residences that are currently available in the Village.
Exciting changes are underway! Discover The Atlee—76 elegant new independent living residences with amazing amenities. Get the details and learn how you can reserve your spot now.
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As a LifeCare Community®, we make aging in place simple. From independent living you can seamlessly transition to advanced levels of supportive care as your needs change at a predictable cost for life. Plus, you can always move into the Village at the level of care you need.
Woodside at Friendship Village offers thoughtfully designed assisted living suites with just the help you need so you can continue to pursue your passions and live life your way.
Heartfelt Connections-A Memory Care Program™ at Friendship Village provides a compassionate, whole-person approach to Alzheimer’s care and dementia care.
Our Medicare Health Center provides personalized recuperative and long-term skilled nursing care overseen by our in-house medical director.
Friendship Village offers state-of-the-art rehabilitation services with personalized care plans managed by our skilled therapy teams and overseen by our in-house medical director.
September 12, 2025 | Blog, Education
As you explore senior living options, one of the most important decisions is choosing the right type of community. While rental communities may offer short-term flexibility, a Life Plan Community like Friendship Village Kalamazoo delivers long-term benefits—combining lifelong care, financial…
September 8, 2025 | Blog, Planning Ahead
Making the move to Friendship Village Kalamazoo means embracing a lifestyle of ease, security, and connection — but getting there can feel overwhelming at first. Whether you’re planning for yourself or helping a loved one navigate the transition, Friendship Village…
August 19, 2025 | Blog, Dementia & Alzheimer’s , Planning Ahead
Many families hesitate to consider assisted living because of a common misconception: moving into a senior living community means giving up independence. At Friendship Village Kalamazoo, a vibrant Life Plan Community in Michigan, we often hear people say, “I’m still…
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We are very excited to begin building a state-of-the-art skilled nursing center as well as a new Independent Living building (note: there will be 76 IL units, not 68 as the article states). Connecting to our current Rehabilitation Center, the new skilled building will be one cohesive skilled nursing center and will be named The Markillie Care Center in honor of our founders, John & Alene Markillie. We will also be reimagining many of our common spaces within Village Center. ... See MoreSee Less
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Our Health Center residents traveled to Verhage Farms in Mattawan this week. They picked apples for all the residents, enjoyed a hayride, and ended the afternoon with donuts and cider - YUM! Thanks to our great staff for making this happen - what a fun and yummy adventure! ... See MoreSee Less
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On September 30th, our residents enjoyed a delightful day trip to Frankenmuth, Michigan!
We boarded a comfortable motorcoach for a scenic ride across the state, kicking off a day full of laughter, connection, and exploration. From a delicious lunch at the iconic Bavarian Inn Restaurant, to shopping at the quaint boutiques downtown and at River Place Shops, every stop was filled with smiles and stories.
A guided city tour gave us deeper insight into Frankenmuth’s fascinating history, and we ended the day with a magical visit to Bronner’s Christmas Wonderland, where the holiday spirit shines all year long!
Trips like these are part of what makes life at Friendship Village Kalamazoo so special! ... See MoreSee Less
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