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Look below to keep up to date on all the news about Friendship Village in Kalamazoo, Michigan. You’ll also find informative blog posts on topics of special interest to seniors and their families. Check back often!

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September 20, 2024 | Planning Ahead, Blog

Discover Your Essential Guide to Independent Living: Benefits, Types and Costs

Have you been wondering if an independent living community is right for you? This helpful guide gives you a concise overview…

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May 22, 2024 | News

5 Vital Fitness Tips for Seniors: Stay Active and Thriving

Aging gracefully is about living with energy, staying engaged, and making every day count. Getting the proper amount of…

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Seniors sitting in activity room

May 9, 2024 | News

What are the Living Options at a Life Plan Community?

A Life Plan Community, also sometimes referred to as a Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC), offers a complete range…

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Senior with younger woman

December 1, 2023 | Blog

Loving Senior Living: How to Get the Most of Your Retirement Community

With a lot of thought and consideration you’ve made the move into a retirement community – congratulations are in order…

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November 20, 2023 | News

Friendship Village Kalamazoo’s Management Company becomes J.D. Power’s most awarded brand in the history of its Senior Living Satisfaction Study

LCS ranked #1 in Independent Living, for the fifth year in a row, and added a #1 ranking for Assisted Living/Memory Care in…

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Senior women high five in a room together

November 21, 2022 | News

Friendship Village’s Management Company Ranked #1 in J.D. Power 2022 U.S. Senior Living Satisfaction Study

LCS Awarded Highest Customer Satisfaction Among Senior Independent Living Providers for the 4th Consecutive Year Friendship…

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LCS JD Power Awards

May 23, 2022 | News

U.S. News & World Report Names Friendship Village Kalamazoo a 2022-23 Best Senior Living Community

KALAMAZOO, MI – May 10, 2022 – Friendship Village Kalamazoo has been recognized by U.S. News & World Report as a 2022-23…

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December 1, 2021 | News

LCS RANKED #1 IN INDEPENDENT LIVING CUSTOMER SATISFACTION BY J.D. POWER

Friendship Village Kalamazoo is excited to announce our management company, LCS, has become the first and only senior living…

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LCS JD Power award winner

July 2, 2021 | Blog, Recipes

Refreshing Cucumber Salad

Light and refreshing cucumber salad, perfect for a warm summer day!   Refreshing Cucumber Salad 1 Large Cucumber…

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