
Michigan Senior Living: Life Care at Friendship Village Kalamazoo Offers a Smarter, More Secure Future
July 17, 2025 | Blog
Planning retirement is more than just finding a beautiful place to live — it’s about choosing senior living options that offer security, peace of mind, and a path forward as your needs evolve. At Friendship Village Kalamazoo, we offer Life Care — a comprehensive plan that ensures you’ll have access to the care you need, when you need it, without leaving the community you call home.
Life Care is a great blend of lifestyle and planning. As one of the most trusted senior living communities in Michigan, Friendship Village offers this benefit through flexible plans that help you enjoy the best of independent living and assisted living today — with access to memory care, skilled nursing, and rehabilitation services tomorrow.
What Is Life Care?
Life Care at Friendship Village Kalamazoo gives you priority access to higher levels of care — including assisted living, memory care, skilled nursing, and rehabilitation — all on one campus. You’ll start with independent living in a vibrant, maintenance-free home, knowing you have a plan in place if your health needs change.
This model also provides financial predictability: a one-time entrance fee and a manageable, all-inclusive monthly service fee to help you avoid the rising costs of care.
Benefits of Life Care at Friendship Village Kalamazoo
- Seamless access to multiple levels of care
- Stable monthly costs
- Substantial long-term savings
- Lifetime security
- Potential tax advantages
What Does the Entrance Fee Include?
Your one-time entrance fee is based on the type and size of the residence you select. It supports your access to the full continuum of care and unlocks a full suite of amenities — including wellness programs, dining, social events, fitness, transportation, and healthcare access — so you can focus on living fully.
What Does the Monthly Service Fee Cover?
This predictable fee simplifies your life and your budget by covering:
- Residence maintenance and utilities
- Chef-prepared dining options
- Wellness, fitness, and enrichment programs
- Scheduled transportation
- Cultural events and social activities
- Healthcare coordination and priority access to care
Unlike traditional homeownership, there are no property taxes or insurance worries — everything is bundled into one easy monthly payment.
Which Life Care Plan Is Right for You?
Friendship Village Kalamazoo offers three flexible Life Care plans, each designed to meet different financial goals while ensuring access to the full continuum of care:
- Traditional LifeCare Refund
A prorated refund is available if you leave Friendship Village for any reason within the first 60 months. The refund amount is based on the length of your residency. - 50% Return-of-Capital Plan® LifeCare® Refund
This plan returns 50% of your entrance fee to you or your estate — no matter how long you live at Friendship Village. It balances long-term value with lasting peace of mind. - 80% Return-of-Capital Plan® LifeCare® Refund
This option preserves even more of your investment by returning 80% of your entrance fee to you or your estate, regardless of how long you remain in the community.
Each plan provides the same exceptional benefits of Life Care — including priority access to higher levels of care and predictable monthly service fees — so you can choose the financial model that best supports your future.
Already Have Long-Term Care Insurance?
That’s great! Life Care at Friendship Village Kalamazoo works in tandem with many long-term care insurance policies. You may still be eligible for benefits if you ever need assisted living, memory care, or skilled nursing — check with your provider to understand how your coverage coordinates with Life Care.
Satisfaction Guaranteed
We’re confident in the lifestyle, care, and peace of mind we provide. That’s why we offer a 100% Satisfaction Guarantee: if you’re not completely satisfied within your first 12 months, your entrance fee will be refunded in full.
Let’s Talk About Your Future
Choosing Life Care at Friendship Village Kalamazoo means flexibility, financial security, and a built-in plan for the road ahead. Whether you’re just beginning to explore assisted living options for seniors or are ready to make a move, we’re here to help you navigate your next step.
Schedule a visit today to learn how Friendship Village Kalamazoo offers more than a place to live — it’s a place to thrive, now and in the future.