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CMS Nursing Home Compare · August 2026

Friendship Village

1400 N Drake Rd, Kalamazoo, MI 49006 · All homes in Kalamazoo

Friendship Village, a 57-bed non profit - corporation nursing facility in Kalamazoo, MI, holds a 5-star CMS overall rating - well above the 3.0-star national average, ranking #1 of 420 rated homes in MI on CMS overall stars (with health+staffing+quality tie-breaks), with nurse staffing above the national norm. No recent finding reached the actual-harm level.

CMS combines health inspections, nurse-staffing levels, and clinical quality measures into the overall star rating, read the components below; they often tell a sharper story than the headline.

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5 / 5
Much above average · CMS overall · nat'l 3.0
#1 of 420
In-state rank among rated MI homes
5.91
Well above average · nurse hrs/day · nat'l 3.86
16
Inspection findings

The verdict

Friendship Village, a 57-bed non profit - corporation nursing facility in Kalamazoo, MI, holds a 5-star CMS overall rating - well above the 3.0-star national average, ranking #1 of 420 rated homes in MI on CMS overall stars (with health+staffing+quality tie-breaks), with nurse staffing above the national norm. No recent finding reached the actual-harm level.

5 / 5
CMS overall · national 3.0
#1 of 420
In-state rank among rated MI homes
5.91
Nurse hrs/resident-day · national 3.86
16
Inspection findings on file

CMS force-curves overall stars within each state; read health, staffing, and quality sub-ratings alongside the headline.

In-state ownership mix · peer inventory

How 422 MI nursing homes split by ownership sector

This facility is recorded as Non profit - Corporation. Sector buckets collapse CMS ownership_type into For-profit, Nonprofit, and Government, orthogonal to the RN/LPN/CNA hour bar below.

Health Inspection

5/5

Staffing

5/5

Quality Measures

5/5

Long-Stay Quality

2/5

Facility Information

Provider Number
235248
Ownership
Non profit - Corporation
Provider Type
Medicare
Beds
57
Residents
42
In Hospital
No
County
Kalamazoo
Last Inspection
Apr 2, 2026

Staffing Data

How the 5.91 total nursing hours per resident-day are staffed:

RN Hours
1.87 (nat'l avg: 0.69)
LPN Hours
0.65
CNA Hours
3.39
Total Nursing Hours
5.91 (nat'l avg: 3.86)
PT Hours
0.07
Nursing Turnover
20.0%
RN Turnover
13.3%

What the CMS Record Reveals About Friendship Village

According to CMS Nursing Home Compare, Friendship Village ranks #1 of 420 rated nursing homes in MI on overall stars (tie-broken by health+staffing+quality, then fewer fines). Friendship Village operates 57 certified beds in Kalamazoo, MI with approximately 42 residents currently in care, and carries a CMS overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars (health inspection 5★ · staffing 5★ · quality 5★).

The inspection file contains 16 deficiency records from recent surveys, all falling in the no-harm or minimal-harm bands of the CMS scope-and-severity grid. CMS has not levied any fines or payment denials against this facility. Reported nurse staffing runs 5.91 total hours per resident day (national average 3.86); RN hours specifically are 1.87 per resident day.

Classified as "Non profit - Corporation" ownership and operating as a "Medicare" provider, Friendship Village falls into a category where comparative context matters. Reported nursing staff turnover at this facility is 20.0% (CMS payroll-based measure).

Why sub-scores and the CMS methodology matter

The overall score is a composite of three weighted sub-ratings published by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services: health inspection results, staffing levels, and quality measures. Because CMS caps the overall score at the health-inspection tier and then adjusts up or down based on staffing and quality, the sub-scores often tell a sharper story than the headline star count alone, a 3-star facility with weak inspection history reads differently from one held back by thin staffing.

National research consistently shows that ownership structure, staffing hours, and turnover are the three operational levers that correlate most strongly with resident outcomes, ratings and fines are lagging indicators of those upstream choices. The staffing metric in particular is the one most strongly tied to resident outcomes in peer-reviewed literature.

For families evaluating this facility, the CMS record should be read alongside a site visit, direct conversation with current residents and their families, and review of the state health department's most recent inspection report, the star rating is a starting point, not a verdict. All data on this page is sourced from CMS Provider Data and the Nursing Home Compare program; always verify the same record on Medicare.gov Care Compare and with the facility or your state survey agency before making placement decisions.

Deficiency History (16 most recent)

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Apr 2, 2026 Tag: 0880

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Category: Infection Control Deficiencies

Corrected: May 12, 2026

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Apr 2, 2026 Tag: 0657

Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected: May 12, 2026

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Jan 23, 2025 Tag: 0842

Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected: Mar 4, 2025

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Jan 23, 2025 Tag: 0695

Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Mar 4, 2025

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Jan 23, 2025 Tag: 0689

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Mar 4, 2025

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Jan 23, 2025 Tag: 0677

Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Mar 4, 2025

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Jan 23, 2025 Tag: 0657

Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected: Mar 4, 2025

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Jan 23, 2025 Tag: 0656

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected: Mar 4, 2025

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Jan 23, 2025 Tag: 0550

Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected: Mar 4, 2025

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Feb 29, 2024 Tag: 0693

Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Apr 9, 2024

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Feb 29, 2024 Tag: 0689

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Apr 9, 2024

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Feb 29, 2024 Tag: 0656

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected: Apr 9, 2024

E - Pattern - Minimal harm Feb 29, 2024 Tag: 0880

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Category: Infection Control Deficiencies

Corrected: Apr 9, 2024

E - Pattern - Minimal harm Feb 29, 2024 Tag: 0658

Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected: Apr 9, 2024

F - Widespread - Minimal harm Feb 29, 2024 Tag: 0851

Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data.

Category: Administration Deficiencies

Corrected: Apr 9, 2024

F - Widespread - Minimal harm Feb 29, 2024 Tag: 0812

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Category: Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Corrected: Apr 9, 2024

Quality Measures

Measure Type Score Used in Rating
Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased Long Stay 12.5% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder Long Stay 0.0% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection Long Stay 3.7% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury Long Stay 1.8% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened Long Stay N/A Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers Long Stay 3.3% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication Long Stay 27.9% Yes
Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication Short Stay 0.0% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight Long Stay 6.0% No
Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms Long Stay 1.0% No
Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained Long Stay 0.0% No
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine Long Stay 99.1% No
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication Long Stay 17.3% No
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine Long Stay 100.0% No
Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence Long Stay 27.7% No
Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine Short Stay 99.5% No
Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine Short Stay 92.6% No

Penalty History

No penalties on record.

Nationwide facilities with similar scale or staffing

Two data-derived peer sets for Friendship Village, both outside MI so the neighborhoods are not the same-state geography list below.

What the CMS records show for Friendship Village

The health, staffing, and quality sub-ratings above often diverge from the CMS overall headline. Use those components and the inspection findings to read the full file, not the overall star alone.

  • The MI registry aggregates state averages and the highest-rated homes in this cohort. View MI registry
  • Peer homes near 57 beds show how CMS stars vary at a similar scale in MI. Compare a similar-size peer
  • CMS publishes separate fields for inspections, nurse staffing hours, and quality measures; the guide explains how each star is computed. How CMS ratings work

CMS refreshes Nursing Home Compare quarterly (current extract: August 2026). PlainNursing describes published records; it does not establish suitability, availability, admissions, or individual outcomes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the overall CMS rating for Friendship Village?
Friendship Village has an overall CMS rating of 5 out of 5 stars. This rating combines health inspection results (5★), staffing levels (5★), and quality measures (5★).
Where does Friendship Village rank among nursing homes in MI?
According to CMS Nursing Home Compare overall stars (with health+staffing+quality tie-breaks, then fewer fines), Friendship Village ranks 1st among 420 rated nursing homes in MI (#1 of 420). CMS force-curves the overall star within each state, so this peer set is the honest comparison.
What are the staffing levels at Friendship Village?
Friendship Village reports 5.91 total nursing hours per resident day (national average: 3.86). RN hours are 1.87 per resident day (national average: 0.69). Nursing staff turnover is 20.0%.
How many beds does Friendship Village have?
Friendship Village has 57 certified beds with approximately 42 residents. The facility is located at 1400 N Drake Rd, Kalamazoo, MI 49006.
Does Friendship Village have any deficiencies on record?
Yes, Friendship Village has 16 deficiencies on record from recent inspections. Most deficiencies are classified as no harm or minimal harm.
Has Friendship Village received any fines or penalties?
No, Friendship Village has no fines or penalties on record.
Who owns Friendship Village?
Friendship Village is classified as "Non profit - Corporation" ownership. The facility type is "Medicare".
When was Friendship Village last inspected?
The most recent health inspection for Friendship Village was on Apr 2, 2026. The facility received a health inspection rating of 5 out of 5 stars.
What quality measures are tracked for Friendship Village?
Friendship Village is evaluated on 17 quality measures, of which 8 are used in the CMS star rating calculation. These include measures for both long-stay and short-stay residents covering areas like infections, falls, pressure ulcers, and medication use.
Data Sources

Data source: CMS Nursing Home Compare. Ratings, staffing, deficiency, quality measure, and penalty data are from CMS Provider Data. For informational purposes only. Verify the same CCN on Medicare.gov Care Compare and with the facility or your state health department.

Source: CMS Nursing Home Compare provider data (data.cms.gov). See our methodology for how this page is compiled. Ratings, staffing, health-inspection deficiency, and Civil Money Penalty records are published by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services under a public-domain (CC0) license.

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