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Friendship Village

1400 N Drake Rd, Kalamazoo, MI 49006
Score: 92 / 100

Friendship Village is one of the top-rated nursing facilities in Kalamazoo, Michigan, earning an A grade based on CMS data. With a score of 92/100, it ranks in the top 10% of facilities statewide — a strong indicator of quality care.

Friendship Village provides above-average staffing with 5.00 total nurse hours per resident per day. Higher staffing levels are generally associated with better care outcomes and more attentive staff.

Recent inspections identified 21 deficiencies at Friendship Village. While none were classified as the most serious level, families should review the detailed inspection history below.

Score Breakdown

Overall CMS Rating 40 / 40 pts
5 ★ CMS rating
Health Inspections 20 / 25 pts
4 ★ inspection rating
Staffing 20 / 20 pts
5 ★ staffing rating
Quality Measures 12 / 15 pts
4 ★ quality measures

🏥 Staffing Details

Staff Type Hours/Resident/Day National Avg Comparison
Total Nursing 5.00 3.8 Above Average
Registered Nurses (RN) 1.33 0.7 Above Average
Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) 0.58 0.7 Below Average
Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) 3.09 2.4 Above Average
Weekend Total Nursing 4.50 3.8 Above Average
Weekend RN Hours 0.91 0.7 Above Average

🔍 Inspection & Deficiency History

21
Total Deficiencies
Jan 22, 2025
Most Recent Inspection
🟠 21 Moderate
View recent deficiencies (5 shown)
  • Tag 0550 Severity D
    Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
    Jan 22, 2025 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
  • Tag 0656 Severity D
    Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
    Jan 22, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
  • Tag 0657 Severity D
    Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
    Jan 22, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
  • Tag 0677 Severity D
    Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
    Jan 22, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
  • Tag 0689 Severity D
    Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
    Jan 22, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

📊 Resident Outcome Measures

Based on CMS quality measure data. Lower percentages are better for most metrics.

Measure This Facility Nat'l Avg
Residents with pressure ulcers 2.7% 4.5% Better
Falls with major injury 1.8% 3.0% Better
On antipsychotic medication 19.4% 14.5% Worse
Urinary tract infections 3.7% 2.5% Worse
ADL decline (daily activities) 7.7% 14.0% Better
Excessive weight loss 4.7% 7.5% Better
New/worsened incontinence 32.9% 45.0% Better

How This Grade Was Calculated

This facility's grade of A is based on a score of 92 out of 100, calculated from official CMS Nursing Home Compare data:

  • Overall CMS Rating: 5★ → 40 pts (max 40)
  • Health Inspection Rating: 4★ → 20 pts (max 25)
  • Staffing Rating: 5★ → 20 pts (max 20)
  • Quality Measures Rating: 4★ → 12 pts (max 15)

Grades: A=85+, B=70–84, C=55–69, D=40–54, F=below 40

Facility Details

Ownership
Non profit - Corporation
Certified Beds
57
Provider Type
Medicare
Resident Council
Yes
Family Council
No
Sprinkler System
Yes
Last Inspection
Jan 22, 2025
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
7