Finding the best nursing home for yourself or a loved one is important for your peace of mind. Many factors should be considered when selecting a home, including location, quality of medical care, cleanliness and treatment of the residents. Kalamazoo, Michigan, has several top-rated nursing homes, as ranked by the United States Department of Health and Human Services. Does this Spark an idea?
Friendship Village
Friendship Village (friendshipvillagemi.com) has been in operation for over 30 years and receives the highest ranking of five out of five stars by the United States Department of Health and Human Services. Apartments are located in the main building along with a variety of amenities, such as a restaurant-style dining room, private dining room, performing arts center, hair salon, convenience store, library, art gallery and exercise room. Garden Homes are available for residents looking for a space that feels more like a house than an apartment, but still features the services of a retirement home. Friendship Village also offers planned trips to destinations like parks and operas, on-site health care, assisted living and a five-acre nature preserve.
Bronson Nursing and Retirement Center
Bronson Nursing and Rehabilitation Center (bronsonhealth.com) is rated four out of five stars by the United States Department of Health and Human Services. The facility is located in Lawson, Michigan, 20-miles from Kalamazoo. Bronson's facility offers both short- and long-term care tailored to each resident's individual needs. Social features like pet therapy, excursions, religious services and transportation are offered along with medical services such as hospice care, blood work, X-rays, and dental work to meet the needs of each resident.
Alamo Nursing Home
Located in the countryside, 10 minutes from Kalamazoo, the family-owned Alamo Nursing Home (alamonursinghome.com) is one of the top-rated nursing homes in the area, receiving four out of five stars from the United States Department of Health and Human Services. Services offered at Alamo include dietary assistance, behavior management and financial consulting. Residents have private bedrooms and access to a communal sunroom, cafeteria and library.
Plainwell Pines Nursing and Rehabilitation Community
Plainwell Pines Nursing and Rehabilitation Community (atriumlivingcenters.com) is located just 10 miles north of Kalamazoo in Plainwell, Michigan. The United States Department of Health and Human Services ranks Plainwell Pines as one of the top-rated nursing homes with four out of five stars. While Plainwell Pines offers 24-hour nursing care and rehabilitation services, an independent lifestyle is encouraged, with many services and amenities available to help residents reach that goal. Pet therapy, resident and family therapy are offered to maintain emotional well-being, and physical rehabilitation, dementia care and hospice care are available to assist in physical well-being.
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