Local supply and market context for residential assisted living in Kalamazoo.
Updated July 2026
Kalamazoo, MI has 97 licensed assisted living homes (665 beds, averaging 6.9 per home). It sits in Van Buren County, a moderate RAL market scoring 6.9/10, with 5,516 seniors 75+ growing 6.8%.
Licensed homes
97
Kalamazoo
Licensed beds
665
total
Avg home size
6.9 beds
per home
County opportunity
6.9/10
Moderate
The Kalamazoo assisted living market
Kalamazoo has 97 licensed assisted living homes totaling 665 beds — an average of 6.9 beds per home, skewing toward small residential (RAL-style) homes. As part of Van Buren County, it draws on a 75+ population of 5,516 growing 6.8%, with a senior median income of $49,532. See the full Van Buren County market or all Michigan top markets.
Frequently asked questions
How many assisted living homes are in Kalamazoo, MI?
Kalamazoo has 97 licensed assisted living homes with about 665 total beds.
Is Kalamazoo a good place to open an assisted living home?
Kalamazoo is in Van Buren County, which scores 6.9/10 (Moderate) on RAL Market Scout; its 75+ population is growing 6.8%. Current local supply is 97 homes.
What county is Kalamazoo in?
Kalamazoo is in Van Buren County, Michigan.
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Sources: Home and bed counts from the Michigan licensing roster (RAL Market Scout pipeline). County demand, growth, and income from U.S. Census ACS. Snapshot: 2026-07. Informational only — not legal, financial, or investment advice.