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Kalamazoo County, Michigan · County Market Snapshot

Assisted living in Kalamazoo County, Michigan

Demand, supply, and opportunity for small assisted living homes in Kalamazoo County — from the RAL Market Scout dataset.

Updated July 2026
Kalamazoo County, MI scores 7.0/10 (Moderate) for assisted living opportunity. It has 17,049 residents aged 75+, growing 6.0%, against 146 licensed homes — a moderate small-home market on RAL Market Scout's demand-vs-supply scoring.
Opportunity score
7.0/10
Moderate
Population 75+
17,049
6.0% growth
Licensed homes
146
current supply
Demand rating
4.6/10
Low

Why Kalamazoo County ranks here

Kalamazoo County scores 7.0/10 (Moderate) because its 17,049 seniors 75+ are growing 6.0% against just 146 licensed homes, with referral capacity of 1.8 per 1,000 seniors from nearby hospitals, hospice, and home-health agencies. A senior median income of $58,046 and median home value of $241,800 signal the local private-pay base.

Kalamazoo County demand & supply detail

Population 75+17,049
75+ growth (10-yr)6.0%
Dementia prevalence (65+)7.0%
Licensed assisted living homes146
Referral facilities nearby (hospital · hospice · SNF · home health · FQHC)30
Referral capacity / 1k seniors1.8
Senior median income$58,046
Median home value$241,800
Opportunity score7.0 / 10 (Moderate)

Assisted living by city in Kalamazoo County

CityHomesBeds
Portage31211
Plainwell889

Licensed assisted living homes in Kalamazoo County

FacilityCityBeds
Fountain View Ret Vil 0f Port #2Portage20
Park Place Senior Living DKalamazoo20
Vibrant Life Senior Living Kalamazoo Lodge 3Kalamazoo20
Park Place Senior Living AKalamazoo20
Park Place Senior Living BKalamazoo20
Fountain View Ret Vil of Port #1Portage20
Vibrant Life Senior Living Kalamazoo Lodge 1Kalamazoo20
Vibrant Life Senior Living Kalamazoo Lodge 2Kalamazoo20
Birch Cottage IVicksburg20
Birch Cottage IIVicksburg20
Hudson's Country ManorPortage19
Mohney 1 AFCKalamazoo12
Beacon Home at River RunKalamazoo12
Mohney 2 AFCKalamazoo12
E & F Douglas Group LivingGalesburg12

Frequently asked questions

How many assisted living homes are in Kalamazoo County?
Kalamazoo County has 146 licensed assisted living homes, serving 17,049 residents aged 75 and older.
Is Kalamazoo County a good market for assisted living?
Kalamazoo County scores 7.0 out of 10 (Moderate) on RAL Market Scout, which weighs 75+ demand and projected senior growth against current bed supply. Its 75+ population is growing 6.0%.
How fast is the senior population growing in Kalamazoo County?
The 75+ population in Kalamazoo County is projected to change 6.0% over the coming decade, with dementia prevalence around 7.0% of seniors 65+.

Go deeper on Kalamazoo County

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Sources: Licensed-home count from the Michigan state roster (RAL Market Scout pipeline). 75+ population, growth, income, and home value from U.S. Census ACS. Dementia prevalence from CMS chronic-condition data. Opportunity score is RAL Market Scout's model. Snapshot: 2026-07. Informational only — not legal, financial, or investment advice.