Nazareth, Inc

    2929 Nazareth Rd, Kalamazoo, MI 49048
    • Assisted Living

    Warm staff, roomy apartment, homelike

    I live here and feel well cared for. The staff are warm and attentive-always smiling and helpful-and there's full-time nursing and a dietician on site with a high staff-to-resident ratio. My apartment is roomy with high ceilings, a kitchenette and large windows with nature views; meals are homemade and buffet-style with plenty of choices. Independence, privacy and spiritual life are respected, there are lots of activities, and the place feels safe, home-like and great value.

    Current/former resident
    Jul 2026

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    Amenities

    Healthcare services

    • Activities of daily living assistance
    • Assistance with bathing
    • Assistance with dressing
    • Assistance with transfers
    • Medication management
    • Mental wellness program

    Healthcare staffing

    • 12-16 hour nursing
    • 24-hour call system
    • 24-hour supervision

    Meals and dining

    • Diabetes diet
    • Meal preparation and service
    • Restaurant-style dining
    • Special dietary restrictions

    Room

    • Air-conditioning
    • Cable
    • Fully furnished
    • Housekeeping and linen services
    • Kitchenettes
    • Private bathrooms
    • Telephone
    • Wifi

    Transportation

    • Community operated transportation
    • Transportation arrangement
    • Transportation arrangement (non-medical)

    Common areas

    • Beauty salon
    • Computer center
    • Dining room
    • Fitness room
    • Gaming room
    • Garden
    • Outdoor space
    • Small library
    • Wellness center

    Community services

    • Concierge services
    • Fitness programs
    • Move-in coordination

    Activities

    • Community-sponsored activities
    • Planned day trips
    • Resident-run activities
    • Scheduled daily activities

    Reviews

    4.89·(18)

    Overall rating

    1. 5
    2. 4
    3. 3
    4. 2
    5. 1
    • Care

      4.8
    • Staff

      4.9
    • Meals

      4.4
    • Amenities

      5.0
    • Value

      4.5

    Pros

    • Highly caring and attentive staff
    • Full-time nursing support available
    • High staff-to-resident ratio
    • Large, roomy apartments with high ceilings and kitchenettes
    • Homemade, varied and high-quality meals (buffet options)
    • Nutrition-focused meal delivery options
    • Good financial value
    • Daily activities and many social programming options
    • Spiritual programming and open chapel
    • Quiet, home-like and peaceful atmosphere
    • Healthcare services including nursing and dietician
    • Safety and security
    • Promotes independence and respects privacy
    • Welcoming, tight-knit resident community
    • Clean and well-maintained environment
    • Strong resident-staff relationships and team spirit
    • Scenic nature views from large windows
    • Responsive administrators and management

    Cons

    • Not suitable for advanced memory care
    • Limited availability for couples
    • No on-premise sanctuary (noted as a desired feature)
    • Resident population includes retired nuns (may not suit all preferences)

    Summary of reviews

    Overall sentiment: Reviews of Nazareth, Inc are overwhelmingly positive, with a strong emphasis on compassionate staff, comprehensive on-site clinical support, comfortable living spaces, good dining, and a peaceful, home-like environment. Multiple reviewers describe the staff as skilled, attentive, welcoming and nearly familial — administrators, nurses, caregivers and support staff are repeatedly praised for listening, keeping promises, and forming strong relationships with residents. The facility is consistently described as clean, safe and well-managed, and many reviewers explicitly say they would highly recommend Nazareth.

    Care quality and staffing: A key theme across the reviews is high-quality care backed by a favorable staffing model. Reviewers note full-time nursing support and a high staff-to-resident ratio, with nursing and dietician services available. Staff characterization is uniformly positive — caring, capable, courteous, engaging and accommodating. Several comments highlight that staff take time to listen and that team spirit exists between staff and residents. The presence of on-site healthcare personnel and visible responsiveness contributes to residents feeling safe and well looked after.

    Facilities and apartments: The physical environment is often described as lovely, quiet and home-like. Apartments are reported to be roomy and comfortable, often with high ceilings, kitchenettes, large windows, and nature views — features that reviewers found appealing for independence and quality of life. The building’s atmosphere appears conducive to reading, socializing, and quiet living. Cleanliness and comfortable common areas are frequently noted, reinforcing impressions of good maintenance and attention to resident comfort.

    Dining and nutrition: Dining receives strong, specific praise. Reviewers describe meals as homemade, varied and high-quality, with buffet-style offerings including salads, soups and multiple entrée choices. Nutrition-focused meal delivery is also mentioned. Several reviewers remark that family members — e.g., a father — particularly enjoyed the food. The availability of a dietician and the emphasis on quality meals support a consistent positive impression of the dining program.

    Activities, social life, and spiritual programming: Nazareth appears to offer a broad set of weekday activities and social options, from games and group activities to quiet socializing. Reviewers repeatedly mention that the community promotes socialization while preserving independence and privacy. Spiritual programs, an open chapel, and a generally faith-based presence (including references to the Sisters of St. Joseph and retired nuns among residents) are highlighted as meaningful to many families and residents; however, for some, the religious character of the resident population may be a neutral or less-desirable feature depending on personal preference.

    Community and culture: Multiple reviews emphasize a welcoming, hospitable community where residents feel at peace and have their physical, spiritual and emotional needs met. Staff-resident relationships are described as strong, and reviewers use words like family, hospitality, joy, and peace to characterize day-to-day life. The culture appears to favor respectful residents and a calm, quiet living environment that many reviewers found ideal for reading, socializing or simply relaxing.

    Management and value: Administrators and management earn praise for being responsive, pleasant and effective. Several reviewers remark on Nazareth’s strong value proposition, calling it the best financial value in their view. The combination of skilled staff, amenities, dining, and supportive services contributes to that perception of value.

    Notable limitations and concerns: There are a few recurring limitations to keep in mind. Reviewers explicitly state that Nazareth is not appropriate for advanced memory care, so it may not meet needs for residents requiring intensive dementia-specific services. Availability can also be a constraint for couples — multiple mentions indicate the facility may not accept or be suitable for paired/partner accommodations. Another point raised by a few reviewers is the absence of an on-site sanctuary, which some would have preferred; relatedly, the presence of retired nuns and a faith-based character may be a positive for many but could be less compatible with some prospective residents’ preferences.

    Bottom line: Nazareth, Inc presents as a well-run, caring, and value-oriented senior living option with strong clinical support, friendly and attentive staff, comfortable apartments, and good dining and activity programs. It is particularly well-suited for older adults who want a peaceful, faith-influenced community with opportunities for socialization and independence. Prospective residents and families should note the facility’s limitations for advanced memory care and the potential constraints on couple availability, and confirm whether the faith-based aspects and absence of an on-site sanctuary match their preferences.

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    Location

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    Nazareth, Inc is located at 2929 Nazareth Rd, Kalamazoo, MI, 49048.

    About Nazareth, Inc

    Nazareth, Inc. is an assisted living community in Michigan that puts a lot of focus on helping residents keep their independence while giving the support they need, and folks can pick from different suite options to make things feel more like home, and they do a nice job of keeping things accessible with wheelchair-friendly spaces and pet-friendly suites that have restrooms and kitchenettes, so people can be comfortable no matter their needs. The staff are always friendly and fully trained, so you'll see them helping out with things like medication reminders, bathing, dressing, and mobility assistance, and there's 12-16 hour nursing care every day along with a 24-hour call system, which means someone's always available in case something comes up. Residents get private one-bedroom homes, and every room's got its own bathroom, cable TV, air conditioning, phone, kitchenettes, Wi-Fi, and you can even get them furnished if you want, which takes some stress off moving in. There's a bunch of on-site features people like-an arts room, library, fitness programs, a business room, and even a theater, game room, music programs, outdoor common spaces, and a garden for fresh air, plus walking paths, spa/wellness space, and small gatherings for something to do each day. Folks here can sit down for meals in a regular dining room, or have restaurant-style dining that'll handle things like food allergies and diabetes diets, and they offer all-day dining, so you don't have to eat on a rigid schedule if that's tough. Housekeeping, laundry, move-in coordination, and family support services are all part of living here, and you get transportation for off-site appointments or shopping so you don't get stuck, while there's always something going on, from movie nights to art, music, or fitness classes. The place is clean, comfortable, and the people around are helpful-some say it feels homey, which helps with settling in. They have programs for community life, activities for socializing, and a big focus on keeping people learning, growing, and feeling included, especially through a religious lens, since it's a faith-based community built on lasting relationships and unity. There's health and safety oversight from the staff, holistic care for body, mind, and spirit, and a structure that encourages a good quality of life, plus they're licensed and regulated by Michigan's Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs. The whole community is about building relationships, supporting independence, and making sure everyone feels connected, with care tailored to what each person wants and needs as they enjoy their retirement years.

    People often ask...

    Nazareth, Inc offers competitive pricing, with rates starting at a cost of $4,123 per month.

    Nazareth, Inc offers assisted living.

    The full address for this community is 2929 Nazareth Rd, Kalamazoo, MI 49048.

    No, Nazareth, Inc does not offer respite care. Respite care in assisted living communities provides temporary, short-term relief for primary caregivers by offering professional care for their loved ones. It allows individuals to stay in an assisted living community for a limited time, giving caregivers a break while ensuring residents receive necessary support and assistance with daily activities.

    Safety & Compliance

    In Michigan, the Department of Licensing & Regulatory Affairs (LARA) licenses adult foster care homes and homes for the aged, conducting renewal inspections and complaint investigations and publishing the resulting reports.

    License numberAH390382559
    StatusActive
    Facility typeHomes for the Aged
    License classRegular
    Capacity138 residents
    LicenseeNazareth Inc.
    Care servedAged
    EffectiveAugust 1st, 2025
    ExpiresJuly 31st, 2026
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    Inspection Reports

    3

    Reports

    8

    Citations

    0

    Complaints

    7

    Years

    27 Apr 2024Addendum
    Recommended increasing the licensed bed capacity to 138 after reviewing room configurations and spaces.
    22 Oct 2023Renewal
    Identified multiple rule violations, including bed count exceedance, delayed tuberculosis screening, unsecured medication handling, missing meal records, improper linen storage, incomplete dish sanitization records, unlabeled open foods, and accessible hazardous materials.
    • R 325.1913Licenses and permits; general provisions
    • R 325.1923Employee's health
    • R 325.1932Resident medications
    • R 325.1954Meal and food records
    • R 325.1975Laundry and linen requirements
    • R 325.1976Kitchen and dietary
    • R 325.1976Kitchen and dietary
    • R 325.1979General maintenance and storage
    03 Jul 2019Initial
    Identified substantial compliance with licensing statutes and administrative rules; a temporary license with a maximum capacity of 76 was issued.

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