Interview Q&A
How long have you been in business?
Since 1983.
What is your primary product or service?
Provide care for our retired residents. Assisting them in their activities of daily living (ADL).
How do you differentiate yourself from other businesses in your category and area?
We are a Christian non-profit Home for the Aged.
How many locations do you have and do you have plans to expand?
Our facilities consist of Park Village Pines, which is a 160 bed Assisted Living facility, and Crystal Woods, which is a 20 bed Alzheimer's facility. We will be developing another 23 acres on our campus with some additional housing for retired members of our community.
Provide detailed directions to your location
We are located on Crystal Lane in Kalamazoo, MI.
From US131 North, take the Oshtemo exit on to Stadium Drive going West. Turn Left at first traffic signal, 11th Street going South. Turn Right onto Crystal Lane, this is before you reach the four-way stop at Parkview. Proceed West on Crystal Lane to Park Village Pines and Crystal Woods on your Right.
If coming from I-94, take the Oshtemo, 9th Street, exit heading North on 9th Street. Turn Right onto Atlantic Dr, before you reach Stadium Drive. Atlantic Dr. ends at Parkview where you turn Right. Proceed East on Parkview and turn Left onto Crystal Lane which will before reaching the four way stop at 11th Street. Go North on Crystal Lane which will curve to the East, Park Village Pines and Crystal Woods will be on you Left.
What type of payments do you accept?
Most of our Residents pay by check. Soon we hope to be able to debit checking accounts.
Which areas do you service?
Most of our Residents come from the Kalamazoo area. However, families often move their parents here so they are closer to them.
Who owns your company or runs daily operations?
Park Village Pines and Crystal Woods are owned and operated by the Kalamazoo Area Christian Retirement Association, Inc.
What are your hours of operation?
We provide care to our Residents 24/7. Our business hours are 8:00am - 5:00pm, Monday - Friday.