Nursing Homes and Senior Care in Michigan

Nursing Homes by City in Michigan

The Michigan cities with the most CMS-certified nursing homes. All 218 cities are listed below the table. Homes in Michigan average 4.0 hours of nursing care per resident per day; the national median is 3.7 hours.

5-Star Nursing Homes in Michigan

Homes with CMS's top overall rating, ordered by inspection rating. See all highest-rated nursing homes in Michigan.

Assisted Living in Michigan

Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA), Bureau of Community and Health Systems licenses assisted living in Michigan. License types: Home for the Aged, Adult Foster Care Family Home (capacity 1-6), Adult Foster Care Small Group (capacity 1-6), Adult Foster Care Medium Group (capacity 7-12), Adult Foster Care Large Group (capacity 13-20) and Adult Foster Care Congregate (capacity >20). Use the state's search to check a community's license and inspection history.

• Michigan assisted living facility search
• Michigan assisted living rules
• Michigan assisted living licensing (Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA), Bureau of Community and Health Systems)

Memory Care Rules in Michigan

Facilities must give families a written disclosure of their dementia care services.

• A nursing home, home for the aged, or county medical care facility that represents to the public that it provides inpatient or residential care or services to persons with Alzheimer's disease or a related condition shall provide to each prospective patient, resident, or surrogate decision maker a written description of the services provided to patients or residents with Alzheimer's disease or a related condition (MCL 333.20178).
• The written description shall include the overall philosophy and mission; the process and criteria for placement in or transfer or discharge from the program; the process used for assessment and establishment of a plan of care; staff training and continuing education practices; the physical environment and design features; the frequency and types of activities; and identification of supplemental fees for services provided to patients or residents with Alzheimer's disease or a related condition (MCL 333.20178(1)).
• "Represents to the public" means advertises or markets the facility as providing specialized Alzheimer's or dementia care services (MCL 333.20178(2)).
• A home for the aged that represents to the public that it provides residential care or services to individuals with Alzheimer's disease or a related condition shall include in its program statement the information required by MCL 333.20178 (Homes for the Aged rules, R 325.1901 et seq.).

• Michigan memory care rules

Medicaid Long-Term Care in Michigan

Michigan's Medicaid program is Michigan Medicaid. For nursing home Medicaid (2026), the state lists an income limit of Extended Care/Waiver income limit $2982 (3 x the Federal SSI Benefit Rate $994, effective January 1, 2026) and an asset limit of $9,950 (asset group of one) or $14,910 (asset group of two), effective January 1, 2026, for the SSI-related categories that cover nursing home and waiver care, including Extended-Care (BEM 164) and Group 2 Aged, Blind and Disabled (BEM 166); other SSI-related categories keep $2,000 / $3,000. Residents keep a personal needs allowance of The patient allowance for clients who are in, or are expected to be in, LTC and/or a hospital for the entire L/H month is $60 ($90 for a veteran receiving the VA Improved Pension).

• MI Choice Waiver Program: adult day, in-home care and respite. Eligible adults who meet income and asset criteria and need nursing facility level of care can receive Medicaid-covered services like those provided by nursing homes but stay in their own home or another residential setting. Services include adult day health (adult day care), chore services, community living supports, home delivered meals, nursing services and respite services. Available in all Michigan counties since October 1, 1998.

• Michigan Medicaid nursing facility coverage
• Michigan Medicaid long-term care limits

Nursing Home Inspections and Complaints in Michigan

Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA), Bureau of Survey and Certification (BSC) inspects nursing homes in Michigan for CMS. To file a complaint, call 800-882-6006 or use the state's complaint page.

• Michigan nursing home inspection lookup
• File a nursing home complaint in Michigan

Michigan Long-Term Care Ombudsman

The Michigan Long Term Care Ombudsman Program (MLTCOP) is a free, confidential advocate for residents of nursing homes and assisted living. Ombudsmen help with complaints, residents' rights and problems with care. Call 866-485-9393.

• Contact the Michigan Long Term Care Ombudsman Program (MLTCOP)

Aging Services and Caregiver Support in Michigan

Michigan Department of Health and Human Services, Aging, Community Living, and Supports Bureau (ACLS Bureau) runs Michigan's aging services, delivered through local Area Agencies on Aging. Family caregivers can get help through Caregiver services through local Area Agencies on Aging.

• Michigan aging services: Michigan Department of Health and Human Services, Aging, Community Living, and Supports Bureau (ACLS Bureau)
• Area Agencies on Aging in Michigan
• Caregiver support in Michigan: Caregiver services through local Area Agencies on Aging

Guides for Your Next Step

See how to choose a nursing home, what memory care is, how Medicaid pays for nursing home care and what Medicare covers. For local help, call the Eldercare Locator at 1-800-677-1116.

Frequently Asked Questions