Michigan · CMS Data August 2026
Highest-Rated Nursing Homes in Michigan
Where Are the Highest-Rated Nursing Homes in Michigan?
CMS Care Compare lists 178 nursing homes rated 4 or 5 stars overall by CMS in Michigan, out of 422 certified nursing homes (data from August 2026). The most are in Grand Rapids (12), Detroit (8) and Monroe (6). 105 hold the top rating of 5 stars.
- Matching homes
- 178
- All homes in Michigan
- 422
- Rated 4 or 5 stars
- 178
- Average overall stars
- 4.6
How this list is made: CMS's overall star rating is 4 or 5 (out of 5). The overall rating combines health inspections, staffing and quality measures. Homes are ordered by CMS's overall rating, then its inspection rating.
- 1055 stars overall
- 1364+ stars for inspections
- 1404+ stars for staffing
- 143No fines or payment denials
- 97Antipsychotic use below the national median
- 40Nonprofit
The Top 40 by CMS Rating
Stars are out of 5; blank cells are ratings CMS doesn't report for that home. Every matching home is on its city page, linked below.
Matching Homes by City
More About This List
Read how CMS star ratings work. For assisted living and memory care rules, Medicaid limits and the ombudsman, see senior care in Michigan. For local services, call the Eldercare Locator at 1-800-677-1116.
Other lists for Michigan: nursing homes that accept medicaid in Michigan, nonprofit nursing homes in Michigan, nursing homes with low antipsychotic use in Michigan.
Frequently Asked Questions
How Many Highest-Rated Nursing Homes Are in Michigan?
178 of the 422 CMS-certified nursing homes in Michigan meet this rule: CMS's overall star rating is 4 or 5 (out of 5). The overall rating combines health inspections, staffing and quality measures.
Which Highest-Rated Nursing Home in Michigan Rates Highest?
By CMS's overall rating, then its inspection rating, Aerius Health Center in Riverview (5 stars), Allegan County Medical Care Facility in Allegan (5 stars) and Bellbrook in Rochester Hills (5 stars) rank highest. Visit and check the latest inspection report before you decide.
How Do You Check a Nursing Home in Michigan?
Read its Care Compare page for the full inspection reports, visit at different times, and ask about staffing and openings. Michigan's Michigan Long Term Care Ombudsman Program (MLTCOP) can answer questions about residents' rights.