Michigan · CMS Data August 2026
Nursing Homes With Low Antipsychotic Use in Michigan
Where Are the Nursing Homes With Low Antipsychotic Use in Michigan?
CMS Care Compare lists 202 nursing homes where fewer long-stay residents receive antipsychotic medication than the national median in Michigan, out of 422 certified nursing homes (data from August 2026). The most are in Detroit (12), Grand Rapids (9) and Westland (5). 97 of them are rated 4 or 5 stars overall.
- Matching homes
- 202
- All homes in Michigan
- 422
- Rated 4 or 5 stars
- 97
- Average overall stars
- 3.4
How this list is made: The home's share of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication (CMS measure 481, four-quarter average) is below the national median. Homes are ordered by CMS's overall rating, then its inspection rating.
- 1134+ stars for staffing
- 107Nurse turnover below the national median
- 122No fines or payment denials
- 31Nonprofit
- 202Medicaid certified
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.
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More About This List
Read why antipsychotic use matters in dementia care. 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: highest-rated nursing homes in Michigan, nursing homes that accept medicaid in Michigan, nonprofit nursing homes in Michigan.
Frequently Asked Questions
How Many Nursing Homes With Low Antipsychotic Use Are in Michigan?
202 of the 422 CMS-certified nursing homes in Michigan meet this rule: The home's share of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication (CMS measure 481, four-quarter average) is below the national median.
Which Nursing Home With Low Antipsychotic Use 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.
Why Does Antipsychotic Use Matter?
FDA warns that antipsychotic drugs raise the risk of death in older adults with dementia-related psychosis, and CMS tracks how often long-stay residents receive them. The national median in this data is 13% of long-stay residents.
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.