Quick answers
- Is Candlestick CLF licensed?
- Candlestick CLF appears on the official license list of the Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA), Bureau of Community and Health Systems (retrieved October 31, 2026) as “Adult Foster Care - Small Group Home (1-6)”, license number AS090010214, status: licensed. Check the state record for the latest status and inspection reports.
- How many residents can Candlestick CLF have?
- The state license lists a capacity of 6. This is the licensed maximum, not the number of places free today.
- Where is Candlestick CLF?
- 3123 Candlestick Lane, Bay City, MI 48706, Michigan.
- What is the phone number of Candlestick CLF?
- (989) 667-0829, as listed by the state.
- What is the closest hospital emergency room?
- McLaren Bay Region, Bay City (about 4.4 mi in a straight line). In a medical emergency, call 911.
What to ask when you visit
A general checklist for any assisted living or residential care home. It is not medical or legal advice.
- Is the license current? Can I see the latest state inspection report and how any problems were fixed?
- What does the monthly fee include, and what costs extra (levels of care, help with medicines, laundry, transport)?
- How and how often are fees raised, and with how much notice?
- What help with daily activities is offered (bathing, dressing, medicines), and who gives it?
- How many staff are on duty during the day and at night? Is a nurse on site or on call?
- What happens if care needs increase? When would a resident have to move out?
- Is there a memory-care area for people with dementia, and is the home licensed for it?
- Does the home accept Medicaid (or a state waiver program), long-term care insurance or veterans’ benefits?
- How are medical emergencies handled, and which hospital is usually used?
- Can I talk with residents and families, share a meal, and visit at different times of day?
- What does the contract say about moving out, discharge and refunds? Ask for a copy to read at home.
Read the state record before you visit: state license search.
Free official help: the Eldercare Locator (U.S. Administration for Community Living), 1‑800‑677‑1116, eldercare.acl.gov, can connect you with your area agency on aging and your state’s Long-Term Care Ombudsman, who helps residents and families with concerns about a home.
Other licensed homes nearby
From the same official state lists, by straight-line distance from the center of the ZIP code (not driving distance).
- Bangor0.0 mi · Bay City, MI · capacity 6
- Baxwood0.0 mi · Bay City, MI · capacity 4
- Bay City Assisted Living and Memory Care0.0 mi · Bay City, MI · capacity 67
- Bay City CRU, LLC0.0 mi · Bay City, MI · capacity 6
- Bay Valley0.0 mi · Bay City, MI · capacity 6
- Bay Valley AFC Inc.0.0 mi · Bay City, MI · capacity 20
Nearest hospital emergency rooms
Hospitals that list emergency services in Medicare (CMS) data, by straight-line distance.
- McLaren Bay Region4.4 mi · Bay City, MI
- Healthsource Saginaw11 mi · Saginaw, MI
- Covenant Medical Center12 mi · Saginaw, MI
License information
| License type (as the state names it) | Adult Foster Care - Small Group Home (1-6) |
|---|---|
| License number | AS090010214 |
| License status | Licensed |
| Licensed capacity | 6 |
| Address | 3123 Candlestick Lane, Bay City, MI 48706 |
| State | Michigan |
| Phone | (989) 667‑0829 |
| Licensing agency | Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA), Bureau of Community and Health Systems |
| Inspection reports | Search this home on the state website → |
| Corrections | Report an error or suggest an update → |
Sources
- Official license list of Michigan — Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA), Bureau of Community and Health Systems, retrieved October 31, 2026
- U.S. Census Bureau ZIP code areas (Gazetteer) — approximate position (center of the ZIP code area) used for distances