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Assisted living in Michigan

3,816 licensed homes, licensed capacity 56,577. Adult Foster Care - Small Group Home (1-6): 2,484. Adult Foster Care - Large Group Home (13-20): 556. Adult Foster Care - Medium Group Home (7-12): 425. Home for the Aged: 351.

From the official licence list of the Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA), Bureau of Community and Health Systems (retrieved October 31, 2026). A licence is not a rating: visit, ask questions and read the state inspection reports before you choose. In a medical emergency, call 911.

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Assisted living in Michigan by city

Common questions

How many assisted living homes are in Michigan?

The official licence list of the Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA), Bureau of Community and Health Systems has 3,816 licensed homes in Michigan, with a combined licensed capacity of 56,577 (retrieved October 31, 2026).

Which cities in Michigan have the most licensed homes?

Detroit (187), Grand Rapids (121), Kalamazoo (99), Lansing (93) and Flint (83).

What licence types does Michigan use for assisted living?

On this list: Adult Foster Care - Small Group Home (1-6) (2,484), Adult Foster Care - Large Group Home (13-20) (556), Adult Foster Care - Medium Group Home (7-12) (425) and Home for the Aged (351).

How do I check a home’s inspections?

Each home’s page links to the state’s licence record or search, where the Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA), Bureau of Community and Health Systems publishes inspection and complaint reports when available.

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Source: Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA), Bureau of Community and Health Systems, retrieved October 31, 2026. All state sources