Assisted Living Directory: Wayne, Oakland & Macomb Counties

Last verified: October 2026 against the LARA statewide facility file

How many assisted living facilities are licensed in Metro Detroit?

193 assisted living settings hold an active LARA license in Wayne, Oakland and Macomb counties: 128 Homes for the Aged and 65 larger Adult Foster Care homes licensed to serve the aged. Oakland County has 88, Wayne County 56 and Macomb County 49, licensed for 12,200 residents in all.

48 of them are licensed for 100 or more residents, while the Adult Foster Care homes on this list are licensed for 13 to 20 residents (plus two congregate homes for more). LARA's file flags rule violations in the last year at 49 of the 193. Small six-bed AFC homes are licensed separately and are not listed.

Featured operators (full profiles)

These 40 communities have full profile pages with the LARA license record, a summary of every special investigation since October 2023, the latest renewal inspection, local context and tour questions.

All assisted living settings (A-Z)

What is the difference between assisted living and memory care in Michigan?

Michigan has no license called "assisted living" or "memory care." Both are delivered in a Home for the Aged (21 or more residents age 55 and up) or an Adult Foster Care home licensed by LARA; memory care is that same license with Alzheimer's listed as a population served, usually in a secured unit with dementia-trained staff.

Which agency licenses assisted living in Michigan?

The Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA), Bureau of Community and Health Systems, licenses Homes for the Aged under Part 213 of the Public Health Code and Adult Foster Care homes under the Adult Foster Care Facility Licensing Act (1979 PA 218). Nursing homes are licensed separately under Part 217.

How do I check a Metro Detroit assisted living facility's inspection record?

Open the facility's LARA profile: it lists the original licensing study, each renewal inspection and every special investigation report, and each report says whether a violation was established. Every listing on this page links to a page with that record, and the full profiles summarize what it shows.

How much does assisted living cost in Metro Detroit in 2026?

Typical 2026 pricing is $3,800 to $5,600 per month, with Birmingham, Bloomfield Hills, Novi and Northville at the top of the range and Detroit, Downriver and much of Macomb County lower. LARA does not publish rates, so ask each facility for its written rate sheet and care-level fees.

How do I narrow this list to a real shortlist?

Filter by county and city, open the full profiles to read the inspection record, then call us at (313) 513-4054. A Detroit Senior Advisor advisor will match care needs, budget and location to three licensed options with current openings - free to families.