Detroit Senior AdvisorLast verified: October 2026 against the LARA facility record
Is Brookdale Utica AL licensed in Michigan?
Yes. Brookdale Utica AL holds an active regular Home for the Aged license, number AH500236944, from Michigan LARA's Bureau of Community and Health Systems, for 72 residents. Its current license runs August 1, 2026 to July 31, 2027, and it appears in LARA's statewide facility file as of October 24, 2026.
License and contact information for Brookdale Utica AL
| Licensing agency | Michigan LARA, Bureau of Community and Health Systems |
|---|---|
| License type | Home for the Aged |
| License # | AH500236944 |
| License status | Regular license, active |
| Current license term | August 1, 2026 to July 31, 2027 |
| First licensed | December 2, 1996 (original issuance date printed on LARA's reports) |
| Licensed capacity | 72 residents |
| Populations served (LARA) | Aged |
| Licensee | Brookdale Senior Living Communities, Inc. |
| Rule violations in the last year (LARA flag) | No |
| Enforcement / disciplinary record | No special investigation reports posted on its LARA profile; no rule violations flagged in LARA's file for the last year. No license revocation, suspension or other disciplinary action is shown (none reported). |
| Address | 45969 North Pointe Blvd., Utica, MI 48315 |
| Phone | (586) 997-0955 |
| County | Macomb County |
| State record | LARA facility profile and reports |
What did LARA's most recent renewal inspection of Brookdale Utica AL find?
LARA's renewal inspection of Brookdale Utica AL on October 22, 2024 found the facility in substantial compliance with the Public Health Code and Home for the Aged rules, with no violations established.
Read the full renewal report on LARA (posted February 18, 2025).
What have LARA's special investigations of Brookdale Utica AL found?
LARA has posted no special investigation reports for Brookdale Utica AL since October 2023, and none at all on its profile. A special investigation is LARA's response to a complaint, so an empty list means no complaint led to a posted report in that period.
What is Brookdale Utica AL's full licensing history on LARA's public record?
LARA's profile for Brookdale Utica AL holds 4 posted reports from 2009 through 2025: 2 renewal inspections, 0 special investigations and 2 addenda to the original licensing study. The license was first issued December 2, 1996, per the original issuance date printed on LARA's reports. The licensee of record is Brookdale Senior Living Communities, Inc..
| Posted | Report | Source |
|---|---|---|
| February 18, 2025 | Renewal Inspection | View |
| January 21, 2024 | Renewal Inspection | View |
| August 13, 2015 | Addendum to Original Licensing Study | View |
| September 22, 2009 | Addendum to Original Licensing Study | View |
What level of care is Brookdale Utica AL licensed to provide?
Brookdale Utica AL is licensed as a Home for the Aged, Michigan's license for a supervised personal-care residence of 21 or more residents age 55 and older, under Part 213 of the Public Health Code and the R 325.1901 rule set. LARA does not list Alzheimer's among the populations it serves, so ask how it handles a resident who develops dementia and whether a move would be required.
Who is Brookdale Utica AL a good fit for, based on its license?
Based only on its LARA record, Brookdale Utica AL suits residents who do not need a dementia program, since LARA does not list Alzheimer's for it. It may also suit people who want a mid-size community; families who value a long track record, since it has been licensed since 1996.
How does Brookdale Utica AL compare with other licensed facilities in Macomb County?
With 72 licensed beds, Brookdale Utica AL ranks No. 17 by capacity among the 49 listed assisted living settings in Macomb County, where the median is 38 beds. Of those 49, 40 are licensed to serve Alzheimer's, 28 have at least one special investigation report posted, and LARA flags rule violations in the past year at 12.
Licensed Homes for the Aged of similar size in Macomb County, from the same LARA file:
| Facility | City | Beds | Serves Alzheimer's | Investigation reports | License # |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bickford of Shelby | Shelby Township | 74 | Yes | 1 | AH500387432 |
| Pomeroy Living Sterling Assisted | Sterling Heights | 74 | Yes | 0 | AH500317073 |
| Storypoint Clinton Township | Clinton Township | 69 | Yes | 0 | AH500411978 |
| Commonwealth Senior Living at New Baltimore | Chesterfield | 68 | Yes | 1 | AH500407207 |
| Shelby Comfort Care | Shelby Township | 77 | Yes | 8 | AH500413843 |
| Clinton Creek Assisted Living | Clinton Township | 62 | Yes | 3 | AH500387884 |
Where is Brookdale Utica AL and what is nearby?
Brookdale Utica AL is at 45969 North Pointe Blvd., Utica, in Macomb County. Hospitals families in the area use most include Henry Ford Macomb Hospital, Henry Ford Warren Hospital. Veterans are served by the John D. Dingell VA Medical Center in Detroit.
Free, unbiased options counseling for Macomb County families comes from the Area Agency on Aging 1-B, which can also explain MI Choice Waiver eligibility. Compare nearby options on our Sterling Heights assisted living guide.
How much does Brookdale Utica AL cost?
LARA does not publish rates, so ask Brookdale Utica AL for its written rate sheet and any care-level fees. For context, assisted living in Metro Detroit typically runs $3,800 to $5,600 per month in 2026.
Paying for it: Michigan's MI Choice Waiver can pay for personal care and supports for eligible residents of a licensed Home for the Aged or AFC home, but it does not pay room and board, and not every community accepts waiver participants. Wartime veterans and surviving spouses may qualify for VA Aid & Attendance. Ask both questions on the first call.
How should I evaluate Brookdale Utica AL?
Treat the LARA file as your first reference check. Read Brookdale Utica AL's latest LARA renewal inspection and its special investigation reports, then visit at a mealtime and again unannounced, and ask how staff would handle a resident whose needs change.
Questions to ask on your tour of Brookdale Utica AL
- How many direct-care staff are awake and on the floor overnight, and for how many residents?
- What did LARA cite at your last renewal inspection, and what changed afterward?
- Which care needs would require a move to a nursing home, and how much notice do you give?
- Who passes medications, how are they trained, and how are medication errors reviewed?
- How often is the service plan updated, and do families get a copy?
- Do you accept MI Choice Waiver services or VA Aid & Attendance, and is there a wait for those residents?
- If my parent's dementia progresses, can they stay, and what does the secured unit cost?
- What does the residency agreement say about notice periods and rate increases?
What are the next steps if I am considering Brookdale Utica AL?
Confirm availability, read the LARA record, and tour at least twice before signing anything. The order below keeps the state record in front of you before the sales conversation starts.
- Call Brookdale Utica AL at (586) 997-0955 and ask whether it has an opening at your parent's care level.
- Before the tour, open the LARA profile and read the latest renewal report and the two most recent special investigation reports.
- Request the written rate sheet, the residency agreement and a blank service plan.
- Visit twice - once at a meal and once unannounced in the evening - and use the tour questions above.
- Tour at least one comparison community; nearby licensed options include Westwood Inn and StoryPoint Shelby Township.
- Call us before you sign - we review the agreement and the LARA record with you at no cost.
Who can help if there is a problem at Brookdale Utica AL?
Start with the administrator, then file a complaint with LARA at 866-856-0126 or online; LARA investigates complaints about Homes for the Aged and AFC homes. Report suspected abuse, neglect or exploitation to Michigan's 24-hour line at 855-444-3911, and call the Long Term Care Ombudsman at 866-485-9393 for free, confidential advocacy.
How can Detroit Senior Advisor help with Brookdale Utica AL?
We're a free local advisory service. We can check whether Brookdale Utica AL has an opening at your parent's care level, compare it with other licensed options in Macomb County, and walk you through its LARA record before you tour - families never pay us.
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- Pomeroy Living Sterling Assisted - Sterling Heights, 74 beds
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This profile uses only public LARA records and does not rate, rank or endorse Brookdale Utica AL. Detroit Senior Advisor is not affiliated with the community.
