Detroit Senior AdvisorLast verified: October 2026 against the LARA facility record
Is Shelby Comfort Care licensed in Michigan?
Yes. Shelby Comfort Care holds an active regular Home for the Aged license, number AH500413843, from Michigan LARA for 77 residents, valid August 1, 2026 to July 31, 2027. The licensee is Shelby Comfort Care, LLC.
License record for Shelby Comfort Care
| Licensing agency | Michigan LARA, Bureau of Community and Health Systems |
|---|---|
| License type | Home for the Aged |
| License # | AH500413843 |
| License status | Regular license, active |
| Current license term | August 1, 2026 to July 31, 2027 |
| First licensed | March 3, 2023 (date LARA posted the original licensing study) |
| Licensed capacity | 77 residents |
| Populations served (LARA) | Aged, Alzheimer's |
| Licensee | Shelby Comfort Care, LLC |
| Rule violations in the last year (LARA flag) | Yes |
| Enforcement / disciplinary record | 8 special investigation reports posted on its LARA profile; LARA's file flags rule violations within the last year. No license revocation, suspension or other disciplinary action is shown (none reported). |
| Address | 51831 VanDyke Ave., Shelby Township, MI 48315 |
| Phone | (586) 333-4940 |
| County | Macomb County |
| State record | LARA facility profile and reports |
What inspection reports has LARA posted for Shelby Comfort Care?
LARA's profile for Shelby Comfort Care lists 10 reports: 1 renewal inspection and 8 special investigations, the most recent investigation posted April 25, 2026. LARA's file also flags rule violations within the last year.
| Posted | Report | Source |
|---|---|---|
| April 25, 2026 | Special Investigation | View |
| December 26, 2025 | Special Investigation | View |
| October 26, 2025 | Special Investigation | View |
| September 13, 2025 | Special Investigation | View |
| December 23, 2024 | Special Investigation | View |
| December 6, 2024 | Special Investigation | View |
| June 29, 2024 | Special Investigation | View |
| February 23, 2024 | Special Investigation | View |
2 older reports are on the LARA profile.
What level of care is Shelby Comfort Care licensed to provide?
Shelby Comfort Care 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 lists Alzheimer's among the populations it serves, so it may admit residents with dementia; as a Home for the Aged that markets dementia care, it must give families a written description of that program under MCL 333.20178.
Where is Shelby Comfort Care?
Shelby Comfort Care is at 51831 VanDyke Ave., Shelby Township, MI 48315, in Macomb County; phone (586) 333-4940. Nearby hospitals include Henry Ford Macomb Hospital, Henry Ford Warren Hospital.
Other licensed settings nearby: StoryPoint Shelby Township (106 beds), Westwood Inn (147 beds), StoryPoint Macomb (101 beds), Waltonwood at Lakeside (90 beds). Compare options on our Sterling Heights assisted living guide.
What should I ask before choosing Shelby Comfort Care?
Ask for the written rate sheet, the residency agreement and the most recent LARA report with its corrective action plan, and ask what care needs would require a move. With a dementia diagnosis, ask how the home supervises residents who wander.
Comparing Shelby Comfort Care with other options?
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