Required State License(s):

A Certificate of Need is required before any construction or addition of beds to the facility. Contact the Department of Community Health, Manage Care Certificate of Need Division at (517) 241-3343.

When a Certificate of Need is issued, a license is required for the nursing home. Contact the Department of Community Health, Bureau of Health Systems, Nursing Home Monitoring at (517) 334-8408.

Nursing Home Administrator should be licensed with the Department of Labor & Economic Growth, Board of Nursing Home Administrators at (517) 335-0918. All medical staff should be licensed with their respective Boards.

Further Information: A nursing home is a facility that provides nursing care and medical treatment for individuals suffering or recovering from illness, injury, or infirmity.

A facility that cares for residents who do not require medical care/treatment, but needs assistance with administering their medication on a daily basis [the resident pretty much take care of themselves, except for minor details] is a HOME FOR THE AGED. This facility is licensed with the Department of Human Services at(517) 241-2488.

When a business wishes to qualify for payment from Medicare, call (800) 633-4227; to enroll for Medicaid payment call (517) 335-5492.

 Revised: 5/2005