This page is designed to assist providers only through the state licensure process, as well as provide additional resources to maintain compliance. For federal certification requirements, click here.
State licensing is required for nursing homes, county medical care facilities, and hospital long term care units.
A state licensure application (BCHS-HFD-100) is required to (Licensure fee required):
A state licensure application is also required to (No fee required):
Click here for a change in Administrator or Director of Nursing (DON)
Other state agencies may require approval prior to licensing actions. Contact the following state agencies to determine whether their approval is required.
Certificate of Need (New Facility, Relocation, Increase in Bed Capacity, CHOW)
Michigan Department of Health & Human Services (MDHHS)
Lewis Cass Building, 3rd Floor
320 S. Walnut Street
Lansing, MI 48913
Phone: 517-241-3344
Health Facilities Engineering Section
Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA)
PO Box 30664
Lansing, MI 48909
Phone: 517-241-3408
Bureau of Fire Services
Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA)
3101 Technology Boulevard, Suite H
PO Box 30700
Lansing, MI 48909
Phone: 517-335-5804
Michigan Department of Licensing & Regulatory Affairs
Bureau of Community and Health Systems
611 W. Ottawa Street
PO Box 30664
Lansing, MI 48909
Main Line: 517-335-1980
State Licensing
Phone: 517-241-1970
FAX: 517-241-3354
Email: bchs-statelicensing@michigan.gov
State Licensing Administrative Rules - State
Michigan Public Health Code – State (emphasis on Parts 201 and 217)