American House Lakeshore

Independent living and Living Well Memory Care community across from Lake St. Clair in St. Clair Shores, Macomb County. LARA/BCHS-licensed Home for the Aged with dementia-trained staff.

Michigan regulatory information

American House Lakeshore is located in the Metro Detroit area and is licensed by the Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA), Bureau of Community and Health Systems (BCHS). Home for the Aged (HFA) or Adult Foster Care (AFC) license under Public Health Code Part 213 or the Adult Foster Care Facility Licensing Act (1979 PA 218) — Michigan has no separate memory-care license, so dementia care is delivered within HFA or AFC settings with dementia-trained staff and disclosure of dementia-care services.

Verify this facility's license, inspection history, and any deficiency citations on the LARA Adult Foster Care & Homes for the Aged licensing search (michigan.gov/LARA) →

Medicaid: Michigan residents who qualify for facility level of care may be eligible for Michigan's MI Choice Waiver and MI Health Link Medicare-Medicaid dual demonstration. The MI Choice Waiver, administered through regional waiver agencies, can cover personal care and supports usable in an HFA or AFC setting or at home, but it does not pay for HFA/AFC room and board. Not all facilities accept Medicaid — confirm directly with the provider.

St. Clair Shores location & hospital context

American House Lakeshore is located in St. Clair Shores, Macomb County, MI. Nearby hospitals include Corewell Health Grosse Pointe (formerly Beaumont), Ascension St. John Hospital.

Southeast Michigan veterans are served by the John D. Dingell VA Medical Center in Detroit, along with the Michigan Veterans Affairs Agency (MVAA) and the Michigan Veteran Homes at Chesterfield Township. Veterans and surviving spouses may be eligible for VA Aid & Attendance toward care costs.

Typical cost of memory care in St. Clair Shores

In 2026, Memory Care in Metro Detroit typically runs $4,800–$6,800/mo. Oakland County communities (Birmingham, Bloomfield Hills, Novi, Northville, Rochester) tend to run toward the higher end, while the Detroit/Wayne urban core and parts of Macomb County run lower. The exact rate at American House Lakeshore depends on room type and care level — request a written rate schedule before comparing options.

How to evaluate American House Lakeshore

The strongest predictors of care quality at a senior-care community aren't in the brochure. Ask for three numbers: the overnight caregiver-to-resident ratio (daytime figures mask the real picture), the past year's staff turnover rate, and how long the administrator has held the job. Ask how often the care plan gets reviewed, and which care needs would trigger a move-out. Walk the halls at mealtime and during an activity, and watch whether residents are actually engaged. Verify the LARA license and inspection history through the LARA Adult Foster Care & Homes for the Aged licensing search.

Questions to ask on your tour

• What is the overnight caregiver-to-resident ratio?
• How long have the administrator and head caregiver been in their roles?
• What care needs would require a resident to transfer to a higher level of care?
• How are medications managed, and how are errors tracked?
• What LARA license do you hold — Home for the Aged (HFA) under Public Health Code Part 213, or Adult Foster Care (AFC) under 1979 PA 218 — and do you have dementia-trained staff on every shift?
• What activities are offered seven days a week?
• How do you handle a resident fall or medical emergency at 2 a.m.?
• Can I visit unannounced after we've signed the residency agreement?
• Do you have any current LARA citations or enforcement actions on the licensing search?
• Do you accept the MI Choice Waiver, MI Health Link, or VA Aid & Attendance?
• If my parent needs dementia care, is your staff training current under Michigan's HFA/AFC dementia-care standards?

Other memory care communities in Metro Detroit

• Sunrise Senior Living of Rochester — Rochester Hills, MI
• Sunrise of Bloomfield Hills — Troy, MI
• Sunrise of Northville — Novi, MI
• Cedarbrook of Rochester — Rochester Hills, MI