Is Lake House Assisted Living in Lakeview licensed by the State of Michigan?
Lake House Assisted Living is licensed. Michigan's Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs lists license AF590402055 at 531 S. Lincoln Avenue, Lakeview: an adult foster care family home (up to 6 residents, licensee lives in the home) approved for 4 residents, holding a regular license from June 30, 2026 to June 29, 2028.
Source: Michigan LARA, Bureau of Community and Health Systems -- statewide AFC/HFA file and facility report index, data as of 2026-10-30.
Who holds the license for Lake House Assisted Living?
The licensee of record is Chelsea Sack, and it is the only home in our five-county area under that licensee name.
A single-home licensee often means the owner is closely involved day to day; ask who covers when the owner or administrator is away.
Does Lake House Assisted Living accept residents with Alzheimer's or dementia?
No Alzheimer's designation appears for Lake House Assisted Living in the state data, which records it as serving aged.
For a resident whose memory is stable this may not matter. If it is changing, compare Lake House Assisted Living with homes on the memory care list before you commit.
What did LARA's most recent inspection of Lake House Assisted Living find?
LARA's latest renewal licensing study of Lake House Assisted Living, published September 12, 2026 after an on-site inspection on June 10, 2026, established 2 rule violations, citing R 400.645 (Environmental health) and R 400.729 (Heating equipment).
A renewal study that establishes violations normally ends with LARA recommending renewal contingent on an acceptable corrective action plan from the licensee. Ask the home for that plan and what changed.
Reports LARA has published for this license, newest first:
| Published | Report | Link |
|---|---|---|
| September 12, 2026 | Renewal Inspection | View on LARA |
| June 29, 2024 | Renewal Inspection | View on LARA |
| August 17, 2020 | Addendum to Original Licensing Study | View on LARA |
| February 2, 2020 | Original Licensing Study | View on LARA |
Has Lake House Assisted Living had any special investigations since October 2023?
No. LARA has published no special investigation reports for Lake House Assisted Living since October 2023.
Special investigations are LARA's response to complaints. A clean record is a good sign, but it reflects what was reported; it is still worth asking about falls, medication errors and staffing on a visit.
How does Lake House Assisted Living compare with other licensed homes in Lakeview?
Lake House Assisted Living is licensed for 4 residents; the 4 other LARA-licensed homes serving older adults in Lakeview range from 3 to 38 beds (median 12.5), and together carry 2 special investigation reports published since October 2023.
| Nearby licensed home | License type | Beds | Alzheimer's | Special investigations since 10/2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lakeview Terrace Assisted | Home for the Aged | 38 | No | 1 |
| New Haven Assisted Living | AFC large group home (13-20) | 20 | Yes | 1 |
| Field of Dreams AFC | AFC family home (1-6) | 5 | No | 0 |
| Fern Hill | AFC family home (1-6) | 3 | No | 0 |
See every licensed home on the Lakeview page.
What should families ask Lake House Assisted Living before choosing it?
Ask Lake House Assisted Living the questions its own inspection file raises, then the cost and staffing questions every family should ask.
- The last renewal cited R 400.645 (environmental health). How was it corrected?
- If memory loss progresses, at what point would the home ask for a move, and how much notice is given?
- How often have rates risen over the last three years, and by how much?
- Does the licensee or a manager live in or work on site, and who covers when they are away?
| It is | It isn't | |
|---|---|---|
| License | AF590402055, AFC family home (1-6), 4 residents, through June 29, 2028 | Not a nursing home or home for the aged license |
| Residents | LARA lists aged | Not for residents who need continuous nursing care |
| Operator | Chelsea Sack | Size and operator set the rules that apply, not quality |
