Midland County · Mid-Michigan
Midland retirees value their independence, and many want to stay in their own homes for as long as they can. Bluelake provides private-pay and Medicaid-funded in-home care in Midland so they can, safely.
Home care in Midland at a glance
Bluelake Homecare provides non-medical, in-home care in Midland, Michigan and across Midland County: personal care, respite care, Community Living Supports, and a Family Caregiver Program that can pay a relative through Michigan Medicaid to provide care. Medicaid, long-term care insurance, and private pay are accepted. Call (313) 546-0363 to speak with a care representative.
Services in Midland
Help with bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, mobility, and medication reminders, delivered with dignity.
Personal careGet paid through Michigan Medicaid to care for a parent or loved one in Midland you already help.
Get paid to careA few hours, a weekend, or a week of trusted coverage so Midland family caregivers can rest.
Respite careMedicaid-funded support to stay active and independent at home and in the Midland community.
Community Living SupportsMidland families often want a care plan that keeps a parent as independent as possible: help with the hard parts, like bathing or getting in and out of the car, without taking over. That is how we build our care plans.
If your loved one is being discharged from MyMichigan Medical Center Midland, or another Midland-area hospital, ask the discharge planner about help at home and call us before discharge day. Non-medical home care can start right away and work alongside any home health nursing or therapy the doctor orders. Home care vs. home health care, explained.
Sanford, Coleman, Auburn, Freeland, Larkin Township, Bay City, and the rest of Midland County. We serve families across all of Michigan.
Common Questions
Yes. Many families start with a few hours a week and add more as needs change. There is no long-term contract.
Yes. Bluelake provides in-home personal care, respite care, Community Living Supports, and paid family caregiving in Midland and throughout Midland County, and across all of Michigan.
Often, yes. Michigan Medicaid can cover in-home care through the Home Help Program (handled by the Midland County MDHHS office), the MI Choice Waiver (Region VII Area Agency on Aging can help), and Community Living Supports (often arranged through Community Mental Health for Central Michigan). Bluelake helps you check eligibility and apply.
Often, yes. If your loved one has Michigan Medicaid and needs hands-on help with daily activities, the Home Help Program may pay you as their caregiver. Adult children and most other relatives can be paid; a spouse, or the parent of a child under 18, generally cannot. Bluelake handles enrollment, training, and payroll.
Care Guides
Safety at home
A practical, room-by-room checklist to prevent falls at home for older adults, plus the health factors to raise with a doctor. Based on CDC STEADI guidance.
Paying for care
Michigan Medicaid can pay family members to care for a loved one at home. Who qualifies, which relatives can be paid, and the steps to get started.
Understanding care
Home care helps with daily living. Home health care is skilled medical care. Learn the difference, who each is for, and what Medicare and Michigan Medicaid cover.
Speak With a Care Representative
Speak with a Bluelake care representative and we will walk you through your options. No cost, no obligation.
