Muskegon County · West Michigan
Muskegon families caring for an older adult or a loved one with a disability can get help at home from Bluelake: personal care, respite, Community Living Supports, and paid family caregiving through Medicaid.
Home care in Muskegon at a glance
Bluelake Homecare provides non-medical, in-home care in Muskegon, Michigan and across Muskegon 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 Muskegon
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 Muskegon you already help.
Get paid to careA few hours, a weekend, or a week of trusted coverage so Muskegon family caregivers can rest.
Respite careMedicaid-funded support to stay active and independent at home and in the Muskegon community.
Community Living SupportsCommunity Living Supports in Muskegon County are usually arranged through HealthWest, the county's community mental health agency. If your loved one already works with HealthWest, ask whether CLS is part of their plan, and whether Bluelake can provide it.
If your loved one is being discharged from Trinity Health Muskegon Hospital, or another Muskegon-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.
Norton Shores, Muskegon Heights, North Muskegon, Roosevelt Park, Whitehall, Fruitport, and the rest of Muskegon County. We serve families across all of Michigan.
Common Questions
CLS is usually arranged through HealthWest or a Medicaid waiver program. Ask your case manager, or call Bluelake and we will help you understand the steps.
Yes. Bluelake provides in-home personal care, respite care, Community Living Supports, and paid family caregiving in Muskegon and throughout Muskegon County, and across all of Michigan.
Often, yes. Michigan Medicaid can cover in-home care through the Home Help Program (handled by the Muskegon County MDHHS office), the MI Choice Waiver (Senior Resources of West Michigan can help), and Community Living Supports (often arranged through HealthWest). 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.
