Emmet County · Northern Michigan
In Petoskey and Harbor Springs, Bluelake helps seniors stay in their homes through the long northern winters, with personal care, respite for family caregivers, and Medicaid programs that pay family members.
Home care in Petoskey at a glance
Bluelake Homecare provides non-medical, in-home care in Petoskey, Michigan and across Emmet 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 Petoskey
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 Petoskey you already help.
Get paid to careA few hours, a weekend, or a week of trusted coverage so Petoskey family caregivers can rest.
Respite careMedicaid-funded support to stay active and independent at home and in the Petoskey community.
Community Living SupportsSome Petoskey families have a parent living up north year-round while the rest of the family lives downstate. A local caregiver provides daily help and an extra set of eyes, especially between November and April.
If your loved one is being discharged from McLaren Northern Michigan, or another Petoskey-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.
Harbor Springs, Bay View, Charlevoix, Boyne City, Alanson, Gaylord, and the rest of Emmet County. We serve families across all of Michigan.
Common Questions
Yes. We serve Petoskey, Harbor Springs, Charlevoix, and the surrounding area. Ask about availability for your address.
Yes. Bluelake provides in-home personal care, respite care, Community Living Supports, and paid family caregiving in Petoskey and throughout Emmet County, and across all of Michigan.
Often, yes. Michigan Medicaid can cover in-home care through the Home Help Program (handled by the Emmet County MDHHS office), the MI Choice Waiver (Area Agency on Aging of Northwest Michigan can help), and Community Living Supports (often arranged through North Country Community Mental Health). 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.
