Oakland County · Southeast Michigan
In Pontiac, Medicaid programs make in-home care possible for many families who could not otherwise afford it. Bluelake helps Pontiac families check eligibility, apply, and get care started, including paying a family member to be the caregiver.
Home care in Pontiac at a glance
Bluelake Homecare provides non-medical, in-home care in Pontiac, Michigan and across Oakland 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 Pontiac
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 Pontiac you already help.
Get paid to careA few hours, a weekend, or a week of trusted coverage so Pontiac family caregivers can rest.
Respite careMedicaid-funded support to stay active and independent at home and in the Pontiac community.
Community Living SupportsGetting through the Medicaid paperwork is often the hardest part for Pontiac families. We help gather documents, complete the Home Help application and medical certification, and follow up with the Oakland County MDHHS office so care is not delayed.
If your loved one is being discharged from Trinity Health Oakland Hospital, McLaren Oakland, or another Pontiac-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.
Waterford, Auburn Hills, Bloomfield Township, Sylvan Lake, Lake Orion, Troy, and the rest of Oakland County. We serve families across all of Michigan.
Common Questions
Home Help is handled by the Oakland County MDHHS office. Bluelake can help you prepare and submit the application and the doctor's certification form.
Yes. Bluelake provides in-home personal care, respite care, Community Living Supports, and paid family caregiving in Pontiac and throughout Oakland County, and across all of Michigan.
Often, yes. Michigan Medicaid can cover in-home care through the Home Help Program (handled by the Oakland County MDHHS office), the MI Choice Waiver (Area Agency on Aging 1-B can help), and Community Living Supports (often arranged through Oakland Community Health Network (OCHN)). 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.
2709 Pontiac Lake Rd, Waterford Township, MI 48328
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.
