Sparrow Hospice House
Hospice Home & Hospice Care · Lansing, MI

Overview of Sparrow Hospice House

Sparrow Hospice House operates a 21-bed residential end-of-life care home in Lansing, Michigan. The facility uses an inpatient layout where medical professionals provide round-the-clock symptom monitoring, meaning families have an alternative to managing terminal illness care in a private residence. The surrounding neighborhood carries a walk score of 73, making the area highly walkable, so visiting relatives can easily run everyday errands or find dining options on foot without needing to drive.

A team of physicians, registered nurses, certified nursing assistants, and social workers coordinates daily pain management and personal comfort routines. The property features homelike common spaces, including shared living rooms, functional family kitchens, an indoor chapel, a living garden, and a rooftop patio area. The clinical staff remains on-site 24 hours a day to handle emergencies, while the administrative office opens for standard business inquiries from 9 AM to 6 PM on weekdays.

Prospective residents and their families can call the intake desk to check on room availability or to schedule an in-person tour of the grounds. The business staff can explain how they coordinate billing coverage through standard Medicare and Medicaid benefits, and they can show you how the volunteer support team assists families during a stay.

Walk Score
Walk Score: 73 / 100 Rank #55 / 703Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 55th out of 703 homes in Michigan. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average Walk Score across Michigan facilities. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.Rankings are based only on facilities in Michigan that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk.

Payment & Insurance

2 services
Accept Medicaid
Accept Medicare

Staffing & Medical

3 services
Doctor on Staff
Licensed Nurses/CNAs
24-Hour Staffing

Amenities & Lifestyle

Specific ProgramsMedical and Symptom Management, Personal Care and Comfort, Emotional and Community Support
Volunteer Program
Operating HoursMon – Fri: 9 AM – 6 PM CST, Clinical On-Call: 24/7

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Financial Assistance for
Hospice Home in Michigan

Sparrow Hospice House is located in Lansing, Michigan.
Here are the financial assistance programs available to residents in Michigan.

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MI Choice Waiver

Michigan Medicaid MI Choice Waiver

Age 65+ or disabled
General Michigan resident, Medicaid- eligible, nursing home-level care need.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month 300% FBR, individual
Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
MI

Delivered through regional waiver agents; waitlists possible.

Benefits
Personal care (5-7 hours/day) Respite care (240 hours/year) Home modifications ($1,500 avg.) Adult day care ($65/day)

Home Help Program

Michigan Home Help

Age 65+ or disabled
General Michigan resident, Medicaid- eligible or low-income.
Income Limits ~$1,732/month individual, Medicaid threshold
Asset Limits $2,000 individual
MI

Can hire family caregivers; less intensive than waiver.

Benefits
Personal care (up to 60 hours/month) Homemaker services Respite (varies)

Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE)

Michigan PACE

Age 55+
General Michigan resident, nursing home-level care need, safe with PACE support.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month (Medicaid-eligible); private pay option available.
Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
MI

16 PACE centers (e.g., Ingham, Wayne counties); expanding slowly.

Benefits
Personal care (5-7 hours/day) Medical care Meals Transportation Therapy Respite

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

Michigan Medicare Savings Program

Age 65+ or disabled
General Michigan resident, Medicare Part A/B.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,510/month (QMB), ~$3,380/month (SLMB), ~$3,598/month (QI)—individual.
Asset Limits $9,430 (individual), $14,130 (couple).
MI

Three tiers; no waitlist; includes Extra Help for Part D.

Benefits
Covers Part B premiums ($174.70/month) Deductibles ($240/year) Copays (~20%)

National Family Caregiver Support Program (NFCSP) Respite

Michigan NFCSP Respite Care

Age
General Caregivers of 60+ needing care or 55+ caregivers of others; Michigan resident; functional needs (2+ ADLs).
Income Limits (2025) Prioritizes ~$24,980/year (individual); no strict cap.
Asset Limits Not assessed; need-based.
MI

16 AAAs; prioritizes low-income, rural caregivers.

Benefits
Respite (4-6 hours/week or 5 days/year) Adult day care ($60/day) Caregiver training

VA Aid and Attendance (A&A) and Housebound Benefits

Michigan VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound

Age 65+ or disabled veteran/spouse
General Michigan resident, wartime service, need for ADL help (A&A) or homebound.
Income Limits (2025) Net income < ~$1,984/month (veteran with dependent, A&A); pension offsets income.
Asset Limits ~$155,356 net worth limit
MI

High veteran demand in urban/rural areas.

Benefits
Cash (~$1,433-$2,642/month veteran, ~$951-$1,318 spouse) for care costs

Frequently Asked Questions about Sparrow Hospice House

Is Sparrow Hospice House in a walkable area?

Sparrow Hospice House has a walk score of 73. Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk.

Are there photos of Sparrow Hospice House?

Yes — there is 1 photo of Sparrow Hospice House in the photo gallery on this page.

What is the phone number of Sparrow Hospice House?

(517) 364-7200 will put you in contact with the team at Sparrow Hospice House.

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