Home Care Alternatives

Overview of Home Care Alternatives

Home Care Alternatives is a trusted choice in home care, renowned for delivering high-quality private duty personal care services to seniors, as well as those who are ill or disabled. Within their care, individuals can find a secure haven, knowing they are under the watchful eyes of skilled professionals. Their team’s extensive training equips them to offer a comprehensive range of at-home services tailored to the unique needs of seniors in the Lansing, Michigan community.
Their services extend far beyond basic care, encompassing personal assistance, transportation, errands, recreation, and light housekeeping. This dedicated team even takes on essential domestic duties, including meal preparation and expert medication management. Having catered to numerous clients, Homecare Alternatives has earned a stellar reputation, ensuring each person they serve receives unparalleled and compassionate care, making them the go-to choice for families seeking top-notch home care solutions.

(517) 394-3389
Walk Score
Walk Score: 48 / 100
Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.

About this community

Additional licensing details

License number: 299995561

Safety & Compliance

Care Services

Nursing Services
Rehabilitation Services
Respite Care
Memory Care
Licensed Nurses/CNAs
24-Hour Staffing

Amenities & Lifestyle

Programs & Activities

Specific Programs
Senior Home Care, Medication Management, Personal Care, Parkinsons Care, Hospice Care Assistance, Alzheimers and Dementia Care, Hospital Sitter Care, Stroke Recovery, Pulmonary Disease Care, Heart Disease Care, Transition Care, Respite Care, Companion and Homemaker Care, Senior Assisted Living

Dining & Nutrition

Food Description
Caregivers can cook nutritious tasty food providing a well-balanced diet.
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MI Choice Waiver

Michigan Medicaid MI Choice Waiver

Age 65+ or disabled, Michigan resident, Medicaid- eligible, nursing home-level care need.

~$2,829/month (300% FBR, individual).

$2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).

Delivered through regional waiver agents; waitlists possible.

Home Help Program

Michigan Home Help

Age 65+ or disabled, Michigan resident, Medicaid- eligible or low-income.

~$1,732/month (individual, Medicaid threshold).

$2,000 (individual).

Can hire family caregivers; less intensive than waiver.

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

Michigan PACE

Age 55+, Michigan resident, nursing home-level care need, safe with PACE support.

~$2,829/month (Medicaid-eligible); private pay option available.

$2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).

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

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

Michigan Medicare Savings Program

Age 65+ or disabled, Michigan resident, Medicare Part A/B.

~$2,510/month (QMB), ~$3,380/month (SLMB), ~$3,598/month (QI)—individual.

$9,430 (individual), $14,130 (couple).

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

National Family Caregiver Support Program (NFCSP) Respite

Michigan NFCSP Respite Care

Caregivers of 60+ needing care or 55+ caregivers of others; Michigan resident; functional needs (2+ ADLs).

Prioritizes ~$24,980/year (individual); no strict cap.

Not assessed; need-based.

16 AAAs; prioritizes low-income, rural caregivers.

Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)

Michigan SCSEP

Age 55+, unemployed, low-income, Michigan resident.

~$1,983/month (125% FPL).

Not specified; income-focused.

Priority for veterans, rural residents; Operation ABLE partnership.

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

Michigan VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound

Age 65+ or disabled veteran/spouse, Michigan resident, wartime service, need for ADL help (A&A) or homebound.

Net income < ~$1,984/month (veteran with dependent, A&A); pension offsets income.

~$155,356 (net worth limit).

High veteran demand in urban/rural areas.

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