Home Care Alternatives

Q: Is Home Care Alternatives in a walkable area?

Home Care Alternatives has a walk score of 48. Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.

Q: Are there photos of Home Care Alternatives?

Yes — there are 4 photos of Home Care Alternatives in the photo gallery on this page.

Q: What is the phone number of Home Care Alternatives?

(517) 394-3389 will put you in contact with the team at Home Care Alternatives.

Q: Is Home Care Alternatives Medicare or Medicaid certified?

Home Care Alternatives is not currently listed as a CMS-certified provider of Medicare or Medicaid.

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: 48 / 100

Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.

About this community

License Number299995561

Rehabilitation Services

Respite Care

Licensed Nurses/CNAs

24-Hour Staffing

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

Food DescriptionCaregivers can cook nutritious tasty food providing a well-balanced diet.

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).

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

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).

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).

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.

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

High veteran demand in urban/rural areas.

Benefits

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

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Is Home Care Alternatives in a walkable area?

Home Care Alternatives has a walk score of 48. Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.

Are there photos of Home Care Alternatives?

Yes — there are 4 photos of Home Care Alternatives in the photo gallery on this page.

What is the phone number of Home Care Alternatives?

(517) 394-3389 will put you in contact with the team at Home Care Alternatives.

Is Home Care Alternatives Medicare or Medicaid certified?

Home Care Alternatives is not currently listed as a CMS-certified provider of Medicare or Medicaid.

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