Quality of care and staff professionalism
Initial interactions with Preferred Care at Home are positive, with respectful and helpful staff who make a good first impression.
Care & staff
Preferred Care at Home – Lansing
Preferred Care at Home – Lansing
Overview of Preferred Care at Home – Lansing
Preferred Care at Home extends its compassionate services to the Lansing, Michigan community, providing unparalleled care for your loved ones. Their offerings encompass a range of services, including transition care, companion care, memory care, homemaker care, live-in care, and end-of-life care, ensuring comprehensive support for individuals in need. With their expertise, they adeptly handle elderly individuals around the clock, offering valuable supervision and companionship that families can rely on with confidence.
The group takes pride in its skilled care, where medically trained and licensed caregivers excel at providing the care and attention required by those in need. Families can trust in the professionalism and dedication of the caregivers, ensuring their loved ones receive the highest standard of care and support during every stage of their journey.
What families are saying
There is a significant issue with follow-up and…
There is a significant issue with follow-up and consistency in service delivery, as some clients report being completely ignored after initial meetings, leading to feelings of disappointment and frustration.
Comparison Chart
The information below is reported by the Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA).Compare Home Care around Lansing
Preferred Care at Home – Lansing
AL
Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
No
42
Cypress Home Care Inc.
AL
Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
No
10
Home Care Alternatives
AL
Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
No
48
Inviting Grace Home Health Care Agency
AL
Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
No
59
McLaren Health Care – Lansing
AL
Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
No
58
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Program
State Program Name
Eligibility
Benefits
MI Choice Waiver
Michigan Medicaid MI Choice Waiver
- General: Age 65+ or disabled, 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 Specifics: Delivered through regional waiver agents; waitlists possible.
- Services: 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
- General: Age 65+ or disabled, Michigan resident, Medicaid- eligible or low-income.
- Income Limits: ~$1,732/month (individual, Medicaid threshold).
- Asset Limits: $2,000 (individual).
- MI Specifics: Can hire family caregivers; less intensive than waiver.
- Services: Personal care (up to 60 hours/month), homemaker services, respite (varies).
Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE)
Michigan PACE
- General: Age 55+, 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 Specifics: 16 PACE centers (e.g., Ingham, Wayne counties); expanding slowly.
- Services: Personal care (5-7 hours/day), medical care, meals, transportation, therapy, respite.
Medicare Savings Program (MSP)
Michigan Medicare Savings Program
- General: Age 65+ or disabled, 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 Specifics: Three tiers; no waitlist; includes Extra Help for Part D.
- Services: Covers Part B premiums ($174.70/month), deductibles ($240/year), copays (~20%).
National Family Caregiver Support Program (NFCSP) Respite
Michigan NFCSP Respite Care
- 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 Specifics: 16 AAAs; prioritizes low-income, rural caregivers.
- Services: Respite (4-6 hours/week or 5 days/year), adult day care ($60/day), caregiver training.
Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)
Michigan SCSEP
- General: Age 55+, unemployed, low-income, Michigan resident.
- Income Limits (2025): ~$1,983/month (125% FPL).
- Asset Limits: Not specified; income-focused.
- MI Specifics: Priority for veterans, rural residents; Operation ABLE partnership.
- Services: Paid training (~20 hours/week at ~$7.25/hour), job placement.
VA Aid and Attendance (A&A) and Housebound Benefits
Michigan VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound
- General: Age 65+ or disabled veteran/spouse, 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 Specifics: High veteran demand in urban/rural areas.
- Services: Cash (~$1,433-$2,642/month veteran, ~$951-$1,318 spouse) for care costs
Claim What’s Yours Financial Aid for Michigan Seniors
Michigan Medicaid MI Choice Waiver
MI Choice Waiver
Requirements:
General:Age 65+ or disabled, 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 Specifics:Delivered through regional waiver agents; waitlists possible.
Benefits without Contact:
- Services: Personal care (5-7 hours/day), respite care (240 hours/year), home modifications ($1,500 avg.), adult day care ($65/day).
Michigan Home Help
Home Help Program
Requirements:
- General:Age 65+ or disabled, Michigan resident, Medicaid- eligible or low-income.
- Income Limits:~$1,732/month (individual, Medicaid threshold).
- Asset Limits:$2,000 (individual).
- MI Specifics:Can hire family caregivers; less intensive than waiver.
Benefits without Contact:
- Services: Personal care (up to 60 hours/month), homemaker services, respite (varies).
Michigan PACE
Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE)
Requirements:
- General:Age 55+, 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 Specifics:16 PACE centers (e.g., Ingham, Wayne counties); expanding slowly.
Benefits without Contact:
- Services: Personal care (5-7 hours/day), medical care, meals, transportation, therapy, respite.
Michigan Medicare Savings Program
Medicare Savings Program (MSP)
Requirements:
- General:Age 65+ or disabled, 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 Specifics:Three tiers; no waitlist; includes Extra Help for Part D.
Benefits without Contact:
- Services: Covers Part B premiums ($174.70/month), deductibles ($240/year), copays (~20%).
Michigan NFCSP Respite Care
National Family Caregiver Support Program (NFCSP) Respite
Requirements:
- 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 Specifics:16 AAAs; prioritizes low-income, rural caregivers.
Benefits without Contact:
- Services: Respite (4-6 hours/week or 5 days/year), adult day care ($60/day), caregiver training.
Michigan SCSEP
Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)
Requirements:
- General:Age 55+, unemployed, low-income, Michigan resident.
- Income Limits (2025):~$1,983/month (125% FPL).
- Asset Limits:Not specified; income-focused.
- MI Specifics:Priority for veterans, rural residents; Operation ABLE partnership.
Benefits without Contact:
- Services: Paid training (~20 hours/week at ~$7.25/hour), job placement.
Michigan VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound
VA Aid and Attendance (A&A) and Housebound Benefits
Requirements:
- General:Age 65+ or disabled veteran/spouse, 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 Specifics:High veteran demand in urban/rural areas.
Benefits without Contact:
- Services: Cash (~$1,433-$2,642/month veteran, ~$951-$1,318 spouse) for care costs
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