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Sparrow Home Care
Sparrow Home Care
Sparrow Home Care is a nonprofit agency dedicated to serving the Lansing, Michigan community since 1984. Their extensive experience makes them true experts in understanding various medical conditions, ensuring top-notch care for individuals recovering from surgeries or transitioning from hospital stays. Families and patients alike find solace in their comprehensive services, tailored to alleviate pain and concerns.
They have a skilled team of professionals offering a range of services including skilled nursing care, physical, occupational, and speech therapy, as well as invaluable home health aide services. They craft personalized care plans to meet diverse needs, providing individualized support. Recognized for their excellence, they are Medicare and Medicaid certified, accepting most HMO and private insurance plans. This dedication ensures that the residents of Lansing receive the high-quality, tailored care they deserve, making Sparrow Home Care a trusted ally in health and well-being.
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Comparison Chart
The information below is reported by the Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA).Compare Home Care around Lansing
Sparrow Home Care
AL
Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
No
48
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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Claim What’s Yours: Financial Aid for Michigan Seniors
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
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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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