In-Home Care for the Disabled and Elderly

Who We Are

Family Service Agency of Mid-Michigan has been serving our community since 1945. Our mission is simple: helping people help themselves.

Our In-Home Care Program provides dependable, compassionate support to seniors and individuals who need a little extra help maintaining their independence and staying safely in their homes.

We take the quality and safety of our services seriously. Every chore provider is carefully screened and background checked before providing services. Our providers are trained, TB tested, and required to complete annual training to ensure they have the knowledge and skills necessary to provide safe, respectful, and reliable care.

We don’t just send someone into your home—we work hard to make sure you receive the absolute best care from people you can trust.

Photo of a woman helping an elderly woman cut her food

Three Ways to Receive Services

We believe quality care should be accessible and affordable. Depending on your eligibility and circumstances, you may have three options:

Medicaid Insurance
If you have Medicaid and are approved for services, we may be able to provide services through your Medicaid coverage.

Genesee County Senior Millage
Qualifying seniors may receive services at no cost through the Genesee County Senior Millage.

Private Pay
If you don’t qualify for one of the programs above, our private-pay option is available for just $25 per hour.

Quality care. Trusted providers. Flexible options.

Let Family Service Agency of Mid-Michigan help you find the right option for you or your loved one.

In-Home Care Services Include:

Light house cleaning of the main living area, such as a kitchen, the main bedroom, the main bathroom and living area with client’s own cleaning products
Laundry, linen changing, and light ironing
Washing dishes
Grocery or pharmacy errands (does not include transportation)
Light meal planning and preparation
Assistance with eating, if required
Assistance with dressing
Oral hygiene
Hair care
Re-positioning in bed and transfers

Personal hygiene, including showering, bed/bedside bath, tub chair showering or sponge bathing, hair care, mouth care, and applying lotions. No cutting of toenails, fingernails, or hair is allowed.
Transferring /ambulation
Assistance with toileting/bedpan/incontinence care with cleanup of bath area afterward
Shopping and errands (we do not provide transportation for clients, although, shopping or pharmacy errands can be provided on a cash-only basis – no more than $50 (no cards or personal checks) and change & receipt will be provided to the client)

NOTE: This program does not provide healthcare services.

Frequently Asked Questions

What kind of background checks are done on your care-givers?

In-Home Caregivers and in-house staff have backgrounds checks and fingerprinting done through Michigan State Police.

Who qualifies?

Qualified persons must be at least 60 years of age and have physical or mental health needs for the services. Applicants will be screened by either a registered nurse or a social worker to qualify for the program.

How long do I have to wait for services?

Wait times can vary from 1 day to several weeks, depending on funding availability and openings.

What is the cost?

The cost is free for contracts that we have with either the State of Michigan or Genesee County Millage. The paying clients are based on a sliding fee.

Who serves as caregivers in the program?

The employees caring for the clients are trained caregivers, some are Certified Nurses Aides, and others are Medical Assistants.

What is usually the length of time you provide in-home care?

For those being served through the State or the County Millage, the length of service is dependent on the contract provided by those organizations. Paying clients may create a care schedule that fits their budget.