Our Services

In-home care, built around your loved one's day.

From a few hours of friendly company a week to round-the-clock live-in support, Blue Lake Home Care offers a full range of non-skilled in-home care across Michigan. Every plan starts with a free in-home assessment.

Companion Care

Friendly, non-medical company that helps your loved one stay engaged, social, and active at home. Our caregivers share conversations, hobbies, and daily routines so the day feels less lonely and more like home.

What's included

  • Conversation and companionship
  • Hobbies, games, walks, and outings
  • Reminders for appointments and routines
  • Help with phone calls, video chats, and family contact
  • Light tidying and household support

Who it's for: seniors who live alone or want regular social engagement and a steady, friendly presence.

Personal Care

Hands-on help with the activities of daily living, delivered with privacy, patience, and dignity. Our caregivers are trained to support mobility and personal hygiene safely at home.

What's included

  • Bathing, showering, and personal hygiene
  • Dressing and grooming
  • Toileting and incontinence support
  • Mobility and transfer assistance
  • Fall prevention and safe ambulation

Who it's for: adults who need physical assistance with day-to-day routines but want to stay in their own home.

Meal Preparation & Light Housekeeping

Nutritious meals planned around your loved one's tastes and dietary needs, plus a tidy, safe home environment. We keep the daily details handled so the home stays comfortable.

What's included

  • Grocery shopping and meal planning
  • Cooking, serving, and clean-up
  • Laundry, linens, and bed-making
  • Light cleaning and tidying
  • Trash, dishes, and routine kitchen care

Who it's for: seniors who want home-cooked meals and a clean, organized living space without the strain.

Medication Reminders

Gentle, on-time reminders so prescriptions are taken as directed by the doctor. Our caregivers do not administer medication; they cue, encourage, and document so families have peace of mind.

What's included

  • Scheduled prompts for medication times
  • Help opening bottles and reading labels
  • Tracking missed or skipped doses
  • Coordination with family on refills
  • Pill-organizer setup support

Who it's for: adults managing multiple prescriptions who could use a steady cue to stay on schedule.

Transportation & Errands

Safe, friendly rides to appointments, errands, and the people and places that matter. Our caregivers stay with your loved one through the visit, not just the drive.

What's included

  • Doctor and therapy appointments
  • Grocery and pharmacy runs
  • Hair appointments, social visits, places of worship
  • Help in and out of the vehicle
  • Note-taking at appointments when requested

Who it's for: adults who no longer drive but want to stay active and keep their appointments.

Respite Care

Short-term relief for family caregivers. A few hours, a weekend, or a full week so you can rest, work, travel, or simply step away knowing your loved one is in trusted hands.

What's included

  • Hourly, overnight, or multi-day coverage
  • Continuity with your loved one's routine
  • Meal prep, personal care, and companionship
  • Detailed handoff notes when you return
  • Last-minute and recurring scheduling

Who it's for: family caregivers who need a break to recharge or handle other responsibilities.

24/7 & Live-In Care

Continuous, around-the-clock support at home. Choose rotating shift coverage with caregivers who stay alert overnight, or a live-in caregiver who provides a consistent daily presence.

What's included

  • Rotating 8 or 12 hour caregiver shifts
  • Live-in caregivers with scheduled rest periods
  • Overnight monitoring and bathroom assistance
  • Meal prep, personal care, and companionship
  • Care plan reviewed and updated regularly

Who it's for: adults who need continuous support and families who want to avoid a facility move.

Alzheimer's & Dementia Support

Patient, specialized care for adults living with Alzheimer's, dementia, or other memory conditions. Our caregivers are trained in redirection, routine-building, and creating a calm, safe home environment.

What's included

  • Memory-care trained caregivers
  • Routine and structure to reduce confusion
  • Wandering prevention and home-safety review
  • Engagement activities tailored to ability
  • Family coaching and regular care updates

Who it's for: families caring for a loved one with progressive memory loss who want to keep them home as long as possible.

Post-Hospital & Post-Surgery Recovery

Extra support during the critical days and weeks after a hospital stay or surgery. Our caregivers help reduce readmission risk by keeping the home calm, the routine steady, and the recovery on track.

What's included

  • Discharge-day pickup and home setup
  • Mobility help and fall prevention
  • Medication reminders per discharge plan
  • Meal prep tailored to dietary restrictions
  • Coordination with home health and family

Who it's for: adults recovering at home who want extra hands during the first few weeks back.

Not sure which service fits?

Schedule a free in-home assessment. A Blue Lake care coordinator will visit, listen, and build a plan around your loved one. No cost, no obligation.