Senior care in Pontiac.
Across Pontiac, we recommend home care agencies near you. Free for families.
Example
Your care match
Personalized for Mom · near 48341
Harbor Home Care
Home care agency · 2.1 mi away
Offers personal care
Serves 48341
Available weekday mornings
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Only this agency gets your request
Finding care in Pontiac.
Pontiac is the seat of Oakland County, and the city runs two centers for older residents. We help families across Pontiac and in nearby Auburn Hills, Waterford Township and Bloomfield Township.
Michigan does not require a state license for home care agencies, so ask any agency about its insurance, background checks and caregiver training before care starts.
Tell us where in Pontiac you are and what you need, and we’ll recommend options that serve your area.
Example
Care profile for Mom
Silver Lake, Los Angeles, CA 90026
Care needed
Personal care
Schedule
Weekday mornings
Starting
Within 2 weeks
Paying with
Private pay + LTC insurance
Help with
Profile complete
Today, 9:14 AM
Matched with Harbor Home Care
Home care agency · 1.8 mi away
Agency reaches out
Usually the same day
Ways to pay in Oakland County.
Private pay
Most families pay the provider directly. You agree on hours and rates before care starts.
Long term care insurance
Many policies cover in home care or assisted living after a waiting period.
VA benefits
Veterans and surviving spouses may qualify for Aid and Attendance or VA home care programs.
Medicaid
Your state’s Medicaid program may pay for some care at home for people who qualify.
Michigan Medicaid in Oakland County
Michigan Medicaid may pay for help at home through the MI Choice Waiver, for adults who need nursing home level care, and through Home Help, for people who need hands-on help with daily activities. AgeWays can explain MI Choice in Oakland County: 800-852-7795. For Home Help, contact the adult services unit at your county MDHHS office.
All ways to payYour first consultation with the agency is free, and so is our help finding it. Tell us what you need in Pontiac and the agency reaches out to set it up.
Get my free consultationFree help in Pontiac.
These services are free, whether or not you use Hailo Care.
Robert Bowens Senior Center
Run by the City of Pontiac, on Bagley Street. The Ruth Peterson Community Center is at 248-758-3277.
248-758-3240AgeWays
The Area Agency on Aging for Oakland, Macomb, Washtenaw and nearby counties, formerly Area Agency on Aging 1-B: caregiver support, MI Choice, Meals on Wheels and Medicare counseling.
800-852-7795Alzheimer’s Association 24/7 Helpline
Free, confidential help for people living with dementia and their families, any time of day.
800-272-3900Do you serve all of Pontiac?
Yes. We help families across Pontiac and nearby communities, including Auburn Hills, Waterford Township and Bloomfield Township.
How much does home care cost in Pontiac?
It depends on the type of care, the hours and where in Oakland County you live. Agencies share their rates before care starts, and the first consultation is free.
Who do I call about senior services in Pontiac?
Start with AgeWays at 800-852-7795. In Pontiac, Robert Bowens Senior Center is at 248-758-3240.
How do I apply for the MI Choice Waiver in Pontiac?
MI Choice is for adults who meet Medicaid’s income and asset rules and need nursing home level care. Start by calling AgeWays at 800-852-7795 and asking about the MI Choice waiver agency for Oakland County.
Where can I find dementia support in Pontiac?
The Alzheimer’s Association runs a free helpline for families, day and night, at 800-272-3900.
Is a home care consultation free in Pontiac?
Yes. Your first consultation with the home care agency in Pontiac is free, and so is our help finding the agency. There is no obligation to start care.
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