Hearthaven caregivers support the activities of daily living (ADLs) and instrumental activities of daily living (IADLs) that MDHHS assessments are built around — the same categories of help most families actually need.
ADLs are the hands-on physical tasks that MDHHS assessors look at first when determining eligibility and approved hours. If your loved one needs genuine physical help — not just a reminder — with any of these, it's worth having a conversation.
Hands-on assistance with bathing, hair care, oral hygiene, and dressing, delivered with patience and dignity.
Learn moreSupport moving safely between bed, chair, and bathroom, reducing fall risk during daily routines.
Help at mealtimes for clients who need physical assistance getting food and drink safely.
Respectful, private assistance with toileting and continence care.
Consistent, scheduled reminders to help medications get taken correctly — not medication administration or clinical dosing.
Learn moreA familiar, trusted presence throughout the day — often the difference between isolation and genuine wellbeing.
IADLs cover the household and logistical tasks that keep a home running — and they add to total approved hours once an ADL need is already established.
Nutritious, dietary-appropriate meals planned and cooked at home, with attention to any dietary restrictions.
Learn moreTidying, laundry, dishes, and the everyday upkeep that becomes difficult with limited mobility.
Safe rides to medical appointments, therapy sessions, pharmacy runs, and essential errands.
Learn moreShopping for groceries, household essentials, and prescriptions, planned around your loved one's needs.
Keeping track of medical appointments and helping communicate updates back to family.
Consistent daily structure that helps clients — especially those with memory-related needs — feel steady and secure.
Hearthaven provides care under Michigan's MDHHS Home Help Program for Medicaid-eligible clients, and also accepts private-pay arrangements for families who don't qualify for or don't want to pursue the Medicaid pathway. Many families start with a mix of both while an application is pending.