How It Works

Starting Home Care Is Simple

Our streamlined process makes it easy to get the care your loved one needs. From your first call through a free care assessment and a written care plan covering activities of daily living and IADLs, we're with you every step of the way. Explore our care services, learn why families choose us, or go inside our RN-verified screening.

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Estimate Cost

Use our free cost calculator to understand home care pricing in Michigan. Get a realistic estimate based on your specific care needs.

See transparent Michigan industry rates
Compare agency vs. private hire costs
Understand what's included in pricing
Get a personalized quote request

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Estimate Cost

Initial Consultation

Start with a free, no-obligation phone consultation. We'll listen to your needs, answer your questions, and explain our services.

Discuss your loved one's care needs
Learn about available services
Get preliminary pricing information
Schedule an in-home assessment

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Initial Consultation

Care Planning

Austin Adair, our owner, personally conducts the in-home consultation — every time, on every case. Care does not begin until that visit happens in the home where care will be delivered.

Conducted in person by the owner, not a rotating coordinator
Evaluate physical and cognitive needs in the actual home
Assess the home environment for safety
Develop a customized care schedule
Finalize services and pricing before care starts

Care Planning

Caregiver Matching

We carefully match your loved one with a caregiver based on care needs, personality, and preferences.

We select caregivers based on skills and experience
In most new cases, a Care Pro Lead starts the relationship — learning your loved one's full care picture before the ongoing caregiver takes over via a structured Warm Handoff
Personality and care needs are carefully considered
Request a different caregiver anytime
Replacements typically available within 24 hours

Caregiver Matching

Ongoing Support

Our team provides continuous support, regular check-ins, and adjustments to ensure the highest quality care.

24/7 support hotline available
Regular care plan reviews
Supervisor visits and quality checks
Family Room app for real-time updates

Ongoing Support

Explore Your Options

Not Sure Which Care Is Right?

Before your first call, explore the tools and guides that help Michigan families make confident decisions about senior care. You can also learn what makes us different from other agencies.

Compare Care Options

Side-by-side comparisons of home care vs. assisted living, memory care, and other Michigan care types — with real costs and data.

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Take the Care Quiz

Answer a few questions about your situation and get a personalized recommendation for the right type of care — in under 2 minutes.

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Michigan Care Options Guide

A complete overview of all 14 senior care types available in Michigan — from companion care to skilled nursing and everything in between.

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The Consultation

Who Runs Your In-Home Consultation

Who conducts the in-home consultation?

Austin Adair, the owner of Affordable Home Care, conducts every in-home consultation himself. It takes place in the home where care will be delivered, and care cannot start without it. He also handles every reassessment as care needs change.

Can home care start without an in-home visit?

Not with us. Some agencies open a case off a single phone call. We require an in-person consultation at the care location first, because the schedule, the caregiver match, and the safety plan all depend on seeing the home.

Questions?

Common Questions About Getting Started

Have questions about how home care works? Check out our FAQ or contact us directly.

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Ready to Take the First Step?

Our care coordinators are standing by to help. Call now for a free consultation.

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