The service will provide personalized home and companionship care to adults and seniors in Michigan 

East Lansing, Mich. – MSU Health Care has launched a new service that provides non-medical personal and companionship care for adults and seniors throughout Michigan. The new offering is available privately on an hourly basis in individual residences and senior living communities.

“This collaboration supports our mission to improve the communities we serve by allowing those in Michigan to age in place,” says Seth Ciabotti, MSU Health Care Chief Executive Officer. “By expanding our care into the home, we can more proactively manage chronic conditions, get ahead of acute medical events, and elevate the outcomes and quality of life for the people of Michigan.”

MSU Health Care is collaborating with TheKey, a leading national home care provider, to deliver care to individuals needing home care through the MSU Health Care network. TheKey has been in operation for over 20 years and is the largest company-owned provider of private pay home care in the United States. It has industry-leading training programs, an established base of caregivers in Michigan, and experience with a wide range of care needs for seniors in their homes. TheKey brings particularly deep experience caring for seniors or other loved ones with dementia, frailty or fall risk, and other common chronic conditions.

TheKey’s Chief Development Officer Matt Neal said, “We could not be more excited to provide quality, compassionate care to the MSU Health Care community. We have tremendous respect for the MSU Health Care network, its brand, and history and are privileged to be its partner provider for home care.”

Home care needs can vary widely, but care is most often appropriate when seniors or adults with conditions need ongoing support, Neal says. “We create a personalized care plan based on your needs and budget. From around-the-clock care to shifts a few times per week, home care is helpful for clients with dementia, Parkinson's, frailty and fall risk, heart health, stroke, cancer, and those who are transitioning to their homes from a facility. Our care team and caregivers give our clients the freedom and ability to remain at home with dignity and independence, providing peace of mind for loved ones.”

At-home services are initially available in Lansing, Grand Rapids, and the surrounding areas with plans to expand coverage. Services can be paid for privately, or with long-term care insurance, and clients with Medicaid coverage can also be connected to appropriate resources.

Services are available now. Interested individuals can inquire or schedule a complimentary assessment by emailing intake@msuhealthcareathome.com or by calling (855) 205-4321.

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About MSU Health Care:
MSU Health Care is the fully integrated academic health center of Michigan State University, representing more than 600 faculty and affiliate providers. Our commitment to safe, high-quality patient care is realized through our comprehensive services for people of any age, education of the next generation of healthcare providers, and medical research. MSU Health Care providers treat ongoing primary care as well as some of the rarest forms of cancer and neurological conditions along with advanced surgical, pharmaceutical, rehabilitation, therapy, and imaging services. With more than 100 affiliates located next door and as far as Ludington, Saginaw, Detroit, and Marquette, MSU Health Care is building hope and healing for Michigan. Our clinical efforts support future advancements through academic and research initiatives at Michigan State University. https://healthcare.msu.edu/