Interim HealthCare of Upper Macomb County
- (586) 281-6280 Main Office
Services in Upper Macomb County
From short-term assistance after a hospital stay to long-term help with everyday tasks, and from highly specialized medical care to daily companionship, we’re here to help provide the individualized care your loved one needs to thrive.
What we offer
- Chronic Disease Management
- Independent Living Senior Care
- Post Hospitalization & Rehab Care
- Veteran Care
About Us
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What Our Community is Saying
What’s Happening
Why Early Home Care Is One of the Smartest Decisions You Can Make for an Aging Parent
As a nurse and home care professional serving families throughout Sterling Heights and Macomb County, I often meet adult children at a breaking point—exhausted, worried, and wishing they had acted sooner. The most common phrase I hear is: “I didn’t realize how much had changed.”
When it comes to aging parents—especially those showing early signs of dementia—waiting until there’s a crisis is one of the most costly mistakes families make. Introducing home care early is not about taking independence away. It’s about protecting it.
The Quiet Progression of Dementia
Dementia rarely announces itself loudly in the beginning. It creeps in quietly: missed medications, unpaid bills, spoiled food in the refrigerator, subtle personality changes, or increased isolation. Adult children often chalk these up to “normal aging,” but clinically, these are early warning signs.
From a nursing standpoint, early intervention matters. Dementia is progressive, but how fast it progresses—and how safely someone lives with it—can be influenced by the right support at the right time. Home care provides eyes, structure, and consistency long before a fall, hospitalization, or unsafe situation forces a reaction.
Home Care Is Preventative, Not Reactive
There’s a misconception that home care is only for people who are “really bad off.” In reality, the most successful outcomes happen when home care is introduced early, while your parent is still relatively independent.
In Sterling Heights, we see families use home care proactively to:
- Establish safe daily routines
- Ensure medications are taken correctly
- Monitor cognitive and physical changes over time
- Reduce isolation and depression
- Prevent avoidable ER visits and hospitalizations
Familiar Environments Matter—Especially With Dementia
One of the most important principles in dementia care is consistency. The longer a senior can remain safely in their own home, the better their cognitive and emotional outcomes tend to be.
Home care allows aging parents in Macomb County to:
- Stay in a familiar environment
- Maintain dignity and routines
- Avoid the confusion that often comes with facility transitions
- Preserve their sense of identity and control
Relief for Adult Children—Without Guilt
Adult children often try to do everything themselves—managing careers, families, and caregiving until burnout sets in. I want to be very clear: you are not failing your parent by bringing in home care. You are protecting the relationship.
Home care allows you to shift from being the exhausted caregiver back to being a son or daughter. It reduces tension, prevents resentment, and ensures your parent’s needs are met consistently—even when you can’t be there.
A Nurse’s Bottom Line
In my professional experience, families who introduce home care early:
- Experience fewer emergencies
- Have better long-term dementia outcomes
- Make clearer, less emotional decisions later
- Preserve family relationships
- Feel confident—not reactive—about the future
Early home care isn’t about taking over. It’s about supporting independence, preserving dignity, and planning wisely—before a crisis forces your hand.
"And as a nurse, I can tell you with certainty: the families who act early never regret it."
– Kristin Beckholt, RN | Operations Owner of Interim Home and Healthcare, Macomb
These caregivers ground me, make me feel happy and at peace dealing with this awful cancer.
I don't know what I would have done without their support (probably going stir crazy thinking about Glioblastoma."
- Emma, L.
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This past Saturday, our team at Interim Home and Healthcare of Macomb had a fantastic time partnering with Orchard Grove Independent Living for their annual Trunk or Treat event! The joy, laughter, and sense of community were a true reminder of why we love what we do — helping seniors stay connected, engaged, and thriving in the place they call home.
As the preferred on-site home care services provider for Orchard Grove, we’re proud to offer residents convenient, compassionate support right where they live. From daily wellness checks and medication reminders to personalized assistance and emergency response, our on-site presence ensures residents have access to care that’s not only professional — but personal.
Being embedded within the community means we can respond quickly, communicate seamlessly with families and staff, and help residents maintain their independence while enjoying the full social life Orchard Grove has to offer. Our goal is simple: to help seniors stay safe, supported, and empowered — without needing to transition to assisted living.
At Interim, we believe independence doesn’t have an expiration date. With the right support, seniors can continue to live life on their terms — active, connected, and confident in their care.
We’re honored to serve the Orchard Grove community and look forward to many more events that celebrate what matters most — people, purpose, and peace of mind.
PocketRN and Interim HealthCare Announce a National Strategic Partnership to Test Medicare Dementia Care Model
Guiding an Improved Dementia Experience (GUIDE) Model, a CMS Innovation Center Program, Aims to Increase Care Coordination, Support for Caregivers
October 1, 2025
WASHINGTON, DC (September 18, 2025) Today, PocketRN, a leader in virtual nursing, and Interim HealthCare Inc., the nation’s leading network of home health and staffing services that span the care continuum, announced they will form a National Strategic Partnership to test the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) alternative payment model designed to support people living with dementia and their caregivers. Under CMS’ Guiding an Improved Dementia Experience (GUIDE) Model, PocketRN will be one of almost 400 participants building Dementia Care Programs (DCPs) across the country, working to increase care coordination and improve access to services and supports, including respite care, for people living with dementia and their caregivers.
Interim HealthCare’s partnership with PocketRN is rooted in the fact that a significant portion of their client base has a dementia diagnosis. Their locations nationwide will provide home safety evaluations and daily care for people living with dementia, making this alliance a strategic and logical decision.
Launched on July 1, 2024, the GUIDE Model will test a new payment approach for key supportive services furnished to people living with dementia, including: comprehensive, person-centered assessments and care plans; care coordination; 24/7 access to an interdisciplinary care team member or help line; and certain respite services to support caregivers. People with dementia and their caregivers will have the assistance and support of a Care Navigator to help them access clinical and non-clinical services such as meals and transportation through community-based organizations.
“We couldn't be more thrilled to bring our revolutionary Nurse for Life model to the millions of dementia patients and families who need it most,” said PocketRN CEO, Jenna Morgenstern-Gaines. “With PocketRN, patients and families get unwavering support from a dedicated, trusted nurse as they navigate the complexities of managing dementia at NO cost to them. Nurses are hands-down the best clinicians to be the ‘glue’ for patients and their families throughout their dementia journey–they've been doing so forever, and it's high-time their work is valued by our system.”
“PocketRN is a reliable way for our franchise partners to extend their involvement in their local communities and reach underserviced people with a growing need,” said Rexanne Domico, President & CEO of Interim HealthCare, Inc. “We’re the longest operating home care agency in the U.S., but constantly looking for new ways to serve people affected by dementia.”
PocketRN’s partnership with Interim HealthCare to deliver the GUIDE Model will help people living with dementia and their caregivers have access to education and support, such as training programs on best practices for caring for a loved one living with dementia. The GUIDE Model also provides respite services for certain people, enabling caregivers to take temporary breaks from their caregiving responsibilities. Respite is being tested under the GUIDE Model to assess its effect on helping caregivers continue to care for their loved ones at home, preventing or delaying the need for facility care.
For more information on CMS’ GUIDE Model, please visit: https://www.cms.gov/priorities/innovation/innovation-models/guide.
At Interim HealthCare of Upper Macomb County, we understand the unique needs of veterans, and we are also able to assist you in finding the right path to apply for your well-deserved benefits. 🤝
Let us provide you with the care and support you've earned. Learn more about the advantages of home care for veterans today. 🏡💙
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