Hospice Support in Benton Heights, MI: Caregivers at Home

Local figures

Hospice Support in Benton Heights, MI: the local picture

7

Medicare-certified hospices serve Benton Heights ZIP codes

64

residents 85 or older (2.1% of all residents)

46%

of residents 65+ in households live alone (28% in Berrien County)

54%

of residents 65+ report a disability (30% in Berrien County)

Medicare lists 7 hospices whose service area includes Benton Heights ZIP codes, the nearest offices being Corewell Health Hospice & Palliative Care Southwest Michigan in Saint Joseph (5.2 mi) and Centrica Care Navigators in Kalamazoo (39 mi).

152 Benton Heights residents 65 or older live alone (46% of those in households). Someone on hospice who lives alone usually needs added hours of help between the hospice team’s visits.

Benton Heights compared with Berrien County and Michigan

Census figure	Benton Heights	Berrien County	Michigan
Residents 85 or older	2.1%	2.8%	2.1%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	46%	28%	29%
Residents 65+ with a disability	54%	30%	32%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	22%	6.1%	6.4%
Residents 65 or older	12%	21%	19%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	15%	10%	9.9%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$17,480	$53,197	—

Older residents in towns around Benton Heights

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Live alone (65+)
Benton Harbor, MI	1.8 mi	918	41%
Fair Plain, MI	3.4 mi	1,251	34%
St. Joseph, MI	4.1 mi	1,881	29%
Paw Paw Lake, MI	9.4 mi	920	26%
Dowagiac, MI	18 mi	1,201	39%
Buchanan, MI	20 mi	646	46%

Hospices serving Benton Heights

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Corewell Health Hospice & Palliative Care Southwest Michigan	Saint Joseph, MI	5.2 mi	(269) 429-7100
Centrica Care Navigators	Kalamazoo, MI	39 mi	(269) 345-0273
Gentiva Ii	Portage, MI	41 mi	(269) 342-9308
Compassus - Kalamazoo	Portage, MI	44 mi	(269) 459-3700
Optimal Care Hospice	Grand Rapids, MI	71 mi	(616) 537-8971
Heartland Hospice (Grand Rapids)	Grand Rapids, MI	71 mi	(616) 956-0636

Straight-line miles from the center of Benton Heights. Medicare (CMS) data, October 2026; call ahead to confirm. We are not affiliated with these providers.

What it covers

What a caregiver for hospice support can help with

Comfort, company and a calm presence
Gentle personal care and repositioning
Small meals and fluids as the person wants
Telling the hospice nurse about changes

Cost

What hospice support costs in Benton Heights

At the Michigan median aide wage of $16.83 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,459 a month in wages, which is 100% of the $1,457 monthly median income of Benton Heights households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Michigan's minimum wage is $13.73 an hour (U.S. Department of Labor table, updated July 1, 2026), rising to $15.00 on January 1, 2027.

Hiring directly, you agree the rate with the caregiver and usually become the household employer (U.S. Department of Labor rules). Some families qualify for programs that pay for care at home; see Medicaid programs for family caregivers: who can be paid, and the rules in 12 states.

Before you hire

What to know before hiring a caregiver for hospice support

Under Medicare, hospice is for someone whose doctors certify a life expectancy of six months or less and who chooses comfort care instead of treatment to cure the illness. Medicare does not cover room and board for hospice care at home (Medicare.gov).

Questions worth asking: Have you cared for someone at the end of life? How do you work with a hospice nurse? Can you sit overnight in the last days if needed? More in our hospice support guide.

CaregiverConnect does not run background checks. Check identity, references and any certification yourself before anyone starts. The Safety Center explains how.

Questions

Hospice Support in Benton Heights: common questions

How much does hospice support cost in Benton Heights?

At the Michigan median aide wage of $16.83 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,459 a month in wages, which is 100% of the $1,457 monthly median income of Benton Heights households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Michigan's minimum wage is $13.73 an hour (U.S. Department of Labor table, updated July 1, 2026), rising to $15.00 on January 1, 2027.

Who qualifies for hospice under Medicare?

Someone whose hospice doctor (and regular doctor, if they have one) certifies a life expectancy of six months or less, and who accepts comfort care instead of curative treatment (Medicare.gov).

More near Benton Heights

More senior care near Benton Heights

Hospice Support in nearby cities

Other care in Benton Heights

More for Benton Heights families

Sources

Census ACS 2020–2024 5-year (small-place figures carry wide margins of error); CMS provider data (October 25, 2026); U.S. DOL state minimum wages (July 1, 2026); BLS OEWS May 2025 aide wages, which cover employed aides rather than private rates.

In-Home Hospice Support in Benton Heights, MI