Hospice Support in Burton, MI: Caregivers at Home

Local figures

Hospice Support in Burton, MI: the local picture

29

Medicare-certified hospices serve Burton ZIP codes

1,040

residents 85 or older (3.5% of all residents)

29%

of residents 65+ in households live alone (31% in Genesee County)

43%

of residents 65+ report a disability (35% in Genesee County)

Medicare lists 29 hospices whose service area includes Burton ZIP codes, the nearest offices being Compassus - Grand Blanc in Grand Blanc (5.0 mi) and Absolute Home Health & Hospice, Inc in Grand Blanc (5.0 mi).

1,705 Burton residents 65 or older live alone (29% of those in households). Someone on hospice who lives alone usually needs added hours of help between the hospice team’s visits.

Burton compared with Genesee County and Michigan

Census figure	Burton	Genesee County	Michigan
Residents 85 or older	3.5%	2.2%	2.1%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	29%	31%	29%
Residents 65+ with a disability	43%	35%	32%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	5.3%	7.0%	6.4%
Residents 65 or older	20%	19%	19%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	12%	10%	9.9%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$47,036	$53,022	—

Older residents in towns around Burton

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Live alone (65+)
Flint, MI	4.1 mi	11,327	44%
Grand Blanc, MI	4.7 mi	1,384	49%
Davison, MI	5.5 mi	1,078	51%
Beecher, MI	7.6 mi	1,155	31%
Mount Morris, MI	9.0 mi	283	58%
Swartz Creek, MI	10 mi	1,502	36%

Hospices serving Burton

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Compassus - Grand Blanc	Grand Blanc, MI	5.0 mi	(810) 762-8600
Absolute Home Health & Hospice, Inc	Grand Blanc, MI	5.0 mi	(810) 694-1042
Mclaren Hospice	Davison, MI	5.2 mi	(800) 206-4806
First Hospice Care, Inc.	Flint, MI	6.0 mi	(810) 407-6514
Swan Hospice	Flint, MI	6.0 mi	(586) 307-4552
The Care Team Hospice	Flint, MI	6.0 mi	(888) 483-2273

Straight-line miles from the center of Burton. 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 Burton

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 37% of the $3,920 monthly median income of Burton 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 Burton: common questions

How much does hospice support cost in Burton?

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 37% of the $3,920 monthly median income of Burton 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).

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Sources

Census ACS 2020–2024 5-year; 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.

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