Hospice Support in Okemos, MI: Caregivers at Home

Local figures

Hospice Support in Okemos, MI: the local picture

19

Medicare-certified hospices serve Okemos ZIP codes

431

residents 85 or older (1.6% of all residents)

22%

of residents 65+ in households live alone (35% in Ingham County)

24%

of residents 65+ report a disability (33% in Ingham County)

Medicare lists 19 hospices whose service area includes Okemos ZIP codes, the nearest offices being Heartland Hospice (Mason) in Okemos (0.3 mi) and Heart To Heart Hospice Of Lansing, LLC in East Lansing (3.8 mi).

767 Okemos residents 65 or older live alone (22% of those in households). Someone on hospice who lives alone usually needs added hours of help between the hospice team’s visits.

Okemos compared with Ingham County and Michigan

Census figure	Okemos	Ingham County	Michigan
Residents 85 or older	1.6%	1.6%	2.1%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	22%	35%	29%
Residents 65+ with a disability	24%	33%	32%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	4.3%	4.9%	6.4%
Residents 65 or older	14%	15%	19%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	8.1%	8.9%	9.9%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$97,210	$58,213	—

Older residents in towns around Okemos

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Live alone (65+)
Haslett, MI	3.1 mi	3,915	44%
East Lansing, MI	4.4 mi	4,105	34%
Williamston, MI	6.9 mi	680	46%
Lansing, MI	7.5 mi	15,396	42%
Holt, MI	7.5 mi	4,518	31%
Bath, MI	7.9 mi	451	58%

Hospices serving Okemos

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Heartland Hospice (Mason)	Okemos, MI	0.3 mi	(517) 244-0404
Heart To Heart Hospice Of Lansing, LLC	East Lansing, MI	3.8 mi	(517) 580-7530
Hospice Of Lansing	Lansing, MI	6.9 mi	(517) 882-4500
Sparrow Hospice Services	Lansing, MI	8.2 mi	(517) 364-7200
Compassus - Lansing	Lansing, MI	11 mi	(517) 886-8470
Abigail Hospice, LLC	Howell, MI	26 mi	(517) 292-8600

Straight-line miles from the center of Okemos. 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 Okemos

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 18% of the $8,101 monthly median income of Okemos 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 Okemos: common questions

How much does hospice support cost in Okemos?

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 18% of the $8,101 monthly median income of Okemos 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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