Hospice Support in River Rouge, MI: Caregivers at Home

Local figures

Hospice Support in River Rouge, MI: the local picture

13

Medicare-certified hospices serve River Rouge ZIP codes

38

residents 85 or older (0.5% of all residents)

32%

of residents 65+ in households live alone (34% in Wayne County)

28%

of residents 65+ report a disability (37% in Wayne County)

Medicare lists 13 hospices whose service area includes River Rouge ZIP codes, the nearest offices being Heart To Heart Hospice Of Southgate, LLC in Southgate (6.2 mi) and Henry Ford Hospice in Detroit (7.4 mi).

288 River Rouge residents 65 or older live alone (32% of those in households). Someone on hospice who lives alone usually needs added hours of help between the hospice team’s visits.

River Rouge compared with Wayne County and Michigan

Census figure	River Rouge	Wayne County	Michigan
Residents 85 or older	0.5%	1.9%	2.1%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	32%	34%	29%
Residents 65+ with a disability	28%	37%	32%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	6.6%	8.9%	6.4%
Residents 65 or older	13%	17%	19%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	27%	14%	9.9%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$34,141	$48,784	—

Older residents in towns around River Rouge

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Live alone (65+)
Ecorse, MI	1.9 mi	1,405	27%
Melvindale, MI	3.0 mi	1,329	34%
Lincoln Park, MI	3.6 mi	5,617	37%
Allen Park, MI	4.5 mi	5,168	33%
Wyandotte, MI	4.7 mi	4,428	40%
Dearborn, MI	5.2 mi	14,681	36%

Hospices serving River Rouge

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Heart To Heart Hospice Of Southgate, LLC	Southgate, MI	6.2 mi	(734) 282-0209
Henry Ford Hospice	Detroit, MI	7.4 mi	(248) 585-5270
Superior Care Hospice, Inc	Brownstown, MI	14 mi	(734) 377-4844
Angela Hospice Home Care, Inc	Livonia, MI	15 mi	(734) 464-7810
New Century Hospice And Palliative Care, LLC	Madison Heights, MI	16 mi	(248) 997-4988
Seasons Hospice & Palliative Care Of Michigan	Madison Heights, MI	16 mi	(800) 370-8592

Straight-line miles from the center of River Rouge. 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 River Rouge

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 51% of the $2,845 monthly median income of River Rouge 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 River Rouge: common questions

How much does hospice support cost in River Rouge?

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 51% of the $2,845 monthly median income of River Rouge 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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