Hospice Support in Saline, MI: Caregivers at Home

Local figures

Hospice Support in Saline, MI: the local picture

22

Medicare-certified hospices serve Saline ZIP codes

384

residents 85 or older (4.3% of all residents)

34%

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

48%

of residents 65+ report a disability (27% in Washtenaw County)

Medicare lists 22 hospices whose service area includes Saline ZIP codes, the nearest offices being Heartland Hospice (Ann Arbor) in Ann Arbor (5.6 mi) and Arbor Hospice in Ann Arbor (7.3 mi).

829 Saline residents 65 or older live alone (34% of those in households). Someone on hospice who lives alone usually needs added hours of help between the hospice team’s visits.

Saline compared with Washtenaw County and Michigan

Census figure	Saline	Washtenaw County	Michigan
Residents 85 or older	4.3%	1.7%	2.1%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	34%	28%	29%
Residents 65+ with a disability	48%	27%	32%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	8.4%	5.0%	6.4%
Residents 65 or older	29%	16%	19%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	7.1%	6.5%	9.9%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$65,238	$77,170	—

Older residents in towns around Saline

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Live alone (65+)
Ann Arbor, MI	7.5 mi	15,777	29%
Milan, MI	7.9 mi	996	45%
Ypsilanti, MI	9.3 mi	1,918	36%
Clinton, MI	12 mi	318	28%
Dexter, MI	12 mi	980	27%
Manchester, MI	13 mi	499	33%

Hospices serving Saline

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Heartland Hospice (Ann Arbor)	Ann Arbor, MI	5.6 mi	(734) 973-1145
Arbor Hospice	Ann Arbor, MI	7.3 mi	(734) 662-5999
Beacon Hospice Of Michigan LP	Canton, MI	19 mi	(248) 480-4440
St Croix Hospice Plymouth	Livonia, MI	20 mi	(734) 822-9433
Hospice Of Lenawee	Adrian, MI	23 mi	(517) 263-2323
Serenity Hospice Care	Livonia, MI	26 mi	(734) 655-9390

Straight-line miles from the center of Saline. 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 Saline

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 27% of the $5,437 monthly median income of Saline 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 Saline: common questions

How much does hospice support cost in Saline?

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 27% of the $5,437 monthly median income of Saline 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.

In-Home Hospice Support in Saline, MI