Hospice Support in Sandusky, MI: Caregivers at Home

Local figures

Hospice Support in Sandusky, MI: the local picture

9

Medicare-certified hospices serve Sandusky ZIP codes

98

residents 85 or older (3.6% of all residents)

51%

of residents 65+ in households live alone (30% in Sanilac County)

36%

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

Medicare lists 9 hospices whose service area includes Sandusky ZIP codes, the nearest offices being United Hospice Service in Marlette (13 mi) and Compass - Cass City in Cass City (20 mi).

222 Sandusky residents 65 or older live alone (51% of those in households). Someone on hospice who lives alone usually needs added hours of help between the hospice team’s visits.

Sandusky compared with Sanilac County and Michigan

Census figure	Sandusky	Sanilac County	Michigan
Residents 85 or older	3.6%	2.5%	2.1%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	51%	30%	29%
Residents 65+ with a disability	36%	35%	32%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	5.0%	6.7%	6.4%
Residents 65 or older	20%	23%	19%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	5.7%	11%	9.9%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$29,732	$44,561	—

Older residents in towns around Sandusky

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Live alone (65+)
Bad Axe, MI	28 mi	791	34%
Caro, MI	29 mi	1,039	34%
Imlay City, MI	30 mi	499	52%
Port Huron, MI	36 mi	5,144	36%
Lapeer, MI	36 mi	1,573	47%
Almont, MI	36 mi	388	40%

Hospices serving Sandusky

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
United Hospice Service	Marlette, MI	13 mi	(800) 635-7490
Compass - Cass City	Cass City, MI	20 mi	(989) 872-5852
A Change Of Seasons Hospice, Inc.	Pigeon, MI	35 mi	(989) 856-2800
Residential Home Health And Hospice	Lapeer, MI	36 mi	(810) 245-3300
First State Hospice Care Inc	Saginaw, MI	56 mi	(989) 771-2100
A&D Hospice	Saginaw, MI	60 mi	(989) 249-0929

Straight-line miles from the center of Sandusky. 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 Sandusky

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 59% of the $2,478 monthly median income of Sandusky 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 Sandusky: common questions

How much does hospice support cost in Sandusky?

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 59% of the $2,478 monthly median income of Sandusky 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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