Hospice Support in South Lyon, MI: Caregivers at Home

Local figures

Hospice Support in South Lyon, MI: the local picture

36

Medicare-certified hospices serve South Lyon ZIP codes

263

residents 85 or older (2.2% of all residents)

34%

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

19%

of residents 65+ report a disability (29% in Oakland County)

Medicare lists 36 hospices whose service area includes South Lyon ZIP codes, the nearest offices being Compassionate Hospice Care, LLC in Brighton (8.2 mi) and Interim Hospice Of Oakland County in Novi (10 mi).

674 South Lyon 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.

South Lyon compared with Oakland County and Michigan

Census figure	South Lyon	Oakland County	Michigan
Residents 85 or older	2.2%	2.1%	2.1%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	34%	30%	29%
Residents 65+ with a disability	19%	29%	32%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	6.3%	6.4%	6.4%
Residents 65 or older	17%	18%	19%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	6.9%	8.9%	9.9%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$53,875	$67,387	—

Older residents in towns around South Lyon

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Live alone (65+)
Whitmore Lake, MI	5.8 mi	1,161	36%
Wixom, MI	7.6 mi	2,433	44%
Brighton, MI	8.2 mi	2,255	38%
Novi, MI	8.6 mi	10,299	30%
Northville, MI	8.6 mi	1,270	29%
Milford, MI	9.2 mi	1,316	34%

Hospices serving South Lyon

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Compassionate Hospice Care, LLC	Brighton, MI	8.2 mi	(810) 534-7525
Interim Hospice Of Oakland County	Novi, MI	10 mi	(248) 553-3333
Open Arms Hospice	Novi, MI	10 mi	(248) 979-5572
St Croix Hospice Plymouth	Livonia, MI	11 mi	(734) 822-9433
Beacon Hospice Of Michigan LP	Canton, MI	13 mi	(248) 480-4440
Arbor Hospice	Ann Arbor, MI	14 mi	(734) 662-5999

Straight-line miles from the center of South Lyon. 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 South Lyon

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 32% of the $4,490 monthly median income of South Lyon 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 South Lyon: common questions

How much does hospice support cost in South Lyon?

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 32% of the $4,490 monthly median income of South Lyon 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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