Hospice Support in Ypsilanti, MI: Caregivers at Home

Local figures

Hospice Support in Ypsilanti, MI: the local picture

33

Medicare-certified hospices serve Ypsilanti ZIP codes

194

residents 85 or older (1.0% of all residents)

36%

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

33%

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

Medicare lists 33 hospices whose service area includes Ypsilanti ZIP codes, the nearest offices being Heartland Hospice (Ann Arbor) in Ann Arbor (4.2 mi) and Arbor Hospice in Ann Arbor (8.7 mi).

642 Ypsilanti residents 65 or older live alone (36% of those in households). Someone on hospice who lives alone usually needs added hours of help between the hospice team’s visits.

Ypsilanti compared with Washtenaw County and Michigan

Census figure	Ypsilanti	Washtenaw County	Michigan
Residents 85 or older	1.0%	1.7%	2.1%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	36%	28%	29%
Residents 65+ with a disability	33%	27%	32%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	4.3%	5.0%	6.4%
Residents 65 or older	9.7%	16%	19%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	19%	6.5%	9.9%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$44,339	$77,170	—

Older residents in towns around Ypsilanti

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Live alone (65+)
Ann Arbor, MI	6.0 mi	15,777	29%
Belleville, MI	7.7 mi	771	47%
Saline, MI	9.3 mi	2,576	34%
Milan, MI	12 mi	996	45%
Plymouth, MI	12 mi	1,598	45%
Wayne, MI	12 mi	2,989	33%

Hospices serving Ypsilanti

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Heartland Hospice (Ann Arbor)	Ann Arbor, MI	4.2 mi	(734) 973-1145
Arbor Hospice	Ann Arbor, MI	8.7 mi	(734) 662-5999
Beacon Hospice Of Michigan LP	Canton, MI	9.8 mi	(248) 480-4440
St Croix Hospice Plymouth	Livonia, MI	11 mi	(734) 822-9433
University Home Hospice, LLC	Livonia, MI	15 mi	(313) 558-9958
Angela Hospice Home Care, Inc	Livonia, MI	16 mi	(734) 464-7810

Straight-line miles from the center of Ypsilanti. 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 Ypsilanti

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 39% of the $3,695 monthly median income of Ypsilanti 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 Ypsilanti: common questions

How much does hospice support cost in Ypsilanti?

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 39% of the $3,695 monthly median income of Ypsilanti 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 Ypsilanti, MI