Live-In Caregivers in Ann Arbor, MI: 24-Hour Home Care

Local figures

Live-In Caregivers in Ann Arbor, MI: the local picture

1,968

residents 85 or older (1.6% of all residents)

7,996

households headed by someone 65+ own their home (81%)

51%

of Ann Arbor homes have 3 or more bedrooms (62% in Washtenaw County)

$13.73

Michigan minimum wage per hour

About 1,968 Ann Arbor residents are 85 or older. Live-in care is most often arranged for this age group, when help is needed through the day and someone should be close at night.

A live-in caregiver needs a private room. 51% of homes in Ann Arbor have three or more bedrooms (62% in Washtenaw County), while 20% have one bedroom or none, where live-in care rarely works; the median home has 5 rooms.

Of Ann Arbor households headed by someone 65 or older, 7,996 own their home and 1,852 rent; among householders 85 and older it is 881 owners and 262 renters. Renters should check that the lease allows another adult to live in before anyone moves in.

Ann Arbor compared with Washtenaw County and Michigan

Census figure	Ann Arbor	Washtenaw County	Michigan
Residents 85 or older	1.6%	1.7%	2.1%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	29%	28%	29%
Residents 65+ with a disability	25%	27%	32%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	6.5%	6.5%	9.9%
Residents 65 or older	13%	16%	19%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	22%	16%	10%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$94,402	$77,170	—

Older residents in towns around Ann Arbor

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Ypsilanti, MI	6.0 mi	1,918	194
Saline, MI	7.5 mi	2,576	384
Dexter, MI	8.6 mi	980	111
Whitmore Lake, MI	10 mi	1,161	120
South Lyon, MI	13 mi	2,055	263
Milan, MI	14 mi	996	68

Emergency hospitals near Ann Arbor

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
University Of Michigan Health System	Ann Arbor, MI	0.5 mi	4 of 5	(734) 764-1505
Va Ann Arbor Healthcare System	Ann Arbor, MI	2.3 mi	5 of 5	(734) 769-7100
Trinity Health Ann Arbor Hospital	Ann Arbor, MI	5.6 mi	4 of 5	(734) 712-3456

Straight-line miles from the center of Ann Arbor. Medicare (CMS) data, October 2026; call ahead to confirm. We are not affiliated with these providers.

What it covers

What a live-in caregiver can help with

Help across the day: meals, housekeeping, personal care
Someone in the home overnight if help is needed
Medication reminders and appointment rides
Companionship and a steady routine

Cost

What live-in care costs in Ann Arbor

Live-in pay is often agreed by the day or week, but every hour worked counts toward minimum wage. At $16.83 an hour (the Michigan median aide wage), a live-in caregiver paid for 50 hours a week costs about $3,646 a month (46% of the $7,867 monthly median income of Ann Arbor households headed by someone 65+). Round-the-clock shift care, 168 paid hours a week across two or three caregivers, comes to about $12,252 a month (156% of the $7,867 monthly median income of Ann Arbor households headed by someone 65+). Private rates are agreed with the caregiver, and overtime rules can add to both. 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 live-in caregiver

Put the arrangement in writing: hours on duty, sleep time, days off, the room and pay (federal rules: DOL Fact Sheet 79B).

Questions worth asking: Have you lived in with a client before, and for how long? What days off and sleep time do you need? How do you handle being woken at night? More in our live-in caregivers guide.

CaregiverConnect does not run background checks. Check identity, references and any certification yourself before anyone starts. The Safety Center explains how.

Questions

Live-In Caregivers in Ann Arbor: common questions

Where is the nearest emergency hospital to Ann Arbor?

University Of Michigan Health System in Ann Arbor, about 0.5 mi in a straight line from the center of Ann Arbor (Medicare hospital file). Its listed phone number is (734) 764-1505. In an emergency, call 911.

How much does live-in care cost in Ann Arbor?

Live-in pay is often agreed by the day or week, but every hour worked counts toward minimum wage. At $16.83 an hour (the Michigan median aide wage), a live-in caregiver paid for 50 hours a week costs about $3,646 a month (46% of the $7,867 monthly median income of Ann Arbor households headed by someone 65+). Round-the-clock shift care, 168 paid hours a week across two or three caregivers, comes to about $12,252 a month (156% of the $7,867 monthly median income of Ann Arbor households headed by someone 65+). Private rates are agreed with the caregiver, and overtime rules can add to both. 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.

Live-in or 24-hour care in Ann Arbor?

A live-in caregiver sleeps in the home and has protected sleep and break time. 24-hour care uses two or three caregivers in shifts so someone is always awake; in Ann Arbor it costs more than three times as much a month (see the cost section above). Choose shifts if help is needed several times a night.

More near Ann Arbor

More senior care near Ann Arbor

Live-In Caregivers in nearby cities

Other care in Ann Arbor

More for Ann Arbor families

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.

Live-In Caregivers in Ann Arbor, MI