Respite Care in Dundee, MI: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Dundee, MI: the local picture

713

residents 65 or older (12% of Dundee)

61%

of residents 65+ in households live with someone, often a family caregiver

29%

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

15

Medicare-certified hospices serve Dundee ZIP codes

Most older adults in Dundee live with someone: 61% of residents 65 and older in households do. When one of them needs care, the person they live with usually provides most of it, and respite is what keeps that sustainable.

About 201 Dundee residents aged 65 or older report a disability (29%) (29% in Monroe County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 15 hospices serving Dundee ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Dundee compared with Monroe County and Michigan

Census figure	Dundee	Monroe County	Michigan
Residents 65+ with a disability	29%	29%	32%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	39%	29%	29%
Residents 65 or older	12%	20%	19%
Residents 85 or older	0.6%	2.1%	2.1%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	9.7%	7.9%	9.9%
Households with no vehicle	5.2%	4.7%	7.0%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$38,297	$56,044	—

Older residents in towns around Dundee

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Milan, MI	8.0 mi	996	19%
West Monroe, MI	13 mi	473	39%
Blissfield, MI	14 mi	520	32%
South Monroe, MI	14 mi	1,480	33%
Tecumseh, MI	14 mi	1,790	31%
Temperance, MI	15 mi	2,010	28%

Hospices serving Dundee

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Heartland Hospice (Monroe)	Monroe, MI	12 mi	(734) 240-8939
Hospice Of Northwest Ohio	Lambertville, MI	15 mi	(414) 661-4001
Heartland Hospice (Ann Arbor)	Ann Arbor, MI	19 mi	(734) 973-1145
Hospice Of Lenawee	Adrian, MI	20 mi	(517) 263-2323
Arbor Hospice	Ann Arbor, MI	22 mi	(734) 662-5999

Nursing homes near Dundee (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Medilodge Of Monroe	Monroe, MI	13 mi	5 of 5	103	(734) 242-6282
Seacrest Rehabilitation And Nursing Center	Monroe, MI	14 mi	4 of 5	131	(734) 242-4848
Ihm Senior Living Community	Monroe, MI	14 mi	5 of 5	58	(734) 241-3660
Wellspring Lutheran Nursing And Rehab Services	Monroe, MI	14 mi	4 of 5	122	(734) 241-9533

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

What it covers

What a respite caregiver can help with

Taking over the usual routine while you are away
Meals, medication reminders and personal care
Company and activities
Overnight cover for a weekend or a trip

Cost

What respite care costs in Dundee

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 46% of the $3,191 monthly median income of Dundee 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 respite caregiver

Family caregivers carry most long-term care in the U.S., and burnout is a common reason a home arrangement breaks down. The federal National Family Caregiver Support Program funds respite through local Area Agencies on Aging, and the ARCH National Respite Locator lists respite programs by state.

Questions worth asking: Can you do a short paid visit first, while I am home? Are you available at short notice if I am ill? Can you stay overnight, and what do you charge for it? More in our respite care guide.

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

Questions

Respite Care in Dundee: common questions

Which hospices serve Dundee?

Medicare lists 15 hospices for Dundee ZIP codes, including Heartland Hospice (Monroe), Hospice Of Northwest Ohio, Heartland Hospice (Ann Arbor).

How much does respite care cost in Dundee?

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 46% of the $3,191 monthly median income of Dundee 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.

Does Medicaid or Medicare pay for respite care?

Medicare pays for short inpatient respite stays only for people on its hospice benefit (Medicare.gov); the hospices on this page serve Dundee. Many state Medicaid home and community-based programs, veterans’ programs and the National Family Caregiver Support Program fund respite. Our guide Medicaid programs for family caregivers: who can be paid, and the rules in 12 states covers Michigan.

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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.

Respite Care in Dundee, MI