Respite Care in Farmington Hills, MI for Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Farmington Hills, MI: the local picture

17,678

residents 65 or older (21% of Farmington Hills)

68%

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

31%

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

3

Medicare-certified hospices serve Farmington Hills ZIP codes

Most older adults in Farmington Hills live with someone: 68% 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 5,364 Farmington Hills residents aged 65 or older report a disability (31%) (29% in Oakland County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 3 hospices serving Farmington Hills ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Farmington Hills compared with Oakland County and Michigan

Census figure	Farmington Hills	Oakland County	Michigan
Residents 65+ with a disability	31%	29%	32%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	32%	30%	29%
Residents 65 or older	21%	18%	19%
Residents 85 or older	3.1%	2.1%	2.1%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	9.5%	8.9%	9.9%
Households with no vehicle	4.8%	5.3%	7.0%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$76,648	$67,387	—

Older residents in towns around Farmington Hills

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Farmington, MI	1.7 mi	2,076	27%
Franklin, MI	4.4 mi	655	22%
Novi, MI	5.7 mi	10,299	33%
Southfield, MI	6.0 mi	17,213	35%
Livonia, MI	6.1 mi	20,888	31%
Walled Lake, MI	6.1 mi	1,231	42%

Hospices serving Farmington Hills

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
St Croix Hospice Plymouth	Livonia, MI	9.7 mi	(734) 822-9433
St Croix Hospice	Troy, MI	11 mi	(248) 649-6200
Compassus-Northern Detroit	Warren, MI	16 mi	(800) 248-2298

Nursing homes near Farmington Hills (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Medilodge Of Farmington	Farmington, MI	1.3 mi	1 of 5	117	(248) 477-7373
Corewell Health Rehab & Nursing Center-Commons Far	Farmington Hills, MI	2.8 mi	4 of 5	179	(248) 477-7400
The Manor Of Farmington Hills	Farmington Hills, MI	3.5 mi	2 of 5	127	(248) 476-8300
Medilodge Of West Bloomfield	West Bloomfield, MI	3.6 mi	2 of 5	140	(248) 661-1700

Straight-line miles from the center of Farmington Hills. 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 Farmington Hills

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 23% of the $6,387 monthly median income of Farmington Hills 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 Farmington Hills: common questions

Which hospices serve Farmington Hills?

Medicare lists 3 hospices for Farmington Hills ZIP codes, including St Croix Hospice Plymouth, St Croix Hospice, Compassus-Northern Detroit.

How much does respite care cost in Farmington Hills?

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 23% of the $6,387 monthly median income of Farmington Hills 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 Farmington Hills. 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 Farmington Hills, MI