Respite Care in Fenton, MI: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Fenton, MI: the local picture

1,929

residents 65 or older (16% of Fenton)

50%

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

33%

of residents 65+ report a disability (35% in Genesee County)

46

Medicare-certified hospices serve Fenton ZIP codes

Most older adults in Fenton live with someone: 50% 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 587 Fenton residents aged 65 or older report a disability (33%) (35% in Genesee County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 46 hospices serving Fenton ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Fenton compared with Genesee County and Michigan

Census figure	Fenton	Genesee County	Michigan
Residents 65+ with a disability	33%	35%	32%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	50%	31%	29%
Residents 65 or older	16%	19%	19%
Residents 85 or older	2.8%	2.2%	2.1%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	6.9%	10%	9.9%
Households with no vehicle	4.4%	7.4%	7.0%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$44,205	$53,022	—

Older residents in towns around Fenton

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Lake Fenton, MI	3.1 mi	1,933	22%
Linden, MI	3.5 mi	725	35%
Holly, MI	4.8 mi	988	38%
Grand Blanc, MI	10 mi	1,384	35%
Swartz Creek, MI	12 mi	1,502	32%
Burton, MI	15 mi	5,834	43%

Hospices serving Fenton

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Compassus - Grand Blanc	Grand Blanc, MI	10 mi	(810) 762-8600
Absolute Home Health & Hospice, Inc	Grand Blanc, MI	10 mi	(810) 694-1042
First Hospice Care, Inc.	Flint, MI	13 mi	(810) 407-6514
Swan Hospice	Flint, MI	13 mi	(586) 307-4552
The Care Team Hospice	Flint, MI	13 mi	(888) 483-2273

Nursing homes near Fenton (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Fenton Healthcare	Fenton, MI	0.2 mi	4 of 5	92	(810) 629-4117
Wellbridge Of Fenton	Fenton, MI	1.2 mi	3 of 5	100	(810) 616-4100
Caretel Inns Of Linden	Linden, MI	3.4 mi	2 of 5	60	(810) 735-9400
Mission Point Nursing & Physical Rehabilitation Ce	Holly, MI	4.3 mi	2 of 5	66	(248) 708-3100

Straight-line miles from the center of Fenton. 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 Fenton

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 40% of the $3,684 monthly median income of Fenton 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 Fenton: common questions

Which hospices serve Fenton?

Medicare lists 46 hospices for Fenton ZIP codes, including Compassus - Grand Blanc, Absolute Home Health & Hospice, Inc, First Hospice Care, Inc..

How much does respite care cost in Fenton?

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 40% of the $3,684 monthly median income of Fenton 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 Fenton. 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 Fenton, MI