Respite Care in Fowlerville, MI for Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Fowlerville, MI: the local picture

495

residents 65 or older (17% of Fowlerville)

35%

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

67%

of residents 65+ report a disability (28% in Livingston County)

24

Medicare-certified hospices serve Fowlerville ZIP codes

Most older adults in Fowlerville live with someone: 35% 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 334 Fowlerville residents aged 65 or older report a disability (67%) (28% in Livingston County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 24 hospices serving Fowlerville ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Fowlerville compared with Livingston County and Michigan

Census figure	Fowlerville	Livingston County	Michigan
Residents 65+ with a disability	67%	28%	32%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	65%	22%	29%
Residents 65 or older	17%	20%	19%
Residents 85 or older	4.2%	1.9%	2.1%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	9.5%	5.7%	9.9%
Households with no vehicle	6.4%	3.2%	7.0%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$32,326	$67,112	—

Older residents in towns around Fowlerville

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Howell, MI	7.9 mi	1,928	26%
Williamston, MI	11 mi	680	43%
Brighton, MI	17 mi	2,255	40%
Okemos, MI	18 mi	3,750	24%
Haslett, MI	18 mi	3,915	37%
Durand, MI	18 mi	705	34%

Hospices serving Fowlerville

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Compassionate Hospice Care, LLC	Brighton, MI	17 mi	(810) 534-7525
Hospice Of Lansing	Lansing, MI	24 mi	(517) 882-4500
Sparrow Hospice Services	Lansing, MI	26 mi	(517) 364-7200
Gentiva	Flint, MI	28 mi	(810) 733-7250
The Care Team Hospice	Flint, MI	28 mi	(888) 483-2273

Nursing homes near Fowlerville (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Medilodge Of Livingston	Howell, MI	5.9 mi	3 of 5	125	(517) 546-4210
The Willows At Howell	Howell, MI	7.2 mi	5 of 5	66	(517) 552-9323
Medilodge Of Howell	Howell, MI	8.9 mi	2 of 5	200	(517) 548-1900
Wellbridge Of Brighton	Howell, MI	14 mi	3 of 5	88	(330) 998-1865

Straight-line miles from the center of Fowlerville. 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 Fowlerville

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 54% of the $2,694 monthly median income of Fowlerville 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 Fowlerville: common questions

Which hospices serve Fowlerville?

Medicare lists 24 hospices for Fowlerville ZIP codes, including Compassionate Hospice Care, LLC, Hospice Of Lansing, Sparrow Hospice Services.

How much does respite care cost in Fowlerville?

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 54% of the $2,694 monthly median income of Fowlerville 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 Fowlerville. 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 Fowlerville, MI