Respite Care in Fraser, MI: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Fraser, MI: the local picture

3,004

residents 65 or older (21% of Fraser)

57%

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

29%

of residents 65+ report a disability (34% in Macomb County)

30

Medicare-certified hospices serve Fraser ZIP codes

Most older adults in Fraser live with someone: 57% 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 837 Fraser residents aged 65 or older report a disability (29%) (34% in Macomb County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 30 hospices serving Fraser ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Fraser compared with Macomb County and Michigan

Census figure	Fraser	Macomb County	Michigan
Residents 65+ with a disability	29%	34%	32%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	43%	31%	29%
Residents 65 or older	21%	18%	19%
Residents 85 or older	2.0%	2.2%	2.1%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	8.7%	9.3%	9.9%
Households with no vehicle	8.6%	6.2%	7.0%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$42,058	$55,374	—

Older residents in towns around Fraser

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Roseville, MI	2.1 mi	8,297	42%
St. Clair Shores, MI	4.2 mi	12,818	34%
Eastpointe, MI	4.9 mi	4,553	39%
Warren, MI	5.0 mi	22,711	40%
Sterling Heights, MI	5.2 mi	25,734	35%
Mount Clemens, MI	5.3 mi	2,612	36%

Hospices serving Fraser

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Elara Caring	Clinton Township, MI	5.8 mi	(586) 221-3056
Compassus-Northern Detroit	Warren, MI	6.2 mi	(800) 248-2298
Seasons Hospice & Palliative Care Of Michigan	Madison Heights, MI	8.3 mi	(800) 370-8592
Premier Hospice	Troy, MI	8.6 mi	(248) 588-1885
Beaumont Hospice	Troy, MI	8.6 mi	(248) 743-9400

Nursing homes near Fraser (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Fraser Villa	Fraser, MI	0.4 mi	5 of 5	111	(586) 293-3300
Medilodge Of Sterling Heights	Sterling Heights, MI	2.1 mi	2 of 5	248	(586) 939-0200
Harmony Village Of Clinton	Clinton Township, MI	3.2 mi	2 of 5	127	(586) 286-7100
Optalis Health And Rehabilitation Of Sterling Heig	Sterling Heights, MI	3.4 mi	3 of 5	163	(586) 274-9044

Straight-line miles from the center of Fraser. 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 Fraser

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 42% of the $3,505 monthly median income of Fraser 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 Fraser: common questions

Which hospices serve Fraser?

Medicare lists 30 hospices for Fraser ZIP codes, including Elara Caring, Compassus-Northern Detroit, Seasons Hospice & Palliative Care Of Michigan.

How much does respite care cost in Fraser?

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 42% of the $3,505 monthly median income of Fraser 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 Fraser. 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.

More near Fraser

More senior care near Fraser

Respite Care in nearby cities

Other care in Fraser

More for Fraser 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.

Respite Care in Fraser, MI