Respite Care in Gladstone, MI: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Gladstone, MI: the local picture

1,242

residents 65 or older (24% of Gladstone)

66%

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

20%

of residents 65+ report a disability (30% in Delta County)

5

Medicare-certified hospices serve Gladstone ZIP codes

Most older adults in Gladstone live with someone: 66% 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 239 Gladstone residents aged 65 or older report a disability (20%) (30% in Delta County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 5 hospices serving Gladstone ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Gladstone compared with Delta County and Michigan

Census figure	Gladstone	Delta County	Michigan
Residents 65+ with a disability	20%	30%	32%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	34%	31%	29%
Residents 65 or older	24%	26%	19%
Residents 85 or older	2.7%	3.1%	2.1%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	13%	13%	9.9%
Households with no vehicle	7.1%	7.2%	7.0%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$48,950	$43,973	—

Older residents in towns around Gladstone

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Escanaba, MI	7.7 mi	2,873	35%
K. I. Sawyer, MI	37 mi	315	62%
Manistique, MI	38 mi	638	27%
Norway, MI	43 mi	597	44%
Harvey, MI	47 mi	653	36%
Iron Mountain, MI	50 mi	1,429	34%

Hospices serving Gladstone

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Up Health System Home Care & Hospice	Escanaba, MI	6.6 mi	(906) 212-4933
Osf Bay De Noc Hospice	Escanaba, MI	6.6 mi	(906) 786-3915
North Woods Home Nursing & Hospice	Manistique, MI	39 mi	(800) 852-3736
Hospice Of Northeastern Michigan	Gaylord, MI	128 mi	(989) 731-2744
Hospice Of Mecosta County	Big Rapids, MI	168 mi	(231) 796-7371

Nursing homes near Gladstone (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Bishop Noa Home For Senior Citizens	Escanaba, MI	8.0 mi	3 of 5	81	(906) 786-5810
Christian Park Health Care Center	Escanaba, MI	8.1 mi	1 of 5	99	(906) 786-6907
Christian Park Village	Escanaba, MI	8.3 mi	5 of 5	59	(906) 786-0408

Straight-line miles from the center of Gladstone. 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 Gladstone

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 36% of the $4,079 monthly median income of Gladstone 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 Gladstone: common questions

Which hospices serve Gladstone?

Medicare lists 5 hospices for Gladstone ZIP codes, including Up Health System Home Care & Hospice, Osf Bay De Noc Hospice, North Woods Home Nursing & Hospice.

How much does respite care cost in Gladstone?

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 36% of the $4,079 monthly median income of Gladstone 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 Gladstone. 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 Gladstone

More senior care near Gladstone

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Other care in Gladstone

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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 Gladstone, MI