Respite Care in Grand Haven, MI for Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Grand Haven, MI: the local picture

3,143

residents 65 or older (29% of Grand Haven)

63%

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

38%

of residents 65+ report a disability (27% in Ottawa County)

17

Medicare-certified hospices serve Grand Haven ZIP codes

Most older adults in Grand Haven live with someone: 63% 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 1,154 Grand Haven residents aged 65 or older report a disability (38%) (27% in Ottawa County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 17 hospices serving Grand Haven ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Grand Haven compared with Ottawa County and Michigan

Census figure	Grand Haven	Ottawa County	Michigan
Residents 65+ with a disability	38%	27%	32%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	37%	23%	29%
Residents 65 or older	29%	17%	19%
Residents 85 or older	6.3%	2.0%	2.1%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	19%	6.3%	9.9%
Households with no vehicle	7.1%	3.7%	7.0%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$42,131	$61,502	—

Older residents in towns around Grand Haven

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Spring Lake, MI	1.8 mi	743	13%
Ferrysburg, MI	2.3 mi	1,010	24%
Norton Shores, MI	8.0 mi	5,742	29%
Muskegon Heights, MI	10 mi	1,325	49%
Roosevelt Park, MI	10 mi	699	39%
Muskegon, MI	12 mi	5,524	37%

Hospices serving Grand Haven

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Trinity Health At Home - Grand Haven	Grand Haven, MI	1.9 mi	(616) 846-2015
Harbor Hospice	Muskegon, MI	10 mi	(231) 728-3442
Hospice Of Holland	Holland, MI	20 mi	(616) 396-2972
Emmanuel Hospice	Grand Rapids, MI	29 mi	(616) 719-0919
The Medical Team, Inc	Grand Rapids, MI	29 mi	(248) 949-9968

Nursing homes near Grand Haven (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Medilodge At The Shore	Grand Haven, MI	0.2 mi	2 of 5	126	(616) 846-1850
Riverside Nursing Centre	Grand Haven, MI	1.0 mi	1 of 5	34	(616) 842-4120
Heartwood Lodge Trinity Health	Spring Lake, MI	2.8 mi	1 of 5	84	(616) 842-0770
Roosevelt Park Nursing And Rehabilitation Communit	Muskegon, MI	11 mi	2 of 5	39	(231) 755-2221

Straight-line miles from the center of Grand Haven. 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 Grand Haven

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 $3,511 monthly median income of Grand Haven 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 Grand Haven: common questions

Which hospices serve Grand Haven?

Medicare lists 17 hospices for Grand Haven ZIP codes, including Trinity Health At Home - Grand Haven, Harbor Hospice, Hospice Of Holland.

How much does respite care cost in Grand Haven?

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 $3,511 monthly median income of Grand Haven 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 Grand Haven. 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 Grand Haven

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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 Grand Haven, MI