Hazel Park, Michigan

Respite Care in Hazel Park, MI

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Local figures

Respite Care in Hazel Park, MI: the local picture

1,860
residents 65 or older (12% of Hazel Park)
56%
of residents 65+ in households live with someone, often a family caregiver
42%
of residents 65+ report a disability (29% in Oakland County)
27
Medicare-certified hospices serve Hazel Park ZIP codes

Most older adults in Hazel Park live with someone: 56% 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 789 Hazel Park residents aged 65 or older report a disability (42%) (29% in Oakland County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 27 hospices serving Hazel Park ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Hazel Park compared with Oakland County and Michigan

Census figureHazel ParkOakland CountyMichigan
Residents 65+ with a disability42%29%32%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone44%30%29%
Residents 65 or older12%18%19%
Residents 85 or older0.8%2.1%2.1%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)18%8.9%9.9%
Households with no vehicle7.3%5.3%7.0%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+$45,107$67,387—

Older residents in towns around Hazel Park

TownDistanceResidents 65+65+ with a disability
Ferndale, MI1.7 mi2,27733%
Pleasant Ridge, MI2.5 mi42119%
Madison Heights, MI3.1 mi5,35343%
Center Line, MI3.8 mi1,51846%
Huntington Woods, MI3.8 mi1,18818%
Highland Park, MI3.9 mi2,08853%

Hospices serving Hazel Park

HospiceOfficeDistancePhone
Seasons Hospice & Palliative Care Of MichiganMadison Heights, MI2.8 mi(800) 370-8592
Compassus-Northern DetroitWarren, MI3.9 mi(800) 248-2298
Brighton Hospice Michigan, LLCHuntington Woods, MI4.2 mi(248) 965-3010
Henry Ford HospiceDetroit, MI5.9 mi(248) 585-5270
Choice Hospice IncWarren, MI6.3 mi(313) 551-4626

Nursing homes near Hazel Park (ask about short stays)

Nursing homeTownDistanceCMS overall ratingCertified bedsPhone
Oakridge Manor Nursing And Rehabilitation Center LFerndale, MI1.5 mi3 of 564(248) 547-6227
Harmony Village Of WarrenWarren, MI3.8 mi2 of 5178(586) 759-0700
The Villa At City CenterWarren, MI3.8 mi4 of 5152(586) 353-3800
The Villa At The ParkHighland Park, MI4.0 mi3 of 5114(313) 883-3585

Straight-line miles from the center of Hazel Park. 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 Hazel Park

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 39% of the $3,759 monthly median income of Hazel Park 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.

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Questions

Respite Care in Hazel Park: common questions

Which hospices serve Hazel Park?

Medicare lists 27 hospices for Hazel Park ZIP codes, including Seasons Hospice & Palliative Care Of Michigan, Compassus-Northern Detroit, Brighton Hospice Michigan, LLC.

How much does respite care cost in Hazel Park?

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 39% of the $3,759 monthly median income of Hazel Park 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 Hazel Park. 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.

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.

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