Respite Care in Holland, MI: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Holland, MI: the local picture

5,768

residents 65 or older (17% of Holland)

64%

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

30%

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

21

Medicare-certified hospices serve Holland ZIP codes

Most older adults in Holland live with someone: 64% 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 1,636 Holland residents aged 65 or older report a disability (30%) (27% in Ottawa County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 21 hospices serving Holland ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Holland compared with Ottawa County and Michigan

Census figure	Holland	Ottawa County	Michigan
Residents 65+ with a disability	30%	27%	32%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	36%	23%	29%
Residents 65 or older	17%	17%	19%
Residents 85 or older	3.5%	2.0%	2.1%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	5.9%	6.3%	9.9%
Households with no vehicle	7.1%	3.7%	7.0%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$58,161	$61,502	—

Older residents in towns around Holland

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Beechwood, MI	2.5 mi	331	29%
Zeeland, MI	5.4 mi	1,231	48%
Hudsonville, MI	14 mi	1,120	27%
Jenison, MI	17 mi	3,788	41%
Allendale, MI	17 mi	1,383	28%
Byron Center, MI	19 mi	1,444	23%

Hospices serving Holland

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Hospice Of Holland	Holland, MI	0.9 mi	(616) 396-2972
Trinity Health At Home - Grand Haven	Grand Haven, MI	19 mi	(616) 846-2015
Faith Hospice At Trillium Woods	Byron Center, MI	20 mi	(616) 235-5100
Wings Of Hope Hospice	Allegan, MI	20 mi	(269) 686-8659
Emmanuel Hospice	Grand Rapids, MI	26 mi	(616) 719-0919

Nursing homes near Holland (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Resthaven Care Center	Holland, MI	1.2 mi	3 of 5	145	(616) 796-3600
The Inn At Freedom Village	Holland, MI	1.8 mi	5 of 5	39	(616) 820-7600
Medilodge Of Holland	Holland, MI	2.4 mi	3 of 5	77	(616) 396-7095
Medilodge Of Zeeland	Zeeland, MI	5.3 mi	3 of 5	138	(616) 772-4641

Straight-line miles from the center of Holland. 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 Holland

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 30% of the $4,847 monthly median income of Holland 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 Holland: common questions

Which hospices serve Holland?

Medicare lists 21 hospices for Holland ZIP codes, including Hospice Of Holland, Trinity Health At Home - Grand Haven, Faith Hospice At Trillium Woods.

How much does respite care cost in Holland?

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 30% of the $4,847 monthly median income of Holland 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 Holland. 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 Holland

More senior care near Holland

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Other care in Holland

More for Holland 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 Holland, MI