Respite Care in Livonia, MI: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Livonia, MI: the local picture

20,888

residents 65 or older (22% of Livonia)

72%

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

31%

of residents 65+ report a disability (37% in Wayne County)

64

Medicare-certified hospices serve Livonia ZIP codes

Most older adults in Livonia live with someone: 72% 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 6,269 Livonia residents aged 65 or older report a disability (31%) (37% in Wayne County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 64 hospices serving Livonia ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Livonia compared with Wayne County and Michigan

Census figure	Livonia	Wayne County	Michigan
Residents 65+ with a disability	31%	37%	32%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	28%	34%	29%
Residents 65 or older	22%	17%	19%
Residents 85 or older	2.9%	1.9%	2.1%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	7.1%	14%	9.9%
Households with no vehicle	3.2%	12%	7.0%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$64,243	$48,784	—

Older residents in towns around Livonia

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Farmington, MI	4.4 mi	2,076	27%
Plymouth, MI	5.2 mi	1,598	25%
Garden City, MI	5.3 mi	4,549	38%
Westland, MI	5.4 mi	14,401	40%
Dearborn Heights, MI	6.0 mi	9,755	41%
Farmington Hills, MI	6.1 mi	17,678	31%

Hospices serving Livonia

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Angela Hospice Home Care, Inc	Livonia, MI	0.3 mi	(734) 464-7810
Serenity Hospice Care	Livonia, MI	0.3 mi	(734) 655-9390
Trinity Health At Home Southeast Michigan	Livonia, MI	2.0 mi	(734) 327-3200
Caring Hospice Of Michigan	Livonia, MI	2.0 mi	(734) 470-3901
The Medical Team Inc	Livonia, MI	2.0 mi	(810) 239-3000

Nursing homes near Livonia (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Majestic Care Of Livonia	Livonia, MI	0.4 mi	3 of 5	142	(734) 427-8270
Regency At Livonia	Livonia, MI	2.0 mi	3 of 5	128	(734) 425-4200
Marywood Nursing Care Center	Livonia, MI	2.0 mi	5 of 5	103	(734) 464-0600
Fountain Bleu Health And Rehabilitation Center	Livonia, MI	3.0 mi	4 of 5	108	(734) 425-4814

Straight-line miles from the center of Livonia. 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 Livonia

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 27% of the $5,354 monthly median income of Livonia 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 Livonia: common questions

Which hospices serve Livonia?

Medicare lists 64 hospices for Livonia ZIP codes, including Angela Hospice Home Care, Inc, Serenity Hospice Care, Trinity Health At Home Southeast Michigan.

How much does respite care cost in Livonia?

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 27% of the $5,354 monthly median income of Livonia 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 Livonia. 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.

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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 Livonia, MI