Respite Care in Marquette, MI: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Marquette, MI: the local picture

3,578

residents 65 or older (17% of Marquette)

65%

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

23%

of residents 65+ report a disability (31% in Marquette County)

4

Medicare-certified hospices serve Marquette ZIP codes

Most older adults in Marquette live with someone: 65% 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 754 Marquette residents aged 65 or older report a disability (23%) (31% in Marquette County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 4 hospices serving Marquette ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Marquette compared with Marquette County and Michigan

Census figure	Marquette	Marquette County	Michigan
Residents 65+ with a disability	23%	31%	32%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	35%	29%	29%
Residents 65 or older	17%	20%	19%
Residents 85 or older	2.2%	2.2%	2.1%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	7.7%	9.3%	9.9%
Households with no vehicle	7.7%	5.9%	7.0%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$69,446	$55,672	—

Older residents in towns around Marquette

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Harvey, MI	5.0 mi	653	36%
Negaunee, MI	10 mi	888	37%
Ishpeming, MI	14 mi	1,062	45%
K. I. Sawyer, MI	15 mi	315	62%
West Ishpeming, MI	16 mi	624	32%
Gladstone, MI	52 mi	1,242	20%

Hospices serving Marquette

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Upper Peninsula Home Health & Hospice	Marquette, MI	3.4 mi	(906) 225-4545
Lake Superior Life Care & Hospice	Marquette, MI	3.4 mi	(906) 225-7760
Mclaren Hospice	Petoskey, MI	145 mi	(231) 627-2031
Munson Hospice And Palliative Care	Traverse City, MI	150 mi	(616) 935-6520

Nursing homes near Marquette (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Dj Jacobetti Home For Veterans	Marquette, MI	0.8 mi	4 of 5	81	(906) 226-3576
Norlite Nursing Center	Marquette, MI	0.9 mi	3 of 5	99	(906) 228-9252
Eastwood Nursing Center	Negaunee, MI	10 mi	5 of 5	100	(906) 475-7500
Marquette County Medical Care Facility	Ishpeming, MI	15 mi	5 of 5	140	(906) 485-1061

Straight-line miles from the center of Marquette. 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 Marquette

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 25% of the $5,787 monthly median income of Marquette 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 Marquette: common questions

Which hospices serve Marquette?

Medicare lists 4 hospices for Marquette ZIP codes, including Upper Peninsula Home Health & Hospice, Lake Superior Life Care & Hospice, Mclaren Hospice.

How much does respite care cost in Marquette?

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 25% of the $5,787 monthly median income of Marquette 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 Marquette. 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 Marquette

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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 Marquette, MI