Respite Care in Mattawan, MI: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Mattawan, MI: the local picture

376

residents 65 or older (14% of Mattawan)

63%

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

24%

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

13

Medicare-certified hospices serve Mattawan ZIP codes

Most older adults in Mattawan 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 90 Mattawan residents aged 65 or older report a disability (24%) (27% in Van Buren County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 13 hospices serving Mattawan ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Mattawan compared with Van Buren County and Michigan

Census figure	Mattawan	Van Buren County	Michigan
Residents 65+ with a disability	24%	27%	32%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	38%	29%	29%
Residents 65 or older	14%	20%	19%
Residents 85 or older	0.0%	1.9%	2.1%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	11%	13%	9.9%
Households with no vehicle	5.4%	5.7%	7.0%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$53,510	$49,532	—

Older residents in towns around Mattawan

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Paw Paw, MI	4.9 mi	602	27%
Westwood, MI	10 mi	1,802	18%
Portage, MI	11 mi	8,857	27%
Kalamazoo, MI	11 mi	8,027	33%
Eastwood, MI	14 mi	909	41%
Vicksburg, MI	15 mi	345	34%

Hospices serving Mattawan

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Centrica Care Navigators	Kalamazoo, MI	7.2 mi	(269) 345-0273
Gentiva Ii	Portage, MI	9.1 mi	(269) 342-9308
Transitions Hospice	Kalamazoo, MI	10 mi	(841) 515-1505
Compassus - Kalamazoo	Portage, MI	12 mi	(269) 459-3700
Wings Of Hope Hospice	Allegan, MI	22 mi	(269) 686-8659

Nursing homes near Mattawan (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Bronson Commons	Mattawan, MI	1.8 mi	3 of 5	100	(269) 283-5200
Medilodge Of Kalamazoo	Kalamazoo, MI	8.1 mi	2 of 5	39	(269) 375-2020
Friendship Village	Kalamazoo, MI	9.8 mi	5 of 5	57	(269) 381-0560
Medilodge Of Westwood	Kalamazoo, MI	10 mi	1 of 5	97	(269) 342-0206

Straight-line miles from the center of Mattawan. 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 Mattawan

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 33% of the $4,459 monthly median income of Mattawan 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 Mattawan: common questions

Which hospices serve Mattawan?

Medicare lists 13 hospices for Mattawan ZIP codes, including Centrica Care Navigators, Gentiva Ii, Transitions Hospice.

How much does respite care cost in Mattawan?

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 33% of the $4,459 monthly median income of Mattawan 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 Mattawan. 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 Mattawan

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Sources

Census ACS 2020–2024 5-year (small-place figures carry wide margins of error); 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 Mattawan, MI