Respite Care in Menominee, MI: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Menominee, MI: the local picture

1,979

residents 65 or older (24% of Menominee)

59%

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

27%

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

3

Medicare-certified hospices serve Menominee ZIP codes

Most older adults in Menominee live with someone: 59% 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 524 Menominee residents aged 65 or older report a disability (27%) (27% in Menominee County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 3 hospices serving Menominee ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Menominee compared with Menominee County and Michigan

Census figure	Menominee	Menominee County	Michigan
Residents 65+ with a disability	27%	27%	32%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	41%	31%	29%
Residents 65 or older	24%	27%	19%
Residents 85 or older	3.5%	3.4%	2.1%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	10%	10%	9.9%
Households with no vehicle	11%	6.9%	7.0%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$44,464	$42,048	—

Older residents in towns around Menominee

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Marinette, WI	2.5 mi	2,192	37%
Peshtigo, WI	7.4 mi	704	21%
Oconto, WI	20 mi	1,270	28%
Sturgeon Bay, WI	24 mi	2,458	30%
Oconto Falls, WI	31 mi	587	34%
Algoma, WI	37 mi	736	30%

Hospices serving Menominee

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Up Health System Home Care & Hospice	Escanaba, MI	52 mi	(906) 212-4933
Osf Bay De Noc Hospice	Escanaba, MI	52 mi	(906) 786-3915
Upper Peninsula Home Health & Hospice	Marquette, MI	101 mi	(906) 225-4545

Nursing homes near Menominee (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Menominee Health Services	Menominee, MI	0.4 mi	5 of 5	39	(906) 863-9941
Luther Home	Marinette, WI	3.2 mi	3 of 5	80	(715) 732-0155
Rennes Health And Rehab Center-East	Peshtigo, WI	6.7 mi	5 of 5	50	(715) 582-3962
Rennes Health And Rehab Center-West	Peshtigo, WI	7.9 mi	5 of 5	90	(715) 582-3906

Straight-line miles from the center of Menominee. 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 Menominee

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 $3,705 monthly median income of Menominee 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 Menominee: common questions

Which hospices serve Menominee?

Medicare lists 3 hospices for Menominee ZIP codes, including Up Health System Home Care & Hospice, Osf Bay De Noc Hospice, Upper Peninsula Home Health & Hospice.

How much does respite care cost in Menominee?

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 $3,705 monthly median income of Menominee 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 Menominee. 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 Menominee

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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 Menominee, MI