Respite Care in Milford, MI: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Milford, MI: the local picture

1,316

residents 65 or older (20% of Milford)

66%

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

24%

of residents 65+ report a disability (29% in Oakland County)

35

Medicare-certified hospices serve Milford ZIP codes

Most older adults in Milford live with someone: 66% 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 292 Milford residents aged 65 or older report a disability (24%) (29% in Oakland County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 35 hospices serving Milford ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Milford compared with Oakland County and Michigan

Census figure	Milford	Oakland County	Michigan
Residents 65+ with a disability	24%	29%	32%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	34%	30%	29%
Residents 65 or older	20%	18%	19%
Residents 85 or older	1.5%	2.1%	2.1%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	5.3%	8.9%	9.9%
Households with no vehicle	4.5%	5.3%	7.0%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$66,111	$67,387	—

Older residents in towns around Milford

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Wixom, MI	5.8 mi	2,433	28%
Wolverine Lake, MI	6.3 mi	803	34%
Walled Lake, MI	7.4 mi	1,231	42%
South Lyon, MI	9.2 mi	2,055	19%
Novi, MI	9.6 mi	10,299	33%
Brighton, MI	10 mi	2,255	40%

Hospices serving Milford

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Corsocare Hospice	Milford, MI	1.0 mi	(877) 581-8710
Devotion Hospice, LLC	Highland, MI	5.2 mi	(248) 581-4000
Tone Hospice And Palliative Care, Inc	Farmington Hills, MI	12 mi	(248) 522-9572
Interim Hospice Of Oakland County	Novi, MI	12 mi	(248) 553-3333
Amber Hospice Care, LLC	Novi, MI	12 mi	(313) 739-2859

Nursing homes near Milford (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Medilodge Of Milford	Milford, MI	0.3 mi	4 of 5	111	(248) 685-1460
West Hickory Haven	Milford, MI	3.2 mi	2 of 5	101	(248) 685-1400
Westlake Health Campus	Commerce, MI	5.6 mi	4 of 5	61	(248) 363-9400
The Neighborhoods Of White Lake	White Lake, MI	6.5 mi	5 of 5	39	(248) 618-4100

Straight-line miles from the center of Milford. 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 Milford

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 26% of the $5,509 monthly median income of Milford 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 Milford: common questions

Which hospices serve Milford?

Medicare lists 35 hospices for Milford ZIP codes, including Corsocare Hospice, Devotion Hospice, LLC, Tone Hospice And Palliative Care, Inc.

How much does respite care cost in Milford?

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 26% of the $5,509 monthly median income of Milford 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 Milford. 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 Milford, MI