Respite Care in Mount Clemens, MI for Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Mount Clemens, MI: the local picture

2,612

residents 65 or older (17% of Mount Clemens)

55%

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

36%

of residents 65+ report a disability (34% in Macomb County)

27

Medicare-certified hospices serve Mount Clemens ZIP codes

Most older adults in Mount Clemens live with someone: 55% 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 874 Mount Clemens residents aged 65 or older report a disability (36%) (34% in Macomb County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 27 hospices serving Mount Clemens ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Mount Clemens compared with Macomb County and Michigan

Census figure	Mount Clemens	Macomb County	Michigan
Residents 65+ with a disability	36%	34%	32%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	45%	31%	29%
Residents 65 or older	17%	18%	19%
Residents 85 or older	2.3%	2.2%	2.1%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	15%	9.3%	9.9%
Households with no vehicle	15%	6.2%	7.0%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$46,497	$55,374	—

Older residents in towns around Mount Clemens

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Fraser, MI	5.3 mi	3,004	29%
Roseville, MI	6.9 mi	8,297	42%
St. Clair Shores, MI	7.3 mi	12,818	34%
Utica, MI	7.5 mi	1,272	44%
Sterling Heights, MI	7.7 mi	25,734	35%
New Baltimore, MI	9.5 mi	2,119	40%

Hospices serving Mount Clemens

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Elara Caring	Clinton Township, MI	4.3 mi	(586) 221-3056
All American Hospice Care, LLC	Chesterfield Township, MI	7.5 mi	(586) 255-5520
Compassus-Northern Detroit	Warren, MI	11 mi	(800) 248-2298
Beaumont Hospice	Troy, MI	12 mi	(248) 743-9400
New Century Hospice And Palliative Care, LLC	Madison Heights, MI	13 mi	(248) 997-4988

Nursing homes near Mount Clemens (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Martha T Berry Mcf	Mount Clemems, MI	1.3 mi	4 of 5	217	(586) 469-5265
Lakepointe Senior Care And Rehabilitation Center	Clinton Township, MI	1.8 mi	5 of 5	134	(586) 468-0827
Church Of Christ Care Center	Clinton Township, MI	3.0 mi	1 of 5	129	(586) 791-2470
Harmony Village Of Clinton	Clinton Township, MI	3.6 mi	2 of 5	127	(586) 286-7100

Straight-line miles from the center of Mount Clemens. 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 Mount Clemens

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 38% of the $3,875 monthly median income of Mount Clemens 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 Mount Clemens: common questions

Which hospices serve Mount Clemens?

Medicare lists 27 hospices for Mount Clemens ZIP codes, including Elara Caring, All American Hospice Care, LLC, Compassus-Northern Detroit.

How much does respite care cost in Mount Clemens?

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 38% of the $3,875 monthly median income of Mount Clemens 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 Mount Clemens. 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 Mount Clemens, MI