Novi, Michigan

Respite Care in Novi, MI

A few hours, a day or a weekend of cover so the family member doing the caring can rest, work, see a doctor or travel. Post what you need in Novi for free and hire a caregiver directly, with no agency mark-up.

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Local figures

Respite Care in Novi, MI: the local picture

10,299
residents 65 or older (15% of Novi)
70%
of residents 65+ in households live with someone, often a family caregiver
33%
of residents 65+ report a disability (29% in Oakland County)
52
Medicare-certified hospices serve Novi ZIP codes

Most older adults in Novi live with someone: 70% 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 3,351 Novi residents aged 65 or older report a disability (33%) (29% in Oakland County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 52 hospices serving Novi ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Novi compared with Oakland County and Michigan

Census figureNoviOakland CountyMichigan
Residents 65+ with a disability33%29%32%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone30%30%29%
Residents 65 or older15%18%19%
Residents 85 or older2.5%2.1%2.1%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)6.6%8.9%9.9%
Households with no vehicle5.1%5.3%7.0%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+$68,499$67,387—

Older residents in towns around Novi

TownDistanceResidents 65+65+ with a disability
Northville, MI2.9 mi1,27011%
Wixom, MI3.8 mi2,43328%
Walled Lake, MI4.1 mi1,23142%
Wolverine Lake, MI5.2 mi80334%
Farmington, MI5.7 mi2,07627%
Farmington Hills, MI5.7 mi17,67831%

Hospices serving Novi

HospiceOfficeDistancePhone
Amber Hospice Care, LLCNovi, MI1.9 mi(313) 739-2859
Interim Hospice Of Oakland CountyNovi, MI1.9 mi(248) 553-3333
Open Arms HospiceNovi, MI1.9 mi(248) 979-5572
All America Hospice Care, IncNovi, MI1.9 mi(989) 992-6893
Oakland HospiceWest Bloomfield, MI7.0 mi(248) 865-9418

Nursing homes near Novi (ask about short stays)

Nursing homeTownDistanceCMS overall ratingCertified bedsPhone
The Manor Of NoviNovi, MI1.8 mi1 of 5130(248) 477-2000
Wellbridge Of NoviNovi, MI1.8 mi3 of 5100(248) 662-2300
Novi Lakes Health CampusNovi, MI1.8 mi4 of 554(248) 449-1655
Fox Run VillageNovi, MI2.8 mi5 of 544(248) 668-8720

Straight-line miles from the center of Novi. 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 Novi

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 $5,708 monthly median income of Novi 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.

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Questions

Respite Care in Novi: common questions

Which hospices serve Novi?

Medicare lists 52 hospices for Novi ZIP codes, including Amber Hospice Care, LLC, Interim Hospice Of Oakland County, Open Arms Hospice.

How much does respite care cost in Novi?

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 $5,708 monthly median income of Novi 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 Novi. 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.

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.

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