Respite Care in Pearl Beach, MI for Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Pearl Beach, MI: the local picture

1,164

residents 65 or older (26% of Pearl Beach)

80%

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

27%

of residents 65+ report a disability (33% in St. Clair County)

24

Medicare-certified hospices serve Pearl Beach ZIP codes

Most older adults in Pearl Beach live with someone: 80% 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 318 Pearl Beach residents aged 65 or older report a disability (27%) (33% in St. Clair County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 24 hospices serving Pearl Beach ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Pearl Beach compared with St. Clair County and Michigan

Census figure	Pearl Beach	St. Clair County	Michigan
Residents 65+ with a disability	27%	33%	32%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	20%	29%	29%
Residents 65 or older	26%	20%	19%
Residents 85 or older	2.5%	2.3%	2.1%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	9.0%	8.1%	9.9%
Households with no vehicle	4.3%	5.9%	7.0%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$62,244	$53,405	—

Older residents in towns around Pearl Beach

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Algonac, MI	2.8 mi	941	35%
Marine City, MI	7.1 mi	1,173	40%
New Baltimore, MI	8.5 mi	2,119	40%
New Haven, MI	13 mi	337	72%
St. Clair, MI	14 mi	1,127	37%
Richmond, MI	15 mi	1,001	37%

Hospices serving Pearl Beach

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
All American Hospice Care, LLC	Chesterfield Township, MI	10 mi	(586) 255-5520
Elara Caring	Clinton Township, MI	19 mi	(586) 221-3056
Compassus-Northern Detroit	Warren, MI	26 mi	(800) 248-2298
Blue Water Hospice	Port Huron, MI	26 mi	(810) 982-8809
Bay Nursing, Inc	Romeo, MI	27 mi	(586) 752-1111

Nursing homes near Pearl Beach (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
The Village Of East Harbor	Chesterfield Township, MI	9.7 mi	3 of 5	102	(586) 725-6030
Medilodge Of St. Clair	East China, MI	12 mi	3 of 5	158	(810) 329-4736
Michigan Veterans Home Of Chesterfield Township	Chesterfield Township, MI	12 mi	5 of 5	128	(586) 719-6791
Lakepointe Senior Care And Rehabilitation Center	Clinton Township, MI	15 mi	5 of 5	134	(586) 468-0827

Straight-line miles from the center of Pearl Beach. 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 Pearl Beach

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 28% of the $5,187 monthly median income of Pearl Beach 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 Pearl Beach: common questions

Which hospices serve Pearl Beach?

Medicare lists 24 hospices for Pearl Beach ZIP codes, including All American Hospice Care, LLC, Elara Caring, Compassus-Northern Detroit.

How much does respite care cost in Pearl Beach?

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 28% of the $5,187 monthly median income of Pearl Beach 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 Pearl Beach. 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 Pearl Beach, MI