Respite Care in Port Huron, MI: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Port Huron, MI: the local picture

5,144

residents 65 or older (18% of Port Huron)

64%

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

43%

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

18

Medicare-certified hospices serve Port Huron ZIP codes

Most older adults in Port Huron live with someone: 64% 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 2,123 Port Huron residents aged 65 or older report a disability (43%) (33% in St. Clair County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 18 hospices serving Port Huron ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Port Huron compared with St. Clair County and Michigan

Census figure	Port Huron	St. Clair County	Michigan
Residents 65+ with a disability	43%	33%	32%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	36%	29%	29%
Residents 65 or older	18%	20%	19%
Residents 85 or older	3.3%	2.3%	2.1%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	15%	8.1%	9.9%
Households with no vehicle	12%	5.9%	7.0%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$44,291	$53,405	—

Older residents in towns around Port Huron

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Marysville, MI	6.4 mi	2,268	33%
St. Clair, MI	12 mi	1,127	37%
Marine City, MI	20 mi	1,173	40%
Richmond, MI	20 mi	1,001	37%
New Haven, MI	26 mi	337	72%
Pearl Beach, MI	26 mi	1,164	27%

Hospices serving Port Huron

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Blue Water Hospice	Port Huron, MI	1.3 mi	(810) 982-8809
All American Hospice Care, LLC	Chesterfield Township, MI	28 mi	(586) 255-5520
Bay Nursing, Inc	Romeo, MI	32 mi	(586) 752-1111
Elara Caring	Clinton Township, MI	37 mi	(586) 221-3056
Residential Home Health And Hospice	Lapeer, MI	46 mi	(810) 245-3300

Nursing homes near Port Huron (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Marwood Manor Nursing Home	Port Huron, MI	2.5 mi	5 of 5	240	(810) 982-9500
Medilodge Of Port Huron	Fort Gratiot, MI	5.7 mi	5 of 5	127	(810) 385-7447
Regency On The Lake - Fort Gratiot	Fort Gratiot, MI	5.8 mi	5 of 5	130	(810) 385-7260
Medilodge Of St. Clair	East China, MI	15 mi	3 of 5	158	(810) 329-4736

Straight-line miles from the center of Port Huron. 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 Port Huron

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 40% of the $3,691 monthly median income of Port Huron 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 Port Huron: common questions

Which hospices serve Port Huron?

Medicare lists 18 hospices for Port Huron ZIP codes, including Blue Water Hospice, All American Hospice Care, LLC, Bay Nursing, Inc.

How much does respite care cost in Port Huron?

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 40% of the $3,691 monthly median income of Port Huron 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 Port Huron. 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 Port Huron, MI