Respite Care in Rochester, MI: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Rochester, MI: the local picture

2,024

residents 65 or older (16% of Rochester)

59%

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

31%

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

57

Medicare-certified hospices serve Rochester ZIP codes

Most older adults in Rochester live with someone: 59% 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 610 Rochester residents aged 65 or older report a disability (31%) (29% in Oakland County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 57 hospices serving Rochester ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Rochester compared with Oakland County and Michigan

Census figure	Rochester	Oakland County	Michigan
Residents 65+ with a disability	31%	29%	32%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	41%	30%	29%
Residents 65 or older	16%	18%	19%
Residents 85 or older	2.9%	2.1%	2.1%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	9.5%	8.9%	9.9%
Households with no vehicle	5.3%	5.3%	7.0%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$77,235	$67,387	—

Older residents in towns around Rochester

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Rochester Hills, MI	2.6 mi	13,958	27%
Utica, MI	6.3 mi	1,272	44%
Auburn Hills, MI	6.3 mi	3,674	32%
Troy, MI	7.2 mi	15,775	26%
Sterling Heights, MI	8.6 mi	25,734	35%
Pontiac, MI	8.9 mi	8,209	42%

Hospices serving Rochester

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Hearthstone Hospice	Rochester, MI	1.9 mi	(586) 991-1529
Guardian Angel Home Care & Hospice Of Rochester Hills	Rochester Hills, MI	3.6 mi	(248) 293-2441
Residential Hospice	Troy, MI	6.8 mi	(866) 902-5854
Premier Hospice	Troy, MI	8.8 mi	(248) 588-1885
Beaumont Hospice	Troy, MI	8.8 mi	(248) 743-9400

Nursing homes near Rochester (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Wellbridge Of Rochester Hills	Rochester Hills, MI	1.9 mi	2 of 5	100	(248) 218-4800
The Springs At Rochester Hills Rehab And Nursing C	Rochester Hills, MI	2.1 mi	1 of 5	126	(248) 651-4422
Bellbrook	Rochester Hills, MI	2.1 mi	5 of 5	36	(248) 656-3239
Regency At Shelby Township	Shelby Township, MI	4.6 mi	4 of 5	116	(586) 580-5500

Straight-line miles from the center of Rochester. 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 Rochester

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 23% of the $6,436 monthly median income of Rochester 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 Rochester: common questions

Which hospices serve Rochester?

Medicare lists 57 hospices for Rochester ZIP codes, including Hearthstone Hospice, Guardian Angel Home Care & Hospice Of Rochester Hills, Residential Hospice.

How much does respite care cost in Rochester?

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 23% of the $6,436 monthly median income of Rochester 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 Rochester. 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.

More near Rochester

More senior care near Rochester

Respite Care in nearby cities

Other care in Rochester

More for Rochester families

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 Rochester, MI