Respite Care in Royal Oak, MI: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Royal Oak, MI: the local picture

9,015

residents 65 or older (16% of Royal Oak)

58%

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

26%

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

49

Medicare-certified hospices serve Royal Oak ZIP codes

Most older adults in Royal Oak live with someone: 58% 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 2,306 Royal Oak residents aged 65 or older report a disability (26%) (29% in Oakland County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 49 hospices serving Royal Oak ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Royal Oak compared with Oakland County and Michigan

Census figure	Royal Oak	Oakland County	Michigan
Residents 65+ with a disability	26%	29%	32%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	42%	30%	29%
Residents 65 or older	16%	18%	19%
Residents 85 or older	1.1%	2.1%	2.1%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	8.6%	8.9%	9.9%
Households with no vehicle	4.2%	5.3%	7.0%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$59,184	$67,387	—

Older residents in towns around Royal Oak

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Berkley, MI	1.7 mi	2,120	22%
Huntington Woods, MI	1.9 mi	1,188	18%
Clawson, MI	2.0 mi	2,192	31%
Pleasant Ridge, MI	2.6 mi	421	19%
Madison Heights, MI	2.6 mi	5,353	43%
Oak Park, MI	3.3 mi	5,108	34%

Hospices serving Royal Oak

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Brighton Hospice Michigan, LLC	Huntington Woods, MI	2.1 mi	(248) 965-3010
Serenity Home Hospice, LLC	Madison Heights, MI	2.6 mi	(313) 551-5025
New Century Hospice And Palliative Care, LLC	Madison Heights, MI	2.6 mi	(248) 997-4988
Seasons Hospice & Palliative Care Of Michigan	Madison Heights, MI	2.6 mi	(800) 370-8592
Custom Hospice, LLC	Troy, MI	4.0 mi	(248) 822-2447

Nursing homes near Royal Oak (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Harmony Village Of Clawson	Clawson, MI	2.1 mi	1 of 5	120	(248) 435-5200
Greenfield Rehab And Nursing Center	Royal Oak, MI	2.6 mi	1 of 5	105	(248) 288-6610
Medilodge Of Southfield	Southfield, MI	2.8 mi	1 of 5	182	(248) 557-0050
Oakridge Manor Nursing And Rehabilitation Center L	Ferndale, MI	2.9 mi	3 of 5	64	(248) 547-6227

Straight-line miles from the center of Royal Oak. 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 Royal Oak

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 30% of the $4,932 monthly median income of Royal Oak 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 Royal Oak: common questions

Which hospices serve Royal Oak?

Medicare lists 49 hospices for Royal Oak ZIP codes, including Brighton Hospice Michigan, LLC, Serenity Home Hospice, LLC, New Century Hospice And Palliative Care, LLC.

How much does respite care cost in Royal Oak?

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 30% of the $4,932 monthly median income of Royal Oak 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 Royal Oak. 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 Royal Oak, MI