Respite Care in Southfield, MI: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Southfield, MI: the local picture

17,213

residents 65 or older (23% of Southfield)

61%

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

35%

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

57

Medicare-certified hospices serve Southfield ZIP codes

Most older adults in Southfield live with someone: 61% 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 5,764 Southfield residents aged 65 or older report a disability (35%) (29% in Oakland County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

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

Southfield compared with Oakland County and Michigan

Census figure	Southfield	Oakland County	Michigan
Residents 65+ with a disability	35%	29%	32%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	39%	30%	29%
Residents 65 or older	23%	18%	19%
Residents 85 or older	2.9%	2.1%	2.1%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	12%	8.9%	9.9%
Households with no vehicle	10.0%	5.3%	7.0%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$54,566	$67,387	—

Older residents in towns around Southfield

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Lathrup Village, MI	2.0 mi	1,153	27%
Beverly Hills, MI	3.5 mi	2,306	16%
Franklin, MI	3.8 mi	655	22%
Oak Park, MI	4.0 mi	5,108	34%
Berkley, MI	4.1 mi	2,120	22%
Huntington Woods, MI	4.7 mi	1,188	18%

Hospices serving Southfield

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Assured Hospice Care, Inc	Southfield, MI	1.8 mi	(248) 262-2205
Gentiva I	Southfield, MI	1.8 mi	(248) 356-5070
Corewell Health Children's Patch Program	Southfield, MI	1.8 mi	(947) 522-1495
Universal Hospice Care	Southfield, MI	1.9 mi	(248) 799-9225
St Marie's	Southfield, MI	1.9 mi	(248) 809-3795

Nursing homes near Southfield (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Lahser Hills Care Centre	Southfield, MI	0.9 mi	3 of 5	127	(248) 354-3222
The Lakeland Center	Southfield, MI	1.8 mi	1 of 5	91	(248) 350-8070
Evergreen Health And Rehabilitation Center	Southfield, MI	2.1 mi	3 of 5	172	(248) 203-9000
Beaconshire Nursing Centre	Detroit, MI	2.3 mi	2 of 5	99	(313) 534-8400

Straight-line miles from the center of Southfield. 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 Southfield

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 32% of the $4,547 monthly median income of Southfield 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 Southfield: common questions

Which hospices serve Southfield?

Medicare lists 57 hospices for Southfield ZIP codes, including Assured Hospice Care, Inc, Gentiva I, Corewell Health Children's Patch Program.

How much does respite care cost in Southfield?

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 32% of the $4,547 monthly median income of Southfield 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 Southfield. 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 Southfield, MI