Respite Care in Southgate, MI: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Southgate, MI: the local picture

5,722

residents 65 or older (19% of Southgate)

65%

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

43%

of residents 65+ report a disability (37% in Wayne County)

31

Medicare-certified hospices serve Southgate ZIP codes

Most older adults in Southgate live with someone: 65% 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 2,431 Southgate residents aged 65 or older report a disability (43%) (37% in Wayne County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 31 hospices serving Southgate ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Southgate compared with Wayne County and Michigan

Census figure	Southgate	Wayne County	Michigan
Residents 65+ with a disability	43%	37%	32%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	35%	34%	29%
Residents 65 or older	19%	17%	19%
Residents 85 or older	2.4%	1.9%	2.1%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	12%	14%	9.9%
Households with no vehicle	7.2%	12%	7.0%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$44,116	$48,784	—

Older residents in towns around Southgate

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Riverview, MI	2.2 mi	3,081	38%
Wyandotte, MI	2.5 mi	4,428	34%
Lincoln Park, MI	2.9 mi	5,617	36%
Taylor, MI	3.5 mi	10,412	39%
Allen Park, MI	3.8 mi	5,168	29%
Trenton, MI	4.5 mi	4,357	32%

Hospices serving Southgate

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Heart To Heart Hospice Of Southgate, LLC	Southgate, MI	0.3 mi	(734) 282-0209
Axiom Hospice, LLC	Southgate, MI	0.3 mi	(734) 324-3166
Henry Ford Hospice	Detroit, MI	14 mi	(248) 585-5270
Comfort Care Hospice, LLC	Canton, MI	15 mi	(734) 945-2832
Angela Hospice Home Care, Inc	Livonia, MI	16 mi	(734) 464-7810

Nursing homes near Southgate (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
The Orchards At Southgate	Southgate, MI	0.8 mi	5 of 5	100	(734) 284-4620
Rivergate Health Care Center	Riverview, MI	1.5 mi	3 of 5	223	(734) 284-7200
Rivergate Terrace	Riverview, MI	1.5 mi	3 of 5	288	(734) 284-8000
Belle Fountain Nursing & Rehabilitation Center	Riverview, MI	2.1 mi	3 of 5	91	(734) 282-2100

Straight-line miles from the center of Southgate. 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 Southgate

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 $3,676 monthly median income of Southgate 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 Southgate: common questions

Which hospices serve Southgate?

Medicare lists 31 hospices for Southgate ZIP codes, including Heart To Heart Hospice Of Southgate, LLC, Axiom Hospice, LLC, Henry Ford Hospice.

How much does respite care cost in Southgate?

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 $3,676 monthly median income of Southgate 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 Southgate. 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 Southgate, MI