Respite Care in St. Clair, MI: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in St. Clair, MI: the local picture

1,127

residents 65 or older (20% of St. Clair)

68%

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

37%

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

15

Medicare-certified hospices serve St. Clair ZIP codes

Most older adults in St. Clair live with someone: 68% 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 421 St. Clair residents aged 65 or older report a disability (37%) (33% in St. Clair County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 15 hospices serving St. Clair ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

St. Clair compared with St. Clair County and Michigan

Census figure	St. Clair	St. Clair County	Michigan
Residents 65+ with a disability	37%	33%	32%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	32%	29%	29%
Residents 65 or older	20%	20%	19%
Residents 85 or older	2.6%	2.3%	2.1%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	1.8%	8.1%	9.9%
Households with no vehicle	4.7%	5.9%	7.0%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$52,670	$53,405	—

Older residents in towns around St. Clair

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Marysville, MI	5.7 mi	2,268	33%
Marine City, MI	7.8 mi	1,173	40%
Port Huron, MI	12 mi	5,144	43%
Richmond, MI	13 mi	1,001	37%
Pearl Beach, MI	14 mi	1,164	27%
Algonac, MI	14 mi	941	35%

Hospices serving St. Clair

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Blue Water Hospice	Port Huron, MI	12 mi	(810) 982-8809
All American Hospice Care, LLC	Chesterfield Township, MI	18 mi	(586) 255-5520
Bay Nursing, Inc	Romeo, MI	28 mi	(586) 752-1111
Elara Caring	Clinton Township, MI	28 mi	(586) 221-3056
Compassus-Northern Detroit	Warren, MI	36 mi	(800) 248-2298

Nursing homes near St. Clair (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Medilodge Of St. Clair	East China, MI	2.9 mi	3 of 5	158	(810) 329-4736
Marwood Manor Nursing Home	Port Huron, MI	9.5 mi	5 of 5	240	(810) 982-9500
Medilodge Of Richmond	Richmond, MI	14 mi	4 of 5	126	(586) 727-7562
Medilodge Of Port Huron	Fort Gratiot, MI	17 mi	5 of 5	127	(810) 385-7447

Straight-line miles from the center of St. Clair. 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 St. Clair

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 33% of the $4,389 monthly median income of St. Clair 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 St. Clair: common questions

Which hospices serve St. Clair?

Medicare lists 15 hospices for St. Clair ZIP codes, including Blue Water Hospice, All American Hospice Care, LLC, Bay Nursing, Inc.

How much does respite care cost in St. Clair?

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 33% of the $4,389 monthly median income of St. Clair 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 St. Clair. 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 St. Clair, MI