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

Local figures

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

1,706

residents 65 or older (22% of St. Johns)

64%

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

40%

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

19

Medicare-certified hospices serve St. Johns ZIP codes

Most older adults in St. Johns live with someone: 64% 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 643 St. Johns residents aged 65 or older report a disability (40%) (29% in Clinton County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 19 hospices serving St. Johns ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

St. Johns compared with Clinton County and Michigan

Census figure	St. Johns	Clinton County	Michigan
Residents 65+ with a disability	40%	29%	32%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	36%	26%	29%
Residents 65 or older	22%	19%	19%
Residents 85 or older	4.2%	2.3%	2.1%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	11%	6.6%	9.9%
Households with no vehicle	7.2%	2.8%	7.0%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$51,372	$61,169	—

Older residents in towns around St. Johns

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
DeWitt, MI	11 mi	853	34%
Bath, MI	14 mi	451	30%
Edgemont Park, MI	18 mi	358	29%
East Lansing, MI	18 mi	4,105	31%
Waverly, MI	19 mi	5,397	34%
Haslett, MI	19 mi	3,915	37%

Hospices serving St. Johns

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Sparrow Hospice Services	Lansing, MI	18 mi	(517) 364-7200
Compassus - Lansing	Lansing, MI	19 mi	(517) 886-8470
Heart To Heart Hospice Of Lansing, LLC	East Lansing, MI	19 mi	(517) 580-7530
Memorial Healthcare	Owosso, MI	20 mi	(989) 725-2299
Hospice Of Lansing	Lansing, MI	21 mi	(517) 882-4500

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

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Hazel I Findlay Country Manor	Saint Johns, MI	0.9 mi	5 of 5	150	(989) 224-8936
Ovid Healthcare Center	Ovid, MI	9.0 mi	4 of 5	94	(989) 834-2228
The Laurels Of Fulton	Perrinton, MI	13 mi	3 of 5	50	(989) 236-5433
Ashley Healthcare Center	Ashley, MI	13 mi	1 of 5	63	(989) 847-2011

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

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 34% of the $4,281 monthly median income of St. Johns 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. Johns: common questions

Which hospices serve St. Johns?

Medicare lists 19 hospices for St. Johns ZIP codes, including Sparrow Hospice Services, Compassus - Lansing, Heart To Heart Hospice Of Lansing, LLC.

How much does respite care cost in St. Johns?

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 34% of the $4,281 monthly median income of St. Johns 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. Johns. 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. Johns, MI