Respite Care in Temperance, MI: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Temperance, MI: the local picture

2,010

residents 65 or older (23% of Temperance)

76%

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

28%

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

13

Medicare-certified hospices serve Temperance ZIP codes

Most older adults in Temperance live with someone: 76% 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 550 Temperance residents aged 65 or older report a disability (28%) (29% in Monroe County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 13 hospices serving Temperance ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Temperance compared with Monroe County and Michigan

Census figure	Temperance	Monroe County	Michigan
Residents 65+ with a disability	28%	29%	32%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	24%	29%	29%
Residents 65 or older	23%	20%	19%
Residents 85 or older	3.3%	2.1%	2.1%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	4.1%	7.9%	9.9%
Households with no vehicle	4.1%	4.7%	7.0%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$53,583	$56,044	—

Older residents in towns around Temperance

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Lambertville, MI	3.0 mi	2,594	30%
Toledo, OH	7.2 mi	41,848	37%
Ottawa Hills, OH	7.8 mi	884	23%
Sylvania, OH	8.2 mi	3,944	20%
Oregon, OH	10 mi	4,487	32%
South Monroe, MI	12 mi	1,480	33%

Hospices serving Temperance

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Hospice Of Northwest Ohio	Lambertville, MI	3.0 mi	(414) 661-4001
Heartland Hospice (Monroe)	Monroe, MI	13 mi	(734) 240-8939
Hospice Of Northwest Ohio	Perrysburg, OH	16 mi	(419) 661-4001
Hospice Of Lenawee	Adrian, MI	26 mi	(517) 263-2323
Arbor Hospice	Ann Arbor, MI	37 mi	(734) 662-5999

Nursing homes near Temperance (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Hickory Ridge Of Temperance	Temperance, MI	1.7 mi	4 of 5	88	(734) 206-8200
Merit House LLC	Toledo, OH	4.5 mi	2 of 5	99	(419) 478-5131
Majestic Care Of Point Place	Toledo, OH	5.4 mi	1 of 5	82	(419) 727-7870
Divine Rehabilitation And Nursing At Sylvania	Sylvania, OH	5.9 mi	2 of 5	99	(419) 882-1875

Straight-line miles from the center of Temperance. 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 Temperance

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 $4,465 monthly median income of Temperance 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 Temperance: common questions

Which hospices serve Temperance?

Medicare lists 13 hospices for Temperance ZIP codes, including Hospice Of Northwest Ohio, Heartland Hospice (Monroe), Hospice Of Northwest Ohio.

How much does respite care cost in Temperance?

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 $4,465 monthly median income of Temperance 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 Temperance. 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 Temperance, MI