Leelanau County, Michigan
Home Care in Empire, MI
In-home care for seniors in Empire: full-time, 24-hour, live-in and dementia care. Book a free in-home visit with a licensed local agency.
Book a free in-home visitHome care for families in Empire
Empire is a small village near the Sleeping Bear Dunes visitor center on the Lake Michigan side of Leelanau County.
Small towns like Empire have few local services. In-home care brings the help to your parent instead of making them travel.
Types of care in Empire
- 24-Hour Home Care: round-the-clock care
- Live-In Care: one caregiver who lives in
- Dementia & Alzheimer's Care: care for memory loss
- Companion Care: company and help at home
- Personal Care: bathing, dressing, toileting
- Respite Care: a break for family carers
- Hospital to Home Care: help after a hospital stay
Home care cost in Empire
Non-medical home care in Michigan costs about $33 to $35 an hour. Full-time care often runs about $5,700 to $6,100 a month. Medicare does not pay for this kind of care, so most families pay from savings, income or long-term care insurance. Full cost guide →
Book a free in-home care visit
Tell us what your loved one needs. A licensed local agency will call to set up a free visit at the home. No cost, no contract.
Empire home care questions
How much does home care cost in Empire?
Non-medical home care in Michigan costs about $33 to $35 an hour (CareScout 2025). Agencies serving Empire charge close to that. Full-time care (40 hours a week) often runs about $5,700 to $6,100 a month.
Can I get 24-hour care in Empire?
Yes. Local agencies can set up 24-hour shift care or live-in care in Empire. Say so on the form and they'll plan it at the free visit.
How fast can a caregiver start in Empire?
Often within a few days of the free visit. If your parent is coming home from the hospital, tell us on the form.