Home care in Grand Rapids, MI
Non-medical caregivers across the Grand Rapids area, from a few hours a week to live-in care. No minimums, no contracts.
Is your parent's county in the Grand Rapids metro area? Tap a county on the map, or check a ZIP code.
Shaded: the 5 counties of the Grand Rapids metro area. Dashed lines: state borders.
Grand Rapids Metro at a glance
Sources: CareScout Cost of Care Survey 2025; U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024.
Care for your parent in Grand Rapids, on your schedule.
Counties in the Grand Rapids metro area
- Barry County, MI
- Ionia County, MI
- Kent County, MI
- Montcalm County, MI
- Ottawa County, MI
Central counties (OMB definition)
Also in Michigan
About home care in Grand Rapids
Home care in Grand Rapids, MI costs a median of $38 an hour for a non-medical caregiver in the Grand Rapids area, says CareScout's 2025 survey. That is above the $35 Michigan median. Caregivers help with personal care and daily tasks, not medical treatment. Call 800-974-3458 to start with a care advisor.
The Grand Rapids metro area includes Kent, Ottawa, Barry, Ionia, and Montcalm counties. Census figures show 184,152 metro residents are 65 or older, or 15.8%, and 20,861 are 85 or older. In the city of Grand Rapids, 25,584 residents are 65 or older. That is 12.9%, a smaller share than the metro. Another 8,938 city households have someone 65 or older living alone.
Many families come home from Corewell Health Butterworth Hospital, Trinity Health Grand Rapids Hospital, or University of Michigan Health-West. After a stay, a parent may need meals, bathing help, or a ride to appointments. HomeCare.com serves families in the Grand Rapids area with non-medical caregivers. You pick the visits and hours. There are no minimums and no contracts. Live-in care and 24/7 coverage are also available.
Plan care in Grand Rapids.
Choose what your parent needs. We use the Grand Rapids area median rate to estimate the monthly cost.
We'd suggest
A caregiver keeps your parent company and helps with meals, errands and the house.
about $3,293/month
4 hrs x 5 days x 52 weeks / 12 x $38/hr (Grand Rapids, MI)
Market medians from the CareScout Cost of Care Survey 2025, not HomeCare.com prices. A care advisor prices your actual schedule.
Free local help for Grand Rapids families.
Area Agency on Aging of Western Michigan (Region 8)
The Area Agency on Aging of Western Michigan serves Kent County and eight nearby counties, and the PACE program Care Resources (616-913-2006) serves all of Kent County.
616-456-5664Health systems near Grand Rapids
- Corewell Health Butterworth Hospital
- Trinity Health Grand Rapids Hospital
- University of Michigan Health-West
Michigan Long Term Care Ombudsman Program (MLTCOP)
Free, confidential advocacy for people receiving long-term care.
866-485-9393Michigan programs that can help pay.
Rules and programs in MichiganRules change; confirm eligibility with the state. A care advisor can talk through payment options.
Questions about care in Grand Rapids.
What senior services are there in Kent County?
The Area Agency on Aging of Western Michigan, at 616-456-5664 in Grand Rapids, serves Kent County and eight nearby counties. Care Resources, a PACE program at 616-913-2006, serves all of Kent County for people age 55 or older who qualify. Ask the agency about caregiver services, which may include respite care and adult day care.
How does assisted living cost compare with home care in Grand Rapids?
CareScout's 2025 survey lists non-medical home care in the Grand Rapids area at $38 an hour. It lists assisted living at $5,150 a month and a semi-private nursing home room at $378 a day. Adult day care is $150 a day. With home care, a parent stays put and you choose the hours.
Does HomeCare.com have minimum hours in Grand Rapids?
No. Families choose the number of visits and the hours per visit, with no minimums and no contracts. HomeCare.com serves families in Grand Rapids and nearby Ottawa, Barry, Ionia, and Montcalm counties. It can also provide backup care when a regular caregiver is out. The app confirms each caregiver arrives on time.
Can a caregiver help after a stay at Corewell Health Butterworth?
Yes. Non-medical caregivers help with meals, bathing, mobility, and medication reminders. They do not give medication or nursing care. Call 800-974-3458 before discharge, and an advisor can talk through short-notice options. This also applies to Trinity Health Grand Rapids Hospital and University of Michigan Health-West.
