Home care in Traverse City, MI
Non-medical caregivers across Traverse City, from a few hours a week to live-in care. No minimums, no contracts.
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Shaded: the 4 counties of the Traverse City metro area. Dashed lines: state borders.
Traverse City at a glance
Sources: CareScout Cost of Care Survey 2025; U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024.
Care for your parent in Traverse City, on your schedule.
Counties in the Traverse City metro area
- Benzie County, MI
- Grand Traverse County, MI
- Kalkaska County, MI
- Leelanau County, MI
Central counties (OMB definition)
Also in Michigan
About home care in Traverse City
Home care in Traverse City, MI costs a median of $45 an hour for a non-medical caregiver, based on CareScout's 2025 survey. That is well above the $35 Michigan median. A caregiver can handle dressing, meals and errands, though not medical tasks. Call 800-974-3458 to start with a care advisor.
Traverse City has the highest senior share of our six Michigan locations. Census figures show 3,729 of its 15,593 residents are 65 or older, or 23.9%. Across the metro area, 24.4% are 65 or older, which is 38,004 people. Another 4,247 metro residents are 85 or older. In 1,357 city households, someone 65 or older lives alone. The metro covers Grand Traverse, Leelanau, Benzie, and Kalkaska counties.
Families who come home from Munson Medical Center may need help with meals, bathing, and rides. CareScout's 2025 survey puts local care at $45 an hour, above the Michigan median. HomeCare.com serves families in the Traverse City area with live-in care, 24/7 coverage, and no minimums. A care advisor at 800-974-3458 can help you choose visits and hours, and can talk through payment options.
Plan care in Traverse City.
Choose what your parent needs. We use the Traverse City 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 $3,900/month
4 hrs x 5 days x 52 weeks / 12 x $45/hr (Traverse City, 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 Traverse City families.
Area Agency on Aging of Northwest Michigan
The Area Agency on Aging of Northwest Michigan is based in Traverse City, and PACE North (833-410-2086) serves all of Grand Traverse, Benzie, and Leelanau counties.
231-947-8920Michigan 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 Traverse City.
What senior services are in Grand Traverse County?
The Area Agency on Aging of Northwest Michigan is based in Traverse City at 1609 Park Dr. Its phone is 231-947-8920. It serves Grand Traverse, Antrim, Benzie, Charlevoix, Emmet, Kalkaska, Leelanau, Manistee, Missaukee, and Wexford counties. Ask about caregiver services, which may include respite care, adult day care, counseling, and support groups.
Is there a PACE program in Traverse City?
PACE North, at 833-410-2086, serves all of Grand Traverse, Benzie, and Leelanau counties. It is for people age 55 or older who meet Medicaid long-term care level of care and can live safely in the community. A person cannot be in PACE and the MI Choice waiver at the same time.
How does Traverse City home care cost compare with the state?
CareScout's 2025 survey lists $45 an hour in Traverse City, against $35 for Michigan. It lists assisted living at $6,819 a month, a semi-private nursing home room at $324 a day, and adult day care at $150 a day. A care advisor at 800-974-3458 can help you compare home care hours with these options.
Can I get live-in care in Traverse City?
HomeCare.com serves families in the Traverse City area and is known for live-in care and 24/7 coverage. Live-in care puts one caregiver in the home, with breaks and rest periods. It suits continuous but not constant needs. For round-the-clock needs, 24-hour care uses caregivers in shifts. Call 800-974-3458 to talk it through.
