How do I estimate my weekly home care cost in Michigan?

Weekly home care cost is straightforward arithmetic once you know two things: how many hours per week the schedule will run, and which service band the case falls in. Multiply hours per day × days per week × the applicable hourly rate. Then add any weekend/holiday premium the agency charges, if applicable.

Common Southeast Michigan starting scenarios: a 4-hour Companion Care block, 5 days a week, runs $540–$640 per week ($27–$32/hr). A 4-hour Personal Care block, 5 days a week, runs $580–$740. A 6-hour Personal Care block, 7 days a week, runs $1,218–$1,554. A 12-hour Personal Care shift, 7 days a week (24-hour hourly coverage), runs $2,436–$3,108 — often the point where live-in ($400–$500/day, $2,800–$3,500/week) becomes the better model.

Two variables shift the estimate. First, the band: if any hands-on ADL work is involved, use Personal Care ($29–$37/hr), not Companion. If dementia, Parkinson\u2019s, or two-person transfers are involved, use Specialized ($35–$42/hr). Second, live-in eligibility: live-in requires a private bedroom and 5 uninterrupted sleep hours; if either is missing, 24-hour coverage is billed as two 12-hour hourly shifts.

These are typical 2026 Southeast Michigan agency ranges, not a quote. The cost calculator on this site returns a specific Southeast Michigan estimate based on shift, days, and band. A free in-home assessment produces the final written care plan and invoice.

For the full breakdown, see the cornerstone: Understanding Home Care Costs in Michigan.