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Southfield, Oakland County · Cost Guide

What Home Care Actually Costs in Southfield, Michigan

In Southfield, our agency rates match our Southeast Michigan standard: $27–$32/hr companion care, $29–$37/hr personal care, $35–$42/hr specialized dementia care, and $400–$500/day live-in. There is no Southfield surcharge. Southfield has one of Oakland County's most diverse aging populations, with a long tradition of in-home care anchored by Providence Hospital discharges and the Jewish community along Lahser.

Hourly range
$27–$42/hr

Companion through specialized

Source: 2026 Affordable Home Care SE Michigan agency rates

Minimum visit
4 hrs

12 hrs/week minimum plan

Source: Affordable Home Care service minimums

Caregiver ratio
1:1

Always — never shared

Source: Affordable Home Care staffing model

Southfield Care-Tier Pricing

Southfield plans commonly start in the 16–28 hr/week range of personal care, with a strong preference for caregivers who can stay with the family for years, not months.

Care tierOur rateWeeklyAnnualizedTypical use
Companion Care$27–$32/hr$324–$1,280~$17K–$67KErrands, meal prep, social conversation, transportation. No hands-on body care.
Personal Care$29–$37/hr$348–$1,480~$18K–$77KHands-on ADLs: bathing, dressing, toileting, transfers, mobility, medication reminders.
Specialized Care (Dementia)$35–$42/hr$420–$1,680~$22K–$87KCDCP-supervised care plans, sundowning protocols, behavioral charting.
Live-In Care$400–$500/day$2,800–$3,500~$146K–$182KSingle caregiver, 5–7 day rotations. Requires private bedroom + 5-hr uninterrupted sleep.

Weekly ranges show the floor (12-hr minimum plan) through a 40-hr/week plan. Live-in is a flat daily rate, not hourly. See the live-in eligibility rules for when the flat rate applies.

FAQ

Southfield Cost of Care — Common Questions

It depends on the care tier — see the table above. We don't charge a Southfield surcharge. Use the cost calculator for your specific situation.
The trigger is hands-on body care: bathing, transfers, toileting. Read companion care vs. personal care for the rules.
Yes — 4-hour minimum per visit, 12-hour minimum per week. Same policy in Southfield as the rest of our service area.
No — Original Medicare doesn't cover non-medical home care. See our Medicare Advantage guide for the limited exceptions, or our LTC insurance guide.

Service area: Southfield home care overview · Oakland County · Metro Detroit