Companion Care for Seniors in Baraboo, WI
Conversation, outings, meals together and a steady, friendly presence for an older adult who lives alone or spends long days by themselves. Post what you need in Baraboo for free and hire a caregiver directly, with no agency mark-up.
Companion Care in Baraboo, WI: the local picture
About 944 residents of Baraboo aged 65 or older live alone, 38% of older residents in households (28% in Sauk County). They are the people companion care is usually for: mostly independent, but on their own for long stretches of the day.
8.3% of Baraboo households have no vehicle (5.1% in Sauk County). A companion who drives can turn a week at home into appointments, shopping and visits.
About 5.4% of Baraboo residents aged 5 and over speak a language other than English at home. The most common are Spanish (412), French, Haitian or Cajun (99), Russian, Polish or other Slavic languages (54). If the person you care for is more at ease in one of these languages, say so in your posting; many caregivers list the languages they speak.
Baraboo compared with Sauk County and Wisconsin
| Census figure | Baraboo | Sauk County | Wisconsin |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residents 65+ in households who live alone | 38% | 28% | 30% |
| Residents 65 or older | 20% | 20% | 19% |
| Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home | 5.4% | 8.1% | 9.0% |
| Households with no vehicle | 8.3% | 5.1% | 6.4% |
| Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.) | 10.0% | 8.2% | 9.1% |
| Residents 65+ with a disability | 38% | 30% | 28% |
| Median income, households headed by someone 65+ | $53,155 | $59,224 | — |
Older residents in towns around Baraboo
| Town | Distance | Residents 65+ | Live alone (65+) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Delton, WI | 8.9 mi | 781 | 29% |
| Lake Wisconsin, WI | 10 mi | 1,234 | 23% |
| Wisconsin Dells, WI | 12 mi | 555 | 51% |
| Prairie du Sac, WI | 12 mi | 745 | 34% |
| Sauk City, WI | 13 mi | 646 | 39% |
| Reedsburg, WI | 14 mi | 2,153 | 31% |
What a companion caregiver can help with
- Conversation, cards, puzzles and shared hobbies
- Walks and outings to the park, library or senior center
- Company at meals, and help preparing them
- Rides or escort to appointments, church and visits
What companion care costs in Baraboo
At the Wisconsin median aide wage of $17.47 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,514 a month in wages, which is 34% of the $4,430 monthly median income of Baraboo households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Wisconsin's minimum wage is $7.25 an hour (U.S. Department of Labor table, updated July 1, 2026).
Hiring directly, you agree the rate with the caregiver and usually become the household employer (U.S. Department of Labor rules). Some families qualify for programs that pay for care at home; see IRIS in Wisconsin: how a family member gets paid as a caregiver.
What to know before hiring a companion caregiver
Isolation is a health risk, not only a mood. The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine found that nearly one in four Americans aged 65 and older living in the community is socially isolated, and linked isolation to higher risks of dementia, heart disease and early death (2020 report).
Questions worth asking: What do you enjoy doing with the people you care for? Are you comfortable driving, and is your car insured for passengers? How do you handle a client who does not want company at first? More in our companion care guide.
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Companion Care in Baraboo: common questions
How many seniors live alone in Baraboo?
About 944 residents aged 65 or older, 38% of older residents in households (Census ACS 2020–2024) (28% in Sauk County).
How much does companion care cost in Baraboo?
At the Wisconsin median aide wage of $17.47 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,514 a month in wages, which is 34% of the $4,430 monthly median income of Baraboo households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Wisconsin's minimum wage is $7.25 an hour (U.S. Department of Labor table, updated July 1, 2026).
What does a companion caregiver do in Baraboo?
A companion keeps an older adult company and helps around the visit: conversation, activities, walks, meals, errands, rides and reminders. It suits someone who is mostly independent but lonely, or a family that wants someone to check in on weekdays.
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Sources
Census ACS 2020–2024 5-year; CMS provider data (October 25, 2026); U.S. DOL state minimum wages (July 1, 2026); BLS OEWS May 2025 aide wages, which cover employed aides rather than private rates.
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