Companion Care in Dodgeville, WI: Senior Companions at Home

Local figures

Companion Care in Dodgeville, WI: the local picture

991

residents 65 or older (20% of Dodgeville)

39%

of residents 65+ in households live alone (30% in Iowa County)

2.5%

of residents 5+ speak a language other than English at home

9.5%

of households have no vehicle (4.3% in Iowa County)

About 363 residents of Dodgeville aged 65 or older live alone, 39% of older residents in households (30% in Iowa County). They are the people companion care is usually for: mostly independent, but on their own for long stretches of the day.

9.5% of Dodgeville households have no vehicle (4.3% in Iowa County). A companion who drives can turn a week at home into appointments, shopping and visits.

Of the 991 Dodgeville residents aged 65 or older, 146 are 85 or older (15%). Before the first visit with someone in that oldest group, ask the family about hearing, eyesight, walking and any memory changes, so the visit is planned around them.

440 Dodgeville households headed by someone 65 or older own their home and 235 rent. A companion visiting a house may also help with mail, light chores and keeping an eye on things; in an apartment building, ask whether visitors sign in.

About 94 older Dodgeville residents (9.8%) live below the poverty line (11% in Iowa County). For them, Medicaid home and community-based services or the local Area Agency on Aging may cover some companion or homemaker hours, depending on the state program; private pay is not the only route.

Dodgeville compared with Iowa County and Wisconsin

Census figure	Dodgeville	Iowa County	Wisconsin
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	39%	30%	30%
Residents 65 or older	20%	20%	19%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	2.5%	2.3%	9.0%
Households with no vehicle	9.5%	4.3%	6.4%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	9.8%	11%	9.1%
Residents 65+ with a disability	27%	26%	28%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$45,292	$57,697	—

Older residents in towns around Dodgeville

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Live alone (65+)
Mineral Point, WI	7.6 mi	479	42%
Mount Horeb, WI	20 mi	1,173	34%
Platteville, WI	24 mi	1,286	40%
Fennimore, WI	26 mi	468	33%
Cross Plains, WI	26 mi	560	45%
Richland Center, WI	29 mi	1,196	44%

Hospitals near Dodgeville (for rides to appointments)

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Upland Hills Health	Dodgeville, WI	0.6 mi	4 of 5	(608) 930-8000
Lafayette Hospital And Clinics	Darlington, WI	19 mi	not rated	(608) 776-4466
Southwest Health Center	Platteville, WI	24 mi	not rated	(608) 348-2331

Straight-line miles from the center of Dodgeville. Medicare (CMS) data, October 2026; call ahead to confirm. We are not affiliated with these providers.

What it covers

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

Cost

What companion care costs in Dodgeville

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 40% of the $3,774 monthly median income of Dodgeville 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.

Before you hire

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.

CaregiverConnect does not run background checks. Check identity, references and any certification yourself before anyone starts. The Safety Center explains how.

Questions

Companion Care in Dodgeville: common questions

How many seniors live alone in Dodgeville?

About 363 residents aged 65 or older, 39% of older residents in households (Census ACS 2020–2024) (30% in Iowa County).

How much does companion care cost in Dodgeville?

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 40% of the $3,774 monthly median income of Dodgeville 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 Dodgeville?

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.

Companion Care for Seniors in Dodgeville, WI