Companion Care in Mount Horeb, WI: Senior Companions at Home

Local figures

Companion Care in Mount Horeb, WI: the local picture

1,173

residents 65 or older (15% of Mount Horeb)

34%

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

2.5%

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

3.3%

of households have no vehicle (8.2% in Dane County)

About 385 residents of Mount Horeb aged 65 or older live alone, 34% of older residents in households (30% in Dane County). They are the people companion care is usually for: mostly independent, but on their own for long stretches of the day.

3.3% of Mount Horeb households have no vehicle (8.2% in Dane County). A companion who drives can turn a week at home into appointments, shopping and visits.

Of the 1,173 Mount Horeb residents aged 65 or older, 293 are 85 or older (25%). 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.

621 Mount Horeb households headed by someone 65 or older own their home and 166 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 81 older Mount Horeb residents (7.2%) live below the poverty line (6.0% in Dane 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.

Mount Horeb compared with Dane County and Wisconsin

Census figure	Mount Horeb	Dane County	Wisconsin
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	34%	30%	30%
Residents 65 or older	15%	15%	19%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	2.5%	12%	9.0%
Households with no vehicle	3.3%	8.2%	6.4%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	7.2%	6.0%	9.1%
Residents 65+ with a disability	37%	24%	28%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$47,013	$72,639	—

Older residents in towns around Mount Horeb

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Live alone (65+)
Cross Plains, WI	8.7 mi	560	45%
Verona, WI	9.8 mi	2,158	41%
Middleton, WI	13 mi	3,967	28%
Belleville, WI	14 mi	423	23%
Fitchburg, WI	16 mi	4,966	24%
Madison, WI	16 mi	36,240	35%

Hospitals near Mount Horeb (for rides to appointments)

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Madison Va Medical Center	Madison, WI	15 mi	5 of 5	(608) 256-1901
University Of WI Hospitals & Clinics Authority	Madison, WI	16 mi	5 of 5	(608) 263-6400
Ssm Health St Mary's Hospital - Madison	Madison, WI	17 mi	4 of 5	(608) 251-6100

Straight-line miles from the center of Mount Horeb. 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 Mount Horeb

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 39% of the $3,918 monthly median income of Mount Horeb 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 Mount Horeb: common questions

How many seniors live alone in Mount Horeb?

About 385 residents aged 65 or older, 34% of older residents in households (Census ACS 2020–2024) (30% in Dane County).

How much does companion care cost in Mount Horeb?

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 39% of the $3,918 monthly median income of Mount Horeb 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 Mount Horeb?

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 Mount Horeb, WI