Hospice Support in Hayward, WI: Caregivers at Home

Local figures

Hospice Support in Hayward, WI: the local picture

6

Medicare-certified hospices serve Hayward ZIP codes

91

residents 85 or older (3.6% of all residents)

64%

of residents 65+ in households live alone (25% in Washburn County)

27%

of residents 65+ report a disability (27% in Washburn County)

Medicare lists 6 hospices whose service area includes Hayward ZIP codes, the nearest offices being Marshfield Medical Ctr Rice Lake Hospice in Rice Lake (37 mi) and Regional Hospice Services in Ashland (52 mi).

254 Hayward residents 65 or older live alone (64% of those in households). Someone on hospice who lives alone usually needs added hours of help between the hospice team’s visits.

Hayward compared with Washburn County and Wisconsin

Census figure	Hayward	Washburn County	Wisconsin
Residents 85 or older	3.6%	2.6%	2.1%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	64%	25%	30%
Residents 65+ with a disability	27%	27%	28%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	3.3%	4.4%	5.3%
Residents 65 or older	19%	28%	19%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	19%	8.6%	9.1%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$28,264	$54,290	—

Older residents in towns around Hayward

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Live alone (65+)
Rice Lake, WI	38 mi	1,779	50%
Ladysmith, WI	42 mi	862	49%
Barron, WI	45 mi	1,202	35%
Ashland, WI	49 mi	1,658	39%
Superior, WI	55 mi	4,778	44%
Duluth, MN	61 mi	15,068	37%

Hospices serving Hayward

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Marshfield Medical Ctr Rice Lake Hospice	Rice Lake, WI	37 mi	(715) 236-6256
Regional Hospice Services	Ashland, WI	52 mi	(715) 685-5151
Moments Hospice Of Eau Claire	Eau Claire, WI	85 mi	(715) 800-0900
St Croix Hospice Eau Claire	Eau Claire, WI	85 mi	(715) 598-2635
Hospice Touch	Tomah, WI	148 mi	(608) 374-0250
Rainbow Hospice Care	Jefferson, WI	246 mi	(920) 674-6255

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

What it covers

What a caregiver for hospice support can help with

Comfort, company and a calm presence
Gentle personal care and repositioning
Small meals and fluids as the person wants
Telling the hospice nurse about changes

Cost

What hospice support costs in Hayward

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 64% of the $2,355 monthly median income of Hayward 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 caregiver for hospice support

Under Medicare, hospice is for someone whose doctors certify a life expectancy of six months or less and who chooses comfort care instead of treatment to cure the illness. Medicare does not cover room and board for hospice care at home (Medicare.gov).

Questions worth asking: Have you cared for someone at the end of life? How do you work with a hospice nurse? Can you sit overnight in the last days if needed? More in our hospice support guide.

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

Questions

Hospice Support in Hayward: common questions

How much does hospice support cost in Hayward?

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 64% of the $2,355 monthly median income of Hayward 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).

Who qualifies for hospice under Medicare?

Someone whose hospice doctor (and regular doctor, if they have one) certifies a life expectancy of six months or less, and who accepts comfort care instead of curative treatment (Medicare.gov).

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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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