Hospice Support in Waunakee, WI: Caregivers at Home

Local figures

Hospice Support in Waunakee, WI: the local picture

11

Medicare-certified hospices serve Waunakee ZIP codes

264

residents 85 or older (1.7% of all residents)

24%

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

27%

of residents 65+ report a disability (24% in Dane County)

Medicare lists 11 hospices whose service area includes Waunakee ZIP codes, the nearest offices being Brighton Hospice Madison in Middleton (6.2 mi) and Agrace Hospicecare in Madison (10 mi).

531 Waunakee residents 65 or older live alone (24% of those in households). Someone on hospice who lives alone usually needs added hours of help between the hospice team’s visits.

Waunakee compared with Dane County and Wisconsin

Census figure	Waunakee	Dane County	Wisconsin
Residents 85 or older	1.7%	1.7%	2.1%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	24%	30%	30%
Residents 65+ with a disability	27%	24%	28%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	5.8%	4.7%	5.3%
Residents 65 or older	15%	15%	19%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	1.0%	6.0%	9.1%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$66,224	$72,639	—

Older residents in towns around Waunakee

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Live alone (65+)
DeForest, WI	5.9 mi	1,790	24%
Middleton, WI	6.1 mi	3,967	28%
Madison, WI	6.6 mi	36,240	35%
Windsor, WI	9.3 mi	1,284	14%
Lodi, WI	10 mi	877	21%
Sun Prairie, WI	10 mi	5,317	39%

Hospices serving Waunakee

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Brighton Hospice Madison	Middleton, WI	6.2 mi	(608) 820-1646
Agrace Hospicecare	Madison, WI	10 mi	(608) 276-4660
Bristol Hospice Madison	Madison, WI	10 mi	(608) 960-7699
Interim Healthcare Of WI Madison	Madison, WI	10 mi	(608) 238-0268
Heartland Hospice Madison	Madison, WI	10 mi	(608) 819-0033
Moments Hospice Of Madison	Madison, WI	10 mi	(608) 384-3710

Straight-line miles from the center of Waunakee. 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 Waunakee

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 27% of the $5,519 monthly median income of Waunakee 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 Waunakee: common questions

How much does hospice support cost in Waunakee?

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 27% of the $5,519 monthly median income of Waunakee 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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