Hospice Support in West Bend, WI: Caregivers at Home

Local figures

Hospice Support in West Bend, WI: the local picture

20

Medicare-certified hospices serve West Bend ZIP codes

1,015

residents 85 or older (3.2% of all residents)

39%

of residents 65+ in households live alone (26% in Washington County)

34%

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

Medicare lists 20 hospices whose service area includes West Bend ZIP codes, the nearest offices being Preceptor Hospice in Germantown (14 mi) and Horizon Homecare And Hospice in Milwaukee (19 mi).

2,335 West Bend residents 65 or older live alone (39% of those in households). Someone on hospice who lives alone usually needs added hours of help between the hospice team’s visits.

West Bend compared with Washington County and Wisconsin

Census figure	West Bend	Washington County	Wisconsin
Residents 85 or older	3.2%	2.3%	2.1%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	39%	26%	30%
Residents 65+ with a disability	34%	27%	28%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	2.5%	5.0%	5.3%
Residents 65 or older	19%	20%	19%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	8.6%	7.3%	9.1%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$53,951	$62,242	—

Older residents in towns around West Bend

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Live alone (65+)
Jackson, WI	6.8 mi	1,376	30%
Kewaskum, WI	7.4 mi	894	36%
Slinger, WI	7.4 mi	1,080	18%
Hartford, WI	12 mi	2,672	38%
Saukville, WI	12 mi	629	39%
Richfield, WI	13 mi	2,444	12%

Hospices serving West Bend

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Preceptor Hospice	Germantown, WI	14 mi	(262) 293-3951
Horizon Homecare And Hospice	Milwaukee, WI	19 mi	(414) 365-8300
Vitas Healthcare Corp Midwest	Milwaukee, WI	19 mi	(414) 257-2600
Luther Manor Hospice	Wauwatosa, WI	22 mi	(414) 847-3041
Allay Hospice	Brookfield, WI	24 mi	(262) 787-2980
Lily Hospice	Brookfield, WI	25 mi	(262) 235-3115

Straight-line miles from the center of West Bend. 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 West Bend

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 $4,496 monthly median income of West Bend 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 West Bend: common questions

How much does hospice support cost in West Bend?

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 $4,496 monthly median income of West Bend 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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