In-Home Personal Care in Richland Center, WI

Local figures

Personal Care in Richland Center, WI: the local picture

11%

of residents 65+ have difficulty dressing or bathing (6.2% in Richland County)

19%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (16% in Richland County)

176

residents 85 or older (3.4% of all residents)

6

Medicare-certified home health agencies list Richland Center ZIP codes in their service area

About 131 Richland Center residents aged 65 or older have difficulty dressing or bathing (11%; 6.2% in Richland County). The Census Bureau calls this a self-care difficulty, and it is what personal care is for.

222 have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (19%), so many personal care visits also mean help getting to the bathroom or shower safely.

176 of the 1,196 older residents are 85 or older; needs for hands-on help rise with age.

Richland Center compared with Richland County and Wisconsin

Census figure	Richland Center	Richland County	Wisconsin
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	11%	6.2%	5.3%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	19%	16%	16%
Residents 85 or older	3.4%	2.6%	2.1%
Residents 65+ with a disability	33%	27%	28%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	44%	29%	30%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	13%	12%	9.1%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$41,344	$53,327	—

Older residents in towns around Richland Center

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Self-care difficulty (65+)
Boscobel, WI	21 mi	533	6.4%
Reedsburg, WI	24 mi	2,153	7.3%
Fennimore, WI	28 mi	468	3.8%
Dodgeville, WI	29 mi	991	3.0%
Viroqua, WI	29 mi	1,191	8.8%
Prairie du Sac, WI	33 mi	745	8.9%

Home health agencies with aides serving Richland Center

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Aveanna Home Health	Baraboo, WI	34 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(608) 356-7570
Upland Hills Home Health	Dodgeville, WI	28 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(608) 930-7210
Ssm Health At Home Home Health-Wisconsin	Madison, WI	51 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(800) 924-2273
Homeward Bound Home Health	Lancaster, WI	38 mi	2.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(608) 723-6601
Commonheart Home Health	Waukesha, WI	109 mi	2.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(920) 261-7108
Transitions At Home Of Western Wisconsin	Mount Horeb, WI	40 mi	2 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(608) 437-5515

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

What it covers

What a personal care aide can help with

Bathing or showering, with a shower chair if needed
Dressing and undressing
Toileting and incontinence care
Grooming: hair, shaving and oral care

Cost

What personal care costs in Richland Center

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 44% of the $3,445 monthly median income of Richland Center 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 personal care aide

The Census Bureau asks whether a person has difficulty dressing or bathing, which it calls a self-care difficulty; it is the clearest sign that someone needs personal care. Medicare does not pay for personal care when it is the only care needed (Medicare.gov), but many state Medicaid programs do for people who qualify.

Questions worth asking: How do you protect a client’s dignity during bathing and toileting? Are you trained in safe transfers? Can you keep the same morning or evening hours each day? More in our personal care guide.

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

Questions

Personal Care in Richland Center: common questions

How much does personal care cost in Richland Center?

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 44% of the $3,445 monthly median income of Richland Center 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 is the difference between personal care and companion care?

Companion care is company and help around the house. Personal care is hands-on help with the body: bathing, dressing, toileting and grooming. Many caregivers offer both; say in your posting which you need.

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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.