Personal Care in Sauk City, WI: Help With Bathing & Dressing

Local figures

Personal Care in Sauk City, WI: the local picture

13%

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

25%

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

139

residents 85 or older (4.0% of all residents)

9

Medicare-certified home health agencies list Sauk City ZIP codes in their service area

About 76 Sauk City residents aged 65 or older have difficulty dressing or bathing (13%; 6.2% in Sauk County). The Census Bureau calls this a self-care difficulty, and it is what personal care is for.

144 have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (25%), so many personal care visits also mean help getting to the bathroom or shower safely.

139 of the 646 older residents are 85 or older; needs for hands-on help rise with age.

Sauk City compared with Sauk County and Wisconsin

Census figure	Sauk City	Sauk County	Wisconsin
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	13%	6.2%	5.3%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	25%	16%	16%
Residents 85 or older	4.0%	2.5%	2.1%
Residents 65+ with a disability	35%	30%	28%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	39%	28%	30%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	14%	8.2%	9.1%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$59,861	$59,224	—

Older residents in towns around Sauk City

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Self-care difficulty (65+)
Prairie du Sac, WI	1.4 mi	745	8.9%
Lake Wisconsin, WI	9.3 mi	1,234	2.1%
Lodi, WI	10 mi	877	0.1%
Cross Plains, WI	12 mi	560	3.6%
Baraboo, WI	13 mi	2,610	6.9%
Waunakee, WI	16 mi	2,292	5.8%

Home health agencies with aides serving Sauk City

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Aveanna Home Health	Baraboo, WI	15 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(608) 356-7570
Interim Healthcare Of Wisconsin	Madison, WI	24 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(608) 238-0268
Aspirus At Home	Wausau, WI	117 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(715) 847-2600
Uw Health Care Direct	Middleton, WI	16 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(608) 831-8555
Ssm Health At Home Home Health-Wisconsin	Madison, WI	22 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	58 mi	2.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(608) 723-6601

Straight-line miles from the center of Sauk City. 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 Sauk City

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 30% of the $4,988 monthly median income of Sauk City 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 Sauk City: common questions

How much does personal care cost in Sauk City?

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 30% of the $4,988 monthly median income of Sauk City 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.

In-Home Personal Care in Sauk City, WI