Respite Care in Antigo, WI: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Antigo, WI: the local picture

2,110

residents 65 or older (26% of Antigo)

63%

of residents 65+ in households live with someone, often a family caregiver

34%

of residents 65+ report a disability (28% in Langlade County)

6

Medicare-certified hospices serve Antigo ZIP codes

Most older adults in Antigo live with someone: 63% of residents 65 and older in households do. When one of them needs care, the person they live with usually provides most of it, and respite is what keeps that sustainable.

About 671 Antigo residents aged 65 or older report a disability (34%) (28% in Langlade County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 6 hospices serving Antigo ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Antigo compared with Langlade County and Wisconsin

Census figure	Antigo	Langlade County	Wisconsin
Residents 65+ with a disability	34%	28%	28%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	37%	30%	30%
Residents 65 or older	26%	26%	19%
Residents 85 or older	6.2%	3.7%	2.1%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	11%	9.2%	9.1%
Households with no vehicle	11%	6.2%	6.4%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$40,487	$44,432	—

Older residents in towns around Antigo

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Weston, WI	26 mi	3,060	30%
Maine, WI	26 mi	519	17%
Merrill, WI	27 mi	2,041	35%
Wausau, WI	27 mi	7,741	34%
Rothschild, WI	29 mi	999	30%
Kronenwetter, WI	31 mi	1,040	28%

Hospices serving Antigo

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Le Royer Hospice	Antigo, WI	0.9 mi	(715) 623-2331
Interim Hospice And Palliative Care	Wausau, WI	30 mi	(715) 842-7707
St Croix Hospice Wausau	Wausau, WI	30 mi	(715) 318-6607
Compassus Northern Wisconsin	Arbor Vitae, WI	60 mi	(715) 301-7200
Heartland Hospice Green Bay	De Pere, WI	72 mi	(920) 336-6455

Nursing homes near Antigo (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Eastview Health And Rehabilitation Center	Antigo, WI	0.9 mi	2 of 5	118	(715) 623-2356
North Central Health Care	Wausau, WI	25 mi	2 of 5	159	(715) 841-5178

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

What it covers

What a respite caregiver can help with

Taking over the usual routine while you are away
Meals, medication reminders and personal care
Company and activities
Overnight cover for a weekend or a trip

Cost

What respite care costs in Antigo

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 45% of the $3,374 monthly median income of Antigo 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 respite caregiver

Family caregivers carry most long-term care in the U.S., and burnout is a common reason a home arrangement breaks down. The federal National Family Caregiver Support Program funds respite through local Area Agencies on Aging, and the ARCH National Respite Locator lists respite programs by state.

Questions worth asking: Can you do a short paid visit first, while I am home? Are you available at short notice if I am ill? Can you stay overnight, and what do you charge for it? More in our respite care guide.

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

Questions

Respite Care in Antigo: common questions

Which hospices serve Antigo?

Medicare lists 6 hospices for Antigo ZIP codes, including Le Royer Hospice, Interim Hospice And Palliative Care, St Croix Hospice Wausau.

How much does respite care cost in Antigo?

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 45% of the $3,374 monthly median income of Antigo 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).

Does Medicaid or Medicare pay for respite care?

Medicare pays for short inpatient respite stays only for people on its hospice benefit (Medicare.gov); the hospices on this page serve Antigo. Many state Medicaid home and community-based programs, veterans’ programs and the National Family Caregiver Support Program fund respite. Our guide IRIS in Wisconsin: how a family member gets paid as a caregiver covers Wisconsin.

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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.

Respite Care in Antigo, WI