Respite Care in Arcadia, WI: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Arcadia, WI: the local picture

378

residents 65 or older (9.9% of Arcadia)

63%

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

27%

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

4

Medicare-certified hospices serve Arcadia ZIP codes

Most older adults in Arcadia 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 92 Arcadia residents aged 65 or older report a disability (27%) (28% in Trempealeau County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 4 hospices serving Arcadia ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Arcadia compared with Trempealeau County and Wisconsin

Census figure	Arcadia	Trempealeau County	Wisconsin
Residents 65+ with a disability	27%	28%	28%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	37%	30%	30%
Residents 65 or older	9.9%	19%	19%
Residents 85 or older	2.2%	2.3%	2.1%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	8.0%	8.0%	9.1%
Households with no vehicle	3.9%	4.7%	6.4%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$43,468	$49,943	—

Older residents in towns around Arcadia

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Winona, MN	16 mi	4,919	31%
Goodview, MN	17 mi	781	29%
Holmen, WI	22 mi	1,556	39%
Mondovi, WI	24 mi	634	45%
Onalaska, WI	29 mi	3,955	36%
Wabasha, MN	29 mi	948	26%

Hospices serving Arcadia

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Winona Area Hospice Services	Winona, MN	18 mi	(507) 457-4468
Gundersen Lutheran Medical Center	La Crosse, WI	34 mi	(608) 775-8435
St Croix Hospice La Crosse	La Crosse, WI	34 mi	(608) 405-7592
St Croix Hospice Eau Claire	Eau Claire, WI	37 mi	(715) 598-2635

Nursing homes near Arcadia (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Trempealeau Cty Hcc Imd	Whitehall, WI	12 mi	5 of 5	34	(715) 538-4312
Grand View Care Ctr	Blair, WI	13 mi	2 of 5	50	(608) 989-2511
Marinuka Manor	Galesville, WI	13 mi	5 of 5	50	(608) 582-2211
Sainte Anne Extended Healthcare	Winona, MN	16 mi	4 of 5	103	(507) 205-6208

Straight-line miles from the center of Arcadia. 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 Arcadia

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 42% of the $3,622 monthly median income of Arcadia 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 Arcadia: common questions

Which hospices serve Arcadia?

Medicare lists 4 hospices for Arcadia ZIP codes, including Winona Area Hospice Services, Gundersen Lutheran Medical Center, St Croix Hospice La Crosse.

How much does respite care cost in Arcadia?

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 42% of the $3,622 monthly median income of Arcadia 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 Arcadia. 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.

More near Arcadia

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Sources

Census ACS 2020–2024 5-year (small-place figures carry wide margins of error); 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 Arcadia, WI