Respite Care in Baldwin, WI: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Baldwin, WI: the local picture

516

residents 65 or older (12% of Baldwin)

58%

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

34%

of residents 65+ report a disability (27% in St. Croix County)

6

Medicare-certified hospices serve Baldwin ZIP codes

Most older adults in Baldwin live with someone: 58% 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 157 Baldwin residents aged 65 or older report a disability (34%) (27% in St. Croix County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

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

Baldwin compared with St. Croix County and Wisconsin

Census figure	Baldwin	St. Croix County	Wisconsin
Residents 65+ with a disability	34%	27%	28%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	42%	26%	30%
Residents 65 or older	12%	16%	19%
Residents 85 or older	1.8%	1.7%	2.1%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	13%	7.7%	9.1%
Households with no vehicle	6.3%	3.3%	6.4%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$49,688	$63,226	—

Older residents in towns around Baldwin

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
River Falls, WI	14 mi	1,941	31%
New Richmond, WI	15 mi	1,695	50%
Ellsworth, WI	16 mi	354	55%
Hudson, WI	18 mi	2,918	33%
Somerset, WI	19 mi	250	22%
North Hudson, WI	19 mi	686	21%

Hospices serving Baldwin

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Adoray Home Health And Hospice	Baldwin, WI	0.8 mi	(715) 629-1888
Lakeview Hospice	Oak Park Heights, MN	24 mi	(651) 430-3320
St Croix Hospice	Oakdale, MN	28 mi	(651) 735-3656
Olive Grove Hospice LLC	Blaine, MN	43 mi	(763) 219-4939
St Croix Hospice Eau Claire	Eau Claire, WI	45 mi	(715) 598-2635

Nursing homes near Baldwin (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Baldwin Care Center	Baldwin, WI	0.3 mi	4 of 5	50	(715) 684-3231
Hammond Health Services	Hammond, WI	3.7 mi	5 of 5	50	(715) 796-2218
Park View Home	Woodville, WI	3.9 mi	5 of 5	50	(715) 698-2451
Spring Valley Health And Rehab Center	Spring Valley, WI	9.6 mi	1 of 5	40	(715) 778-5545

Straight-line miles from the center of Baldwin. 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 Baldwin

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 37% of the $4,141 monthly median income of Baldwin 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 Baldwin: common questions

Which hospices serve Baldwin?

Medicare lists 6 hospices for Baldwin ZIP codes, including Adoray Home Health And Hospice, Lakeview Hospice, St Croix Hospice.

How much does respite care cost in Baldwin?

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 37% of the $4,141 monthly median income of Baldwin 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 Baldwin. 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 Baldwin

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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 Baldwin, WI