Respite Care in Baraboo, WI: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Baraboo, WI: the local picture

2,610

residents 65 or older (20% of Baraboo)

62%

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

38%

of residents 65+ report a disability (30% in Sauk County)

11

Medicare-certified hospices serve Baraboo ZIP codes

Most older adults in Baraboo live with someone: 62% 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 973 Baraboo residents aged 65 or older report a disability (38%) (30% in Sauk County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 11 hospices serving Baraboo ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Baraboo compared with Sauk County and Wisconsin

Census figure	Baraboo	Sauk County	Wisconsin
Residents 65+ with a disability	38%	30%	28%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	38%	28%	30%
Residents 65 or older	20%	20%	19%
Residents 85 or older	2.7%	2.5%	2.1%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	10.0%	8.2%	9.1%
Households with no vehicle	8.3%	5.1%	6.4%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$53,155	$59,224	—

Older residents in towns around Baraboo

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Lake Delton, WI	8.9 mi	781	28%
Lake Wisconsin, WI	10 mi	1,234	14%
Wisconsin Dells, WI	12 mi	555	28%
Prairie du Sac, WI	12 mi	745	30%
Sauk City, WI	13 mi	646	35%
Reedsburg, WI	14 mi	2,153	31%

Hospices serving Baraboo

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
St Croix Hospice Baraboo	Baraboo, WI	1.1 mi	(608) 448-4200
Ssm Health At Home Hospice	Baraboo, WI	1.1 mi	(877) 356-4514
Agrace Hospicecare	Madison, WI	33 mi	(608) 276-4660
Bristol Hospice Madison	Madison, WI	34 mi	(608) 960-7699
Moments Hospice Of Madison	Madison, WI	35 mi	(608) 384-3710

Nursing homes near Baraboo (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Complete Care At Jefferson Meadows LLC	Baraboo, WI	1.0 mi	3 of 5	102	(608) 356-4838
Wisconsin Dells Health Services	Wisconsin Dells, WI	11 mi	4 of 5	90	(608) 254-2574
Maplewood Of Sauk Prairie	Sauk City, WI	13 mi	3 of 5	107	(608) 643-3383
Ridgeview Terrace Long Term Care	Reedsburg, WI	14 mi	5 of 5	25	(608) 524-6577

Straight-line miles from the center of Baraboo. 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 Baraboo

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 34% of the $4,430 monthly median income of Baraboo 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 Baraboo: common questions

Which hospices serve Baraboo?

Medicare lists 11 hospices for Baraboo ZIP codes, including St Croix Hospice Baraboo, Ssm Health At Home Hospice, Agrace Hospicecare.

How much does respite care cost in Baraboo?

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 34% of the $4,430 monthly median income of Baraboo 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 Baraboo. 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 Baraboo

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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 Baraboo, WI