Respite Care in Beloit, WI: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Beloit, WI: the local picture

5,117

residents 65 or older (14% of Beloit)

61%

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

39%

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

11

Medicare-certified hospices serve Beloit ZIP codes

Most older adults in Beloit live with someone: 61% 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 1,914 Beloit residents aged 65 or older report a disability (39%) (30% in Rock County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

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

Beloit compared with Rock County and Wisconsin

Census figure	Beloit	Rock County	Wisconsin
Residents 65+ with a disability	39%	30%	28%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	39%	32%	30%
Residents 65 or older	14%	18%	19%
Residents 85 or older	1.3%	1.9%	2.1%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	14%	9.2%	9.1%
Households with no vehicle	8.9%	6.0%	6.4%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$41,083	$54,841	—

Older residents in towns around Beloit

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
South Beloit, IL	2.7 mi	1,049	25%
Rockton, IL	5.8 mi	1,023	29%
Roscoe, IL	6.8 mi	1,745	36%
Machesney Park, IL	11 mi	3,935	36%
Janesville, WI	11 mi	12,032	26%
Loves Park, IL	13 mi	4,350	40%

Hospices serving Beloit

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Beloit Regional Hospice	Beloit, WI	4.4 mi	(608) 363-7421
Mercyhealth At Home	Janesville, WI	13 mi	(608) 754-2201
Heartland Hospice (Rockford)	Rockford, IL	19 mi	(815) 397-3691
Rainbow Hospice Care	Jefferson, WI	35 mi	(920) 674-6255
Interim Healthcare Of WI Madison	Madison, WI	40 mi	(608) 238-0268

Nursing homes near Beloit (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Autumn Lake Healthcare At Beloit	Beloit, WI	0.5 mi	2 of 5	120	(608) 365-9526
Beloit Health And Rehabilitation Center	Beloit, WI	1.6 mi	2 of 5	110	(608) 365-2554
Fair Oaks Rehab & Healthcare	South Beloit, IL	3.4 mi	1 of 5	78	(815) 389-3911
Alden Meadow Park Hcc	Clinton, WI	8.1 mi	3 of 5	94	(608) 676-2202

Straight-line miles from the center of Beloit. 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 Beloit

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 44% of the $3,424 monthly median income of Beloit 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 Beloit: common questions

Which hospices serve Beloit?

Medicare lists 11 hospices for Beloit ZIP codes, including Beloit Regional Hospice, Mercyhealth At Home, Heartland Hospice (Rockford).

How much does respite care cost in Beloit?

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 44% of the $3,424 monthly median income of Beloit 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 Beloit. 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 Beloit

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Other care in Beloit

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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 Beloit, WI