Respite Care in Black River Falls, WI
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Respite Care in Black River Falls, WI: the local picture
Most older adults in Black River Falls live with someone: 54% 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 183 Black River Falls residents aged 65 or older report a disability (22%) (29% in Jackson County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.
Medicare lists 6 hospices serving Black River Falls ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.
Black River Falls compared with Jackson County and Wisconsin
| Census figure | Black River Falls | Jackson County | Wisconsin |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residents 65+ with a disability | 22% | 29% | 28% |
| Residents 65+ in households who live alone | 46% | 30% | 30% |
| Residents 65 or older | 26% | 20% | 19% |
| Residents 85 or older | 4.1% | 2.2% | 2.1% |
| Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.) | 7.2% | 12% | 9.1% |
| Households with no vehicle | 9.3% | 5.8% | 6.4% |
| Median income, households headed by someone 65+ | $54,948 | $50,032 | — |
Older residents in towns around Black River Falls
| Town | Distance | Residents 65+ | 65+ with a disability |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sparta, WI | 25 mi | 1,636 | 26% |
| Tomah, WI | 27 mi | 1,987 | 47% |
| West Salem, WI | 30 mi | 975 | 29% |
| Holmen, WI | 31 mi | 1,556 | 39% |
| Arcadia, WI | 32 mi | 378 | 27% |
| Onalaska, WI | 33 mi | 3,955 | 36% |
Hospices serving Black River Falls
| Hospice | Office | Distance | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hospice Touch | Tomah, WI | 28 mi | (608) 374-0250 |
| Gundersen Lutheran Medical Center | La Crosse, WI | 39 mi | (608) 775-8435 |
| Heartland Hospice Eau Claire | Eau Claire, WI | 46 mi | (715) 214-2485 |
| Moments Hospice Of Eau Claire | Eau Claire, WI | 46 mi | (715) 800-0900 |
| St Croix Hospice Eau Claire | Eau Claire, WI | 46 mi | (715) 598-2635 |
Nursing homes near Black River Falls (ask about short stays)
| Nursing home | Town | Distance | CMS overall rating | Certified beds | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pine View Care Center | Black River Falls, WI | 1.1 mi | 3 of 5 | 95 | (715) 284-5396 |
| Meadowbrook At Black River Falls | Black River Falls, WI | 1.1 mi | 1 of 5 | 45 | (715) 284-4396 |
| Grand View Care Ctr | Blair, WI | 20 mi | 2 of 5 | 50 | (608) 989-2511 |
| Pigeon Falls Hcc | Pigeon Falls, WI | 20 mi | 5 of 5 | 37 | (715) 983-2293 |
Straight-line miles from the center of Black River Falls. Medicare (CMS) data, October 2026; call ahead to confirm. We are not affiliated with these providers.
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
What respite care costs in Black River Falls
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 33% of the $4,579 monthly median income of Black River Falls 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.
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.
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Respite Care in Black River Falls: common questions
Which hospices serve Black River Falls?
Medicare lists 6 hospices for Black River Falls ZIP codes, including Hospice Touch, Gundersen Lutheran Medical Center, Heartland Hospice Eau Claire.
How much does respite care cost in Black River Falls?
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 33% of the $4,579 monthly median income of Black River Falls 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 Black River Falls. 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.
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