Respite Care in Bloomer, WI: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Bloomer, WI: the local picture

783

residents 65 or older (21% of Bloomer)

68%

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

29%

of residents 65+ report a disability (27% in Chippewa County)

7

Medicare-certified hospices serve Bloomer ZIP codes

Most older adults in Bloomer live with someone: 68% 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 203 Bloomer residents aged 65 or older report a disability (29%) (27% in Chippewa County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 7 hospices serving Bloomer ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Bloomer compared with Chippewa County and Wisconsin

Census figure	Bloomer	Chippewa County	Wisconsin
Residents 65+ with a disability	29%	27%	28%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	32%	31%	30%
Residents 65 or older	21%	20%	19%
Residents 85 or older	2.8%	2.4%	2.1%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	2.0%	9.3%	9.1%
Households with no vehicle	3.9%	4.8%	6.4%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$41,286	$51,546	—

Older residents in towns around Bloomer

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Chippewa Falls, WI	13 mi	3,042	28%
Lake Hallie, WI	15 mi	1,035	26%
Lake Wissota, WI	16 mi	640	30%
Tainter Lake, WI	19 mi	507	20%
Eau Claire, WI	20 mi	11,454	29%
Altoona, WI	21 mi	1,717	34%

Hospices serving Bloomer

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Interim Healthcare Hospice Of Western Wisconsin	Eau Claire, WI	22 mi	(715) 377-9617
Lily Home And Hospice	Eau Claire, WI	22 mi	(262) 235-3115
Moments Hospice Of Eau Claire	Eau Claire, WI	22 mi	(715) 800-0900
St Croix Hospice Eau Claire	Eau Claire, WI	22 mi	(715) 598-2635
Heartland Hospice Eau Claire	Eau Claire, WI	22 mi	(715) 214-2485

Nursing homes near Bloomer (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Meadowbrook At Bloomer	Bloomer, WI	0.3 mi	3 of 5	31	(715) 568-2503
Dove Healthcare - Bloomer	Bloomer, WI	0.6 mi	4 of 5	50	(715) 568-9770
Dove Healthcare - Regional Vent Center	Chippewa Falls, WI	12 mi	3 of 5	50	(715) 723-9341
WI Veterans Home At Chippewa Falls	Chippewa Falls, WI	14 mi	5 of 5	72	(715) 720-6775

Straight-line miles from the center of Bloomer. 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 Bloomer

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 $3,441 monthly median income of Bloomer 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 Bloomer: common questions

Which hospices serve Bloomer?

Medicare lists 7 hospices for Bloomer ZIP codes, including Interim Healthcare Hospice Of Western Wisconsin, Lily Home And Hospice, Moments Hospice Of Eau Claire.

How much does respite care cost in Bloomer?

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 $3,441 monthly median income of Bloomer 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 Bloomer. 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.

Respite Care in Bloomer, WI