Respite Care in Bristol, WI: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Bristol, WI: the local picture

1,022

residents 65 or older (20% of Bristol)

68%

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

18%

of residents 65+ report a disability (34% in Kenosha County)

9

Medicare-certified hospices serve Bristol ZIP codes

Most older adults in Bristol 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 182 Bristol residents aged 65 or older report a disability (18%) (34% in Kenosha County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 9 hospices serving Bristol ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Bristol compared with Kenosha County and Wisconsin

Census figure	Bristol	Kenosha County	Wisconsin
Residents 65+ with a disability	18%	34%	28%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	32%	29%	30%
Residents 65 or older	20%	16%	19%
Residents 85 or older	1.4%	1.5%	2.1%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	2.6%	9.4%	9.1%
Households with no vehicle	1.8%	4.9%	6.4%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$51,646	$60,926	—

Older residents in towns around Bristol

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Antioch, IL	4.8 mi	1,716	27%
Paddock Lake, WI	5.6 mi	412	29%
Pleasant Prairie, WI	6.2 mi	4,165	39%
Salem Lakes, WI	6.3 mi	2,426	34%
Wadsworth, IL	7.1 mi	867	35%
Kenosha, WI	7.6 mi	13,721	38%

Hospices serving Bristol

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Hospice Alliance	Pleasant Prairie, WI	6.3 mi	(262) 652-4400
Journeycare - Barrington	Barrington, IL	27 mi	(847) 381-5599
Lifechoice Hospice And Palliative Care	Palatine, IL	27 mi	(847) 777-8888
Compassus Milwaukee Metro	Milwaukee, WI	34 mi	(414) 455-9510
Aurora At Home	Wauwatosa, WI	36 mi	(414) 615-5900

Nursing homes near Bristol (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Complete Care At Grande Prairie	Pleasant Prairie, WI	4.4 mi	2 of 5	118	(262) 612-2800
Avina On 32nd	Kenosha, WI	8.3 mi	1 of 5	110	(262) 694-8300
Village At Victory Lakes, The	Lindenhurst, IL	8.6 mi	4 of 5	120	(847) 356-5900
Allure Of Zion	Zion, IL	8.7 mi	1 of 5	115	(847) 746-8382

Straight-line miles from the center of Bristol. 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 Bristol

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 35% of the $4,304 monthly median income of Bristol 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 Bristol: common questions

Which hospices serve Bristol?

Medicare lists 9 hospices for Bristol ZIP codes, including Hospice Alliance, Journeycare - Barrington, Lifechoice Hospice And Palliative Care.

How much does respite care cost in Bristol?

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 35% of the $4,304 monthly median income of Bristol 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 Bristol. 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 Bristol

More senior care near Bristol

Respite Care in nearby cities

Other care in Bristol

More for Bristol families

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 Bristol, WI