Respite Care in Brodhead, WI: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Brodhead, WI: the local picture

575

residents 65 or older (18% of Brodhead)

47%

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

46%

of residents 65+ report a disability (28% in Green County)

8

Medicare-certified hospices serve Brodhead ZIP codes

Most older adults in Brodhead live with someone: 47% 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 254 Brodhead residents aged 65 or older report a disability (46%) (28% in Green County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 8 hospices serving Brodhead ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Brodhead compared with Green County and Wisconsin

Census figure	Brodhead	Green County	Wisconsin
Residents 65+ with a disability	46%	28%	28%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	53%	33%	30%
Residents 65 or older	18%	21%	19%
Residents 85 or older	3.5%	2.7%	2.1%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	13%	8.7%	9.1%
Households with no vehicle	4.9%	4.3%	6.4%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$35,833	$56,372	—

Older residents in towns around Brodhead

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Evansville, WI	12 mi	843	39%
Monroe, WI	13 mi	2,429	27%
Belleville, WI	19 mi	423	34%
Janesville, WI	19 mi	12,032	26%
Beloit, WI	19 mi	5,117	39%
Rockton, IL	20 mi	1,023	29%

Hospices serving Brodhead

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Mercyhealth At Home	Janesville, WI	13 mi	(608) 754-2201
Ssm Health At Home Monroe	Monroe, WI	14 mi	(608) 324-1230
Beloit Regional Hospice	Beloit, WI	15 mi	(608) 363-7421
Agrace Hospicecare	Madison, WI	29 mi	(608) 276-4660
Heartland Hospice (Rockford)	Rockford, IL	31 mi	(815) 397-3691

Nursing homes near Brodhead (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Evansville Manor Nursing And Rehab, LLC	Evansville, WI	12 mi	1 of 5	71	(608) 882-5700
Medina Nursing Center	Durand, IL	13 mi	2 of 5	89	(815) 248-2151
Monroe Health Services	Monroe, WI	13 mi	4 of 5	50	(608) 325-9141
Pleasant View Nursing Home	Monroe, WI	14 mi	1 of 5	96	(608) 325-2171

Straight-line miles from the center of Brodhead. 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 Brodhead

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 51% of the $2,986 monthly median income of Brodhead 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 Brodhead: common questions

Which hospices serve Brodhead?

Medicare lists 8 hospices for Brodhead ZIP codes, including Mercyhealth At Home, Ssm Health At Home Monroe, Beloit Regional Hospice.

How much does respite care cost in Brodhead?

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 51% of the $2,986 monthly median income of Brodhead 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 Brodhead. 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 Brodhead, WI