Respite Care in Caledonia, WI: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Caledonia, WI: the local picture

5,291

residents 65 or older (21% of Caledonia)

74%

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

31%

of residents 65+ report a disability (31% in Racine County)

9

Medicare-certified hospices serve Caledonia ZIP codes

Most older adults in Caledonia live with someone: 74% 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 1,639 Caledonia residents aged 65 or older report a disability (31%) (31% in Racine County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

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

Caledonia compared with Racine County and Wisconsin

Census figure	Caledonia	Racine County	Wisconsin
Residents 65+ with a disability	31%	31%	28%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	26%	31%	30%
Residents 65 or older	21%	18%	19%
Residents 85 or older	2.1%	2.1%	2.1%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	5.6%	7.9%	9.1%
Households with no vehicle	3.8%	5.2%	6.4%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$64,504	$60,265	—

Older residents in towns around Caledonia

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Oak Creek, WI	5.7 mi	5,627	33%
Racine, WI	5.9 mi	10,814	34%
Mount Pleasant, WI	6.1 mi	6,155	32%
Raymond, WI	6.8 mi	917	17%
Sturtevant, WI	6.9 mi	740	39%
South Milwaukee, WI	8.0 mi	3,855	35%

Hospices serving Caledonia

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Compassus Milwaukee Metro	Milwaukee, WI	17 mi	(414) 455-9510
Accent Care Hospice And Palliative Care Of WI	West Allis, WI	17 mi	(414) 203-8310
Aurora At Home	Wauwatosa, WI	19 mi	(414) 615-5900
Hospice Alliance	Pleasant Prairie, WI	19 mi	(262) 652-4400
Heartland Hospice Milwaukee	Milwaukee, WI	19 mi	(414) 944-2000

Nursing homes near Caledonia (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Ascension Living - Lakeshore At Siena	Racine, WI	4.6 mi	1 of 5	60	(262) 898-9100
Lincoln Park Nursing And Rehab LLC	Racine, WI	6.2 mi	1 of 5	122	(262) 637-9751
Willowcrest Health Services	South Milwaukee, WI	6.7 mi	2 of 5	100	(414) 762-7336
Chi Franciscan Villa	South Milwaukee, WI	6.9 mi	1 of 5	90	(414) 764-4100

Straight-line miles from the center of Caledonia. 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 Caledonia

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 28% of the $5,375 monthly median income of Caledonia 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 Caledonia: common questions

Which hospices serve Caledonia?

Medicare lists 9 hospices for Caledonia ZIP codes, including Compassus Milwaukee Metro, Accent Care Hospice And Palliative Care Of WI, Aurora At Home.

How much does respite care cost in Caledonia?

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 28% of the $5,375 monthly median income of Caledonia 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 Caledonia. 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 Caledonia, WI