Respite Care in Chilton, WI: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Chilton, WI: the local picture

588

residents 65 or older (15% of Chilton)

43%

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

40%

of residents 65+ report a disability (26% in Calumet County)

10

Medicare-certified hospices serve Chilton ZIP codes

Most older adults in Chilton live with someone: 43% 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 233 Chilton residents aged 65 or older report a disability (40%) (26% in Calumet County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 10 hospices serving Chilton ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Chilton compared with Calumet County and Wisconsin

Census figure	Chilton	Calumet County	Wisconsin
Residents 65+ with a disability	40%	26%	28%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	57%	28%	30%
Residents 65 or older	15%	17%	19%
Residents 85 or older	1.4%	1.7%	2.1%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	30%	9.2%	9.1%
Households with no vehicle	7.1%	3.1%	6.4%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$26,847	$50,433	—

Older residents in towns around Chilton

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
New Holstein, WI	6.5 mi	760	47%
Kiel, WI	10 mi	773	21%
Brillion, WI	11 mi	753	20%
Sherwood, WI	12 mi	601	23%
Harrison, WI	13 mi	1,607	18%
Combined Locks, WI	18 mi	719	19%

Hospices serving Chilton

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Calumet County Hospice Agency	Chilton, WI	1.1 mi	(920) 849-1432
Thedacare At Home	Appleton, WI	18 mi	(920) 969-0919
Compassus Neenah	Neenah, WI	19 mi	(920) 727-2000
Moments Hospice Of Appleton	Appleton, WI	26 mi	(920) 212-8533
Sharon S Richardson Community Hospice	Sheboygan Falls, WI	27 mi	(920) 467-1800

Nursing homes near Chilton (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Homestead Health Services	New Holstein, WI	6.7 mi	3 of 5	50	(920) 898-4296
Willowdale Health Services	New Holstein, WI	7.3 mi	3 of 5	49	(920) 898-5706
St Paul Elder Services, Inc	Kaukauna, WI	17 mi	5 of 5	105	(920) 766-6020
Edenbrook Of Oshkosh	Oshkosh, WI	18 mi	3 of 5	110	(920) 233-4011

Straight-line miles from the center of Chilton. 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 Chilton

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 68% of the $2,237 monthly median income of Chilton 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 Chilton: common questions

Which hospices serve Chilton?

Medicare lists 10 hospices for Chilton ZIP codes, including Calumet County Hospice Agency, Thedacare At Home, Compassus Neenah.

How much does respite care cost in Chilton?

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 68% of the $2,237 monthly median income of Chilton 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 Chilton. 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 Chilton, WI