Respite Care in Denmark, WI: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Denmark, WI: the local picture

384

residents 65 or older (15% of Denmark)

56%

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

33%

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

8

Medicare-certified hospices serve Denmark ZIP codes

Most older adults in Denmark live with someone: 56% 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 120 Denmark residents aged 65 or older report a disability (33%) (27% in Brown County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

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

Denmark compared with Brown County and Wisconsin

Census figure	Denmark	Brown County	Wisconsin
Residents 65+ with a disability	33%	27%	28%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	44%	32%	30%
Residents 65 or older	15%	16%	19%
Residents 85 or older	1.4%	1.6%	2.1%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	26%	8.1%	9.1%
Households with no vehicle	0.5%	5.1%	6.4%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$34,141	$57,169	—

Older residents in towns around Denmark

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Bellevue, WI	9.9 mi	2,942	26%
Allouez, WI	13 mi	3,292	19%
De Pere, WI	14 mi	4,481	27%
Green Bay, WI	14 mi	14,957	33%
Luxemburg, WI	15 mi	355	18%
Ashwaubenon, WI	16 mi	3,888	24%

Hospices serving Denmark

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Aurora At Home	Green Bay, WI	11 mi	(920) 288-5107
Amedisys Hospice Of Green Bay	Bellevue, WI	11 mi	(920) 339-9065
Heartland Hospice Green Bay	De Pere, WI	14 mi	(920) 336-6455
Unity Hospice	De Pere, WI	14 mi	(920) 338-1111
Bristol Hospice Green Bay	Green Bay, WI	19 mi	(920) 278-2499

Nursing homes near Denmark (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Brown Cty Comm Treatment Ctr-Bayshore Village	Green Bay, WI	13 mi	5 of 5	63	(920) 391-4700
Edenbrook Of Green Bay	Green Bay, WI	13 mi	3 of 5	90	(920) 468-0861
Odd Fellow Home	Green Bay, WI	14 mi	2 of 5	88	(920) 437-6523
Rennes Health And Rehab Center-De Pere	De Pere, WI	14 mi	5 of 5	137	(920) 336-5680

Straight-line miles from the center of Denmark. 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 Denmark

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 53% of the $2,845 monthly median income of Denmark 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 Denmark: common questions

Which hospices serve Denmark?

Medicare lists 8 hospices for Denmark ZIP codes, including Aurora At Home, Amedisys Hospice Of Green Bay, Heartland Hospice Green Bay.

How much does respite care cost in Denmark?

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 53% of the $2,845 monthly median income of Denmark 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 Denmark. 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 Denmark

More senior care near Denmark

Respite Care in nearby cities

Other care in Denmark

More for Denmark families

Sources

Census ACS 2020–2024 5-year (small-place figures carry wide margins of error); 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 Denmark, WI