Respite Care in Dodgeville, WI: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Dodgeville, WI: the local picture

991

residents 65 or older (20% of Dodgeville)

61%

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

27%

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

6

Medicare-certified hospices serve Dodgeville ZIP codes

Most older adults in Dodgeville live with someone: 61% 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 260 Dodgeville residents aged 65 or older report a disability (27%) (26% in Iowa County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 6 hospices serving Dodgeville ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Dodgeville compared with Iowa County and Wisconsin

Census figure	Dodgeville	Iowa County	Wisconsin
Residents 65+ with a disability	27%	26%	28%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	39%	30%	30%
Residents 65 or older	20%	20%	19%
Residents 85 or older	2.9%	2.0%	2.1%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	9.8%	11%	9.1%
Households with no vehicle	9.5%	4.3%	6.4%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$45,292	$57,697	—

Older residents in towns around Dodgeville

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Mineral Point, WI	7.6 mi	479	33%
Mount Horeb, WI	20 mi	1,173	37%
Platteville, WI	24 mi	1,286	33%
Fennimore, WI	26 mi	468	30%
Cross Plains, WI	26 mi	560	37%
Richland Center, WI	29 mi	1,196	33%

Hospices serving Dodgeville

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Upland Hills Hospice	Dodgeville, WI	0.6 mi	(608) 930-7210
Agrace Hospicecare	Madison, WI	35 mi	(608) 276-4660
Ssm Health At Home Hospice	Baraboo, WI	41 mi	(877) 356-4514
St Croix Hospice Baraboo	Baraboo, WI	41 mi	(608) 448-4200
Heartland Hospice Madison	Madison, WI	44 mi	(608) 819-0033

Nursing homes near Dodgeville (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Upland Hills Nursing And Rehab	Dodgeville, WI	0.9 mi	5 of 5	44	(608) 930-7600
Mineral Point Health Services	Mineral Point, WI	7.6 mi	2 of 5	39	(608) 987-2381
Greenway Manor	Spring Green, WI	15 mi	3 of 5	50	(608) 588-2586
Ingleside Manor	Mount Horeb, WI	21 mi	not rated	80	(608) 437-5511

Straight-line miles from the center of Dodgeville. 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 Dodgeville

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 40% of the $3,774 monthly median income of Dodgeville 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 Dodgeville: common questions

Which hospices serve Dodgeville?

Medicare lists 6 hospices for Dodgeville ZIP codes, including Upland Hills Hospice, Agrace Hospicecare, Ssm Health At Home Hospice.

How much does respite care cost in Dodgeville?

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 40% of the $3,774 monthly median income of Dodgeville 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 Dodgeville. 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 Dodgeville

More senior care near Dodgeville

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Other care in Dodgeville

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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 Dodgeville, WI