Respite Care in Elm Grove, WI
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Respite Care in Elm Grove, WI: the local picture
Most older adults in Elm Grove live with someone: 78% 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 576 Elm Grove residents aged 65 or older report a disability (39%) (25% in Waukesha County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.
Medicare lists 17 hospices serving Elm Grove ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.
Elm Grove compared with Waukesha County and Wisconsin
| Census figure | Elm Grove | Waukesha County | Wisconsin |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residents 65+ with a disability | 39% | 25% | 28% |
| Residents 65+ in households who live alone | 22% | 27% | 30% |
| Residents 65 or older | 23% | 20% | 19% |
| Residents 85 or older | 4.6% | 2.6% | 2.1% |
| Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.) | 11% | 6.8% | 9.1% |
| Households with no vehicle | 4.2% | 3.5% | 6.4% |
| Median income, households headed by someone 65+ | $89,444 | $65,141 | — |
Older residents in towns around Elm Grove
| Town | Distance | Residents 65+ | 65+ with a disability |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brookfield, WI | 1.9 mi | 9,667 | 24% |
| Wauwatosa, WI | 2.8 mi | 8,626 | 29% |
| West Allis, WI | 4.0 mi | 10,331 | 31% |
| New Berlin, WI | 5.6 mi | 9,492 | 21% |
| Milwaukee, WI | 6.2 mi | 67,890 | 36% |
| West Milwaukee, WI | 6.3 mi | 538 | 58% |
Hospices serving Elm Grove
| Hospice | Office | Distance | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|
| Legacy Hospice | Elm Grove, WI | 0.1 mi | (262) 879-8014 |
| Lily Hospice | Brookfield, WI | 1.2 mi | (262) 235-3115 |
| Amedisys Hospice Of Milwaukee | Brookfield, WI | 1.2 mi | (414) 257-1708 |
| Brighton Hospice Wisconsin | Brookfield, WI | 1.2 mi | (262) 794-3980 |
| Heartland Hospice Milwaukee | Milwaukee, WI | 2.3 mi | (414) 944-2000 |
Nursing homes near Elm Grove (ask about short stays)
| Nursing home | Town | Distance | CMS overall rating | Certified beds | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Congregational Home, Inc. | Brookfield, WI | 1.9 mi | 4 of 5 | 66 | (262) 781-0550 |
| St Camillus Health Center | Wauwatosa, WI | 2.5 mi | 2 of 5 | 50 | (414) 258-1814 |
| Aria Of Brookfield | Brookfield, WI | 2.8 mi | 1 of 5 | 170 | (262) 782-0230 |
| Franciscan Woods | Brookfield, WI | 3.6 mi | 1 of 5 | 110 | (262) 785-1114 |
Straight-line miles from the center of Elm Grove. Medicare (CMS) data, October 2026; call ahead to confirm. We are not affiliated with these providers.
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
What respite care costs in Elm Grove
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 20% of the $7,454 monthly median income of Elm Grove 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.
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.
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Respite Care in Elm Grove: common questions
Which hospices serve Elm Grove?
Medicare lists 17 hospices for Elm Grove ZIP codes, including Legacy Hospice, Lily Hospice, Amedisys Hospice Of Milwaukee.
How much does respite care cost in Elm Grove?
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 20% of the $7,454 monthly median income of Elm Grove 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 Elm Grove. 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.
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