Respite Care in Fond du Lac, WI for Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Fond du Lac, WI: the local picture

7,282

residents 65 or older (16% of Fond du Lac)

61%

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

28%

of residents 65+ report a disability (24% in Fond du Lac County)

15

Medicare-certified hospices serve Fond du Lac ZIP codes

Most older adults in Fond du Lac 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 1,939 Fond du Lac residents aged 65 or older report a disability (28%) (24% in Fond du Lac County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 15 hospices serving Fond du Lac ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Fond du Lac compared with Fond du Lac County and Wisconsin

Census figure	Fond du Lac	Fond du Lac County	Wisconsin
Residents 65+ with a disability	28%	24%	28%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	39%	30%	30%
Residents 65 or older	16%	20%	19%
Residents 85 or older	2.4%	2.2%	2.1%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	12%	9.6%	9.1%
Households with no vehicle	9.5%	5.6%	6.4%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$44,295	$55,400	—

Older residents in towns around Fond du Lac

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
North Fond du Lac, WI	3.5 mi	925	17%
Lomira, WI	12 mi	446	45%
Waupun, WI	18 mi	1,585	37%
Oshkosh, WI	18 mi	10,291	37%
Mayville, WI	20 mi	1,090	25%
Kewaskum, WI	20 mi	894	39%

Hospices serving Fond du Lac

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Generations Hospice	Fond Du Lac, WI	0.3 mi	(920) 922-0134
Heartland Hospice Fond Du Lac	Fond Du Lac, WI	8.3 mi	(920) 926-1144
Ssm Health At Home Hospice	Fond Du Lac, WI	8.3 mi	(920) 923-7950
Compassus Neenah	Neenah, WI	28 mi	(920) 727-2000
Sharon S Richardson Community Hospice	Sheboygan Falls, WI	31 mi	(920) 467-1800

Nursing homes near Fond du Lac (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
St Francis Home	Fond Du Lac, WI	0.5 mi	3 of 5	90	(920) 923-7980
Harbor Haven Health & Rehabilitation	Fond Du Lac, WI	0.6 mi	5 of 5	85	(920) 929-3500
Avina On Division	Fond Du Lac, WI	0.8 mi	1 of 5	50	(920) 921-6800
Edenbrook Of Fond Du Lac	Fond Du Lac, WI	0.9 mi	4 of 5	90	(920) 922-7342

Straight-line miles from the center of Fond du Lac. 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 Fond du Lac

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 41% of the $3,691 monthly median income of Fond du Lac 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 Fond du Lac: common questions

Which hospices serve Fond du Lac?

Medicare lists 15 hospices for Fond du Lac ZIP codes, including Generations Hospice, Heartland Hospice Fond Du Lac, Ssm Health At Home Hospice.

How much does respite care cost in Fond du Lac?

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 41% of the $3,691 monthly median income of Fond du Lac 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 Fond du Lac. 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 Fond du Lac, WI