Respite Care in Fox Crossing, WI for Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Fox Crossing, WI: the local picture

3,316

residents 65 or older (17% of Fox Crossing)

65%

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

35%

of residents 65+ report a disability (32% in Winnebago County)

18

Medicare-certified hospices serve Fox Crossing ZIP codes

Most older adults in Fox Crossing live with someone: 65% 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 1,130 Fox Crossing residents aged 65 or older report a disability (35%) (32% in Winnebago County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 18 hospices serving Fox Crossing ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Fox Crossing compared with Winnebago County and Wisconsin

Census figure	Fox Crossing	Winnebago County	Wisconsin
Residents 65+ with a disability	35%	32%	28%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	35%	33%	30%
Residents 65 or older	17%	17%	19%
Residents 85 or older	1.7%	2.2%	2.1%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	7.9%	7.9%	9.1%
Households with no vehicle	3.7%	5.5%	6.4%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$48,617	$53,870	—

Older residents in towns around Fox Crossing

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Menasha, WI	2.7 mi	2,578	33%
Neenah, WI	4.1 mi	4,296	32%
Greenville, WI	5.4 mi	1,843	21%
Appleton, WI	5.9 mi	12,420	33%
Kimberly, WI	7.6 mi	1,274	40%
Combined Locks, WI	8.8 mi	719	19%

Hospices serving Fox Crossing

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Compassus Neenah	Neenah, WI	2.9 mi	(920) 727-2000
Thedacare At Home	Appleton, WI	6.2 mi	(920) 969-0919
Moments Hospice Of Appleton	Appleton, WI	8.7 mi	(920) 212-8533
St Paul Hospice Services	Kaukauna, WI	11 mi	(920) 766-6180
Heartland Hospice Green Bay	De Pere, WI	25 mi	(920) 336-6455

Nursing homes near Fox Crossing (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Peabody Manor	Appleton, WI	3.3 mi	4 of 5	58	(920) 738-3000
Oakridge Gardens Nur Ctr, Inc	Menasha, WI	3.4 mi	3 of 5	106	(920) 739-0111
Brewster Village	Appleton, WI	3.7 mi	4 of 5	204	(920) 832-5400
Meadowbrook At Appleton	Appleton, WI	4.1 mi	2 of 5	104	(920) 731-6646

Straight-line miles from the center of Fox Crossing. 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 Fox Crossing

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 37% of the $4,051 monthly median income of Fox Crossing 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 Fox Crossing: common questions

Which hospices serve Fox Crossing?

Medicare lists 18 hospices for Fox Crossing ZIP codes, including Compassus Neenah, Thedacare At Home, Moments Hospice Of Appleton.

How much does respite care cost in Fox Crossing?

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 37% of the $4,051 monthly median income of Fox Crossing 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 Fox Crossing. 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 Fox Crossing, WI