Respite Care in Franklin, WI: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Franklin, WI: the local picture

7,040

residents 65 or older (20% of Franklin)

70%

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

30%

of residents 65+ report a disability (33% in Milwaukee County)

23

Medicare-certified hospices serve Franklin ZIP codes

Most older adults in Franklin live with someone: 70% 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 2,054 Franklin residents aged 65 or older report a disability (30%) (33% in Milwaukee County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 23 hospices serving Franklin ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Franklin compared with Milwaukee County and Wisconsin

Census figure	Franklin	Milwaukee County	Wisconsin
Residents 65+ with a disability	30%	33%	28%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	30%	38%	30%
Residents 65 or older	20%	15%	19%
Residents 85 or older	3.0%	1.8%	2.1%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	7.9%	15%	9.1%
Households with no vehicle	4.4%	13%	6.4%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$60,775	$48,974	—

Older residents in towns around Franklin

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Greendale, WI	3.9 mi	3,191	24%
Hales Corners, WI	4.4 mi	1,744	23%
Greenfield, WI	5.3 mi	8,162	31%
Oak Creek, WI	5.7 mi	5,627	33%
Raymond, WI	5.9 mi	917	17%
Muskego, WI	6.3 mi	5,269	22%

Hospices serving Franklin

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Holistic Hospice	Greenfield, WI	6.0 mi	(414) 231-3130
Accent Care Hospice And Palliative Care Of WI	West Allis, WI	9.5 mi	(414) 203-8310
Compassus Milwaukee Metro	Milwaukee, WI	9.5 mi	(414) 455-9510
Aurora At Home	Wauwatosa, WI	11 mi	(414) 615-5900
Heartland Hospice Milwaukee	Milwaukee, WI	12 mi	(414) 944-2000

Nursing homes near Franklin (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Medical Suites At Oak Creek (The)	Oak Creek, WI	3.1 mi	not rated	144	(414) 435-2005
Complete Care At Hales Corners	Hales Corners, WI	4.5 mi	3 of 5	62	(414) 529-6888
Greendale Park Nursing And Rehab	Greendale, WI	4.7 mi	1 of 5	105	(414) 421-0088
Maple Ridge Health Services	Milwaukee, WI	4.8 mi	2 of 5	80	(414) 282-2600

Straight-line miles from the center of Franklin. 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 Franklin

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 30% of the $5,065 monthly median income of Franklin 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 Franklin: common questions

Which hospices serve Franklin?

Medicare lists 23 hospices for Franklin ZIP codes, including Holistic Hospice, Accent Care Hospice And Palliative Care Of WI, Compassus Milwaukee Metro.

How much does respite care cost in Franklin?

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 30% of the $5,065 monthly median income of Franklin 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 Franklin. 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 Franklin

More senior care near Franklin

Respite Care in nearby cities

Other care in Franklin

More for Franklin families

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 Franklin, WI