Respite Care in Grafton, WI: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Grafton, WI: the local picture

2,558

residents 65 or older (21% of Grafton)

58%

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

26%

of residents 65+ report a disability (25% in Ozaukee County)

17

Medicare-certified hospices serve Grafton ZIP codes

Most older adults in Grafton live with someone: 58% 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 654 Grafton residents aged 65 or older report a disability (26%) (25% in Ozaukee County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 17 hospices serving Grafton ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Grafton compared with Ozaukee County and Wisconsin

Census figure	Grafton	Ozaukee County	Wisconsin
Residents 65+ with a disability	26%	25%	28%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	42%	29%	30%
Residents 65 or older	21%	22%	19%
Residents 85 or older	2.1%	2.5%	2.1%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	6.3%	7.6%	9.1%
Households with no vehicle	4.0%	3.9%	6.4%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$52,976	$62,860	—

Older residents in towns around Grafton

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Cedarburg, WI	2.5 mi	2,495	21%
Saukville, WI	4.7 mi	629	28%
Port Washington, WI	5.5 mi	2,433	35%
Thiensville, WI	6.1 mi	653	47%
Mequon, WI	8.3 mi	6,420	21%
Bayside, WI	9.8 mi	1,027	19%

Hospices serving Grafton

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Preceptor Hospice	Germantown, WI	11 mi	(262) 293-3951
Vitas Healthcare Corp Midwest	Milwaukee, WI	12 mi	(414) 257-2600
Horizon Homecare And Hospice	Milwaukee, WI	12 mi	(414) 365-8300
North Shore At Home	Glendale, WI	13 mi	(414) 885-0909
Aurora At Home	Wauwatosa, WI	19 mi	(414) 615-5900

Nursing homes near Grafton (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Lasata Care Center	Cedarburg, WI	4.9 mi	5 of 5	106	(262) 377-5060
Cedarburg Health Services	Cedarburg, WI	4.9 mi	3 of 5	50	(262) 376-7676
Heritage Health Services	Port Washington, WI	6.8 mi	2 of 5	50	(262) 284-5892
Newcastle Place	Mequon, WI	6.9 mi	3 of 5	47	(262) 387-8850

Straight-line miles from the center of Grafton. 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 Grafton

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 34% of the $4,415 monthly median income of Grafton 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 Grafton: common questions

Which hospices serve Grafton?

Medicare lists 17 hospices for Grafton ZIP codes, including Preceptor Hospice, Vitas Healthcare Corp Midwest, Horizon Homecare And Hospice.

How much does respite care cost in Grafton?

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 34% of the $4,415 monthly median income of Grafton 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 Grafton. 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 Grafton, WI