Respite Care in Hales Corners, WI for Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Hales Corners, WI: the local picture

1,744

residents 65 or older (23% of Hales Corners)

65%

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

23%

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

20

Medicare-certified hospices serve Hales Corners ZIP codes

Most older adults in Hales Corners 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 392 Hales Corners residents aged 65 or older report a disability (23%) (33% in Milwaukee County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 20 hospices serving Hales Corners ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Hales Corners compared with Milwaukee County and Wisconsin

Census figure	Hales Corners	Milwaukee County	Wisconsin
Residents 65+ with a disability	23%	33%	28%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	35%	38%	30%
Residents 65 or older	23%	15%	19%
Residents 85 or older	2.7%	1.8%	2.1%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	3.6%	15%	9.1%
Households with no vehicle	2.6%	13%	6.4%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$57,099	$48,974	—

Older residents in towns around Hales Corners

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Greendale, WI	2.5 mi	3,191	24%
Greenfield, WI	2.6 mi	8,162	31%
Franklin, WI	4.4 mi	7,040	30%
New Berlin, WI	4.6 mi	9,492	21%
West Allis, WI	4.7 mi	10,331	31%
West Milwaukee, WI	6.3 mi	538	58%

Hospices serving Hales Corners

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Holistic Hospice	Greenfield, WI	1.8 mi	(414) 231-3130
Castle Hospice	New Berlin, WI	3.6 mi	(414) 930-4432
Accent Care Hospice And Palliative Care Of WI	West Allis, WI	5.8 mi	(414) 203-8310
Compassus Milwaukee Metro	Milwaukee, WI	5.8 mi	(414) 455-9510
Heartland Hospice Milwaukee	Milwaukee, WI	7.5 mi	(414) 944-2000

Nursing homes near Hales Corners (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Complete Care At Hales Corners	Hales Corners, WI	1.0 mi	3 of 5	62	(414) 529-6888
Clement Manor Health Care Center	Greenfield, WI	2.4 mi	1 of 5	50	(414) 321-1800
Greendale Park Nursing And Rehab	Greendale, WI	3.5 mi	1 of 5	105	(414) 421-0088
Maplewood Center	West Allis, WI	3.7 mi	1 of 5	150	(414) 607-4100

Straight-line miles from the center of Hales Corners. 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 Hales Corners

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 32% of the $4,758 monthly median income of Hales Corners 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 Hales Corners: common questions

Which hospices serve Hales Corners?

Medicare lists 20 hospices for Hales Corners ZIP codes, including Holistic Hospice, Castle Hospice, Accent Care Hospice And Palliative Care Of WI.

How much does respite care cost in Hales Corners?

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 32% of the $4,758 monthly median income of Hales Corners 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 Hales Corners. 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 Hales Corners, WI