Respite Care in Howard, WI: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Howard, WI: the local picture

3,675

residents 65 or older (17% of Howard)

65%

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

31%

of residents 65+ report a disability (27% in Brown County)

15

Medicare-certified hospices serve Howard ZIP codes

Most older adults in Howard 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 1,131 Howard residents aged 65 or older report a disability (31%) (27% in Brown County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

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

Howard compared with Brown County and Wisconsin

Census figure	Howard	Brown County	Wisconsin
Residents 65+ with a disability	31%	27%	28%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	35%	32%	30%
Residents 65 or older	17%	16%	19%
Residents 85 or older	2.0%	1.6%	2.1%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	5.2%	8.1%	9.1%
Households with no vehicle	2.9%	5.1%	6.4%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$58,622	$57,169	—

Older residents in towns around Howard

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Suamico, WI	4.4 mi	2,050	20%
Green Bay, WI	5.3 mi	14,957	33%
Ashwaubenon, WI	6.2 mi	3,888	24%
Hobart, WI	6.5 mi	1,449	26%
Allouez, WI	7.0 mi	3,292	19%
Bellevue, WI	9.4 mi	2,942	26%

Hospices serving Howard

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Bristol Hospice Green Bay	Green Bay, WI	1.2 mi	(920) 278-2499
Moments Hospice Of Green Bay	Green Bay, WI	1.2 mi	(877) 666-3687
Compassus Green Bay	Green Bay, WI	5.3 mi	(920) 321-2004
St Croix Hospice De Pere	Green Bay, WI	6.5 mi	(920) 305-7900
Amedisys Hospice Of Green Bay	Bellevue, WI	8.9 mi	(920) 339-9065

Nursing homes near Howard (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Green Bay Health Services	Green Bay, WI	2.6 mi	2 of 5	125	(920) 499-5177
Serenity Spring Senior Living At Green Bay	Green Bay, WI	2.7 mi	5 of 5	64	(920) 494-4525
Odd Fellow Home	Green Bay, WI	5.7 mi	2 of 5	88	(920) 437-6523
Woodside Lutheran Home	Green Bay, WI	5.8 mi	5 of 5	118	(920) 499-1481

Straight-line miles from the center of Howard. 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 Howard

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 31% of the $4,885 monthly median income of Howard 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 Howard: common questions

Which hospices serve Howard?

Medicare lists 15 hospices for Howard ZIP codes, including Bristol Hospice Green Bay, Moments Hospice Of Green Bay, Compassus Green Bay.

How much does respite care cost in Howard?

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 31% of the $4,885 monthly median income of Howard 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 Howard. 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 Howard

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Other care in Howard

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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 Howard, WI