Respite Care in Kiel, WI: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Kiel, WI: the local picture

773

residents 65 or older (20% of Kiel)

74%

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

21%

of residents 65+ report a disability (23% in Manitowoc County)

7

Medicare-certified hospices serve Kiel ZIP codes

Most older adults in Kiel live with someone: 74% 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 162 Kiel residents aged 65 or older report a disability (21%) (23% in Manitowoc County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 7 hospices serving Kiel ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Kiel compared with Manitowoc County and Wisconsin

Census figure	Kiel	Manitowoc County	Wisconsin
Residents 65+ with a disability	21%	23%	28%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	26%	28%	30%
Residents 65 or older	20%	22%	19%
Residents 85 or older	3.9%	2.2%	2.1%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	6.0%	9.1%	9.1%
Households with no vehicle	2.7%	5.3%	6.4%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$51,944	$52,992	—

Older residents in towns around Kiel

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
New Holstein, WI	4.1 mi	760	47%
Chilton, WI	10 mi	588	40%
Howards Grove, WI	12 mi	742	17%
Plymouth, WI	12 mi	2,116	25%
Sheboygan Falls, WI	16 mi	1,902	20%
Brillion, WI	18 mi	753	20%

Hospices serving Kiel

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Calumet County Hospice Agency	Chilton, WI	11 mi	(920) 849-1432
Sharon S Richardson Community Hospice	Sheboygan Falls, WI	17 mi	(920) 467-1800
Compassus Milwaukee	Sheboygan, WI	19 mi	(920) 452-1851
Homecare Health Services Hospice	Manitowoc, WI	21 mi	(920) 684-7155
Heartland Hospice Fond Du Lac	Fond Du Lac, WI	31 mi	(920) 926-1144

Nursing homes near Kiel (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Willowdale Health Services	New Holstein, WI	3.2 mi	3 of 5	49	(920) 898-5706
Homestead Health Services	New Holstein, WI	3.9 mi	3 of 5	50	(920) 898-4296
Rocky Knoll Health Care	Plymouth, WI	8.5 mi	3 of 5	149	(920) 893-6441
Plymouth Health Services	Plymouth, WI	12 mi	1 of 5	50	(920) 893-4777

Straight-line miles from the center of Kiel. 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 Kiel

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 35% of the $4,329 monthly median income of Kiel 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 Kiel: common questions

Which hospices serve Kiel?

Medicare lists 7 hospices for Kiel ZIP codes, including Calumet County Hospice Agency, Sharon S Richardson Community Hospice, Compassus Milwaukee.

How much does respite care cost in Kiel?

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 35% of the $4,329 monthly median income of Kiel 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 Kiel. 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 Kiel

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Other care in Kiel

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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 Kiel, WI