Respite Care in Lake Geneva, WI
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Respite Care in Lake Geneva, WI: the local picture
Most older adults in Lake Geneva live with someone: 53% 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 538 Lake Geneva residents aged 65 or older report a disability (25%) (28% in Walworth County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.
Medicare lists 18 hospices serving Lake Geneva ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.
Lake Geneva compared with Walworth County and Wisconsin
| Census figure | Lake Geneva | Walworth County | Wisconsin |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residents 65+ with a disability | 25% | 28% | 28% |
| Residents 65+ in households who live alone | 47% | 29% | 30% |
| Residents 65 or older | 26% | 20% | 19% |
| Residents 85 or older | 3.5% | 2.2% | 2.1% |
| Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.) | 4.4% | 7.3% | 9.1% |
| Households with no vehicle | 7.6% | 3.9% | 6.4% |
| Median income, households headed by someone 65+ | $58,821 | $62,405 | — |
Older residents in towns around Lake Geneva
| Town | Distance | Residents 65+ | 65+ with a disability |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bloomfield, WI | 4.6 mi | 660 | 38% |
| Williams Bay, WI | 6.0 mi | 822 | 24% |
| Genoa City, WI | 7.7 mi | 389 | 31% |
| Elkhorn, WI | 8.2 mi | 1,596 | 46% |
| Walworth, WI | 9.2 mi | 516 | 19% |
| Delavan Lake, WI | 10 mi | 669 | 14% |
Hospices serving Lake Geneva
| Hospice | Office | Distance | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hospice Alliance | Pleasant Prairie, WI | 28 mi | (262) 652-4400 |
| St Croix Hospice Waukesha | Waukesha, WI | 31 mi | (262) 796-0600 |
| Holistic Hospice | Greenfield, WI | 33 mi | (414) 231-3130 |
| Rainbow Hospice Care | Jefferson, WI | 35 mi | (920) 674-6255 |
| Mercyhealth At Home | Janesville, WI | 36 mi | (608) 754-2201 |
Nursing homes near Lake Geneva (ask about short stays)
| Nursing home | Town | Distance | CMS overall rating | Certified beds | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Geneva Lake Manor | Lake Geneva, WI | 0.5 mi | 1 of 5 | 60 | (262) 248-3145 |
| Golden Years Of Lake Geneva | Lake Geneva, WI | 1.2 mi | 4 of 5 | 54 | (262) 249-1960 |
| Williams Bay Health Services | Williams Bay, WI | 5.9 mi | 1 of 5 | 50 | (262) 245-6400 |
| Lakeland Health Care Ctr | Elkhorn, WI | 8.9 mi | 3 of 5 | 90 | (262) 741-3600 |
Straight-line miles from the center of Lake Geneva. Medicare (CMS) data, October 2026; call ahead to confirm. We are not affiliated with these providers.
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
What respite care costs in Lake Geneva
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 $4,902 monthly median income of Lake Geneva 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.
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.
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Respite Care in Lake Geneva: common questions
Which hospices serve Lake Geneva?
Medicare lists 18 hospices for Lake Geneva ZIP codes, including Hospice Alliance, St Croix Hospice Waukesha, Holistic Hospice.
How much does respite care cost in Lake Geneva?
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 $4,902 monthly median income of Lake Geneva 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 Lake Geneva. 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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- Veterans’ Home Care in Lake Geneva
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.
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