Respite Care in Lake Wazeecha, WI
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Respite Care in Lake Wazeecha, WI: the local picture
Most older adults in Lake Wazeecha live with someone: 90% 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 144 Lake Wazeecha residents aged 65 or older report a disability (18%) (31% in Wood County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.
Medicare lists 12 hospices serving Lake Wazeecha ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.
Lake Wazeecha compared with Wood County and Wisconsin
| Census figure | Lake Wazeecha | Wood County | Wisconsin |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residents 65+ with a disability | 18% | 31% | 28% |
| Residents 65+ in households who live alone | 10% | 30% | 30% |
| Residents 65 or older | 29% | 22% | 19% |
| Residents 85 or older | 2.9% | 3.2% | 2.1% |
| Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.) | 15% | 10% | 9.1% |
| Households with no vehicle | 3.1% | 5.5% | 6.4% |
| Median income, households headed by someone 65+ | $52,788 | $48,632 | — |
Older residents in towns around Lake Wazeecha
| Town | Distance | Residents 65+ | 65+ with a disability |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wisconsin Rapids, WI | 4.1 mi | 3,675 | 40% |
| Plover, WI | 12 mi | 2,051 | 31% |
| Stevens Point, WI | 14 mi | 3,474 | 27% |
| Marshfield, WI | 29 mi | 4,324 | 30% |
| Mosinee, WI | 29 mi | 689 | 31% |
| Kronenwetter, WI | 32 mi | 1,040 | 28% |
Hospices serving Lake Wazeecha
| Hospice | Office | Distance | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|
| Compassus Wausau | Plover, WI | 12 mi | (715) 204-3440 |
| Heartland Hospice Central Wisconsin | Stevens Point, WI | 17 mi | (715) 344-4541 |
| Compassus Central Wisconsin | Marshfield, WI | 29 mi | (715) 301-7270 |
| Interim Hospice And Palliative Care | Wausau, WI | 41 mi | (715) 842-7707 |
| Aspirus At Home | Wausau, WI | 41 mi | (715) 847-2424 |
Nursing homes near Lake Wazeecha (ask about short stays)
| Nursing home | Town | Distance | CMS overall rating | Certified beds | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wisconsin Rapids Health Services | Wisconsin Rapids, WI | 3.1 mi | 1 of 5 | 114 | (715) 421-3140 |
| Edenbrook Of Wisconsin Rapids | Wisconsin Rapids, WI | 3.7 mi | 4 of 5 | 80 | (715) 424-1600 |
| Edgewater Haven Nursing Home | Port Edwards, WI | 5.6 mi | 5 of 5 | 50 | (715) 885-8300 |
| Stevens Point Health Services | Stevens Point, WI | 12 mi | 2 of 5 | 50 | (715) 344-1800 |
Straight-line miles from the center of Lake Wazeecha. 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 Wazeecha
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 $4,399 monthly median income of Lake Wazeecha 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 Wazeecha: common questions
Which hospices serve Lake Wazeecha?
Medicare lists 12 hospices for Lake Wazeecha ZIP codes, including Compassus Wausau, Heartland Hospice Central Wisconsin, Compassus Central Wisconsin.
How much does respite care cost in Lake Wazeecha?
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 $4,399 monthly median income of Lake Wazeecha 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 Wazeecha. 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.
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