Respite Care in Lake Wisconsin, WI
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Respite Care in Lake Wisconsin, WI: the local picture
Most older adults in Lake Wisconsin live with someone: 77% 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 168 Lake Wisconsin residents aged 65 or older report a disability (14%) (30% in Sauk County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.
Medicare lists 10 hospices serving Lake Wisconsin ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.
Lake Wisconsin compared with Sauk County and Wisconsin
| Census figure | Lake Wisconsin | Sauk County | Wisconsin |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residents 65+ with a disability | 14% | 30% | 28% |
| Residents 65+ in households who live alone | 23% | 28% | 30% |
| Residents 65 or older | 23% | 20% | 19% |
| Residents 85 or older | 2.0% | 2.5% | 2.1% |
| Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.) | 2.4% | 8.2% | 9.1% |
| Households with no vehicle | 3.0% | 5.1% | 6.4% |
| Median income, households headed by someone 65+ | $71,402 | $59,224 | — |
Older residents in towns around Lake Wisconsin
| Town | Distance | Residents 65+ | 65+ with a disability |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lodi, WI | 4.4 mi | 877 | 25% |
| Prairie du Sac, WI | 8.5 mi | 745 | 30% |
| Sauk City, WI | 9.3 mi | 646 | 35% |
| Poynette, WI | 9.8 mi | 379 | 25% |
| Baraboo, WI | 10 mi | 2,610 | 38% |
| Portage, WI | 14 mi | 1,520 | 38% |
Hospices serving Lake Wisconsin
| Hospice | Office | Distance | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Croix Hospice Baraboo | Baraboo, WI | 11 mi | (608) 448-4200 |
| Ssm Health At Home Hospice | Baraboo, WI | 11 mi | (877) 356-4514 |
| Brighton Hospice Madison | Middleton, WI | 19 mi | (608) 820-1646 |
| Agrace Hospicecare | Madison, WI | 24 mi | (608) 276-4660 |
| Heartland Hospice Madison | Madison, WI | 25 mi | (608) 819-0033 |
Nursing homes near Lake Wisconsin (ask about short stays)
| Nursing home | Town | Distance | CMS overall rating | Certified beds | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dove Healthcare - Lodi | Lodi, WI | 4.7 mi | 3 of 5 | 50 | (608) 592-3241 |
| Maplewood Of Sauk Prairie | Sauk City, WI | 9.1 mi | 3 of 5 | 107 | (608) 643-3383 |
| Complete Care At Jefferson Meadows LLC | Baraboo, WI | 10 mi | 3 of 5 | 102 | (608) 356-4838 |
| Waunakee Valley Senior Living | Waunakee, WI | 14 mi | 3 of 5 | 84 | (608) 849-5016 |
Straight-line miles from the center of Lake Wisconsin. 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 Wisconsin
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 25% of the $5,950 monthly median income of Lake Wisconsin 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 Wisconsin: common questions
Which hospices serve Lake Wisconsin?
Medicare lists 10 hospices for Lake Wisconsin ZIP codes, including St Croix Hospice Baraboo, Ssm Health At Home Hospice, Brighton Hospice Madison.
How much does respite care cost in Lake Wisconsin?
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 25% of the $5,950 monthly median income of Lake Wisconsin 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 Wisconsin. 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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Respite Care in nearby cities
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- Respite Care in Sauk City, WI
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- Respite Care in Portage, WI
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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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