Respite Care in Lodi, WI: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Lodi, WI: the local picture

877

residents 65 or older (27% of Lodi)

79%

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

25%

of residents 65+ report a disability (25% in Columbia County)

10

Medicare-certified hospices serve Lodi ZIP codes

Most older adults in Lodi live with someone: 79% 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 206 Lodi residents aged 65 or older report a disability (25%) (25% in Columbia County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 10 hospices serving Lodi ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Lodi compared with Columbia County and Wisconsin

Census figure	Lodi	Columbia County	Wisconsin
Residents 65+ with a disability	25%	25%	28%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	21%	27%	30%
Residents 65 or older	27%	20%	19%
Residents 85 or older	0.8%	1.9%	2.1%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	9.7%	7.7%	9.1%
Households with no vehicle	0.0%	4.4%	6.4%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$86,474	$57,885	—

Older residents in towns around Lodi

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Lake Wisconsin, WI	4.4 mi	1,234	14%
Poynette, WI	8.6 mi	379	25%
Prairie du Sac, WI	9.9 mi	745	30%
Sauk City, WI	10 mi	646	35%
Waunakee, WI	10 mi	2,292	27%
DeForest, WI	12 mi	1,790	24%

Hospices serving Lodi

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Brighton Hospice Madison	Middleton, WI	15 mi	(608) 820-1646
St Croix Hospice Baraboo	Baraboo, WI	16 mi	(608) 448-4200
Ssm Health At Home Hospice	Baraboo, WI	16 mi	(877) 356-4514
Agrace Hospicecare	Madison, WI	20 mi	(608) 276-4660
Moments Hospice Of Madison	Madison, WI	20 mi	(608) 384-3710

Nursing homes near Lodi (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Dove Healthcare - Lodi	Lodi, WI	1.0 mi	3 of 5	50	(608) 592-3241
Waunakee Valley Senior Living	Waunakee, WI	9.8 mi	3 of 5	84	(608) 849-5016
Maplewood Of Sauk Prairie	Sauk City, WI	10 mi	3 of 5	107	(608) 643-3383
Complete Care At Jefferson Meadows LLC	Baraboo, WI	15 mi	3 of 5	102	(608) 356-4838

Straight-line miles from the center of Lodi. 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 Lodi

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 21% of the $7,206 monthly median income of Lodi 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 Lodi: common questions

Which hospices serve Lodi?

Medicare lists 10 hospices for Lodi ZIP codes, including Brighton Hospice Madison, St Croix Hospice Baraboo, Ssm Health At Home Hospice.

How much does respite care cost in Lodi?

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 21% of the $7,206 monthly median income of Lodi 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 Lodi. 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 Lodi

More senior care near Lodi

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Other care in Lodi

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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 Lodi, WI