Respite Care in Menomonie, WI: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Menomonie, WI: the local picture

2,383

residents 65 or older (14% of Menomonie)

60%

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

30%

of residents 65+ report a disability (29% in Dunn County)

15

Medicare-certified hospices serve Menomonie ZIP codes

Most older adults in Menomonie live with someone: 60% 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 663 Menomonie residents aged 65 or older report a disability (30%) (29% in Dunn County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 15 hospices serving Menomonie ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Menomonie compared with Dunn County and Wisconsin

Census figure	Menomonie	Dunn County	Wisconsin
Residents 65+ with a disability	30%	29%	28%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	40%	28%	30%
Residents 65 or older	14%	17%	19%
Residents 85 or older	1.6%	1.4%	2.1%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	15%	10%	9.1%
Households with no vehicle	5.5%	3.5%	6.4%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$44,589	$55,600	—

Older residents in towns around Menomonie

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Tainter Lake, WI	7.5 mi	507	20%
Eau Claire, WI	21 mi	11,454	29%
Baldwin, WI	23 mi	516	34%
Altoona, WI	24 mi	1,717	34%
Lake Hallie, WI	24 mi	1,035	26%
Mondovi, WI	25 mi	634	45%

Hospices serving Menomonie

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Interim Healthcare Hospice Of Western Wisconsin	Eau Claire, WI	22 mi	(715) 377-9617
Heartland Hospice Eau Claire	Eau Claire, WI	22 mi	(715) 214-2485
Lily Home And Hospice	Eau Claire, WI	22 mi	(262) 235-3115
Moments Hospice Of Eau Claire	Eau Claire, WI	22 mi	(715) 800-0900
St Croix Hospice Eau Claire	Eau Claire, WI	22 mi	(715) 598-2635

Nursing homes near Menomonie (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
American Lutheran Home-Menomonie	Menomonie, WI	0.8 mi	5 of 5	37	(715) 235-9041
Neighbors - Central Neighborhood (The)	Menomonie, WI	0.9 mi	4 of 5	45	(715) 232-2661
Neighbors - East Neighborhood (The)	Menomonie, WI	1.0 mi	4 of 5	46	(715) 232-2661
Neighbors - West Neighborhood (The)	Menomonie, WI	1.0 mi	5 of 5	46	(715) 232-2661

Straight-line miles from the center of Menomonie. 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 Menomonie

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 41% of the $3,716 monthly median income of Menomonie 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 Menomonie: common questions

Which hospices serve Menomonie?

Medicare lists 15 hospices for Menomonie ZIP codes, including Interim Healthcare Hospice Of Western Wisconsin, Heartland Hospice Eau Claire, Lily Home And Hospice.

How much does respite care cost in Menomonie?

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 41% of the $3,716 monthly median income of Menomonie 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 Menomonie. 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.

Respite Care in Menomonie, WI