Respite Care in Monroe, WI: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Monroe, WI: the local picture

2,429

residents 65 or older (23% of Monroe)

48%

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

27%

of residents 65+ report a disability (28% in Green County)

7

Medicare-certified hospices serve Monroe ZIP codes

Most older adults in Monroe live with someone: 48% 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 639 Monroe residents aged 65 or older report a disability (27%) (28% in Green County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 7 hospices serving Monroe ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Monroe compared with Green County and Wisconsin

Census figure	Monroe	Green County	Wisconsin
Residents 65+ with a disability	27%	28%	28%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	52%	33%	30%
Residents 65 or older	23%	21%	19%
Residents 85 or older	4.5%	2.7%	2.1%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	11%	8.7%	9.1%
Households with no vehicle	6.3%	4.3%	6.4%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$47,095	$56,372	—

Older residents in towns around Monroe

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Brodhead, WI	13 mi	575	46%
Lena, IL	18 mi	611	33%
Belleville, WI	19 mi	423	34%
Evansville, WI	21 mi	843	39%
Freeport, IL	22 mi	5,652	36%
Oregon, WI	26 mi	1,490	20%

Hospices serving Monroe

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Ssm Health At Home Monroe	Monroe, WI	0.3 mi	(608) 324-1230
Mercyhealth At Home	Janesville, WI	27 mi	(608) 754-2201
Agrace Hospicecare	Madison, WI	31 mi	(608) 276-4660
Heartland Hospice (Rockford)	Rockford, IL	40 mi	(815) 397-3691
Ssm Health At Home Hospice	Baraboo, WI	61 mi	(877) 356-4514

Nursing homes near Monroe (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Monroe Health Services	Monroe, WI	0.5 mi	4 of 5	50	(608) 325-9141
Pleasant View Nursing Home	Monroe, WI	0.5 mi	1 of 5	96	(608) 325-2171
New Glarus Home	New Glarus, WI	15 mi	2 of 5	100	(608) 527-2126
Serenity Estates Of Lena	Lena, IL	19 mi	2 of 5	101	(815) 369-4561

Straight-line miles from the center of Monroe. 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 Monroe

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 39% of the $3,925 monthly median income of Monroe 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 Monroe: common questions

Which hospices serve Monroe?

Medicare lists 7 hospices for Monroe ZIP codes, including Ssm Health At Home Monroe, Mercyhealth At Home, Agrace Hospicecare.

How much does respite care cost in Monroe?

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 39% of the $3,925 monthly median income of Monroe 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 Monroe. 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 Monroe

More senior care near Monroe

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Other care in Monroe

More for Monroe families

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 Monroe, WI