Respite Care in New Berlin, WI: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in New Berlin, WI: the local picture

9,492

residents 65 or older (24% of New Berlin)

74%

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

21%

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

25

Medicare-certified hospices serve New Berlin ZIP codes

Most older adults in New Berlin live with someone: 74% 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 2,010 New Berlin residents aged 65 or older report a disability (21%) (25% in Waukesha County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 25 hospices serving New Berlin ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

New Berlin compared with Waukesha County and Wisconsin

Census figure	New Berlin	Waukesha County	Wisconsin
Residents 65+ with a disability	21%	25%	28%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	26%	27%	30%
Residents 65 or older	24%	20%	19%
Residents 85 or older	3.5%	2.6%	2.1%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	8.0%	6.8%	9.1%
Households with no vehicle	2.3%	3.5%	6.4%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$64,667	$65,141	—

Older residents in towns around New Berlin

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Hales Corners, WI	4.6 mi	1,744	23%
West Allis, WI	5.6 mi	10,331	31%
Elm Grove, WI	5.6 mi	1,481	39%
Greenfield, WI	6.3 mi	8,162	31%
Waukesha, WI	6.4 mi	11,096	27%
Brookfield, WI	6.4 mi	9,667	24%

Hospices serving New Berlin

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Castle Hospice	New Berlin, WI	1.9 mi	(414) 930-4432
Holistic Hospice	Greenfield, WI	4.3 mi	(414) 231-3130
Legacy Hospice	Elm Grove, WI	5.7 mi	(262) 879-8014
Lily Hospice	Brookfield, WI	6.4 mi	(262) 235-3115
Amedisys Hospice Of Milwaukee	Brookfield, WI	6.4 mi	(414) 257-1708

Nursing homes near New Berlin (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Lindengrove New Berlin	New Berlin, WI	2.6 mi	1 of 5	110	(262) 796-3660
Aria Of Brookfield	Brookfield, WI	4.5 mi	1 of 5	170	(262) 782-0230
Clement Manor Health Care Center	Greenfield, WI	5.1 mi	1 of 5	50	(414) 321-1800
Complete Care At Hales Corners	Hales Corners, WI	5.2 mi	3 of 5	62	(414) 529-6888

Straight-line miles from the center of New Berlin. 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 New Berlin

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 28% of the $5,389 monthly median income of New Berlin 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 New Berlin: common questions

Which hospices serve New Berlin?

Medicare lists 25 hospices for New Berlin ZIP codes, including Castle Hospice, Holistic Hospice, Legacy Hospice.

How much does respite care cost in New Berlin?

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 28% of the $5,389 monthly median income of New Berlin 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 New Berlin. 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 New Berlin, WI