Respite Care in New Holstein, WI for Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in New Holstein, WI: the local picture

760

residents 65 or older (25% of New Holstein)

51%

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

47%

of residents 65+ report a disability (26% in Calumet County)

10

Medicare-certified hospices serve New Holstein ZIP codes

Most older adults in New Holstein live with someone: 51% 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 347 New Holstein residents aged 65 or older report a disability (47%) (26% in Calumet County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

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

New Holstein compared with Calumet County and Wisconsin

Census figure	New Holstein	Calumet County	Wisconsin
Residents 65+ with a disability	47%	26%	28%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	49%	28%	30%
Residents 65 or older	25%	17%	19%
Residents 85 or older	4.3%	1.7%	2.1%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	3.4%	9.2%	9.1%
Households with no vehicle	2.1%	3.1%	6.4%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$50,323	$50,433	—

Older residents in towns around New Holstein

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Kiel, WI	4.1 mi	773	21%
Chilton, WI	6.5 mi	588	40%
Plymouth, WI	16 mi	2,116	25%
Brillion, WI	16 mi	753	20%
Howards Grove, WI	16 mi	742	17%
Sherwood, WI	18 mi	601	23%

Hospices serving New Holstein

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Calumet County Hospice Agency	Chilton, WI	6.8 mi	(920) 849-1432
Sharon S Richardson Community Hospice	Sheboygan Falls, WI	21 mi	(920) 467-1800
Compassus Milwaukee	Sheboygan, WI	23 mi	(920) 452-1851
Compassus Neenah	Neenah, WI	25 mi	(920) 727-2000
Heartland Hospice Fond Du Lac	Fond Du Lac, WI	29 mi	(920) 926-1144

Nursing homes near New Holstein (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Homestead Health Services	New Holstein, WI	0.2 mi	3 of 5	50	(920) 898-4296
Willowdale Health Services	New Holstein, WI	0.9 mi	3 of 5	49	(920) 898-5706
Rocky Knoll Health Care	Plymouth, WI	12 mi	3 of 5	149	(920) 893-6441
Plymouth Health Services	Plymouth, WI	16 mi	1 of 5	50	(920) 893-4777

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

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 36% of the $4,194 monthly median income of New Holstein 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 Holstein: common questions

Which hospices serve New Holstein?

Medicare lists 10 hospices for New Holstein ZIP codes, including Calumet County Hospice Agency, Sharon S Richardson Community Hospice, Compassus Milwaukee.

How much does respite care cost in New Holstein?

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 36% of the $4,194 monthly median income of New Holstein 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 Holstein. 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 Holstein, WI