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

Local figures

Respite Care in New Lisbon, WI: the local picture

331

residents 65 or older (13% of New Lisbon)

53%

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

32%

of residents 65+ report a disability (32% in Juneau County)

5

Medicare-certified hospices serve New Lisbon ZIP codes

Most older adults in New Lisbon live with someone: 53% 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 82 New Lisbon residents aged 65 or older report a disability (32%) (32% in Juneau County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 5 hospices serving New Lisbon ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

New Lisbon compared with Juneau County and Wisconsin

Census figure	New Lisbon	Juneau County	Wisconsin
Residents 65+ with a disability	32%	32%	28%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	47%	30%	30%
Residents 65 or older	13%	22%	19%
Residents 85 or older	1.5%	2.4%	2.1%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	17%	12%	9.1%
Households with no vehicle	3.3%	4.3%	6.4%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$27,949	$45,516	—

Older residents in towns around New Lisbon

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Mauston, WI	6.6 mi	880	45%
Tomah, WI	19 mi	1,987	47%
Reedsburg, WI	25 mi	2,153	31%
Wisconsin Dells, WI	25 mi	555	28%
Lake Delton, WI	27 mi	781	28%
Sparta, WI	33 mi	1,636	26%

Hospices serving New Lisbon

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Hospice Touch	Tomah, WI	17 mi	(608) 374-0250
Ssm Health At Home Hospice	Baraboo, WI	34 mi	(877) 356-4514
St Croix Hospice Baraboo	Baraboo, WI	34 mi	(608) 448-4200
Agrace Hospicecare	Madison, WI	68 mi	(608) 276-4660
Moments Hospice Of Eau Claire	Eau Claire, WI	91 mi	(715) 800-0900

Nursing homes near New Lisbon (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Crest View Nursing Home	New Lisbon, WI	0.5 mi	5 of 5	50	(608) 562-3667
Fair View Nursing And Rehabilitation Center	Mauston, WI	7.6 mi	5 of 5	50	(608) 847-1290
Elroy Health Services	Elroy, WI	10 mi	1 of 5	80	(608) 462-8491
Aria At Villa Pines	Friendship, WI	18 mi	3 of 5	50	(608) 339-3361

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

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 65% of the $2,329 monthly median income of New Lisbon 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 Lisbon: common questions

Which hospices serve New Lisbon?

Medicare lists 5 hospices for New Lisbon ZIP codes, including Hospice Touch, Ssm Health At Home Hospice, St Croix Hospice Baraboo.

How much does respite care cost in New Lisbon?

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 65% of the $2,329 monthly median income of New Lisbon 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 Lisbon. 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 New Lisbon

More senior care near New Lisbon

Respite Care in nearby cities

Other care in New Lisbon

More for New Lisbon families

Sources

Census ACS 2020–2024 5-year (small-place figures carry wide margins of error); 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 Lisbon, WI