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

Local figures

Respite Care in New London, WI: the local picture

1,281

residents 65 or older (17% of New London)

55%

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

36%

of residents 65+ report a disability (30% in Waupaca County)

15

Medicare-certified hospices serve New London ZIP codes

Most older adults in New London live with someone: 55% 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 438 New London residents aged 65 or older report a disability (36%) (30% in Waupaca County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

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

New London compared with Waupaca County and Wisconsin

Census figure	New London	Waupaca County	Wisconsin
Residents 65+ with a disability	36%	30%	28%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	45%	30%	30%
Residents 65 or older	17%	21%	19%
Residents 85 or older	4.1%	2.6%	2.1%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	33%	13%	9.1%
Households with no vehicle	6.3%	5.9%	6.4%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$28,333	$47,287	—

Older residents in towns around New London

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Hortonville, WI	6.5 mi	710	21%
Greenville, WI	12 mi	1,843	21%
Clintonville, WI	16 mi	903	32%
Waupaca, WI	17 mi	1,464	35%
Fox Crossing, WI	18 mi	3,316	35%
Appleton, WI	19 mi	12,420	33%

Hospices serving New London

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Moments Hospice Of Appleton	Appleton, WI	15 mi	(920) 212-8533
Compassus Neenah	Neenah, WI	20 mi	(920) 727-2000
Thedacare At Home	Appleton, WI	22 mi	(920) 969-0919
Heartland Hospice Green Bay	De Pere, WI	33 mi	(920) 336-6455
Unity Hospice	De Pere, WI	33 mi	(920) 338-1111

Nursing homes near New London (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
St Joseph Residence	New London, WI	1.5 mi	5 of 5	50	(920) 982-5354
Manawa Com Nur Ctr	Manawa, WI	9.8 mi	1 of 5	25	(920) 596-2566
Avina Of Weyauwega	Weyauwega, WI	10 mi	1 of 5	84	(920) 867-3121
Brewster Village	Appleton, WI	16 mi	4 of 5	204	(920) 832-5400

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

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 64% of the $2,361 monthly median income of New London 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 London: common questions

Which hospices serve New London?

Medicare lists 15 hospices for New London ZIP codes, including Moments Hospice Of Appleton, Compassus Neenah, Thedacare At Home.

How much does respite care cost in New London?

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 64% of the $2,361 monthly median income of New London 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 London. 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 London, WI