Respite Care in New Richmond, WI for Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in New Richmond, WI: the local picture

1,695

residents 65 or older (16% of New Richmond)

67%

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

50%

of residents 65+ report a disability (27% in St. Croix County)

12

Medicare-certified hospices serve New Richmond ZIP codes

Most older adults in New Richmond live with someone: 67% 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 796 New Richmond residents aged 65 or older report a disability (50%) (27% in St. Croix County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 12 hospices serving New Richmond ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

New Richmond compared with St. Croix County and Wisconsin

Census figure	New Richmond	St. Croix County	Wisconsin
Residents 65+ with a disability	50%	27%	28%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	33%	26%	30%
Residents 65 or older	16%	16%	19%
Residents 85 or older	3.1%	1.7%	2.1%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	20%	7.7%	9.1%
Households with no vehicle	7.7%	3.3%	6.4%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$54,836	$63,226	—

Older residents in towns around New Richmond

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Somerset, WI	6.1 mi	250	22%
North Hudson, WI	13 mi	686	21%
Bayport, MN	14 mi	497	25%
Hudson, WI	14 mi	2,918	33%
Oak Park Heights, MN	14 mi	1,489	54%
Stillwater, MN	15 mi	3,840	25%

Hospices serving New Richmond

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
St Croix Hospice Hudson	Hudson, WI	13 mi	(534) 200-4502
Adoray Home Health And Hospice	Baldwin, WI	14 mi	(715) 629-1888
Lakeview Hospice	Oak Park Heights, MN	15 mi	(651) 430-3320
St Croix Hospice	Oakdale, MN	22 mi	(651) 735-3656
Presbyterian Homes Hospice Inc	Roseville, MN	31 mi	(651) 631-6406

Nursing homes near New Richmond (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Deerfield Care Center, LLC	New Richmond, WI	0.7 mi	5 of 5	50	(715) 243-3930
St Croix Health Center	New Richmond, WI	0.8 mi	4 of 5	50	(715) 246-8211
Hammond Health Services	Hammond, WI	11 mi	5 of 5	50	(715) 796-2218
The Estates At Linden LLC	Stillwater, MN	14 mi	5 of 5	51	(651) 439-5004

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

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 33% of the $4,570 monthly median income of New Richmond 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 Richmond: common questions

Which hospices serve New Richmond?

Medicare lists 12 hospices for New Richmond ZIP codes, including St Croix Hospice Hudson, Adoray Home Health And Hospice, Lakeview Hospice.

How much does respite care cost in New Richmond?

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 33% of the $4,570 monthly median income of New Richmond 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 Richmond. 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 Richmond, WI