Respite Care in Oconto, WI: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Oconto, WI: the local picture

1,270

residents 65 or older (27% of Oconto)

68%

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

28%

of residents 65+ report a disability (29% in Oconto County)

9

Medicare-certified hospices serve Oconto ZIP codes

Most older adults in Oconto live with someone: 68% 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 340 Oconto residents aged 65 or older report a disability (28%) (29% in Oconto County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 9 hospices serving Oconto ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Oconto compared with Oconto County and Wisconsin

Census figure	Oconto	Oconto County	Wisconsin
Residents 65+ with a disability	28%	29%	28%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	32%	24%	30%
Residents 65 or older	27%	23%	19%
Residents 85 or older	1.1%	2.0%	2.1%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	15%	9.5%	9.1%
Households with no vehicle	3.7%	3.4%	6.4%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$41,474	$52,783	—

Older residents in towns around Oconto

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Peshtigo, WI	13 mi	704	21%
Oconto Falls, WI	13 mi	587	34%
Marinette, WI	18 mi	2,192	37%
Menominee, MI	20 mi	1,979	27%
Suamico, WI	20 mi	2,050	20%
Pulaski, WI	24 mi	443	33%

Hospices serving Oconto

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Bristol Hospice Green Bay	Green Bay, WI	26 mi	(920) 278-2499
Moments Hospice Of Green Bay	Green Bay, WI	26 mi	(877) 666-3687
Aurora At Home	Green Bay, WI	28 mi	(920) 288-5107
Amedisys Hospice Of Green Bay	Bellevue, WI	28 mi	(920) 339-9065
Compassus Green Bay	Green Bay, WI	29 mi	(920) 321-2004

Nursing homes near Oconto (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Oconto Health And Rehab Center	Oconto, WI	0.6 mi	2 of 5	50	(920) 834-4575
Rennes Health And Rehab Center-West	Peshtigo, WI	13 mi	5 of 5	90	(715) 582-3906
Rennes Health And Rehab Center-East	Peshtigo, WI	14 mi	5 of 5	50	(715) 582-3962
Meadowbrook At Oconto Falls	Oconto Falls, WI	14 mi	2 of 5	99	(920) 848-3272

Straight-line miles from the center of Oconto. 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 Oconto

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 44% of the $3,456 monthly median income of Oconto 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 Oconto: common questions

Which hospices serve Oconto?

Medicare lists 9 hospices for Oconto ZIP codes, including Bristol Hospice Green Bay, Moments Hospice Of Green Bay, Aurora At Home.

How much does respite care cost in Oconto?

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 44% of the $3,456 monthly median income of Oconto 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 Oconto. 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 Oconto, WI