Respite Care in Osceola, WI: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Osceola, WI: the local picture

593

residents 65 or older (21% of Osceola)

54%

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

27%

of residents 65+ report a disability (27% in Polk County)

7

Medicare-certified hospices serve Osceola ZIP codes

Most older adults in Osceola live with someone: 54% 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 155 Osceola residents aged 65 or older report a disability (27%) (27% in Polk County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 7 hospices serving Osceola ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Osceola compared with Polk County and Wisconsin

Census figure	Osceola	Polk County	Wisconsin
Residents 65+ with a disability	27%	27%	28%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	46%	26%	30%
Residents 65 or older	21%	23%	19%
Residents 85 or older	2.4%	1.8%	2.1%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	12%	7.5%	9.1%
Households with no vehicle	4.8%	3.7%	6.4%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$40,417	$56,318	—

Older residents in towns around Osceola

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Scandia, MN	8.2 mi	1,102	22%
Lindstrom, MN	8.5 mi	673	33%
Chisago City, MN	11 mi	1,623	32%
Wyoming, MN	13 mi	1,169	20%
Somerset, WI	13 mi	250	22%
Forest Lake, MN	14 mi	3,501	25%

Hospices serving Osceola

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Lakeview Hospice	Oak Park Heights, MN	19 mi	(651) 430-3320
Suite Living Hospice, LLC	White Bear Lake, MN	23 mi	(651) 964-1220
Adoray Home Health And Hospice	Baldwin, WI	29 mi	(715) 629-1888
Moments Hospice	Golden Valley, MN	38 mi	(763) 205-3600
Grace Hospice	Minneapolis, MN	38 mi	(612) 238-0034

Nursing homes near Osceola (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Christian Community Home Of Osceola, Inc	Osceola, WI	1.1 mi	2 of 5	40	(715) 294-1100
Dove Healthcare - St Croix Falls	St Croix Falls, WI	7.1 mi	1 of 5	50	(715) 483-9815
Parmly On The Lake LLC	Chisago City, MN	9.5 mi	2 of 5	91	(651) 257-0575
Birchwood Health Care Center	Forest Lake, MN	14 mi	2 of 5	100	(651) 464-5600

Straight-line miles from the center of Osceola. 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 Osceola

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 45% of the $3,368 monthly median income of Osceola 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 Osceola: common questions

Which hospices serve Osceola?

Medicare lists 7 hospices for Osceola ZIP codes, including Lakeview Hospice, Suite Living Hospice, LLC, Adoray Home Health And Hospice.

How much does respite care cost in Osceola?

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 45% of the $3,368 monthly median income of Osceola 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 Osceola. 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 Osceola, WI