Respite Care in Oshkosh, WI: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Oshkosh, WI: the local picture

10,291

residents 65 or older (15% of Oshkosh)

57%

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

37%

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

17

Medicare-certified hospices serve Oshkosh ZIP codes

Most older adults in Oshkosh live with someone: 57% 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 3,669 Oshkosh residents aged 65 or older report a disability (37%) (32% in Winnebago County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 17 hospices serving Oshkosh ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Oshkosh compared with Winnebago County and Wisconsin

Census figure	Oshkosh	Winnebago County	Wisconsin
Residents 65+ with a disability	37%	32%	28%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	43%	33%	30%
Residents 65 or older	15%	17%	19%
Residents 85 or older	2.2%	2.2%	2.1%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	9.2%	7.9%	9.1%
Households with no vehicle	7.7%	5.5%	6.4%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$49,695	$53,870	—

Older residents in towns around Oshkosh

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Omro, WI	8.7 mi	787	19%
Winneconne, WI	9.6 mi	557	47%
Neenah, WI	11 mi	4,296	32%
Fox Crossing, WI	14 mi	3,316	35%
Menasha, WI	15 mi	2,578	33%
North Fond du Lac, WI	15 mi	925	17%

Hospices serving Oshkosh

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Compassus Neenah	Neenah, WI	12 mi	(920) 727-2000
Heartland Hospice Fond Du Lac	Fond Du Lac, WI	18 mi	(920) 926-1144
Ssm Health At Home Hospice	Fond Du Lac, WI	18 mi	(920) 923-7950
Thedacare At Home	Appleton, WI	18 mi	(920) 969-0919
Generations Hospice	Fond Du Lac, WI	18 mi	(920) 922-0134

Nursing homes near Oshkosh (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Bethel Home	Oshkosh, WI	0.6 mi	5 of 5	100	(920) 235-4653
Evergreen Health Center	Oshkosh, WI	0.8 mi	4 of 5	80	(920) 233-2340
Edenbrook Of Oshkosh	Oshkosh, WI	2.1 mi	3 of 5	110	(920) 233-4011
Eden Rehab Suites And Green House Homes	Oshkosh, WI	2.7 mi	2 of 5	50	(920) 651-4000

Straight-line miles from the center of Oshkosh. 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 Oshkosh

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 37% of the $4,141 monthly median income of Oshkosh 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 Oshkosh: common questions

Which hospices serve Oshkosh?

Medicare lists 17 hospices for Oshkosh ZIP codes, including Compassus Neenah, Heartland Hospice Fond Du Lac, Ssm Health At Home Hospice.

How much does respite care cost in Oshkosh?

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 37% of the $4,141 monthly median income of Oshkosh 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 Oshkosh. 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 Oshkosh, WI