Respite Care in Platteville, WI for Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Platteville, WI: the local picture

1,286

residents 65 or older (11% of Platteville)

60%

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

33%

of residents 65+ report a disability (26% in Grant County)

5

Medicare-certified hospices serve Platteville ZIP codes

Most older adults in Platteville live with someone: 60% 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 407 Platteville residents aged 65 or older report a disability (33%) (26% in Grant County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 5 hospices serving Platteville ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Platteville compared with Grant County and Wisconsin

Census figure	Platteville	Grant County	Wisconsin
Residents 65+ with a disability	33%	26%	28%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	40%	28%	30%
Residents 65 or older	11%	19%	19%
Residents 85 or older	1.5%	2.2%	2.1%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	3.4%	8.6%	9.1%
Households with no vehicle	5.6%	4.9%	6.4%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$50,958	$53,912	—

Older residents in towns around Platteville

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Lancaster, WI	15 mi	935	24%
Mineral Point, WI	17 mi	479	33%
Fennimore, WI	20 mi	468	30%
Dubuque, IA	20 mi	12,258	27%
Galena, IL	21 mi	1,117	19%
Asbury, IA	22 mi	887	13%

Hospices serving Platteville

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Grant County Hospice	Lancaster, WI	15 mi	(608) 723-6416
Upland Hills Hospice	Dodgeville, WI	24 mi	(608) 930-7210
Agrace Hospicecare	Madison, WI	56 mi	(608) 276-4660
Ssm Health At Home Hospice	Baraboo, WI	64 mi	(877) 356-4514
St Croix Hospice Baraboo	Baraboo, WI	64 mi	(608) 448-4200

Nursing homes near Platteville (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Edenbrook Of Platteville	Platteville, WI	1.3 mi	4 of 5	80	(608) 348-2453
Orchard Manor	Lancaster, WI	13 mi	5 of 5	74	(608) 723-2113
Lancaster Health Services	Lancaster, WI	14 mi	2 of 5	50	(608) 723-4143
St Dominic Villa	Hazel Green, WI	15 mi	2 of 5	62	(608) 748-9814

Straight-line miles from the center of Platteville. 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 Platteville

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 36% of the $4,247 monthly median income of Platteville 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 Platteville: common questions

Which hospices serve Platteville?

Medicare lists 5 hospices for Platteville ZIP codes, including Grant County Hospice, Upland Hills Hospice, Agrace Hospicecare.

How much does respite care cost in Platteville?

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 36% of the $4,247 monthly median income of Platteville 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 Platteville. 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.

More near Platteville

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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 Platteville, WI