Respite Care in Plymouth, WI: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Plymouth, WI: the local picture

2,116

residents 65 or older (24% of Plymouth)

58%

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

25%

of residents 65+ report a disability (25% in Sheboygan County)

10

Medicare-certified hospices serve Plymouth ZIP codes

Most older adults in Plymouth live with someone: 58% 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 523 Plymouth residents aged 65 or older report a disability (25%) (25% in Sheboygan County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 10 hospices serving Plymouth ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Plymouth compared with Sheboygan County and Wisconsin

Census figure	Plymouth	Sheboygan County	Wisconsin
Residents 65+ with a disability	25%	25%	28%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	42%	30%	30%
Residents 65 or older	24%	20%	19%
Residents 85 or older	3.1%	2.2%	2.1%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	12%	7.5%	9.1%
Households with no vehicle	5.6%	5.2%	6.4%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$41,178	$53,289	—

Older residents in towns around Plymouth

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Sheboygan Falls, WI	7.0 mi	1,902	20%
Howards Grove, WI	9.3 mi	742	17%
Sheboygan, WI	12 mi	7,655	30%
Oostburg, WI	12 mi	690	31%
Kiel, WI	12 mi	773	21%
New Holstein, WI	16 mi	760	47%

Hospices serving Plymouth

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Sharon S Richardson Community Hospice	Sheboygan Falls, WI	7.2 mi	(920) 467-1800
Moments Hospice Of Sheboygan	Sheboygan, WI	12 mi	(877) 666-3687
Compassus Milwaukee	Sheboygan, WI	12 mi	(920) 452-1851
Heartland Hospice Fond Du Lac	Fond Du Lac, WI	32 mi	(920) 926-1144
Preceptor Hospice	Germantown, WI	37 mi	(262) 293-3951

Nursing homes near Plymouth (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Plymouth Health Services	Plymouth, WI	0.3 mi	1 of 5	50	(920) 893-4777
Rocky Knoll Health Care	Plymouth, WI	3.7 mi	3 of 5	149	(920) 893-6441
Sheboygan Senior Community Inc	Sheboygan, WI	9.6 mi	1 of 5	60	(920) 458-2137
Sheboygan Health Services	Sheboygan, WI	11 mi	3 of 5	64	(920) 458-1155

Straight-line miles from the center of Plymouth. 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 Plymouth

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 $3,432 monthly median income of Plymouth 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 Plymouth: common questions

Which hospices serve Plymouth?

Medicare lists 10 hospices for Plymouth ZIP codes, including Sharon S Richardson Community Hospice, Moments Hospice Of Sheboygan, Compassus Milwaukee.

How much does respite care cost in Plymouth?

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 $3,432 monthly median income of Plymouth 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 Plymouth. 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 Plymouth

More senior care near Plymouth

Respite Care in nearby cities

Other care in Plymouth

More for Plymouth families

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 Plymouth, WI