Respite Care in Port Washington, WI for Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Port Washington, WI: the local picture

2,433

residents 65 or older (19% of Port Washington)

53%

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

35%

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

14

Medicare-certified hospices serve Port Washington ZIP codes

Most older adults in Port Washington live with someone: 53% 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 837 Port Washington residents aged 65 or older report a disability (35%) (25% in Ozaukee County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 14 hospices serving Port Washington ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Port Washington compared with Ozaukee County and Wisconsin

Census figure	Port Washington	Ozaukee County	Wisconsin
Residents 65+ with a disability	35%	25%	28%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	47%	29%	30%
Residents 65 or older	19%	22%	19%
Residents 85 or older	2.3%	2.5%	2.1%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	6.9%	7.6%	9.1%
Households with no vehicle	4.9%	3.9%	6.4%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$52,432	$62,860	—

Older residents in towns around Port Washington

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Saukville, WI	3.0 mi	629	28%
Grafton, WI	5.5 mi	2,558	26%
Cedarburg, WI	7.9 mi	2,495	21%
Thiensville, WI	11 mi	653	47%
Mequon, WI	14 mi	6,420	21%
Bayside, WI	14 mi	1,027	19%

Hospices serving Port Washington

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Preceptor Hospice	Germantown, WI	16 mi	(262) 293-3951
North Shore At Home	Glendale, WI	17 mi	(414) 885-0909
Horizon Homecare And Hospice	Milwaukee, WI	17 mi	(414) 365-8300
Vitas Healthcare Corp Midwest	Milwaukee, WI	17 mi	(414) 257-2600
Sharon S Richardson Community Hospice	Sheboygan Falls, WI	24 mi	(920) 467-1800

Nursing homes near Port Washington (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Heritage Health Services	Port Washington, WI	1.3 mi	2 of 5	50	(262) 284-5892
Samaritan Nursing And Rehab	West Bend, WI	8.8 mi	1 of 5	131	(262) 335-4500
Lasata Care Center	Cedarburg, WI	9.4 mi	5 of 5	106	(262) 377-5060
Cedarburg Health Services	Cedarburg, WI	9.4 mi	3 of 5	50	(262) 376-7676

Straight-line miles from the center of Port Washington. 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 Port Washington

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 35% of the $4,369 monthly median income of Port Washington 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 Port Washington: common questions

Which hospices serve Port Washington?

Medicare lists 14 hospices for Port Washington ZIP codes, including Preceptor Hospice, North Shore At Home, Horizon Homecare And Hospice.

How much does respite care cost in Port Washington?

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 35% of the $4,369 monthly median income of Port Washington 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 Port Washington. 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 Port Washington, WI