Respite Care in Prairie du Sac, WI for Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Prairie du Sac, WI: the local picture

745

residents 65 or older (17% of Prairie du Sac)

66%

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

30%

of residents 65+ report a disability (30% in Sauk County)

6

Medicare-certified hospices serve Prairie du Sac ZIP codes

Most older adults in Prairie du Sac live with someone: 66% 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 226 Prairie du Sac residents aged 65 or older report a disability (30%) (30% in Sauk County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 6 hospices serving Prairie du Sac ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Prairie du Sac compared with Sauk County and Wisconsin

Census figure	Prairie du Sac	Sauk County	Wisconsin
Residents 65+ with a disability	30%	30%	28%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	34%	28%	30%
Residents 65 or older	17%	20%	19%
Residents 85 or older	2.0%	2.5%	2.1%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	3.9%	8.2%	9.1%
Households with no vehicle	2.4%	5.1%	6.4%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$57,569	$59,224	—

Older residents in towns around Prairie du Sac

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Sauk City, WI	1.4 mi	646	35%
Lake Wisconsin, WI	8.5 mi	1,234	14%
Lodi, WI	9.9 mi	877	25%
Baraboo, WI	12 mi	2,610	38%
Cross Plains, WI	13 mi	560	37%
Waunakee, WI	16 mi	2,292	27%

Hospices serving Prairie du Sac

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Ssm Health At Home Hospice	Baraboo, WI	13 mi	(877) 356-4514
St Croix Hospice Baraboo	Baraboo, WI	13 mi	(608) 448-4200
Agrace Hospicecare	Madison, WI	23 mi	(608) 276-4660
Bristol Hospice Madison	Madison, WI	25 mi	(608) 960-7699
Heartland Hospice Madison	Madison, WI	27 mi	(608) 819-0033

Nursing homes near Prairie du Sac (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Maplewood Of Sauk Prairie	Sauk City, WI	1.0 mi	3 of 5	107	(608) 643-3383
Dove Healthcare - Lodi	Lodi, WI	11 mi	3 of 5	50	(608) 592-3241
Complete Care At Jefferson Meadows LLC	Baraboo, WI	13 mi	3 of 5	102	(608) 356-4838
Waunakee Valley Senior Living	Waunakee, WI	16 mi	3 of 5	84	(608) 849-5016

Straight-line miles from the center of Prairie du Sac. 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 Prairie du Sac

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 32% of the $4,797 monthly median income of Prairie du Sac 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 Prairie du Sac: common questions

Which hospices serve Prairie du Sac?

Medicare lists 6 hospices for Prairie du Sac ZIP codes, including Ssm Health At Home Hospice, St Croix Hospice Baraboo, Agrace Hospicecare.

How much does respite care cost in Prairie du Sac?

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 32% of the $4,797 monthly median income of Prairie du Sac 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 Prairie du Sac. 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 Prairie du Sac, WI