Respite Care in Racine, WI: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Racine, WI: the local picture

10,814

residents 65 or older (14% of Racine)

58%

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

34%

of residents 65+ report a disability (31% in Racine County)

23

Medicare-certified hospices serve Racine ZIP codes

Most older adults in Racine 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 3,651 Racine residents aged 65 or older report a disability (34%) (31% in Racine County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 23 hospices serving Racine ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Racine compared with Racine County and Wisconsin

Census figure	Racine	Racine County	Wisconsin
Residents 65+ with a disability	34%	31%	28%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	42%	31%	30%
Residents 65 or older	14%	18%	19%
Residents 85 or older	1.5%	2.1%	2.1%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	13%	7.9%	9.1%
Households with no vehicle	7.7%	5.2%	6.4%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$54,645	$60,265	—

Older residents in towns around Racine

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Mount Pleasant, WI	3.8 mi	6,155	32%
Sturtevant, WI	4.8 mi	740	39%
Caledonia, WI	5.9 mi	5,291	31%
Somers, WI	6.9 mi	1,159	26%
Yorkville, WI	9.5 mi	673	14%
Kenosha, WI	10 mi	13,721	38%

Hospices serving Racine

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Preceptor Hospice South	Mount Pleasant, WI	2.1 mi	(262) 381-3931
Moments Hospice Of Milwaukee	Mount Pleasant, WI	2.1 mi	(414) 485-9001
Hospice Alliance	Pleasant Prairie, WI	14 mi	(262) 652-4400
Holistic Hospice	Greenfield, WI	20 mi	(414) 231-3130
Compassus Milwaukee Metro	Milwaukee, WI	23 mi	(414) 455-9510

Nursing homes near Racine (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Lincoln Park Nursing And Rehab LLC	Racine, WI	2.0 mi	1 of 5	122	(262) 637-9751
Complete Care At Ridgewood LLC	Racine, WI	2.6 mi	3 of 5	200	(262) 554-6440
Ascension Living - Lakeshore At Siena	Racine, WI	4.9 mi	1 of 5	60	(262) 898-9100
Waters Edge Health And Rehabilitation Center	Kenosha, WI	8.2 mi	1 of 5	128	(262) 657-6175

Straight-line miles from the center of Racine. 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 Racine

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 33% of the $4,554 monthly median income of Racine 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 Racine: common questions

Which hospices serve Racine?

Medicare lists 23 hospices for Racine ZIP codes, including Preceptor Hospice South, Moments Hospice Of Milwaukee, Hospice Alliance.

How much does respite care cost in Racine?

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 33% of the $4,554 monthly median income of Racine 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 Racine. 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 Racine

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Other care in Racine

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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 Racine, WI