Respite Care in Richland Center, WI for Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Richland Center, WI: the local picture

1,196

residents 65 or older (23% of Richland Center)

56%

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

33%

of residents 65+ report a disability (27% in Richland County)

10

Medicare-certified hospices serve Richland Center ZIP codes

Most older adults in Richland Center live with someone: 56% 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 391 Richland Center residents aged 65 or older report a disability (33%) (27% in Richland County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

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

Richland Center compared with Richland County and Wisconsin

Census figure	Richland Center	Richland County	Wisconsin
Residents 65+ with a disability	33%	27%	28%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	44%	29%	30%
Residents 65 or older	23%	25%	19%
Residents 85 or older	3.4%	2.6%	2.1%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	13%	12%	9.1%
Households with no vehicle	10%	6.7%	6.4%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$41,344	$53,327	—

Older residents in towns around Richland Center

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Boscobel, WI	21 mi	533	28%
Reedsburg, WI	24 mi	2,153	31%
Fennimore, WI	28 mi	468	30%
Dodgeville, WI	29 mi	991	27%
Viroqua, WI	29 mi	1,191	27%
Prairie du Sac, WI	33 mi	745	30%

Hospices serving Richland Center

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
St Croix Hospice Baraboo	Baraboo, WI	34 mi	(608) 448-4200
Ssm Health At Home Hospice	Baraboo, WI	34 mi	(877) 356-4514
Hospice Touch	Tomah, WI	45 mi	(608) 374-0250
Agrace Hospicecare	Madison, WI	51 mi	(608) 276-4660
St Croix Hospice La Crosse	La Crosse, WI	52 mi	(608) 405-7592

Nursing homes near Richland Center (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Schmitt Woodland Hills	Richland Center, WI	0.9 mi	5 of 5	50	(608) 647-8931
Pine Valley Community Village	Richland Center, WI	7.3 mi	3 of 5	80	(608) 647-2138
Rivers Edge Nursing And Rehab	Muscoda, WI	11 mi	1 of 5	58	(608) 739-3186
Soldiers Grove Health Services	Soldiers Grove, WI	20 mi	2 of 5	50	(608) 624-5244

Straight-line miles from the center of Richland Center. 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 Richland Center

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 $3,445 monthly median income of Richland Center 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 Richland Center: common questions

Which hospices serve Richland Center?

Medicare lists 10 hospices for Richland Center ZIP codes, including St Croix Hospice Baraboo, Ssm Health At Home Hospice, Hospice Touch.

How much does respite care cost in Richland Center?

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 $3,445 monthly median income of Richland Center 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 Richland Center. 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 Richland Center, WI