Respite Care in Shawano, WI: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Shawano, WI: the local picture

1,791

residents 65 or older (19% of Shawano)

67%

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

33%

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

10

Medicare-certified hospices serve Shawano ZIP codes

Most older adults in Shawano live with someone: 67% 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 552 Shawano residents aged 65 or older report a disability (33%) (31% in Shawano County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

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

Shawano compared with Shawano County and Wisconsin

Census figure	Shawano	Shawano County	Wisconsin
Residents 65+ with a disability	33%	31%	28%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	33%	27%	30%
Residents 65 or older	19%	22%	19%
Residents 85 or older	2.0%	2.5%	2.1%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	14%	12%	9.1%
Households with no vehicle	14%	6.3%	6.4%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$52,708	$52,147	—

Older residents in towns around Shawano

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Clintonville, WI	13 mi	903	32%
Pulaski, WI	19 mi	443	33%
Seymour, WI	22 mi	606	18%
Oconto Falls, WI	23 mi	587	34%
New London, WI	27 mi	1,281	36%
Hobart, WI	29 mi	1,449	26%

Hospices serving Shawano

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Bristol Hospice Green Bay	Green Bay, WI	29 mi	(920) 278-2499
Moments Hospice Of Green Bay	Green Bay, WI	29 mi	(877) 666-3687
Moments Hospice Of Appleton	Appleton, WI	31 mi	(920) 212-8533
Compassus Green Bay	Green Bay, WI	33 mi	(920) 321-2004
Heartland Hospice Green Bay	De Pere, WI	34 mi	(920) 336-6455

Nursing homes near Shawano (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Birch Hill Health Services	Shawano, WI	0.9 mi	2 of 5	50	(715) 526-3161
Evergreen Health Services	Shawano, WI	1.0 mi	2 of 5	50	(715) 526-3107
Shawano Health Services	Shawano, WI	1.4 mi	4 of 5	100	(715) 526-6111
The Pines Post Acute And Memory Care	Clintonville, WI	8.5 mi	4 of 5	50	(715) 823-3135

Straight-line miles from the center of Shawano. 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 Shawano

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 34% of the $4,392 monthly median income of Shawano 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 Shawano: common questions

Which hospices serve Shawano?

Medicare lists 10 hospices for Shawano ZIP codes, including Bristol Hospice Green Bay, Moments Hospice Of Green Bay, Moments Hospice Of Appleton.

How much does respite care cost in Shawano?

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 34% of the $4,392 monthly median income of Shawano 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 Shawano. 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 Shawano, WI