Respite Care in Sheboygan, WI: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Sheboygan, WI: the local picture

7,655

residents 65 or older (15% of Sheboygan)

63%

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

30%

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

16

Medicare-certified hospices serve Sheboygan ZIP codes

Most older adults in Sheboygan live with someone: 63% 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 2,165 Sheboygan residents aged 65 or older report a disability (30%) (25% in Sheboygan County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 16 hospices serving Sheboygan ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Sheboygan compared with Sheboygan County and Wisconsin

Census figure	Sheboygan	Sheboygan County	Wisconsin
Residents 65+ with a disability	30%	25%	28%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	37%	30%	30%
Residents 65 or older	15%	20%	19%
Residents 85 or older	1.9%	2.2%	2.1%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	8.4%	7.5%	9.1%
Households with no vehicle	8.1%	5.2%	6.4%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$47,989	$53,289	—

Older residents in towns around Sheboygan

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Sheboygan Falls, WI	4.8 mi	1,902	20%
Howards Grove, WI	7.7 mi	742	17%
Oostburg, WI	8.4 mi	690	31%
Plymouth, WI	12 mi	2,116	25%
Kiel, WI	19 mi	773	21%
New Holstein, WI	23 mi	760	47%

Hospices serving Sheboygan

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Moments Hospice Of Sheboygan	Sheboygan, WI	0.4 mi	(877) 666-3687
Compassus Milwaukee	Sheboygan, WI	0.4 mi	(920) 452-1851
Sharon S Richardson Community Hospice	Sheboygan Falls, WI	4.7 mi	(920) 467-1800
Generations Hospice	Fond Du Lac, WI	35 mi	(920) 922-0134
Preceptor Hospice	Germantown, WI	41 mi	(262) 293-3951

Nursing homes near Sheboygan (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Sheboygan Progressive Health Services	Sheboygan, WI	0.7 mi	1 of 5	50	(920) 458-8333
Edenbrook Sheboygan	Sheboygan, WI	1.2 mi	1 of 5	121	(920) 459-3028
Sheboygan Health Services	Sheboygan, WI	1.6 mi	3 of 5	64	(920) 458-1155
Meadow View Health Services	Sheboygan, WI	1.6 mi	4 of 5	50	(920) 458-4040

Straight-line miles from the center of Sheboygan. 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 Sheboygan

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 38% of the $3,999 monthly median income of Sheboygan 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 Sheboygan: common questions

Which hospices serve Sheboygan?

Medicare lists 16 hospices for Sheboygan ZIP codes, including Moments Hospice Of Sheboygan, Compassus Milwaukee, Sharon S Richardson Community Hospice.

How much does respite care cost in Sheboygan?

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 38% of the $3,999 monthly median income of Sheboygan 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 Sheboygan. 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 Sheboygan

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Other care in Sheboygan

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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 Sheboygan, WI