Respite Care in Sherwood, WI: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Sherwood, WI: the local picture

601

residents 65 or older (18% of Sherwood)

84%

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

23%

of residents 65+ report a disability (26% in Calumet County)

6

Medicare-certified hospices serve Sherwood ZIP codes

Most older adults in Sherwood live with someone: 84% 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 137 Sherwood residents aged 65 or older report a disability (23%) (26% in Calumet County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

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

Sherwood compared with Calumet County and Wisconsin

Census figure	Sherwood	Calumet County	Wisconsin
Residents 65+ with a disability	23%	26%	28%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	16%	28%	30%
Residents 65 or older	18%	17%	19%
Residents 85 or older	0.9%	1.7%	2.1%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	5.0%	9.2%	9.1%
Households with no vehicle	0.8%	3.1%	6.4%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$65,163	$50,433	—

Older residents in towns around Sherwood

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Harrison, WI	1.4 mi	1,607	18%
Combined Locks, WI	6.1 mi	719	19%
Kimberly, WI	6.9 mi	1,274	40%
Kaukauna, WI	7.0 mi	2,600	41%
Menasha, WI	7.9 mi	2,578	33%
Little Chute, WI	8.2 mi	1,696	28%

Hospices serving Sherwood

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Thedacare At Home	Appleton, WI	6.1 mi	(920) 969-0919
Moments Hospice Of Appleton	Appleton, WI	14 mi	(920) 212-8533
Heartland Hospice Green Bay	De Pere, WI	21 mi	(920) 336-6455
St Croix Hospice De Pere	Green Bay, WI	25 mi	(920) 305-7900
Compassus Green Bay	Green Bay, WI	25 mi	(920) 321-2004

Nursing homes near Sherwood (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
St Paul Elder Services, Inc	Kaukauna, WI	6.3 mi	5 of 5	105	(920) 766-6020
Little Chute Health Services	Little Chute, WI	7.1 mi	1 of 5	50	(920) 788-5806
Oakridge Gardens Nur Ctr, Inc	Menasha, WI	7.6 mi	3 of 5	106	(920) 739-0111
Meadowbrook At Appleton	Appleton, WI	8.1 mi	2 of 5	104	(920) 731-6646

Straight-line miles from the center of Sherwood. 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 Sherwood

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 28% of the $5,430 monthly median income of Sherwood 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 Sherwood: common questions

Which hospices serve Sherwood?

Medicare lists 6 hospices for Sherwood ZIP codes, including Thedacare At Home, Moments Hospice Of Appleton, Heartland Hospice Green Bay.

How much does respite care cost in Sherwood?

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 28% of the $5,430 monthly median income of Sherwood 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 Sherwood. 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 Sherwood, WI