Respite Care in Somerset, WI: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Somerset, WI: the local picture

250

residents 65 or older (7.8% of Somerset)

67%

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

22%

of residents 65+ report a disability (27% in St. Croix County)

5

Medicare-certified hospices serve Somerset ZIP codes

Most older adults in Somerset 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 56 Somerset residents aged 65 or older report a disability (22%) (27% in St. Croix County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 5 hospices serving Somerset ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Somerset compared with St. Croix County and Wisconsin

Census figure	Somerset	St. Croix County	Wisconsin
Residents 65+ with a disability	22%	27%	28%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	33%	26%	30%
Residents 65 or older	7.8%	16%	19%
Residents 85 or older	0.0%	1.7%	2.1%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	13%	7.7%	9.1%
Households with no vehicle	3.9%	3.3%	6.4%

Older residents in towns around Somerset

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
New Richmond, WI	6.1 mi	1,695	50%
Stillwater, MN	9.0 mi	3,840	25%
Bayport, MN	9.2 mi	497	25%
Oak Park Heights, MN	9.2 mi	1,489	54%
North Hudson, WI	9.8 mi	686	21%
Hudson, WI	12 mi	2,918	33%

Hospices serving Somerset

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Lakeview Hospice	Oak Park Heights, MN	9.6 mi	(651) 430-3320
St Croix Hospice	Oakdale, MN	16 mi	(651) 735-3656
Adoray Home Health And Hospice	Baldwin, WI	19 mi	(715) 629-1888
Presbyterian Homes Hospice Inc	Roseville, MN	25 mi	(651) 631-6406
St Croix Hospice Eau Claire	Eau Claire, WI	63 mi	(715) 598-2635

Nursing homes near Somerset (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
St Croix Health Center	New Richmond, WI	5.4 mi	4 of 5	50	(715) 246-8211
Deerfield Care Center, LLC	New Richmond, WI	5.9 mi	5 of 5	50	(715) 243-3930
The Estates At Linden LLC	Stillwater, MN	8.1 mi	5 of 5	51	(651) 439-5004
Good Samaritan Society - Stillwater	Stillwater, MN	8.4 mi	3 of 5	50	(651) 439-7180

Straight-line miles from the center of Somerset. 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 Somerset

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. 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 Somerset: common questions

Which hospices serve Somerset?

Medicare lists 5 hospices for Somerset ZIP codes, including Lakeview Hospice, St Croix Hospice, Adoray Home Health And Hospice.

How much does respite care cost in Somerset?

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. 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 Somerset. 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 Somerset

More senior care near Somerset

Respite Care in nearby cities

Other care in Somerset

More for Somerset families

Sources

Census ACS 2020–2024 5-year (small-place figures carry wide margins of error); 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 Somerset, WI