Respite Care in Stevens Point, WI for Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Stevens Point, WI: the local picture

3,474

residents 65 or older (13% of Stevens Point)

64%

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

27%

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

10

Medicare-certified hospices serve Stevens Point ZIP codes

Most older adults in Stevens Point live with someone: 64% 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 925 Stevens Point residents aged 65 or older report a disability (27%) (27% in Portage County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

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

Stevens Point compared with Portage County and Wisconsin

Census figure	Stevens Point	Portage County	Wisconsin
Residents 65+ with a disability	27%	27%	28%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	36%	27%	30%
Residents 65 or older	13%	18%	19%
Residents 85 or older	1.4%	1.6%	2.1%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	8.4%	6.9%	9.1%
Households with no vehicle	6.7%	3.9%	6.4%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$54,524	$61,133	—

Older residents in towns around Stevens Point

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Plover, WI	4.4 mi	2,051	31%
Lake Wazeecha, WI	14 mi	814	18%
Wisconsin Rapids, WI	16 mi	3,675	40%
Mosinee, WI	20 mi	689	31%
Kronenwetter, WI	20 mi	1,040	28%
Rothschild, WI	24 mi	999	30%

Hospices serving Stevens Point

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Heartland Hospice Central Wisconsin	Stevens Point, WI	2.7 mi	(715) 344-4541
Compassus Wausau	Plover, WI	5.2 mi	(715) 204-3440
Interim Hospice And Palliative Care	Wausau, WI	31 mi	(715) 842-7707
Aspirus At Home	Wausau, WI	31 mi	(715) 847-2424
St Croix Hospice Wausau	Wausau, WI	31 mi	(715) 318-6607

Nursing homes near Stevens Point (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Timber Ridge Health And Rehabilitation	Stevens Point, WI	1.7 mi	4 of 5	48	(715) 346-1374
Stevens Point Health Services	Stevens Point, WI	2.6 mi	2 of 5	50	(715) 344-1800
Edenbrook Of Wisconsin Rapids	Wisconsin Rapids, WI	15 mi	4 of 5	80	(715) 424-1600
Wisconsin Rapids Health Services	Wisconsin Rapids, WI	16 mi	1 of 5	114	(715) 421-3140

Straight-line miles from the center of Stevens Point. 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 Stevens Point

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 33% of the $4,544 monthly median income of Stevens Point 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 Stevens Point: common questions

Which hospices serve Stevens Point?

Medicare lists 10 hospices for Stevens Point ZIP codes, including Heartland Hospice Central Wisconsin, Compassus Wausau, Interim Hospice And Palliative Care.

How much does respite care cost in Stevens Point?

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 33% of the $4,544 monthly median income of Stevens Point 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 Stevens Point. 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 Stevens Point, WI