Suamico, Wisconsin

Respite Care in Suamico, WI

A few hours, a day or a weekend of cover so the family member doing the caring can rest, work, see a doctor or travel. Post what you need in Suamico for free and hire a caregiver directly, with no agency mark-up.

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Local figures

Respite Care in Suamico, WI: the local picture

2,050
residents 65 or older (16% of Suamico)
88%
of residents 65+ in households live with someone, often a family caregiver
20%
of residents 65+ report a disability (27% in Brown County)
8
Medicare-certified hospices serve Suamico ZIP codes

Most older adults in Suamico live with someone: 88% 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 403 Suamico residents aged 65 or older report a disability (20%) (27% in Brown County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 8 hospices serving Suamico ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Suamico compared with Brown County and Wisconsin

Census figureSuamicoBrown CountyWisconsin
Residents 65+ with a disability20%27%28%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone12%32%30%
Residents 65 or older16%16%19%
Residents 85 or older1.1%1.6%2.1%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)4.4%8.1%9.1%
Households with no vehicle1.4%5.1%6.4%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+$80,153$57,169—

Older residents in towns around Suamico

TownDistanceResidents 65+65+ with a disability
Howard, WI4.4 mi3,67531%
Green Bay, WI7.6 mi14,95733%
Pulaski, WI10 mi44333%
Ashwaubenon, WI11 mi3,88824%
Allouez, WI11 mi3,29219%
Hobart, WI11 mi1,44926%

Hospices serving Suamico

HospiceOfficeDistancePhone
Bristol Hospice Green BayGreen Bay, WI5.6 mi(920) 278-2499
Moments Hospice Of Green BayGreen Bay, WI5.6 mi(877) 666-3687
Compassus Green BayGreen Bay, WI8.9 mi(920) 321-2004
St Croix Hospice De PereGreen Bay, WI10 mi(920) 305-7900
Aurora At HomeGreen Bay, WI11 mi(920) 288-5107

Nursing homes near Suamico (ask about short stays)

Nursing homeTownDistanceCMS overall ratingCertified bedsPhone
Serenity Spring Senior Living At Green BayGreen Bay, WI6.7 mi5 of 564(920) 494-4525
Green Bay Health ServicesGreen Bay, WI6.8 mi2 of 5125(920) 499-5177
Edenbrook Of Green BayGreen Bay, WI8.6 mi3 of 590(920) 468-0861
Brown Cty Comm Treatment Ctr-Bayshore VillageGreen Bay, WI8.9 mi5 of 563(920) 391-4700

Straight-line miles from the center of Suamico. 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 Suamico

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 23% of the $6,679 monthly median income of Suamico 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.

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Questions

Respite Care in Suamico: common questions

Which hospices serve Suamico?

Medicare lists 8 hospices for Suamico ZIP codes, including Bristol Hospice Green Bay, Moments Hospice Of Green Bay, Compassus Green Bay.

How much does respite care cost in Suamico?

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 23% of the $6,679 monthly median income of Suamico 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 Suamico. 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.

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.

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