Respite Care in Superior, WI: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Superior, WI: the local picture

4,778

residents 65 or older (18% of Superior)

56%

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

37%

of residents 65+ report a disability (34% in Douglas County)

10

Medicare-certified hospices serve Superior ZIP codes

Most older adults in Superior live with someone: 56% 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 1,691 Superior residents aged 65 or older report a disability (37%) (34% in Douglas County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

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

Superior compared with Douglas County and Wisconsin

Census figure	Superior	Douglas County	Wisconsin
Residents 65+ with a disability	37%	34%	28%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	44%	33%	30%
Residents 65 or older	18%	21%	19%
Residents 85 or older	2.6%	2.3%	2.1%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	13%	10%	9.1%
Households with no vehicle	11%	8.0%	6.4%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$42,279	$51,771	—

Older residents in towns around Superior

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Duluth, MN	6.2 mi	15,068	30%
Proctor, MN	7.8 mi	732	45%
Hermantown, MN	11 mi	1,737	30%
Rice Lake, MN	15 mi	949	19%
Cloquet, MN	20 mi	2,175	33%
Two Harbors, MN	30 mi	694	40%

Hospices serving Superior

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Aspirus St. Luke's At Home-Hospice-Duluth	Duluth, MN	7.4 mi	(218) 249-6100
Essentia Health St Mary's Hospice & Palliative Care Services	Duluth, MN	7.4 mi	(218) 786-4020
Moments Hospice	Hermantown, MN	10 mi	(218) 520-0870
Gentiva 1	Hermantown, MN	10 mi	(218) 729-2517
Regional Hospice Services	Ashland, WI	64 mi	(715) 685-5151

Nursing homes near Superior (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Twin Ports Health Services	Superior, WI	1.0 mi	5 of 5	90	(715) 392-5144
Villa Marina Health And Rehabilitation Center	Superior, WI	1.0 mi	5 of 5	72	(715) 392-3300
Dove Healthcare - Superior	Superior, WI	3.0 mi	2 of 5	118	(715) 394-5591
Franciscan Health Center	Duluth, MN	3.6 mi	1 of 5	47	(218) 727-8933

Straight-line miles from the center of Superior. 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 Superior

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 43% of the $3,523 monthly median income of Superior 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 Superior: common questions

Which hospices serve Superior?

Medicare lists 10 hospices for Superior ZIP codes, including Aspirus St. Luke's At Home-Hospice-Duluth, Essentia Health St Mary's Hospice & Palliative Care Services, Moments Hospice.

How much does respite care cost in Superior?

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 43% of the $3,523 monthly median income of Superior 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 Superior. 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 Superior

More senior care near Superior

Respite Care in nearby cities

Other care in Superior

More for Superior families

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 Superior, WI