Twin Lakes, Wisconsin

Respite Care in Twin Lakes, WI

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Local figures

Respite Care in Twin Lakes, WI: the local picture

1,393
residents 65 or older (22% of Twin Lakes)
69%
of residents 65+ in households live with someone, often a family caregiver
21%
of residents 65+ report a disability (34% in Kenosha County)
13
Medicare-certified hospices serve Twin Lakes ZIP codes

Most older adults in Twin Lakes live with someone: 69% 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 292 Twin Lakes residents aged 65 or older report a disability (21%) (34% in Kenosha County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 13 hospices serving Twin Lakes ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Twin Lakes compared with Kenosha County and Wisconsin

Census figureTwin LakesKenosha CountyWisconsin
Residents 65+ with a disability21%34%28%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone31%29%30%
Residents 65 or older22%16%19%
Residents 85 or older0.9%1.5%2.1%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)12%9.4%9.1%
Households with no vehicle6.0%4.9%6.4%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+$61,958$60,926—

Older residents in towns around Twin Lakes

TownDistanceResidents 65+65+ with a disability
Genoa City, WI3.6 mi38931%
Spring Grove, IL4.5 mi96822%
Richmond, IL4.7 mi49432%
Bloomfield, WI5.7 mi66038%
Salem Lakes, WI6.1 mi2,42634%
Fox Lake, IL6.9 mi2,35336%

Hospices serving Twin Lakes

HospiceOfficeDistancePhone
Hospice AlliancePleasant Prairie, WI19 mi(262) 652-4400
Journeycare - BarringtonBarrington, IL25 mi(847) 381-5599
Meridian Palliative & Hospice Care Services LLCRolling Meadows, IL33 mi(847) 543-7550
Residential HospiceNorthbrook, IL34 mi(855) 902-5100
St Croix Hospice WaukeshaWaukesha, WI34 mi(262) 796-0600

Nursing homes near Twin Lakes (ask about short stays)

Nursing homeTownDistanceCMS overall ratingCertified bedsPhone
Golden Years Of Lake GenevaLake Geneva, WI9.0 mi4 of 554(262) 249-1960
Geneva Lake ManorLake Geneva, WI10 mi1 of 560(262) 248-3145
Burlington Health And Rehabilitation CenterBurlington, WI11 mi1 of 5123(262) 763-9531
Alden Terrace Of Mchenry RehabMchenry, IL12 mi1 of 5316(815) 344-2600

Straight-line miles from the center of Twin Lakes. 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 Twin Lakes

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 29% of the $5,163 monthly median income of Twin Lakes 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 Twin Lakes: common questions

Which hospices serve Twin Lakes?

Medicare lists 13 hospices for Twin Lakes ZIP codes, including Hospice Alliance, Journeycare - Barrington, Meridian Palliative & Hospice Care Services LLC.

How much does respite care cost in Twin Lakes?

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 29% of the $5,163 monthly median income of Twin Lakes 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 Twin Lakes. 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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