Respite Care in Two Rivers, WI: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Two Rivers, WI: the local picture

2,556

residents 65 or older (23% of Two Rivers)

63%

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

21%

of residents 65+ report a disability (23% in Manitowoc County)

20

Medicare-certified hospices serve Two Rivers ZIP codes

Most older adults in Two Rivers live with someone: 63% 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 534 Two Rivers residents aged 65 or older report a disability (21%) (23% in Manitowoc County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 20 hospices serving Two Rivers ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Two Rivers compared with Manitowoc County and Wisconsin

Census figure	Two Rivers	Manitowoc County	Wisconsin
Residents 65+ with a disability	21%	23%	28%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	37%	28%	30%
Residents 65 or older	23%	22%	19%
Residents 85 or older	2.1%	2.2%	2.1%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	9.7%	9.1%	9.1%
Households with no vehicle	6.1%	5.3%	6.4%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$52,583	$52,992	—

Older residents in towns around Two Rivers

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Manitowoc, WI	6.4 mi	7,492	26%
Denmark, WI	18 mi	384	33%
Kewaunee, WI	21 mi	798	22%
Brillion, WI	24 mi	753	20%
Howards Grove, WI	26 mi	742	17%
Luxemburg, WI	28 mi	355	18%

Hospices serving Two Rivers

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Homecare Health Services Hospice	Manitowoc, WI	6.6 mi	(920) 684-7155
Amedisys Hospice Of Green Bay	Bellevue, WI	29 mi	(920) 339-9065
Aurora At Home	Green Bay, WI	29 mi	(920) 288-5107
Compassus Milwaukee	Sheboygan, WI	30 mi	(920) 452-1851
St Croix Hospice De Pere	Green Bay, WI	31 mi	(920) 305-7900

Nursing homes near Two Rivers (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Hamilton Health Services	Two Rivers, WI	1.0 mi	4 of 5	125	(920) 793-2261
North Ridge Health And Rehabilitation Center	Manitowoc, WI	4.9 mi	2 of 5	94	(920) 682-0314
Shady Lane Nursing Care Center	Manitowoc, WI	7.0 mi	5 of 5	50	(920) 682-8254
St Marys Home For The Aged	Manitowoc, WI	7.2 mi	5 of 5	84	(920) 684-7171

Straight-line miles from the center of Two Rivers. 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 Two Rivers

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 35% of the $4,382 monthly median income of Two Rivers 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 Two Rivers: common questions

Which hospices serve Two Rivers?

Medicare lists 20 hospices for Two Rivers ZIP codes, including Homecare Health Services Hospice, Amedisys Hospice Of Green Bay, Aurora At Home.

How much does respite care cost in Two Rivers?

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 35% of the $4,382 monthly median income of Two Rivers 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 Two Rivers. 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 Two Rivers, WI