Respite Care in Union Grove, WI for Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Union Grove, WI: the local picture

745

residents 65 or older (15% of Union Grove)

59%

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

39%

of residents 65+ report a disability (31% in Racine County)

10

Medicare-certified hospices serve Union Grove ZIP codes

Most older adults in Union Grove live with someone: 59% 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 263 Union Grove residents aged 65 or older report a disability (39%) (31% in Racine County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

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

Union Grove compared with Racine County and Wisconsin

Census figure	Union Grove	Racine County	Wisconsin
Residents 65+ with a disability	39%	31%	28%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	41%	31%	30%
Residents 65 or older	15%	18%	19%
Residents 85 or older	1.0%	2.1%	2.1%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	10%	7.9%	9.1%
Households with no vehicle	2.7%	5.2%	6.4%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$46,250	$60,265	—

Older residents in towns around Union Grove

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Yorkville, WI	3.4 mi	673	14%
Sturtevant, WI	7.6 mi	740	39%
Raymond, WI	8.0 mi	917	17%
Mount Pleasant, WI	8.5 mi	6,155	32%
Paddock Lake, WI	8.5 mi	412	29%
Somers, WI	8.5 mi	1,159	26%

Hospices serving Union Grove

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Moments Hospice Of Milwaukee	Mount Pleasant, WI	10 mi	(414) 485-9001
Hospice Alliance	Pleasant Prairie, WI	14 mi	(262) 652-4400
Compassus Milwaukee Metro	Milwaukee, WI	23 mi	(414) 455-9510
Accent Care Hospice And Palliative Care Of WI	West Allis, WI	23 mi	(414) 203-8310
Heartland Hospice Milwaukee	Milwaukee, WI	25 mi	(414) 944-2000

Nursing homes near Union Grove (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Oak Ridge Care Center	Union Grove, WI	0.4 mi	3 of 5	74	(262) 878-2788
WI Veterans Home-Boland Hall	Union Grove, WI	1.6 mi	1 of 5	158	(262) 878-6702
Lincoln Park Nursing And Rehab LLC	Racine, WI	10 mi	1 of 5	122	(262) 637-9751
Complete Care At Ridgewood LLC	Racine, WI	10 mi	3 of 5	200	(262) 554-6440

Straight-line miles from the center of Union Grove. 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 Union Grove

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 39% of the $3,854 monthly median income of Union Grove 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 Union Grove: common questions

Which hospices serve Union Grove?

Medicare lists 10 hospices for Union Grove ZIP codes, including Moments Hospice Of Milwaukee, Hospice Alliance, Compassus Milwaukee Metro.

How much does respite care cost in Union Grove?

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 39% of the $3,854 monthly median income of Union Grove 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 Union Grove. 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 Union Grove, WI