Respite Care in West Allis, WI: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in West Allis, WI: the local picture

10,331

residents 65 or older (17% of West Allis)

57%

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

31%

of residents 65+ report a disability (33% in Milwaukee County)

27

Medicare-certified hospices serve West Allis ZIP codes

Most older adults in West Allis live with someone: 57% 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 3,117 West Allis residents aged 65 or older report a disability (31%) (33% in Milwaukee County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 27 hospices serving West Allis ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

West Allis compared with Milwaukee County and Wisconsin

Census figure	West Allis	Milwaukee County	Wisconsin
Residents 65+ with a disability	31%	33%	28%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	43%	38%	30%
Residents 65 or older	17%	15%	19%
Residents 85 or older	2.0%	1.8%	2.1%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	15%	15%	9.1%
Households with no vehicle	10%	13%	6.4%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$41,395	$48,974	—

Older residents in towns around West Allis

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
West Milwaukee, WI	3.0 mi	538	58%
Greenfield, WI	3.4 mi	8,162	31%
Wauwatosa, WI	3.9 mi	8,626	29%
Elm Grove, WI	4.0 mi	1,481	39%
Hales Corners, WI	4.7 mi	1,744	23%
Greendale, WI	4.9 mi	3,191	24%

Hospices serving West Allis

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Compassus Milwaukee Metro	Milwaukee, WI	1.1 mi	(414) 455-9510
Accent Care Hospice And Palliative Care Of WI	West Allis, WI	1.1 mi	(414) 203-8310
Holistic Hospice	Greenfield, WI	2.8 mi	(414) 231-3130
Heartland Hospice Milwaukee	Milwaukee, WI	3.0 mi	(414) 944-2000
Aurora At Home	Wauwatosa, WI	3.2 mi	(414) 615-5900

Nursing homes near West Allis (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Resolve At West Allis Respiratory And Rehab	West Allis, WI	0.7 mi	1 of 5	152	(414) 453-9290
Maplewood Center	West Allis, WI	1.3 mi	1 of 5	150	(414) 607-4100
St Camillus Health Center	Wauwatosa, WI	2.2 mi	2 of 5	50	(414) 258-1814
Clement Manor Health Care Center	Greenfield, WI	2.4 mi	1 of 5	50	(414) 321-1800

Straight-line miles from the center of West Allis. 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 West Allis

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 44% of the $3,450 monthly median income of West Allis 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 West Allis: common questions

Which hospices serve West Allis?

Medicare lists 27 hospices for West Allis ZIP codes, including Compassus Milwaukee Metro, Accent Care Hospice And Palliative Care Of WI, Holistic Hospice.

How much does respite care cost in West Allis?

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 44% of the $3,450 monthly median income of West Allis 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 West Allis. 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 West Allis, WI