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

Local figures

Respite Care in West Bend, WI: the local picture

6,195

residents 65 or older (19% of West Bend)

61%

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

34%

of residents 65+ report a disability (27% in Washington County)

20

Medicare-certified hospices serve West Bend ZIP codes

Most older adults in West Bend live with someone: 61% 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 2,047 West Bend residents aged 65 or older report a disability (34%) (27% in Washington County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

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

West Bend compared with Washington County and Wisconsin

Census figure	West Bend	Washington County	Wisconsin
Residents 65+ with a disability	34%	27%	28%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	39%	26%	30%
Residents 65 or older	19%	20%	19%
Residents 85 or older	3.2%	2.3%	2.1%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	8.6%	7.3%	9.1%
Households with no vehicle	5.8%	3.7%	6.4%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$53,951	$62,242	—

Older residents in towns around West Bend

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Jackson, WI	6.8 mi	1,376	32%
Kewaskum, WI	7.4 mi	894	39%
Slinger, WI	7.4 mi	1,080	26%
Hartford, WI	12 mi	2,672	32%
Saukville, WI	12 mi	629	28%
Richfield, WI	13 mi	2,444	14%

Hospices serving West Bend

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Preceptor Hospice	Germantown, WI	14 mi	(262) 293-3951
Horizon Homecare And Hospice	Milwaukee, WI	19 mi	(414) 365-8300
Vitas Healthcare Corp Midwest	Milwaukee, WI	19 mi	(414) 257-2600
Luther Manor Hospice	Wauwatosa, WI	22 mi	(414) 847-3041
Allay Hospice	Brookfield, WI	24 mi	(262) 787-2980

Nursing homes near West Bend (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Cedar Lake Health And Rehab Center	West Bend, WI	2.0 mi	5 of 5	75	(262) 306-2100
Samaritan Nursing And Rehab	West Bend, WI	6.8 mi	1 of 5	131	(262) 335-4500
Pavilion At Glacier Valley	Slinger, WI	7.1 mi	2 of 5	106	(262) 297-6300
Lasata Care Center	Cedarburg, WI	10 mi	5 of 5	106	(262) 377-5060

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

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 34% of the $4,496 monthly median income of West Bend 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 Bend: common questions

Which hospices serve West Bend?

Medicare lists 20 hospices for West Bend ZIP codes, including Preceptor Hospice, Horizon Homecare And Hospice, Vitas Healthcare Corp Midwest.

How much does respite care cost in West Bend?

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 34% of the $4,496 monthly median income of West Bend 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 Bend. 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 West Bend

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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 Bend, WI