Respite Care in West Milwaukee, WI for Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in West Milwaukee, WI: the local picture

538

residents 65 or older (13% of West Milwaukee)

31%

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

58%

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

23

Medicare-certified hospices serve West Milwaukee ZIP codes

Most older adults in West Milwaukee live with someone: 31% 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 314 West Milwaukee residents aged 65 or older report a disability (58%) (33% in Milwaukee County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 23 hospices serving West Milwaukee ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

West Milwaukee compared with Milwaukee County and Wisconsin

Census figure	West Milwaukee	Milwaukee County	Wisconsin
Residents 65+ with a disability	58%	33%	28%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	69%	38%	30%
Residents 65 or older	13%	15%	19%
Residents 85 or older	0.2%	1.8%	2.1%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	34%	15%	9.1%
Households with no vehicle	11%	13%	6.4%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$34,750	$48,974	—

Older residents in towns around West Milwaukee

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
West Allis, WI	3.0 mi	10,331	31%
Milwaukee, WI	3.5 mi	67,890	36%
Greenfield, WI	4.0 mi	8,162	31%
Wauwatosa, WI	4.8 mi	8,626	29%
Greendale, WI	5.2 mi	3,191	24%
St. Francis, WI	5.8 mi	2,307	35%

Hospices serving West Milwaukee

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Compassus Milwaukee Metro	Milwaukee, WI	2.4 mi	(414) 455-9510
Accent Care Hospice And Palliative Care Of WI	West Allis, WI	2.4 mi	(414) 203-8310
Aurora At Home	Wauwatosa, WI	2.9 mi	(414) 615-5900
St Camillus Hospice	Wauwatosa, WI	4.4 mi	(414) 258-2418
Heartland Hospice Milwaukee	Milwaukee, WI	4.4 mi	(414) 944-2000

Nursing homes near West Milwaukee (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Aria At Mitchell Manor	West Allis, WI	0.8 mi	2 of 5	50	(414) 615-7100
Mercy Health Services	Milwaukee, WI	1.2 mi	3 of 5	60	(414) 383-3699
St Ann Health And Rehabilitation Center	Milwaukee, WI	1.5 mi	4 of 5	50	(414) 383-2630
Sunrise Health Services	Milwaukee, WI	2.2 mi	2 of 5	99	(414) 541-1000

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

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 52% of the $2,896 monthly median income of West Milwaukee 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 Milwaukee: common questions

Which hospices serve West Milwaukee?

Medicare lists 23 hospices for West Milwaukee ZIP codes, including Compassus Milwaukee Metro, Accent Care Hospice And Palliative Care Of WI, Aurora At Home.

How much does respite care cost in West Milwaukee?

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 52% of the $2,896 monthly median income of West Milwaukee 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 Milwaukee. 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 Milwaukee, WI