Respite Care in Weston, WI: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Weston, WI: the local picture

3,060

residents 65 or older (19% of Weston)

71%

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

30%

of residents 65+ report a disability (30% in Marathon County)

12

Medicare-certified hospices serve Weston ZIP codes

Most older adults in Weston live with someone: 71% 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 848 Weston residents aged 65 or older report a disability (30%) (30% in Marathon County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 12 hospices serving Weston ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Weston compared with Marathon County and Wisconsin

Census figure	Weston	Marathon County	Wisconsin
Residents 65+ with a disability	30%	30%	28%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	29%	29%	30%
Residents 65 or older	19%	19%	19%
Residents 85 or older	3.5%	2.4%	2.1%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	6.2%	9.2%	9.1%
Households with no vehicle	5.6%	4.8%	6.4%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$52,938	$53,258	—

Older residents in towns around Weston

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Rothschild, WI	3.6 mi	999	30%
Kronenwetter, WI	5.3 mi	1,040	28%
Rib Mountain, WI	6.6 mi	1,821	25%
Wausau, WI	6.8 mi	7,741	34%
Mosinee, WI	9.5 mi	689	31%
Maine, WI	13 mi	519	17%

Hospices serving Weston

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Interim Hospice And Palliative Care	Wausau, WI	9.2 mi	(715) 842-7707
Aspirus At Home	Wausau, WI	9.2 mi	(715) 847-2424
St Croix Hospice Wausau	Wausau, WI	9.2 mi	(715) 318-6607
Heartland Hospice Central Wisconsin	Stevens Point, WI	23 mi	(715) 344-4541
Compassus Wausau	Plover, WI	30 mi	(715) 204-3440

Nursing homes near Weston (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Rennes Health And Rehab Center-Weston	Weston, WI	0.9 mi	5 of 5	130	(715) 393-0400
Pride Tlc Therapy And Living Campus	Weston, WI	1.6 mi	5 of 5	25	(715) 298-3833
North Central Health Care	Wausau, WI	5.4 mi	2 of 5	159	(715) 841-5178
Amethyst Health Of Wausau	Wausau, WI	6.5 mi	1 of 5	80	(715) 842-2028

Straight-line miles from the center of Weston. 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 Weston

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 $4,412 monthly median income of Weston 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 Weston: common questions

Which hospices serve Weston?

Medicare lists 12 hospices for Weston ZIP codes, including Interim Hospice And Palliative Care, Aspirus At Home, St Croix Hospice Wausau.

How much does respite care cost in Weston?

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 $4,412 monthly median income of Weston 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 Weston. 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 Weston

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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 Weston, WI