Respite care, whether on a planned or emergency basis, is taking a short break from caregiving duties, and it allows the caregiver an opportunity to rest, refresh, and recharge. Respite care can occur in the caregiver’s or care recipient’s home, a facility-based environment, and adult day programs.
Respite care, whether on a planned or emergency basis, is taking a short break from caregiving duties, and it allows the caregiver an opportunity to rest, refresh, and recharge. Respite care can occur in the caregiver’s or care recipient’s home, a facility-based environment, and adult day programs.
Supervision, room and board provided. One- and two-bed homes are certified by a Family Care Managed Care Organization or IRIS. Three- and four-bed homes are licensed by the State of Wisconsin. Some three- and four-bed homes Adult Family Homes may provide respite as well. The current Barron County listings is at: https://www.dhs.wisconsin.gov/guide/barron.htm or at this direct link: https://www.forwardhealth.wi.gov/WIPortal/Subsystem/Public/DqaProviderSearchResults.aspx?fac_type=afh&county=barron
Are you interested in operating an AFH?
For questions about opening and certifying a 1-2 bed AFH, review this link: https://www.dhs.wisconsin.gov/regulations/afh/1-2bed/1-2-bed-iris-afh-provider-portal.htm
For questions about opening and certifying a 3-4 bed AFH please contact:
Supervision, room and board provided. One- and two-bed homes are certified by a Family Care Managed Care Organization or IRIS. Three- and four-bed homes are licensed by the State of Wisconsin. Some three- and four-bed homes Adult Family Homes may provide respite as well. The current Rusk County listings are at https://www.dhs.wisconsin.gov/guide/rusk.htm
Are you interested in operating an AFH?
For questions about opening and certifying a 1-2 bed AFH:
For questions about opening and certifying a 3-4 bed AFH please contact:
Offers a wide range of information and resources to help people better understand the disease and manage their lives.
Individuals with Parkinson disease may be eligible for a stipend or grant.
ADDRESS
PO Box 14381
Madison, WI 53708
PHONE
(608) 345-7938
apdawi@apdaparkinson.org
Personal care and other non-medical support services. Cannot bill Medicaid directly but can bill some Medicaid programs such as IRIS, Inclusa and My Choice and accepts private pay.
Licensed, insured, and bonded but we are not medically licensed.
Contact megan.dirkes@christianservantshomecare.com or melissa.iverson@christianservantshomecare.com.
PHONE
(218) 393-2680
megan.dirkes@christianservantshomecare.com
Offering in-home health services.
ADDRESS
2021 Cenex Dr # K
Rice Lake, WI 54868
PHONE
(715) 418-8900
ricelakewi@cornerstonecaregiving.com
Adult day care services located near Bloomer. They have transportation available to and from the facility including to Barron County.
ADDRESS
2170 County Hwy A
Bloomer, WI 54724
PHONE
(715) 568-1962
lwoodard@countrygetawayads.com
WEBSITE
The Daybreak program is a day respite program for adults with early stage dementia. Meets in Barron on Mondays & Thursdays, in Rice Lake on Tuesdays.
ADDRESS
ADRC, 335 E Monroe Ave, Rm 100
Barron, WI 54812
PHONE
(715) 537-6225
adrc@co.barron.wi.us
WEBSITE
From personal care to Alzheimer’s care to transportation, Home Instead® services make life easier for seniors and their families. This local, independently owned and operated franchise office will seek to match compassionate, reliable caregivers with each Client’s personality and needs.
Transportation with company vehicle is hourly rate plus 70 cents per mile.
ADDRESS
1812 Brackett Avenue, Suite 5
Eau Claire, WI 54701
PHONE
715-280-3416
WEBSITE
ADDRESS
1372 24 3/8 St
Cameron, WI 54822
PHONE
715-859-6309
ADDRESS
315 E Saint Patrick St
Rice Lake, WI 54868
PHONE
(715) 205-3746
(715) 719-0024
ADDRESS
15614 Windrose Ln, Ste 300
Hayward, WI 54843
PHONE
(877) 854-1411
Fax (715) 699-1556
WIHayward@joecointl.com
WEBSITE
Hours available Monday – Friday. Call for availability.
Melissa Hause, Director 715-415-0750
Beth Pederson, Owner 715-456-3304
ADDRESS
Miner Plaza, 105 Miner Ave West
Ladysmith, WI 54848
PHONE
(715) 532-4000
beth@ladysmithads.com
ADDRESS
4407 124th St
Chippewa Falls, WI 54729
PHONE
715-738-0011
info@lakehalliememorycare.com
WEBSITE
ADDRESS
35 W Messenger St
Rice Lake, WI 54868
PHONE
(715) 210-7299
WEBSITE
ADDRESS
508 E Monroe Ave
Barron, WI 54812
PHONE
(715) 537-5700
juliem@chibardun.net
WEBSITE
ADDRESS
925 Clayton Street
Cameron, WI 54822
PHONE
(715) 651-2153
newhopelivingshc@gmail.com
The division works with trained and certified caregivers who offer a wide range of services such as: light housekeeping, laundry, meal prep, personal cares, transportation, companionship, and medication reminders
ADDRESS
619 W Lake St
Ladysmith, WI 54848
PHONE
(715) 532-9202
ladysmith@nicoletstaffing.com
An in-home care provider providing care to individuals in their own homes. Medicaid licensed and bills Medicaid.
PHONE
(715) 205-0661
northernneighborsllc@outlook.com
ADDRESS
413 E South St
Rice Lake, WI 54868
PHONE
(715) 736-0347
RiceLakeMC@ourhousesl.com
WEBSITE
ADDRESS
415 E South St
Rice Lake, WI 54868
PHONE
(715) 236-7211
WEBSITE
Provides support for caregivers through several programs including:
Wisconsin Respite Care Registry, a list of local resources available for hiring in-home help. Search the database for in-home or agency-based respite care providers at https://respitecarewi.org/providerregistry/
Caregiver Respite Grant Program (CRGP) supports family caregivers who cannot be served by other caregiver support programs respitecarewi.org/grants/respitecarewi.org/grants
Supplemental Respite Grant Program (SRGP) supports primary caregivers by providing $250 every sixty days (up to $1,000 per year) of funding for supplemental respite services
respitecarewi.org/grants/supplemental-respite-grant-program
PHONE
(608) 222-2033
info@respitecarewi.org
WEBSITE
Supportive home care company: personal cares, companion care, meal prep, medication reminders, light housekeeping, laundry, transportation and errands, respite care, shopping assistance.
ADDRESS
2967 County Road E
Glenwood City, WI 54013
PHONE
715-308-3800
careagency.serenity@gmail.com
WEBSITE
Loan closet, respite care, grants.
ADDRESS
2130 Eastridge Center
Eau Claire, WI 54701
PHONE
(888) 845-5775
(715) 832-1782
general@ucpwcw.org
WEBSITE
In-home senior care.
ADDRESS
Suite 1F, 2411 N Hillcrest Pkwy #2
Altoona, WI 54720
PHONE
(715) 598-1750
myang@visitingangels.com
Previously Country Terrace.
Rice Lake I located at 1631 Kern Avenue, Rice Lake, WI 54868, (715) 234-2012
Rice Lake II located at 1639 Kern Ave, Rice Lake, WI 54868, (715) 719-0415
ADDRESS
1631 Kern Ave
Rice Lake, WI 54868
PHONE
(715) 234-2012 VitaCare I
(715) 719-0415 VitaCare II
Debbie.Wood@vitacareliving.com
LadySmith I located at 910 Shady Lane, Ladysmith, WI 54848
LadySmith II located at 1105 Baker Ave, Ladysmith, WI 54848
ADDRESS
1105 Baker Ave
Ladysmith, WI 54848
PHONE
(715) 532-6993
Miranda.Gumz@VitaCareLiving.com
ADDRESS
1639 Kern Ave
Rice Lake, WI 54868
PHONE
(715) 719-0415
Debbie.Wood@vitacareliving.com
ADDRESS
910 Shady Ln
Ladysmith, WI 54848
PHONE
(715) 532-6993
Miranda.Gumz@VitaCareLiving.com
Barron · 715-537-6225 | Ladysmith · 715-532-2176
The Aging and Disability Resource Center of Barron and Rusk Counties does not endorse or recommend any particular resource.