Hospice Support in Credit River, MN: Caregivers at Home

Local figures

Hospice Support in Credit River, MN: the local picture

32

Medicare-certified hospices serve Credit River ZIP codes

48

residents 85 or older (0.9% of all residents)

14%

of residents 65+ in households live alone (25% in Scott County)

13%

of residents 65+ report a disability (25% in Scott County)

Medicare lists 32 hospices whose service area includes Credit River ZIP codes, the nearest offices being Minnesota Hospice LLC in Lakeville (5.1 mi) and Healthpartners Hospice And Palliatice Care in Bloomington (13 mi).

111 Credit River residents 65 or older live alone (14% of those in households). Someone on hospice who lives alone usually needs added hours of help between the hospice team’s visits.

Credit River compared with Scott County and Minnesota

Census figure	Credit River	Scott County	Minnesota
Residents 85 or older	0.9%	1.1%	2.1%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	14%	25%	30%
Residents 65+ with a disability	13%	25%	28%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	1.0%	4.0%	5.4%
Residents 65 or older	14%	13%	17%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	1.9%	7.1%	8.8%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$84,333	$68,347	—

Older residents in towns around Credit River

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Live alone (65+)
Lakeville, MN	5.4 mi	8,099	22%
Prior Lake, MN	5.4 mi	4,396	24%
Savage, MN	6.1 mi	3,918	22%
Elko New Market, MN	7.3 mi	227	15%
Burnsville, MN	7.6 mi	10,901	31%
Shakopee, MN	9.0 mi	4,768	31%

Hospices serving Credit River

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Minnesota Hospice LLC	Lakeville, MN	5.1 mi	(952) 898-1022
Healthpartners Hospice And Palliatice Care	Bloomington, MN	13 mi	(952) 883-6877
Gentiva	Edina, MN	14 mi	(612) 361-0022
Caretenders Hospice	Minneapolis, MN	14 mi	(952) 831-0193
Allina Health Hospice & Palliative Care	Minneapolis, MN	19 mi	(651) 635-9173
Lifesprk Hospice LLC	Saint Louis Park, MN	19 mi	(952) 737-4350

Straight-line miles from the center of Credit River. Medicare (CMS) data, October 2026; call ahead to confirm. We are not affiliated with these providers.

What it covers

What a caregiver for hospice support can help with

Comfort, company and a calm presence
Gentle personal care and repositioning
Small meals and fluids as the person wants
Telling the hospice nurse about changes

Cost

What hospice support costs in Credit River

At the Minnesota median aide wage of $18.45 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,599 a month in wages, which is 23% of the $7,028 monthly median income of Credit River households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Minnesota's minimum wage is $11.41 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 Medicaid programs for family caregivers: who can be paid, and the rules in 12 states.

Before you hire

What to know before hiring a caregiver for hospice support

Under Medicare, hospice is for someone whose doctors certify a life expectancy of six months or less and who chooses comfort care instead of treatment to cure the illness. Medicare does not cover room and board for hospice care at home (Medicare.gov).

Questions worth asking: Have you cared for someone at the end of life? How do you work with a hospice nurse? Can you sit overnight in the last days if needed? More in our hospice support guide.

CaregiverConnect does not run background checks. Check identity, references and any certification yourself before anyone starts. The Safety Center explains how.

Questions

Hospice Support in Credit River: common questions

How much does hospice support cost in Credit River?

At the Minnesota median aide wage of $18.45 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,599 a month in wages, which is 23% of the $7,028 monthly median income of Credit River households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Minnesota's minimum wage is $11.41 an hour (U.S. Department of Labor table, updated July 1, 2026).

Who qualifies for hospice under Medicare?

Someone whose hospice doctor (and regular doctor, if they have one) certifies a life expectancy of six months or less, and who accepts comfort care instead of curative treatment (Medicare.gov).

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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.

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