Hospice Support in Delano, MN: Caregivers at Home

Local figures

Hospice Support in Delano, MN: the local picture

17

Medicare-certified hospices serve Delano ZIP codes

145

residents 85 or older (2.1% of all residents)

33%

of residents 65+ in households live alone (26% in Wright County)

36%

of residents 65+ report a disability (29% in Wright County)

Medicare lists 17 hospices whose service area includes Delano ZIP codes, the nearest offices being Ridgeview Hospice in Waconia (13 mi) and St Croix Hospice in Hopkins (18 mi).

310 Delano residents 65 or older live alone (33% of those in households). Someone on hospice who lives alone usually needs added hours of help between the hospice team’s visits.

Delano compared with Wright County and Minnesota

Census figure	Delano	Wright County	Minnesota
Residents 85 or older	2.1%	1.2%	2.1%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	33%	26%	30%
Residents 65+ with a disability	36%	29%	28%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	14%	5.5%	5.4%
Residents 65 or older	15%	14%	17%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	14%	7.8%	8.8%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$43,438	$56,510	—

Older residents in towns around Delano

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Live alone (65+)
Independence, MN	3.8 mi	738	14%
Rockford, MN	4.3 mi	645	34%
Watertown, MN	5.9 mi	541	24%
Greenfield, MN	6.3 mi	420	22%
Montrose, MN	6.5 mi	270	25%
Minnetrista, MN	7.9 mi	1,142	19%

Hospices serving Delano

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Ridgeview Hospice	Waconia, MN	13 mi	(952) 442-6030
St Croix Hospice	Hopkins, MN	18 mi	(952) 746-9649
Superior Hospice Inc.	Golden Valley, MN	20 mi	(763) 277-8777
Park Nicollet Methodist Hospital	Saint Louis Park, MN	21 mi	(952) 993-6087
Triniti Hospice	Elk River, MN	22 mi	(763) 241-0654
North Memorial Home Hlth Hospc	Robbinsdale, MN	22 mi	(763) 581-9340

Straight-line miles from the center of Delano. 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 Delano

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 44% of the $3,620 monthly median income of Delano 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 Delano: common questions

How much does hospice support cost in Delano?

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 44% of the $3,620 monthly median income of Delano 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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