Hospice Support in Elk River, MN: Caregivers at Home

Local figures

Hospice Support in Elk River, MN: the local picture

22

Medicare-certified hospices serve Elk River ZIP codes

575

residents 85 or older (2.1% of all residents)

32%

of residents 65+ in households live alone (27% in Sherburne County)

36%

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

Medicare lists 22 hospices whose service area includes Elk River ZIP codes, the nearest offices being Triniti Hospice in Elk River (1.5 mi) and Olive Grove Hospice LLC in Blaine (22 mi).

1,124 Elk River residents 65 or older live alone (32% of those in households). Someone on hospice who lives alone usually needs added hours of help between the hospice team’s visits.

Elk River compared with Sherburne County and Minnesota

Census figure	Elk River	Sherburne County	Minnesota
Residents 85 or older	2.1%	1.6%	2.1%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	32%	27%	30%
Residents 65+ with a disability	36%	33%	28%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	5.4%	6.3%	5.4%
Residents 65 or older	14%	12%	17%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	7.3%	9.4%	8.8%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$55,707	$56,493	—

Older residents in towns around Elk River

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Live alone (65+)
Otsego, MN	5.4 mi	2,257	23%
Nowthen, MN	5.7 mi	576	8.7%
Ramsey, MN	7.5 mi	4,708	20%
Zimmerman, MN	7.6 mi	424	35%
Albertville, MN	8.1 mi	687	36%
Big Lake, MN	8.6 mi	706	25%

Hospices serving Elk River

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Triniti Hospice	Elk River, MN	1.5 mi	(763) 241-0654
Olive Grove Hospice LLC	Blaine, MN	22 mi	(763) 219-4939
North Memorial Home Hlth Hospc	Robbinsdale, MN	25 mi	(763) 581-9340
Moments Hospice	Golden Valley, MN	25 mi	(763) 205-3600
St Croix Hospice	Hopkins, MN	27 mi	(952) 746-9649
Ecumen Hospice	Shoreview, MN	28 mi	(651) 714-0200

Straight-line miles from the center of Elk 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 Elk 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 34% of the $4,642 monthly median income of Elk 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 Elk River: common questions

How much does hospice support cost in Elk 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 34% of the $4,642 monthly median income of Elk 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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