Hospice Support in Fairmont, MN: Caregivers at Home

Local figures

Hospice Support in Fairmont, MN: the local picture

9

Medicare-certified hospices serve Fairmont ZIP codes

616

residents 85 or older (6.0% of all residents)

41%

of residents 65+ in households live alone (37% in Martin County)

35%

of residents 65+ report a disability (32% in Martin County)

Medicare lists 9 hospices whose service area includes Fairmont ZIP codes, the nearest offices being United Hospital District Inc in Blue Earth (19 mi) and Stch South Central MN Opco LLC in Mankato (42 mi).

1,047 Fairmont residents 65 or older live alone (41% of those in households). Someone on hospice who lives alone usually needs added hours of help between the hospice team’s visits.

Fairmont compared with Martin County and Minnesota

Census figure	Fairmont	Martin County	Minnesota
Residents 85 or older	6.0%	4.9%	2.1%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	41%	37%	30%
Residents 65+ with a disability	35%	32%	28%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	8.8%	6.6%	5.4%
Residents 65 or older	26%	25%	17%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	20%	15%	8.8%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$37,578	$43,670	—

Older residents in towns around Fairmont

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Live alone (65+)
Blue Earth, MN	18 mi	689	33%
St. James, MN	25 mi	712	50%
Estherville, IA	25 mi	1,332	46%
Jackson, MN	26 mi	714	47%
Lake Crystal, MN	34 mi	501	35%
Spirit Lake, IA	36 mi	1,217	46%

Hospices serving Fairmont

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
United Hospital District Inc	Blue Earth, MN	19 mi	(507) 526-3273
Stch South Central MN Opco LLC	Mankato, MN	42 mi	(507) 735-6221
Moments Hospice	Mankato, MN	42 mi	(507) 609-8800
St Croix Hospice	Albert Lea, MN	55 mi	(507) 416-4247
Avera At Home Southwest Minnesota	Marshall, MN	86 mi	(507) 537-7070
Mayo Clinic Hospice	Rochester, MN	103 mi	(507) 284-4002

Straight-line miles from the center of Fairmont. 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 Fairmont

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 51% of the $3,132 monthly median income of Fairmont 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 Fairmont: common questions

How much does hospice support cost in Fairmont?

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 51% of the $3,132 monthly median income of Fairmont 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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