Hospice Support in Hutchinson, MN: Caregivers at Home

Local figures

Hospice Support in Hutchinson, MN: the local picture

10

Medicare-certified hospices serve Hutchinson ZIP codes

488

residents 85 or older (3.3% of all residents)

32%

of residents 65+ in households live alone (30% in McLeod County)

30%

of residents 65+ report a disability (30% in McLeod County)

Medicare lists 10 hospices whose service area includes Hutchinson ZIP codes, the nearest offices being Ridgeview Hospice in Waconia (29 mi) and Olivia Hospital & Clinic - Hospice in Olivia (30 mi).

981 Hutchinson 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.

Hutchinson compared with McLeod County and Minnesota

Census figure	Hutchinson	McLeod County	Minnesota
Residents 85 or older	3.3%	2.7%	2.1%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	32%	30%	30%
Residents 65+ with a disability	30%	30%	28%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	4.2%	4.8%	5.4%
Residents 65 or older	22%	20%	17%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	14%	11%	8.8%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$53,692	$53,690	—

Older residents in towns around Hutchinson

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Live alone (65+)
Glencoe, MN	14 mi	1,158	39%
Cokato, MN	16 mi	508	45%
Litchfield, MN	18 mi	1,462	45%
Mayer, MN	24 mi	182	17%
Norwood Young America, MN	24 mi	685	34%
Montrose, MN	26 mi	270	25%

Hospices serving Hutchinson

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Ridgeview Hospice	Waconia, MN	29 mi	(952) 442-6030
Olivia Hospital & Clinic - Hospice	Olivia, MN	30 mi	(320) 523-1261
St Croix Hospice	Hopkins, MN	46 mi	(952) 746-9649
Moments Hospice	Saint Cloud, MN	46 mi	(320) 372-4300
St Croix Hospice	St. Cloud, MN	46 mi	(320) 201-5930
Prairie Grace Hospice, LLC	Mankato, MN	54 mi	(507) 821-0430

Straight-line miles from the center of Hutchinson. 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 Hutchinson

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 36% of the $4,474 monthly median income of Hutchinson 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 Hutchinson: common questions

How much does hospice support cost in Hutchinson?

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 36% of the $4,474 monthly median income of Hutchinson 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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