Hospice Support in Lake Elmo, MN: Caregivers at Home

Local figures

Hospice Support in Lake Elmo, MN: the local picture

15

Medicare-certified hospices serve Lake Elmo ZIP codes

218

residents 85 or older (1.7% of all residents)

22%

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

31%

of residents 65+ report a disability (27% in Washington County)

Medicare lists 15 hospices whose service area includes Lake Elmo ZIP codes, the nearest offices being St Croix Hospice in Oakdale (1.9 mi) and Beyond Hospice in Oakdale (1.9 mi).

475 Lake Elmo residents 65 or older live alone (22% of those in households). Someone on hospice who lives alone usually needs added hours of help between the hospice team’s visits.

Lake Elmo compared with Washington County and Minnesota

Census figure	Lake Elmo	Washington County	Minnesota
Residents 85 or older	1.7%	1.8%	2.1%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	22%	26%	30%
Residents 65+ with a disability	31%	27%	28%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	5.1%	4.1%	5.4%
Residents 65 or older	17%	17%	17%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	10.0%	6.7%	8.8%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$73,858	$75,658	—

Older residents in towns around Lake Elmo

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Live alone (65+)
Oakdale, MN	2.6 mi	4,901	33%
North St. Paul, MN	4.8 mi	1,789	32%
Woodbury, MN	5.7 mi	10,738	25%
Mahtomedi, MN	5.7 mi	1,776	33%
Oak Park Heights, MN	5.8 mi	1,489	55%
Stillwater, MN	6.2 mi	3,840	33%

Hospices serving Lake Elmo

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
St Croix Hospice	Oakdale, MN	1.9 mi	(651) 735-3656
Beyond Hospice	Oakdale, MN	1.9 mi	(651) 485-5095
Hospice Of The Midwest	Woodbury, MN	5.0 mi	(651) 344-1040
Lakeview Hospice	Oak Park Heights, MN	5.9 mi	(651) 430-3320
Suite Living Hospice, LLC	White Bear Lake, MN	8.4 mi	(651) 964-1220
Sholom Hospice	Saint Paul, MN	11 mi	(651) 328-2091

Straight-line miles from the center of Lake Elmo. 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 Lake Elmo

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 26% of the $6,155 monthly median income of Lake Elmo 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 Lake Elmo: common questions

How much does hospice support cost in Lake Elmo?

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 26% of the $6,155 monthly median income of Lake Elmo 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).

More near Lake Elmo

More senior care near Lake Elmo

Hospice Support in nearby cities

Other care in Lake Elmo

More for Lake Elmo families

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.

In-Home Hospice Support in Lake Elmo, MN