Hospice Support in North Branch, MN: Caregivers at Home

Local figures

Hospice Support in North Branch, MN: the local picture

9

Medicare-certified hospices serve North Branch ZIP codes

322

residents 85 or older (2.8% of all residents)

38%

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

29%

of residents 65+ report a disability (28% in Chisago County)

Medicare lists 9 hospices whose service area includes North Branch ZIP codes, the nearest offices being Olive Grove Hospice LLC in Blaine (26 mi) and Ecumen Hospice in Shoreview (31 mi).

730 North Branch residents 65 or older live alone (38% of those in households). Someone on hospice who lives alone usually needs added hours of help between the hospice team’s visits.

North Branch compared with Chisago County and Minnesota

Census figure	North Branch	Chisago County	Minnesota
Residents 85 or older	2.8%	1.7%	2.1%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	38%	26%	30%
Residents 65+ with a disability	29%	28%	28%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	8.1%	5.0%	5.4%
Residents 65 or older	17%	17%	17%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	3.6%	5.7%	8.8%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$47,143	$60,492	—

Older residents in towns around North Branch

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Live alone (65+)
Stacy, MN	6.0 mi	740	15%
Chisago City, MN	9.7 mi	1,623	31%
Lindstrom, MN	10 mi	673	30%
Wyoming, MN	12 mi	1,169	28%
Rush City, MN	12 mi	358	25%
Cambridge, MN	14 mi	2,004	43%

Hospices serving North Branch

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Olive Grove Hospice LLC	Blaine, MN	26 mi	(763) 219-4939
Ecumen Hospice	Shoreview, MN	31 mi	(651) 714-0200
St Croix Hospice	Oakdale, MN	36 mi	(651) 735-3656
Accentcare Fairview Hospice - West, LLC	Saint Paul, MN	39 mi	(612) 721-2491
Moments Hospice	Golden Valley, MN	39 mi	(763) 205-3600
Hospice Of The Midwest	Woodbury, MN	41 mi	(651) 344-1040

Straight-line miles from the center of North Branch. 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 North Branch

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 41% of the $3,929 monthly median income of North Branch 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 North Branch: common questions

How much does hospice support cost in North Branch?

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 41% of the $3,929 monthly median income of North Branch 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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