North Oaks, Minnesota

In-Home Hospice Support in North Oaks, MN

A private caregiver alongside the hospice team: extra hours of comfort, personal care and company at home, and rest for the family. Post what you need in North Oaks for free and hire a caregiver directly, with no agency mark-up.

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Local figures

Hospice Support in North Oaks, MN: the local picture

26
Medicare-certified hospices serve North Oaks ZIP codes
314
residents 85 or older (6.1% of all residents)
19%
of residents 65+ in households live alone (35% in Ramsey County)
26%
of residents 65+ report a disability (29% in Ramsey County)

Medicare lists 26 hospices whose service area includes North Oaks ZIP codes, the nearest offices being Ecumen Hospice in Shoreview (2.8 mi) and Suite Living Hospice, LLC in White Bear Lake (4.2 mi).

241 North Oaks residents 65 or older live alone (19% of those in households). Someone on hospice who lives alone usually needs added hours of help between the hospice team’s visits.

North Oaks compared with Ramsey County and Minnesota

Census figureNorth OaksRamsey CountyMinnesota
Residents 85 or older6.1%2.0%2.1%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone19%35%30%
Residents 65+ with a disability26%29%28%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing13%7.2%5.4%
Residents 65 or older26%16%17%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)9.7%9.3%8.8%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+$151,583$63,225—

Older residents in towns around North Oaks

TownDistanceResidents 65+Live alone (65+)
Shoreview, MN2.4 mi5,74432%
Lino Lakes, MN3.5 mi3,38922%
Circle Pines, MN3.5 mi87537%
Vadnais Heights, MN3.7 mi2,52232%
Arden Hills, MN3.9 mi1,90814%
Lexington, MN4.1 mi25829%

Hospices serving North Oaks

HospiceOfficeDistancePhone
Ecumen HospiceShoreview, MN2.8 mi(651) 714-0200
Suite Living Hospice, LLCWhite Bear Lake, MN4.2 mi(651) 964-1220
Interim Healthcare Of The Twin Cities, Inc.Roseville, MN6.9 mi(651) 917-3634
Presbyterian Homes Hospice IncRoseville, MN6.9 mi(651) 631-6406
Intrepid USA HospiceMinneapolis, MN11 mi(651) 633-6404
Accentcare Fairview Hospice - West, LLCSaint Paul, MN11 mi(612) 721-2491

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

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 13% of the $12,632 monthly median income of North Oaks 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.

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Questions

Hospice Support in North Oaks: common questions

How much does hospice support cost in North Oaks?

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 13% of the $12,632 monthly median income of North Oaks 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).

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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