In-Home Hospice Support in Norwood Young America, MN

Local figures

Hospice Support in Norwood Young America, MN: the local picture

7

Medicare-certified hospices serve Norwood Young America ZIP codes

167

residents 85 or older (4.3% of all residents)

34%

of residents 65+ in households live alone (23% in Carver County)

40%

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

Medicare lists 7 hospices whose service area includes Norwood Young America ZIP codes, the nearest offices being Ridgeview Hospice in Waconia (8.7 mi) and St Croix Hospice in Hopkins (27 mi).

219 Norwood Young America residents 65 or older live alone (34% of those in households). Someone on hospice who lives alone usually needs added hours of help between the hospice team’s visits.

Norwood Young America compared with Carver County and Minnesota

Census figure	Norwood Young America	Carver County	Minnesota
Residents 85 or older	4.3%	1.7%	2.1%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	34%	23%	30%
Residents 65+ with a disability	40%	27%	28%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	3.8%	5.2%	5.4%
Residents 65 or older	18%	15%	17%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	15%	7.0%	8.8%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$32,065	$69,192	—

Older residents in towns around Norwood Young America

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Live alone (65+)
Waconia, MN	7.9 mi	2,005	28%
Mayer, MN	8.1 mi	182	17%
Glencoe, MN	11 mi	1,158	39%
Belle Plaine, MN	13 mi	953	45%
Watertown, MN	13 mi	541	24%
Carver, MN	14 mi	652	30%

Hospices serving Norwood Young America

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Ridgeview Hospice	Waconia, MN	8.7 mi	(952) 442-6030
St Croix Hospice	Hopkins, MN	27 mi	(952) 746-9649
Moments Hospice	Golden Valley, MN	33 mi	(763) 205-3600
Grace Hospice	Minneapolis, MN	33 mi	(612) 238-0034
Allina Health Hospice & Palliative Care	Minneapolis, MN	34 mi	(651) 635-9173
Ecumen Hospice	Shoreview, MN	43 mi	(651) 714-0200

Straight-line miles from the center of Norwood Young America. 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 Norwood Young America

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 60% of the $2,672 monthly median income of Norwood Young America 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 Norwood Young America: common questions

How much does hospice support cost in Norwood Young America?

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 60% of the $2,672 monthly median income of Norwood Young America 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.