Hospice Support in Nowthen, MN: Caregivers at Home

Local figures

Hospice Support in Nowthen, MN: the local picture

29

Medicare-certified hospices serve Nowthen ZIP codes

77

residents 85 or older (1.7% of all residents)

8.7%

of residents 65+ in households live alone (25% in Anoka County)

22%

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

Medicare lists 29 hospices whose service area includes Nowthen ZIP codes, the nearest offices being Emerald Wings Hospice LLC in Saint Paul (4.5 mi) and Triniti Hospice in Elk River (6.7 mi).

50 Nowthen residents 65 or older live alone (8.7% of those in households). Someone on hospice who lives alone usually needs added hours of help between the hospice team’s visits.

Nowthen compared with Anoka County and Minnesota

Census figure	Nowthen	Anoka County	Minnesota
Residents 85 or older	1.7%	1.3%	2.1%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	8.7%	25%	30%
Residents 65+ with a disability	22%	27%	28%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	6.3%	4.9%	5.4%
Residents 65 or older	13%	15%	17%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	8.2%	7.2%	8.8%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$90,278	$65,794	—

Older residents in towns around Nowthen

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Live alone (65+)
St. Francis, MN	4.4 mi	922	19%
Elk River, MN	5.7 mi	3,663	32%
Ramsey, MN	5.7 mi	4,708	20%
Oak Grove, MN	5.9 mi	1,425	8.2%
Andover, MN	8.3 mi	5,090	14%
Anoka, MN	9.3 mi	3,388	36%

Hospices serving Nowthen

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Emerald Wings Hospice LLC	Saint Paul, MN	4.5 mi	(763) 269-9906
Triniti Hospice	Elk River, MN	6.7 mi	(763) 241-0654
Serenity Hospice Homes LLC	Brooklyn Park, MN	16 mi	(612) 398-6993
Mary T Hospice	Coon Rapids, MN	16 mi	(763) 516-1027
North Memorial Home Hlth Hospc	Robbinsdale, MN	24 mi	(763) 581-9340
Moments Hospice	Golden Valley, MN	24 mi	(763) 205-3600

Straight-line miles from the center of Nowthen. 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 Nowthen

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 21% of the $7,523 monthly median income of Nowthen 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 Nowthen: common questions

How much does hospice support cost in Nowthen?

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 21% of the $7,523 monthly median income of Nowthen 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.

In-Home Hospice Support in Nowthen, MN