Hospice Support in Pine Island, MN: Caregivers at Home

Local figures

Hospice Support in Pine Island, MN: the local picture

7

Medicare-certified hospices serve Pine Island ZIP codes

104

residents 85 or older (2.9% of all residents)

26%

of residents 65+ in households live alone (29% in Goodhue County)

24%

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

Medicare lists 7 hospices whose service area includes Pine Island ZIP codes, the nearest offices being Crown Capital Strategies, LLC in Rochester (12 mi) and Mayo Clinic Hospice in Rochester (15 mi).

125 Pine Island residents 65 or older live alone (26% of those in households). Someone on hospice who lives alone usually needs added hours of help between the hospice team’s visits.

Pine Island compared with Goodhue County and Minnesota

Census figure	Pine Island	Goodhue County	Minnesota
Residents 85 or older	2.9%	3.0%	2.1%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	26%	29%	30%
Residents 65+ with a disability	24%	27%	28%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	0.0%	4.8%	5.4%
Residents 65 or older	16%	21%	17%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	7.5%	9.9%	8.8%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$56,216	$60,009	—

Older residents in towns around Pine Island

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Live alone (65+)
Zumbrota, MN	7.1 mi	925	33%
Byron, MN	11 mi	849	26%
Kasson, MN	13 mi	1,037	32%
Rochester, MN	15 mi	19,980	30%
Dodge Center, MN	16 mi	419	21%
Plainview, MN	23 mi	536	38%

Hospices serving Pine Island

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Crown Capital Strategies, LLC	Rochester, MN	12 mi	(507) 200-1111
Mayo Clinic Hospice	Rochester, MN	15 mi	(507) 284-4002
Seasons Hospice	Rochester, MN	15 mi	(507) 285-1930
Moments Hospice	Rochester, MN	15 mi	(507) 888-9700
St Croix Hospice	Albert Lea, MN	53 mi	(507) 416-4247
St Croix Hospice	Oakdale, MN	57 mi	(651) 735-3656

Straight-line miles from the center of Pine Island. 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 Pine Island

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 34% of the $4,685 monthly median income of Pine Island 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 Pine Island: common questions

How much does hospice support cost in Pine Island?

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 34% of the $4,685 monthly median income of Pine Island 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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