Hospice Support in Rockford, MN: Caregivers at Home

Local figures

Hospice Support in Rockford, MN: the local picture

15

Medicare-certified hospices serve Rockford ZIP codes

26

residents 85 or older (0.6% of all residents)

34%

of residents 65+ in households live alone (34% in Hennepin County)

41%

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

Medicare lists 15 hospices whose service area includes Rockford ZIP codes, the nearest offices being Ridgeview Hospice in Waconia (17 mi) and Triniti Hospice in Elk River (17 mi).

220 Rockford 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.

Rockford compared with Hennepin County and Minnesota

Census figure	Rockford	Hennepin County	Minnesota
Residents 85 or older	0.6%	1.9%	2.1%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	34%	34%	30%
Residents 65+ with a disability	41%	27%	28%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	1.6%	5.9%	5.4%
Residents 65 or older	14%	16%	17%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	4.7%	8.9%	8.8%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$47,500	$68,042	—

Older residents in towns around Rockford

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Live alone (65+)
Greenfield, MN	2.7 mi	420	22%
Delano, MN	4.3 mi	1,014	33%
Independence, MN	5.1 mi	738	14%
Hanover, MN	6.1 mi	287	16%
St. Michael, MN	8.0 mi	2,052	19%
Corcoran, MN	8.2 mi	1,752	7.5%

Hospices serving Rockford

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Ridgeview Hospice	Waconia, MN	17 mi	(952) 442-6030
Triniti Hospice	Elk River, MN	17 mi	(763) 241-0654
St Croix Hospice	Hopkins, MN	18 mi	(952) 746-9649
Mary T Hospice	Coon Rapids, MN	20 mi	(763) 516-1027
Park Nicollet Methodist Hospital	Saint Louis Park, MN	20 mi	(952) 993-6087
North Memorial Home Hlth Hospc	Robbinsdale, MN	20 mi	(763) 581-9340

Straight-line miles from the center of Rockford. 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 Rockford

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 40% of the $3,958 monthly median income of Rockford 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 Rockford: common questions

How much does hospice support cost in Rockford?

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 40% of the $3,958 monthly median income of Rockford 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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