Hospice Support in Sauk Rapids, MN: Caregivers at Home

Local figures

Hospice Support in Sauk Rapids, MN: the local picture

16

Medicare-certified hospices serve Sauk Rapids ZIP codes

357

residents 85 or older (2.6% of all residents)

41%

of residents 65+ in households live alone (30% in Benton County)

46%

of residents 65+ report a disability (37% in Benton County)

Medicare lists 16 hospices whose service area includes Sauk Rapids ZIP codes, the nearest offices being St Croix Hospice in St. Cloud (4.0 mi) and Moments Hospice in Saint Cloud (4.0 mi).

613 Sauk Rapids residents 65 or older live alone (41% of those in households). Someone on hospice who lives alone usually needs added hours of help between the hospice team’s visits.

Sauk Rapids compared with Benton County and Minnesota

Census figure	Sauk Rapids	Benton County	Minnesota
Residents 85 or older	2.6%	2.1%	2.1%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	41%	30%	30%
Residents 65+ with a disability	46%	37%	28%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	18%	11%	5.4%
Residents 65 or older	12%	14%	17%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	8.9%	9.9%	8.8%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$39,412	$48,680	—

Older residents in towns around Sauk Rapids

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Live alone (65+)
Sartell, MN	3.3 mi	2,993	35%
St. Cloud, MN	4.8 mi	9,413	35%
Waite Park, MN	6.7 mi	1,523	52%
St. Joseph, MN	7.5 mi	787	33%
St. Augusta, MN	10 mi	418	23%
Foley, MN	13 mi	392	55%

Hospices serving Sauk Rapids

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
St Croix Hospice	St. Cloud, MN	4.0 mi	(320) 201-5930
Moments Hospice	Saint Cloud, MN	4.0 mi	(320) 372-4300
Centracare Hospice	Waite Park, MN	4.7 mi	(320) 259-9375
Chi Health At Home	Little Falls, MN	29 mi	(320) 631-5575
Triniti Hospice	Elk River, MN	34 mi	(763) 241-0654
Olive Grove Hospice LLC	Blaine, MN	55 mi	(763) 219-4939

Straight-line miles from the center of Sauk Rapids. 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 Sauk Rapids

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 49% of the $3,284 monthly median income of Sauk Rapids 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 Sauk Rapids: common questions

How much does hospice support cost in Sauk Rapids?

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 49% of the $3,284 monthly median income of Sauk Rapids 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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