Hospice Support in Vadnais Heights, MN: Caregivers at Home

Local figures

Hospice Support in Vadnais Heights, MN: the local picture

27

Medicare-certified hospices serve Vadnais Heights ZIP codes

302

residents 85 or older (2.4% of all residents)

32%

of residents 65+ in households live alone (35% in Ramsey County)

25%

of residents 65+ report a disability (29% in Ramsey County)

Medicare lists 27 hospices whose service area includes Vadnais Heights ZIP codes, the nearest offices being Suite Living Hospice, LLC in White Bear Lake (2.6 mi) and Ecumen Hospice in Shoreview (3.7 mi).

802 Vadnais Heights residents 65 or older live alone (32% of those in households). Someone on hospice who lives alone usually needs added hours of help between the hospice team’s visits.

Vadnais Heights compared with Ramsey County and Minnesota

Census figure	Vadnais Heights	Ramsey County	Minnesota
Residents 85 or older	2.4%	2.0%	2.1%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	32%	35%	30%
Residents 65+ with a disability	25%	29%	28%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	4.2%	7.2%	5.4%
Residents 65 or older	20%	16%	17%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	7.6%	9.3%	8.8%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$71,250	$63,225	—

Older residents in towns around Vadnais Heights

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Live alone (65+)
Little Canada, MN	2.5 mi	1,905	44%
White Bear Lake, MN	2.7 mi	5,086	38%
Maplewood, MN	3.2 mi	8,185	30%
North Oaks, MN	3.7 mi	1,360	19%
Shoreview, MN	4.0 mi	5,744	32%
North St. Paul, MN	4.4 mi	1,789	32%

Hospices serving Vadnais Heights

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Suite Living Hospice, LLC	White Bear Lake, MN	2.6 mi	(651) 964-1220
Ecumen Hospice	Shoreview, MN	3.7 mi	(651) 714-0200
Interim Healthcare Of The Twin Cities, Inc.	Roseville, MN	5.4 mi	(651) 917-3634
Presbyterian Homes Hospice Inc	Roseville, MN	5.4 mi	(651) 631-6406
Beyond Hospice	Oakdale, MN	7.4 mi	(651) 485-5095
St Croix Hospice	Oakdale, MN	7.4 mi	(651) 735-3656

Straight-line miles from the center of Vadnais Heights. 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 Vadnais Heights

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 27% of the $5,938 monthly median income of Vadnais Heights 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 Vadnais Heights: common questions

How much does hospice support cost in Vadnais Heights?

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 27% of the $5,938 monthly median income of Vadnais Heights 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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