Hospice Support in Winona, MN: Caregivers at Home

Local figures

Hospice Support in Winona, MN: the local picture

8

Medicare-certified hospices serve Winona ZIP codes

857

residents 85 or older (3.3% of all residents)

31%

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

31%

of residents 65+ report a disability (28% in Winona County)

Medicare lists 8 hospices whose service area includes Winona ZIP codes, the nearest offices being Winona Area Hospice Services in Winona (2.2 mi) and St Croix Hospice La Crosse in La Crosse (28 mi).

1,396 Winona residents 65 or older live alone (31% of those in households). Someone on hospice who lives alone usually needs added hours of help between the hospice team’s visits.

Winona compared with Winona County and Minnesota

Census figure	Winona	Winona County	Minnesota
Residents 85 or older	3.3%	2.5%	2.1%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	31%	29%	30%
Residents 65+ with a disability	31%	28%	28%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	4.7%	3.9%	5.4%
Residents 65 or older	19%	19%	17%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	16%	13%	8.8%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$54,606	$55,295	—

Older residents in towns around Winona

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Live alone (65+)
Goodview, MN	2.6 mi	781	45%
Arcadia, WI	16 mi	378	37%
St. Charles, MN	20 mi	560	33%
Holmen, WI	21 mi	1,556	38%
La Crescent, MN	24 mi	1,204	25%
French Island, WI	24 mi	898	16%

Hospices serving Winona

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Winona Area Hospice Services	Winona, MN	2.2 mi	(507) 457-4468
St Croix Hospice La Crosse	La Crosse, WI	28 mi	(608) 405-7592
Gundersen Lutheran Medical Center	La Crosse, WI	28 mi	(608) 775-8435
Mayo Clinic Hospice	Rochester, MN	40 mi	(507) 284-4002
Seasons Hospice	Rochester, MN	41 mi	(507) 285-1930
St Croix Hospice	Albert Lea, MN	89 mi	(507) 416-4247

Straight-line miles from the center of Winona. 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 Winona

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 35% of the $4,551 monthly median income of Winona 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 Winona: common questions

How much does hospice support cost in Winona?

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 35% of the $4,551 monthly median income of Winona 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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