Hospice Support in Zimmerman, MN: Caregivers at Home

Local figures

Hospice Support in Zimmerman, MN: the local picture

17

Medicare-certified hospices serve Zimmerman ZIP codes

30

residents 85 or older (0.5% of all residents)

35%

of residents 65+ in households live alone (27% in Sherburne County)

16%

of residents 65+ report a disability (33% in Sherburne County)

Medicare lists 17 hospices whose service area includes Zimmerman ZIP codes, the nearest offices being Triniti Hospice in Elk River (8.8 mi) and St Croix Hospice in St. Cloud (29 mi).

150 Zimmerman residents 65 or older live alone (35% of those in households). Someone on hospice who lives alone usually needs added hours of help between the hospice team’s visits.

Zimmerman compared with Sherburne County and Minnesota

Census figure	Zimmerman	Sherburne County	Minnesota
Residents 85 or older	0.5%	1.6%	2.1%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	35%	27%	30%
Residents 65+ with a disability	16%	33%	28%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	2.4%	6.3%	5.4%
Residents 65 or older	6.5%	12%	17%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	2.1%	9.4%	8.8%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$73,125	$56,493	—

Older residents in towns around Zimmerman

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Live alone (65+)
Elk River, MN	7.6 mi	3,663	32%
Princeton, MN	8.8 mi	1,286	32%
Nowthen, MN	9.8 mi	576	8.7%
Big Lake, MN	9.8 mi	706	25%
St. Francis, MN	10 mi	922	19%
Otsego, MN	12 mi	2,257	23%

Hospices serving Zimmerman

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Triniti Hospice	Elk River, MN	8.8 mi	(763) 241-0654
St Croix Hospice	St. Cloud, MN	29 mi	(320) 201-5930
Moments Hospice	Saint Cloud, MN	29 mi	(320) 372-4300
Centracare Hospice	Waite Park, MN	31 mi	(320) 259-9375
Superior Hospice Inc.	Golden Valley, MN	32 mi	(763) 277-8777
North Memorial Home Hlth Hospc	Robbinsdale, MN	32 mi	(763) 581-9340

Straight-line miles from the center of Zimmerman. 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 Zimmerman

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 26% of the $6,094 monthly median income of Zimmerman 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 Zimmerman: common questions

How much does hospice support cost in Zimmerman?

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 26% of the $6,094 monthly median income of Zimmerman 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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