Respite Care in Andover, MN: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Andover, MN: the local picture

5,090

residents 65 or older (15% of Andover)

86%

of residents 65+ in households live with someone, often a family caregiver

30%

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

26

Medicare-certified hospices serve Andover ZIP codes

Most older adults in Andover live with someone: 86% of residents 65 and older in households do. When one of them needs care, the person they live with usually provides most of it, and respite is what keeps that sustainable.

About 1,534 Andover residents aged 65 or older report a disability (30%) (27% in Anoka County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 26 hospices serving Andover ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Andover compared with Anoka County and Minnesota

Census figure	Andover	Anoka County	Minnesota
Residents 65+ with a disability	30%	27%	28%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	14%	25%	30%
Residents 65 or older	15%	15%	17%
Residents 85 or older	1.4%	1.3%	2.1%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	4.1%	7.2%	8.8%
Households with no vehicle	2.5%	4.6%	6.7%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$86,490	$65,794	—

Older residents in towns around Andover

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Anoka, MN	3.7 mi	3,388	32%
Coon Rapids, MN	5.4 mi	10,500	29%
Ramsey, MN	5.6 mi	4,708	23%
Champlin, MN	6.0 mi	3,511	24%
Oak Grove, MN	6.6 mi	1,425	19%
Ham Lake, MN	6.9 mi	3,104	19%

Hospices serving Andover

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Favoured Hospice, LLC	Dayton, MN	7.3 mi	(612) 477-1770
Mary T Hospice	Coon Rapids, MN	9.2 mi	(763) 516-1027
Olive Grove Hospice LLC	Blaine, MN	9.2 mi	(763) 219-4939
Triniti Hospice	Elk River, MN	13 mi	(763) 241-0654
Ecumen Hospice	Shoreview, MN	16 mi	(651) 714-0200

Nursing homes near Andover (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Anoka Rehabilitation And Living Center	Anoka, MN	3.7 mi	4 of 5	120	(763) 528-6400
The Estates At Twin Rivers LLC	Anoka, MN	4.7 mi	2 of 5	50	(763) 421-5660
Park River Healthcare And Rehabilitation Center Ll	Coon Rapids, MN	7.4 mi	2 of 5	98	(763) 757-2320
Saint Therese At Oxbow Lake	Brooklyn Park, MN	9.8 mi	3 of 5	64	(763) 493-7007

Straight-line miles from the center of Andover. Medicare (CMS) data, October 2026; call ahead to confirm. We are not affiliated with these providers.

What it covers

What a respite caregiver can help with

Taking over the usual routine while you are away
Meals, medication reminders and personal care
Company and activities
Overnight cover for a weekend or a trip

Cost

What respite care costs in Andover

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 22% of the $7,208 monthly median income of Andover 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 respite caregiver

Family caregivers carry most long-term care in the U.S., and burnout is a common reason a home arrangement breaks down. The federal National Family Caregiver Support Program funds respite through local Area Agencies on Aging, and the ARCH National Respite Locator lists respite programs by state.

Questions worth asking: Can you do a short paid visit first, while I am home? Are you available at short notice if I am ill? Can you stay overnight, and what do you charge for it? More in our respite care guide.

CaregiverConnect does not run background checks. Check identity, references and any certification yourself before anyone starts. The Safety Center explains how.

Questions

Respite Care in Andover: common questions

Which hospices serve Andover?

Medicare lists 26 hospices for Andover ZIP codes, including Favoured Hospice, LLC, Mary T Hospice, Olive Grove Hospice LLC.

How much does respite care cost in Andover?

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 22% of the $7,208 monthly median income of Andover 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).

Does Medicaid or Medicare pay for respite care?

Medicare pays for short inpatient respite stays only for people on its hospice benefit (Medicare.gov); the hospices on this page serve Andover. Many state Medicaid home and community-based programs, veterans’ programs and the National Family Caregiver Support Program fund respite. Our guide Medicaid programs for family caregivers: who can be paid, and the rules in 12 states covers Minnesota.

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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.

Respite Care in Andover, MN