Respite Care in Belle Plaine, MN for Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Belle Plaine, MN: the local picture

953

residents 65 or older (13% of Belle Plaine)

55%

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

37%

of residents 65+ report a disability (25% in Scott County)

11

Medicare-certified hospices serve Belle Plaine ZIP codes

Most older adults in Belle Plaine live with someone: 55% 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 282 Belle Plaine residents aged 65 or older report a disability (37%) (25% in Scott County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 11 hospices serving Belle Plaine ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Belle Plaine compared with Scott County and Minnesota

Census figure	Belle Plaine	Scott County	Minnesota
Residents 65+ with a disability	37%	25%	28%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	45%	25%	30%
Residents 65 or older	13%	13%	17%
Residents 85 or older	3.0%	1.1%	2.1%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	7.2%	7.1%	8.8%
Households with no vehicle	3.4%	3.1%	6.7%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$50,462	$68,347	—

Older residents in towns around Belle Plaine

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Jordan, MN	6.9 mi	477	27%
New Prague, MN	11 mi	1,479	26%
Carver, MN	12 mi	652	15%
Le Sueur, MN	12 mi	788	25%
Norwood Young America, MN	13 mi	685	40%
Montgomery, MN	15 mi	557	16%

Hospices serving Belle Plaine

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Ridgeview Hospice	Waconia, MN	16 mi	(952) 442-6030
St Croix Hospice	Hopkins, MN	28 mi	(952) 746-9649
Lifesprk Hospice LLC	Saint Louis Park, MN	31 mi	(952) 737-4350
Brighton Hospice	Saint Louis Park, MN	31 mi	(952) 856-2212
Superior Hospice Inc.	Golden Valley, MN	32 mi	(763) 277-8777

Nursing homes near Belle Plaine (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
The Lutheran Home: Belle Plaine	Belle Plaine, MN	0.6 mi	4 of 5	60	(952) 873-2131
Mala Strana Health Care, LLC	New Prague, MN	10 mi	4 of 5	69	(952) 758-2514
Cura Of Le Sueur	Le Sueur, MN	14 mi	2 of 5	50	(507) 665-3375
Auburn Manor	Chaska, MN	14 mi	3 of 5	60	(952) 448-9303

Straight-line miles from the center of Belle Plaine. 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 Belle Plaine

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 38% of the $4,205 monthly median income of Belle Plaine 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 Belle Plaine: common questions

Which hospices serve Belle Plaine?

Medicare lists 11 hospices for Belle Plaine ZIP codes, including Ridgeview Hospice, St Croix Hospice, Lifesprk Hospice LLC.

How much does respite care cost in Belle Plaine?

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 38% of the $4,205 monthly median income of Belle Plaine 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 Belle Plaine. 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 Belle Plaine, MN