Respite Care in Blaine, MN: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Blaine, MN: the local picture

9,973

residents 65 or older (14% of Blaine)

75%

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

25%

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

29

Medicare-certified hospices serve Blaine ZIP codes

Most older adults in Blaine live with someone: 75% 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 2,495 Blaine residents aged 65 or older report a disability (25%) (27% in Anoka County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 29 hospices serving Blaine ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Blaine compared with Anoka County and Minnesota

Census figure	Blaine	Anoka County	Minnesota
Residents 65+ with a disability	25%	27%	28%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	25%	25%	30%
Residents 65 or older	14%	15%	17%
Residents 85 or older	0.8%	1.3%	2.1%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	6.9%	7.2%	8.8%
Households with no vehicle	2.4%	4.6%	6.7%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$65,046	$65,794	—

Older residents in towns around Blaine

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Lexington, MN	2.8 mi	258	28%
Circle Pines, MN	3.4 mi	875	22%
Spring Lake Park, MN	4.2 mi	1,374	33%
Mounds View, MN	4.4 mi	2,410	30%
Lino Lakes, MN	4.9 mi	3,389	22%
Coon Rapids, MN	5.1 mi	10,500	29%

Hospices serving Blaine

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Olive Grove Hospice LLC	Blaine, MN	0.8 mi	(763) 219-4939
Ecumen Hospice	Shoreview, MN	7.5 mi	(651) 714-0200
Serenity Hospice Homes LLC	Brooklyn Park, MN	7.6 mi	(612) 398-6993
Mary T Hospice	Coon Rapids, MN	7.6 mi	(763) 516-1027
Interim Healthcare Of The Twin Cities, Inc.	Roseville, MN	11 mi	(651) 917-3634

Nursing homes near Blaine (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Park River Healthcare And Rehabilitation Center Ll	Coon Rapids, MN	4.9 mi	2 of 5	98	(763) 757-2320
Benedictine Health Center Innsbruck	New Brighton, MN	7.1 mi	3 of 5	105	(651) 633-1686
The Villas At New Brighton	New Brighton, MN	7.5 mi	1 of 5	99	(651) 633-7875
New Brighton Care Center	New Brighton, MN	7.5 mi	3 of 5	57	(651) 403-5241

Straight-line miles from the center of Blaine. 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 Blaine

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 29% of the $5,421 monthly median income of Blaine 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 Blaine: common questions

Which hospices serve Blaine?

Medicare lists 29 hospices for Blaine ZIP codes, including Olive Grove Hospice LLC, Ecumen Hospice, Serenity Hospice Homes LLC.

How much does respite care cost in Blaine?

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 29% of the $5,421 monthly median income of Blaine 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 Blaine. 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.

More near Blaine

More senior care near Blaine

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Other care in Blaine

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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 Blaine, MN