Respite Care in Bloomington, MN for Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Bloomington, MN: the local picture

18,309

residents 65 or older (21% of Bloomington)

67%

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

30%

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

25

Medicare-certified hospices serve Bloomington ZIP codes

Most older adults in Bloomington live with someone: 67% 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 5,264 Bloomington residents aged 65 or older report a disability (30%) (27% in Hennepin County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 25 hospices serving Bloomington ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Bloomington compared with Hennepin County and Minnesota

Census figure	Bloomington	Hennepin County	Minnesota
Residents 65+ with a disability	30%	27%	28%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	33%	34%	30%
Residents 65 or older	21%	16%	17%
Residents 85 or older	2.8%	1.9%	2.1%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	7.8%	8.9%	8.8%
Households with no vehicle	6.7%	9.3%	6.7%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$64,754	$68,042	—

Older residents in towns around Bloomington

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Richfield, MN	3.5 mi	6,995	34%
Edina, MN	4.8 mi	12,226	25%
Burnsville, MN	4.8 mi	10,901	27%
Savage, MN	5.4 mi	3,918	21%
Eden Prairie, MN	7.2 mi	10,773	20%
Eagan, MN	7.5 mi	10,943	23%

Hospices serving Bloomington

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Healthpartners Hospice And Palliatice Care	Bloomington, MN	4.0 mi	(952) 883-6877
Caretenders Hospice	Minneapolis, MN	4.3 mi	(952) 831-0193
Allina Health Hospice & Palliative Care	Minneapolis, MN	8.0 mi	(651) 635-9173
Lifesprk Hospice LLC	Saint Louis Park, MN	8.4 mi	(952) 737-4350
Brighton Hospice	Saint Louis Park, MN	8.4 mi	(952) 856-2212

Nursing homes near Bloomington (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Presbyterian Homes Of Bloomington	Bloomington, MN	0.5 mi	5 of 5	98	(952) 948-3000
The Estates At Bloomington LLC	Bloomington, MN	1.9 mi	3 of 5	68	(952) 881-8676
Minnesota Masonic Home Care Center	Bloomington, MN	2.7 mi	5 of 5	194	(952) 948-7000
Martin Luther Care Center	Bloomington, MN	2.9 mi	3 of 5	137	(952) 888-7751

Straight-line miles from the center of Bloomington. 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 Bloomington

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 30% of the $5,396 monthly median income of Bloomington 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 Bloomington: common questions

Which hospices serve Bloomington?

Medicare lists 25 hospices for Bloomington ZIP codes, including Healthpartners Hospice And Palliatice Care, Caretenders Hospice, Allina Health Hospice & Palliative Care.

How much does respite care cost in Bloomington?

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 30% of the $5,396 monthly median income of Bloomington 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 Bloomington. 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 Bloomington, MN