Respite Care in Breckenridge, MN for Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Breckenridge, MN: the local picture

667

residents 65 or older (20% of Breckenridge)

63%

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

30%

of residents 65+ report a disability (23% in Wilkin County)

3

Medicare-certified hospices serve Breckenridge ZIP codes

Most older adults in Breckenridge live with someone: 63% 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 178 Breckenridge residents aged 65 or older report a disability (30%) (23% in Wilkin County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 3 hospices serving Breckenridge ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Breckenridge compared with Wilkin County and Minnesota

Census figure	Breckenridge	Wilkin County	Minnesota
Residents 65+ with a disability	30%	23%	28%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	37%	33%	30%
Residents 65 or older	20%	20%	17%
Residents 85 or older	6.9%	4.3%	2.1%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	22%	13%	8.8%
Households with no vehicle	11%	6.7%	6.7%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$40,590	$52,250	—

Older residents in towns around Breckenridge

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Wahpeton, ND	1.4 mi	1,557	29%
Fergus Falls, MN	24 mi	3,663	40%
Barnesville, MN	28 mi	359	37%
Pelican Rapids, MN	32 mi	444	26%
Horace, ND	37 mi	294	22%
Moorhead, MN	42 mi	5,703	31%

Hospices serving Breckenridge

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Chi Health At Home	Breckenridge, MN	1.4 mi	(218) 643-2275
Hia Hospice	Fargo, ND	38 mi	(701) 356-1500
Moments Hospice	Saint Cloud, MN	126 mi	(320) 372-4300

Nursing homes near Breckenridge (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
St Francis Home	Breckenridge, MN	0.2 mi	5 of 5	80	(218) 643-3000
St Catherines Living Center	Wahpeton, ND	1.5 mi	2 of 5	49	(701) 642-6667
St Gerard's Community Of Care	Hankinson, ND	21 mi	3 of 5	34	(701) 242-7891
MN Veterans Home-Fergus Falls	Fergus Falls, MN	24 mi	4 of 5	85	(218) 736-0400

Straight-line miles from the center of Breckenridge. 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 Breckenridge

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 47% of the $3,383 monthly median income of Breckenridge 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 Breckenridge: common questions

Which hospices serve Breckenridge?

Medicare lists 3 hospices for Breckenridge ZIP codes, including Chi Health At Home, Hia Hospice, Moments Hospice.

How much does respite care cost in Breckenridge?

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 47% of the $3,383 monthly median income of Breckenridge 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 Breckenridge. 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 Breckenridge, MN