Respite Care in Brooklyn Park, MN for Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Brooklyn Park, MN: the local picture

10,530

residents 65 or older (13% of Brooklyn Park)

77%

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

33%

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

26

Medicare-certified hospices serve Brooklyn Park ZIP codes

Most older adults in Brooklyn Park live with someone: 77% 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 3,467 Brooklyn Park residents aged 65 or older report a disability (33%) (27% in Hennepin County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

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

Brooklyn Park compared with Hennepin County and Minnesota

Census figure	Brooklyn Park	Hennepin County	Minnesota
Residents 65+ with a disability	33%	27%	28%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	23%	34%	30%
Residents 65 or older	13%	16%	17%
Residents 85 or older	1.1%	1.9%	2.1%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	8.8%	8.9%	8.8%
Households with no vehicle	7.8%	9.3%	6.7%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$63,511	$68,042	—

Older residents in towns around Brooklyn Park

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Osseo, MN	2.5 mi	654	36%
Brooklyn Center, MN	3.3 mi	4,016	37%
Champlin, MN	4.7 mi	3,511	24%
Fridley, MN	4.7 mi	4,436	25%
Coon Rapids, MN	4.9 mi	10,500	29%
Spring Lake Park, MN	5.1 mi	1,374	33%

Hospices serving Brooklyn Park

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Serenity Hospice Homes LLC	Brooklyn Park, MN	0.7 mi	(612) 398-6993
Mary T Hospice	Coon Rapids, MN	0.7 mi	(763) 516-1027
North Memorial Home Hlth Hospc	Robbinsdale, MN	7.0 mi	(763) 581-9340
Moments Hospice	Golden Valley, MN	7.0 mi	(763) 205-3600
Olive Grove Hospice LLC	Blaine, MN	8.8 mi	(763) 219-4939

Nursing homes near Brooklyn Park (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Saint Therese At Oxbow Lake	Brooklyn Park, MN	0.1 mi	3 of 5	64	(763) 493-7007
Maranatha Care Center	Brooklyn Center, MN	2.1 mi	4 of 5	97	(763) 549-9600
The Villas At Osseo LLC	Osseo, MN	2.3 mi	1 of 5	100	(763) 762-1800
Park River Healthcare And Rehabilitation Center Ll	Coon Rapids, MN	3.5 mi	2 of 5	98	(763) 757-2320

Straight-line miles from the center of Brooklyn Park. 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 Brooklyn Park

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 $5,293 monthly median income of Brooklyn Park 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 Brooklyn Park: common questions

Which hospices serve Brooklyn Park?

Medicare lists 26 hospices for Brooklyn Park ZIP codes, including Serenity Hospice Homes LLC, Mary T Hospice, North Memorial Home Hlth Hospc.

How much does respite care cost in Brooklyn Park?

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 $5,293 monthly median income of Brooklyn Park 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 Brooklyn Park. 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 Brooklyn Park, MN