Respite Care in Cannon Falls, MN for Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Cannon Falls, MN: the local picture

922

residents 65 or older (22% of Cannon Falls)

63%

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

43%

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

10

Medicare-certified hospices serve Cannon Falls ZIP codes

Most older adults in Cannon Falls 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 361 Cannon Falls residents aged 65 or older report a disability (43%) (27% in Goodhue County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 10 hospices serving Cannon Falls ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Cannon Falls compared with Goodhue County and Minnesota

Census figure	Cannon Falls	Goodhue County	Minnesota
Residents 65+ with a disability	43%	27%	28%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	37%	29%	30%
Residents 65 or older	22%	21%	17%
Residents 85 or older	3.9%	3.0%	2.1%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	13%	9.9%	8.8%
Households with no vehicle	8.2%	6.8%	6.7%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$35,491	$60,009	—

Older residents in towns around Cannon Falls

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Northfield, MN	14 mi	3,353	27%
Red Wing, MN	15 mi	3,493	30%
Hastings, MN	15 mi	4,383	27%
Empire, MN	15 mi	440	22%
Farmington, MN	17 mi	1,932	33%
Prescott, WI	17 mi	884	14%

Hospices serving Cannon Falls

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Minnesota Hospice LLC	Lakeville, MN	21 mi	(952) 898-1022
St Croix Hospice	Oakdale, MN	33 mi	(651) 735-3656
Allina Health Hospice & Palliative Care	Minneapolis, MN	34 mi	(651) 635-9173
Accentcare Fairview Hospice - West, LLC	Saint Paul, MN	35 mi	(612) 721-2491
Brighton Hospice	Saint Louis Park, MN	37 mi	(952) 856-2212

Nursing homes near Cannon Falls (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Three Links Care Center	Northfield, MN	15 mi	5 of 5	92	(507) 664-8800
Trinity Care Center	Farmington, MN	15 mi	5 of 5	90	(651) 463-7818
Augustana Care Hastings Health And Rehabilitation	Hastings, MN	15 mi	5 of 5	72	(651) 437-6176
Regina Senior Living	Hastings, MN	16 mi	2 of 5	57	(651) 480-4333

Straight-line miles from the center of Cannon Falls. 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 Cannon Falls

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 54% of the $2,958 monthly median income of Cannon Falls 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 Cannon Falls: common questions

Which hospices serve Cannon Falls?

Medicare lists 10 hospices for Cannon Falls ZIP codes, including Minnesota Hospice LLC, St Croix Hospice, Allina Health Hospice & Palliative Care.

How much does respite care cost in Cannon Falls?

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 54% of the $2,958 monthly median income of Cannon Falls 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 Cannon Falls. 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 Cannon Falls, MN