Respite Care in Carver, MN: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Carver, MN: the local picture

652

residents 65 or older (10% of Carver)

70%

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

15%

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

12

Medicare-certified hospices serve Carver ZIP codes

Most older adults in Carver live with someone: 70% 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 97 Carver residents aged 65 or older report a disability (15%) (27% in Carver County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 12 hospices serving Carver ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Carver compared with Carver County and Minnesota

Census figure	Carver	Carver County	Minnesota
Residents 65+ with a disability	15%	27%	28%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	30%	23%	30%
Residents 65 or older	10%	15%	17%
Residents 85 or older	0.5%	1.7%	2.1%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	2.8%	7.0%	8.8%
Households with no vehicle	3.4%	3.8%	6.7%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$57,868	$69,192	—

Older residents in towns around Carver

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Chaska, MN	4.0 mi	3,848	35%
Jordan, MN	6.7 mi	477	27%
Victoria, MN	7.1 mi	1,636	19%
Chanhassen, MN	7.3 mi	4,001	23%
Shakopee, MN	7.7 mi	4,768	32%
Waconia, MN	9.5 mi	2,005	34%

Hospices serving Carver

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Ridgeview Hospice	Waconia, MN	9.5 mi	(952) 442-6030
Park Nicollet Methodist Hospital	Saint Louis Park, MN	18 mi	(952) 993-6087
Minnesota Hospice LLC	Lakeville, MN	19 mi	(952) 898-1022
Lifesprk Hospice LLC	Saint Louis Park, MN	19 mi	(952) 737-4350
Grace Hospice	Minneapolis, MN	22 mi	(612) 238-0034

Nursing homes near Carver (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Auburn Manor	Chaska, MN	2.5 mi	3 of 5	60	(952) 448-9303
Shakopee Friendship Manor	Shakopee, MN	4.9 mi	3 of 5	60	(952) 445-4155
St Gertrudes Health & Rehabilitation Center	Shakopee, MN	6.5 mi	3 of 5	105	(952) 233-4411
Good Samaritan Society - Waconia And Westview Acre	Waconia, MN	9.7 mi	2 of 5	75	(952) 442-5111

Straight-line miles from the center of Carver. 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 Carver

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 33% of the $4,822 monthly median income of Carver 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 Carver: common questions

Which hospices serve Carver?

Medicare lists 12 hospices for Carver ZIP codes, including Ridgeview Hospice, Park Nicollet Methodist Hospital, Minnesota Hospice LLC.

How much does respite care cost in Carver?

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 33% of the $4,822 monthly median income of Carver 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 Carver. 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 Carver, MN