Respite Care in Chatfield, MN: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Chatfield, MN: the local picture

453

residents 65 or older (18% of Chatfield)

77%

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

35%

of residents 65+ report a disability (29% in Fillmore County)

6

Medicare-certified hospices serve Chatfield ZIP codes

Most older adults in Chatfield 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 136 Chatfield residents aged 65 or older report a disability (35%) (29% in Fillmore County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 6 hospices serving Chatfield ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Chatfield compared with Fillmore County and Minnesota

Census figure	Chatfield	Fillmore County	Minnesota
Residents 65+ with a disability	35%	29%	28%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	23%	28%	30%
Residents 65 or older	18%	22%	17%
Residents 85 or older	4.3%	3.9%	2.1%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	10%	9.6%	8.8%
Households with no vehicle	6.5%	5.8%	6.7%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$44,706	$51,500	—

Older residents in towns around Chatfield

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
St. Charles, MN	11 mi	560	32%
Stewartville, MN	15 mi	916	27%
Rochester, MN	19 mi	19,980	31%
Plainview, MN	22 mi	536	27%
Byron, MN	26 mi	849	36%
Goodview, MN	28 mi	781	29%

Hospices serving Chatfield

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Seasons Hospice	Rochester, MN	19 mi	(507) 285-1930
Moments Hospice	Rochester, MN	19 mi	(507) 888-9700
Mayo Clinic Hospice	Rochester, MN	19 mi	(507) 284-4002
Crown Capital Strategies, LLC	Rochester, MN	21 mi	(507) 200-1111
St Croix Hospice	Albert Lea, MN	61 mi	(507) 416-4247

Nursing homes near Chatfield (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Chosen Valley Care Center	Chatfield, MN	0.4 mi	5 of 5	78	(507) 867-4220
Whitewater Health Services	St Charles, MN	11 mi	2 of 5	45	(507) 932-3283
Spring Valley Care Center	Spring Valley, MN	15 mi	3 of 5	45	(507) 346-7381
Stewartville Care Center	Stewartville, MN	15 mi	1 of 5	50	(507) 533-4288

Straight-line miles from the center of Chatfield. 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 Chatfield

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 43% of the $3,726 monthly median income of Chatfield 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 Chatfield: common questions

Which hospices serve Chatfield?

Medicare lists 6 hospices for Chatfield ZIP codes, including Seasons Hospice, Moments Hospice, Mayo Clinic Hospice.

How much does respite care cost in Chatfield?

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 43% of the $3,726 monthly median income of Chatfield 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 Chatfield. 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 Chatfield, MN