Respite Care in Cloquet, MN: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Cloquet, MN: the local picture

2,175

residents 65 or older (17% of Cloquet)

61%

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

33%

of residents 65+ report a disability (32% in Carlton County)

8

Medicare-certified hospices serve Cloquet ZIP codes

Most older adults in Cloquet live with someone: 61% 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 678 Cloquet residents aged 65 or older report a disability (33%) (32% in Carlton County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 8 hospices serving Cloquet ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Cloquet compared with Carlton County and Minnesota

Census figure	Cloquet	Carlton County	Minnesota
Residents 65+ with a disability	33%	32%	28%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	39%	28%	30%
Residents 65 or older	17%	19%	17%
Residents 85 or older	2.0%	2.1%	2.1%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	14%	12%	8.8%
Households with no vehicle	9.2%	5.7%	6.7%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$42,045	$52,569	—

Older residents in towns around Cloquet

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Proctor, MN	13 mi	732	45%
Hermantown, MN	13 mi	1,737	30%
Duluth, MN	18 mi	15,068	30%
Superior, WI	20 mi	4,778	37%
Rice Lake, MN	22 mi	949	19%
Moose Lake, MN	23 mi	485	31%

Hospices serving Cloquet

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Moments Hospice	Hermantown, MN	16 mi	(218) 520-0870
Gentiva 1	Hermantown, MN	16 mi	(218) 729-2517
Aspirus St. Luke's At Home-Hospice-Duluth	Duluth, MN	20 mi	(218) 249-6100
Essentia Health St Mary's Hospice & Palliative Care Services	Duluth, MN	20 mi	(218) 786-4020
St Croix Hospice	Moose Lake, MN	23 mi	(218) 389-7681

Nursing homes near Cloquet (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Interfaith Care Center	Carlton, MN	5.2 mi	5 of 5	96	(218) 384-4258
The North Shore Estates LLC	Duluth, MN	15 mi	2 of 5	70	(218) 628-2341
Viewcrest Health Center	Duluth, MN	17 mi	3 of 5	88	(218) 727-8801
Dove Healthcare - Superior	Superior, WI	18 mi	2 of 5	118	(715) 394-5591

Straight-line miles from the center of Cloquet. 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 Cloquet

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 46% of the $3,504 monthly median income of Cloquet 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 Cloquet: common questions

Which hospices serve Cloquet?

Medicare lists 8 hospices for Cloquet ZIP codes, including Moments Hospice, Gentiva 1, Aspirus St. Luke's At Home-Hospice-Duluth.

How much does respite care cost in Cloquet?

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 46% of the $3,504 monthly median income of Cloquet 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 Cloquet. 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 Cloquet, MN