Respite Care in Coon Rapids, MN for Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Coon Rapids, MN: the local picture

10,500

residents 65 or older (17% of Coon Rapids)

71%

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

29%

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

26

Medicare-certified hospices serve Coon Rapids ZIP codes

Most older adults in Coon Rapids live with someone: 71% 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 2,956 Coon Rapids residents aged 65 or older report a disability (29%) (27% in Anoka County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

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

Coon Rapids compared with Anoka County and Minnesota

Census figure	Coon Rapids	Anoka County	Minnesota
Residents 65+ with a disability	29%	27%	28%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	29%	25%	30%
Residents 65 or older	17%	15%	17%
Residents 85 or older	2.0%	1.3%	2.1%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	6.9%	7.2%	8.8%
Households with no vehicle	6.3%	4.6%	6.7%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$61,393	$65,794	—

Older residents in towns around Coon Rapids

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Champlin, MN	3.7 mi	3,511	24%
Anoka, MN	4.7 mi	3,388	32%
Brooklyn Park, MN	4.9 mi	10,530	33%
Blaine, MN	5.1 mi	9,973	25%
Spring Lake Park, MN	5.3 mi	1,374	33%
Andover, MN	5.4 mi	5,090	30%

Hospices serving Coon Rapids

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Mary T Hospice	Coon Rapids, MN	4.2 mi	(763) 516-1027
Olive Grove Hospice LLC	Blaine, MN	6.0 mi	(763) 219-4939
Favoured Hospice, LLC	Dayton, MN	7.7 mi	(612) 477-1770
Ecumen Hospice	Shoreview, MN	11 mi	(651) 714-0200
North Memorial Home Hlth Hospc	Robbinsdale, MN	12 mi	(763) 581-9340

Nursing homes near Coon Rapids (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Park River Healthcare And Rehabilitation Center Ll	Coon Rapids, MN	2.0 mi	2 of 5	98	(763) 757-2320
Anoka Rehabilitation And Living Center	Anoka, MN	4.3 mi	4 of 5	120	(763) 528-6400
The Estates At Twin Rivers LLC	Anoka, MN	4.3 mi	2 of 5	50	(763) 421-5660
Saint Therese At Oxbow Lake	Brooklyn Park, MN	4.9 mi	3 of 5	64	(763) 493-7007

Straight-line miles from the center of Coon Rapids. 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 Coon Rapids

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 31% of the $5,116 monthly median income of Coon Rapids 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 Coon Rapids: common questions

Which hospices serve Coon Rapids?

Medicare lists 26 hospices for Coon Rapids ZIP codes, including Mary T Hospice, Olive Grove Hospice LLC, Favoured Hospice, LLC.

How much does respite care cost in Coon Rapids?

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 31% of the $5,116 monthly median income of Coon Rapids 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 Coon Rapids. 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 Coon Rapids, MN