Respite Care in Cottage Grove, MN for Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Cottage Grove, MN: the local picture

5,760

residents 65 or older (14% of Cottage Grove)

78%

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

27%

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

23

Medicare-certified hospices serve Cottage Grove ZIP codes

Most older adults in Cottage Grove live with someone: 78% 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 1,554 Cottage Grove residents aged 65 or older report a disability (27%) (27% in Washington County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 23 hospices serving Cottage Grove ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Cottage Grove compared with Washington County and Minnesota

Census figure	Cottage Grove	Washington County	Minnesota
Residents 65+ with a disability	27%	27%	28%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	22%	26%	30%
Residents 65 or older	14%	17%	17%
Residents 85 or older	1.6%	1.8%	2.1%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	9.8%	6.7%	8.8%
Households with no vehicle	3.8%	3.8%	6.7%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$79,332	$75,658	—

Older residents in towns around Cottage Grove

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
St. Paul Park, MN	4.2 mi	721	29%
Newport, MN	5.9 mi	732	35%
Hastings, MN	6.4 mi	4,383	27%
Woodbury, MN	6.4 mi	10,738	26%
Inver Grove Heights, MN	7.2 mi	6,440	25%
Prescott, WI	7.4 mi	884	14%

Hospices serving Cottage Grove

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Hospice Of The Midwest	Woodbury, MN	7.5 mi	(651) 344-1040
St Croix Hospice	Oakdale, MN	12 mi	(651) 735-3656
Beyond Hospice	Oakdale, MN	12 mi	(651) 485-5095
Our Lady Of Peace Hospice	Saint Paul, MN	15 mi	(651) 789-5031
Healthpartners Hospice And Palliatice Care	Bloomington, MN	16 mi	(952) 883-6877

Nursing homes near Cottage Grove (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Norris Square	Cottage Grove, MN	2.7 mi	5 of 5	72	(651) 769-6650
Regina Senior Living	Hastings, MN	4.9 mi	2 of 5	57	(651) 480-4333
St Therese Of Woodbury LLC	Woodbury, MN	5.7 mi	4 of 5	56	(651) 209-9100
Augustana Care Hastings Health And Rehabilitation	Hastings, MN	6.3 mi	5 of 5	72	(651) 437-6176

Straight-line miles from the center of Cottage Grove. 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 Cottage Grove

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 24% of the $6,611 monthly median income of Cottage Grove 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 Cottage Grove: common questions

Which hospices serve Cottage Grove?

Medicare lists 23 hospices for Cottage Grove ZIP codes, including Hospice Of The Midwest, St Croix Hospice, Beyond Hospice.

How much does respite care cost in Cottage Grove?

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 24% of the $6,611 monthly median income of Cottage Grove 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 Cottage Grove. 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 Cottage Grove, MN