Respite Care in Delano, MN: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Delano, MN: the local picture

1,014

residents 65 or older (15% of Delano)

67%

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

36%

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

17

Medicare-certified hospices serve Delano ZIP codes

Most older adults in Delano live with someone: 67% 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 343 Delano residents aged 65 or older report a disability (36%) (29% in Wright County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 17 hospices serving Delano ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Delano compared with Wright County and Minnesota

Census figure	Delano	Wright County	Minnesota
Residents 65+ with a disability	36%	29%	28%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	33%	26%	30%
Residents 65 or older	15%	14%	17%
Residents 85 or older	2.1%	1.2%	2.1%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	14%	7.8%	8.8%
Households with no vehicle	4.0%	3.0%	6.7%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$43,438	$56,510	—

Older residents in towns around Delano

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Independence, MN	3.8 mi	738	27%
Rockford, MN	4.3 mi	645	41%
Watertown, MN	5.9 mi	541	44%
Greenfield, MN	6.3 mi	420	16%
Montrose, MN	6.5 mi	270	44%
Minnetrista, MN	7.9 mi	1,142	6.4%

Hospices serving Delano

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Ridgeview Hospice	Waconia, MN	13 mi	(952) 442-6030
St Croix Hospice	Hopkins, MN	18 mi	(952) 746-9649
Superior Hospice Inc.	Golden Valley, MN	20 mi	(763) 277-8777
Park Nicollet Methodist Hospital	Saint Louis Park, MN	21 mi	(952) 993-6087
Triniti Hospice	Elk River, MN	22 mi	(763) 241-0654

Nursing homes near Delano (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
The Estates At Delano LLC	Delano, MN	4.1 mi	4 of 5	39	(763) 972-2987
Haven Homes Of Maple Plain	Maple Plain, MN	5.9 mi	5 of 5	64	(763) 292-2300
Park View Health Care Center	Buffalo, MN	9.6 mi	5 of 5	92	(763) 951-7825
Lake Minnetonka Shores	Spring Park, MN	10 mi	5 of 5	60	(952) 471-4001

Straight-line miles from the center of Delano. 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 Delano

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 44% of the $3,620 monthly median income of Delano 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 Delano: common questions

Which hospices serve Delano?

Medicare lists 17 hospices for Delano ZIP codes, including Ridgeview Hospice, St Croix Hospice, Superior Hospice Inc..

How much does respite care cost in Delano?

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 44% of the $3,620 monthly median income of Delano 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 Delano. 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 Delano, MN