Respite Care in Eagan, MN: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Eagan, MN: the local picture

10,943

residents 65 or older (16% of Eagan)

68%

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

23%

of residents 65+ report a disability (26% in Dakota County)

26

Medicare-certified hospices serve Eagan ZIP codes

Most older adults in Eagan live with someone: 68% 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 2,435 Eagan residents aged 65 or older report a disability (23%) (26% in Dakota County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

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

Eagan compared with Dakota County and Minnesota

Census figure	Eagan	Dakota County	Minnesota
Residents 65+ with a disability	23%	26%	28%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	32%	28%	30%
Residents 65 or older	16%	16%	17%
Residents 85 or older	1.5%	1.7%	2.1%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	8.6%	6.6%	8.8%
Households with no vehicle	3.7%	4.9%	6.7%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$69,375	$69,739	—

Older residents in towns around Eagan

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Mendota Heights, MN	4.6 mi	3,057	19%
Inver Grove Heights, MN	5.1 mi	6,440	25%
Apple Valley, MN	5.2 mi	9,553	26%
Rosemount, MN	6.7 mi	3,813	27%
Burnsville, MN	6.7 mi	10,901	27%
West St. Paul, MN	7.1 mi	4,393	34%

Hospices serving Eagan

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Healthpartners Hospice And Palliatice Care	Bloomington, MN	4.1 mi	(952) 883-6877
Sholom Hospice	Saint Paul, MN	8.7 mi	(651) 328-2091
Our Lady Of Peace Hospice	Saint Paul, MN	9.5 mi	(651) 789-5031
Allina Health Hospice & Palliative Care	Minneapolis, MN	9.6 mi	(651) 635-9173
Accentcare Fairview Hospice - West, LLC	Saint Paul, MN	11 mi	(612) 721-2491

Nursing homes near Eagan (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Martin Luther Care Center	Bloomington, MN	4.6 mi	3 of 5	137	(952) 888-7751
The Estates At Bloomington LLC	Bloomington, MN	5.8 mi	3 of 5	68	(952) 881-8676
Apple Valley Village Health Care Center	Apple Valley, MN	5.9 mi	5 of 5	162	(952) 236-2000
Woodlyn Heights Healthcare Center	Inver Grove Heights, MN	6.0 mi	2 of 5	79	(651) 451-1881

Straight-line miles from the center of Eagan. 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 Eagan

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 28% of the $5,781 monthly median income of Eagan 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 Eagan: common questions

Which hospices serve Eagan?

Medicare lists 26 hospices for Eagan ZIP codes, including Healthpartners Hospice And Palliatice Care, Sholom Hospice, Our Lady Of Peace Hospice.

How much does respite care cost in Eagan?

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 28% of the $5,781 monthly median income of Eagan 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 Eagan. 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.

More near Eagan

More senior care near Eagan

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Other care in Eagan

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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 Eagan, MN