Respite Care in Edina, MN: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Edina, MN: the local picture

12,226

residents 65 or older (23% of Edina)

64%

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

25%

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

21

Medicare-certified hospices serve Edina ZIP codes

Most older adults in Edina live with someone: 64% 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 2,983 Edina residents aged 65 or older report a disability (25%) (27% in Hennepin County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 21 hospices serving Edina ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Edina compared with Hennepin County and Minnesota

Census figure	Edina	Hennepin County	Minnesota
Residents 65+ with a disability	25%	27%	28%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	36%	34%	30%
Residents 65 or older	23%	16%	17%
Residents 85 or older	4.0%	1.9%	2.1%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	4.4%	8.9%	8.8%
Households with no vehicle	6.5%	9.3%	6.7%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$83,010	$68,042	—

Older residents in towns around Edina

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Hopkins, MN	3.2 mi	3,227	39%
Richfield, MN	4.0 mi	6,995	34%
St. Louis Park, MN	4.0 mi	8,360	31%
Bloomington, MN	4.8 mi	18,309	30%
Minnetonka, MN	5.5 mi	12,084	22%
Eden Prairie, MN	5.6 mi	10,773	20%

Hospices serving Edina

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Gentiva	Edina, MN	1.4 mi	(612) 361-0022
Caretenders Hospice	Minneapolis, MN	1.4 mi	(952) 831-0193
Lifesprk Hospice LLC	Saint Louis Park, MN	4.2 mi	(952) 737-4350
Brighton Hospice	Saint Louis Park, MN	4.2 mi	(952) 856-2212
Park Nicollet Methodist Hospital	Saint Louis Park, MN	4.6 mi	(952) 993-6087

Nursing homes near Edina (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Aurora On France	Edina, MN	1.6 mi	4 of 5	65	(952) 848-8865
Edenbrook Of Edina	Minneapolis, MN	2.0 mi	3 of 5	80	(952) 925-8500
Hopkins Restorative Care Center	Hopkins, MN	2.6 mi	1 of 5	65	(952) 935-3338
Friendship Village Of Bloomington	Bloomington, MN	2.9 mi	4 of 5	66	(952) 830-9400

Straight-line miles from the center of Edina. 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 Edina

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 23% of the $6,918 monthly median income of Edina 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 Edina: common questions

Which hospices serve Edina?

Medicare lists 21 hospices for Edina ZIP codes, including Gentiva, Caretenders Hospice, Lifesprk Hospice LLC.

How much does respite care cost in Edina?

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 23% of the $6,918 monthly median income of Edina 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 Edina. 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 Edina, MN