Respite Care in Eveleth, MN: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Eveleth, MN: the local picture

644

residents 65 or older (19% of Eveleth)

69%

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

35%

of residents 65+ report a disability (30% in St. Louis County)

5

Medicare-certified hospices serve Eveleth ZIP codes

Most older adults in Eveleth live with someone: 69% 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 203 Eveleth residents aged 65 or older report a disability (35%) (30% in St. Louis County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 5 hospices serving Eveleth ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Eveleth compared with St. Louis County and Minnesota

Census figure	Eveleth	St. Louis County	Minnesota
Residents 65+ with a disability	35%	30%	28%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	31%	32%	30%
Residents 65 or older	19%	21%	17%
Residents 85 or older	2.6%	2.5%	2.1%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	21%	9.5%	8.8%
Households with no vehicle	6.0%	8.0%	6.7%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$35,859	$54,929	—

Older residents in towns around Eveleth

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Virginia, MN	4.0 mi	2,013	32%
Mountain Iron, MN	5.3 mi	744	38%
Chisholm, MN	15 mi	1,308	29%
Hibbing, MN	19 mi	3,743	30%
Rice Lake, MN	44 mi	949	19%
Ely, MN	44 mi	910	34%

Hospices serving Eveleth

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Range Regional Health Services	Hibbing, MN	19 mi	(218) 262-6982
Moments Hospice	Hermantown, MN	49 mi	(218) 520-0870
Essentia Health St Mary's Hospice & Palliative Care Services	Duluth, MN	51 mi	(218) 786-4020
Aspirus St. Luke's At Home-Hospice-Duluth	Duluth, MN	51 mi	(218) 249-6100
Ecumen Hospice	Shoreview, MN	168 mi	(651) 714-0200

Nursing homes near Eveleth (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
The Waterview Woods LLC	Eveleth, MN	0.8 mi	1 of 5	65	(218) 744-9800
The Waterview Pines LLC	Virginia, MN	2.8 mi	1 of 5	83	(218) 748-7809
Essentia Health Virginia Care Cent	Virginia, MN	3.9 mi	5 of 5	40	(218) 749-9411
Cornerstone Villa	Buhl, MN	11 mi	3 of 5	43	(218) 258-3253

Straight-line miles from the center of Eveleth. 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 Eveleth

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 54% of the $2,988 monthly median income of Eveleth 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 Eveleth: common questions

Which hospices serve Eveleth?

Medicare lists 5 hospices for Eveleth ZIP codes, including Range Regional Health Services, Moments Hospice, Essentia Health St Mary's Hospice & Palliative Care Services.

How much does respite care cost in Eveleth?

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 54% of the $2,988 monthly median income of Eveleth 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 Eveleth. 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 Eveleth, MN