Respite Care in Falcon Heights, MN for Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Falcon Heights, MN: the local picture

789

residents 65 or older (16% of Falcon Heights)

71%

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

17%

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

18

Medicare-certified hospices serve Falcon Heights ZIP codes

Most older adults in Falcon Heights live with someone: 71% 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 137 Falcon Heights residents aged 65 or older report a disability (17%) (29% in Ramsey County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 18 hospices serving Falcon Heights ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Falcon Heights compared with Ramsey County and Minnesota

Census figure	Falcon Heights	Ramsey County	Minnesota
Residents 65+ with a disability	17%	29%	28%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	29%	35%	30%
Residents 65 or older	16%	16%	17%
Residents 85 or older	1.4%	2.0%	2.1%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	0.6%	9.3%	8.8%
Households with no vehicle	8.0%	10%	6.7%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$95,952	$63,225	—

Older residents in towns around Falcon Heights

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Roseville, MN	2.2 mi	8,066	35%
St. Anthony, MN	3.5 mi	2,338	31%
St. Paul, MN	4.4 mi	38,220	30%
Minneapolis, MN	4.9 mi	48,538	30%
Little Canada, MN	5.1 mi	1,905	36%
Columbia Heights, MN	5.5 mi	3,201	30%

Hospices serving Falcon Heights

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Accentcare Fairview Hospice - West, LLC	Saint Paul, MN	1.8 mi	(612) 721-2491
Presbyterian Homes Hospice Inc	Roseville, MN	2.0 mi	(651) 631-6406
Our Lady Of Peace Hospice	Saint Paul, MN	2.5 mi	(651) 789-5031
Allina Health Hospice & Palliative Care	Minneapolis, MN	5.2 mi	(651) 635-9173
Ecumen Hospice	Shoreview, MN	6.2 mi	(651) 714-0200

Nursing homes near Falcon Heights (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Lyngblomsten Care Center	Saint Paul, MN	0.9 mi	3 of 5	225	(651) 646-2941
St Anthony Park Home Inc	Saint Paul, MN	1.1 mi	3 of 5	84	(651) 632-3503
Episcopal Church Home The Gardens	Saint Paul, MN	2.2 mi	3 of 5	60	(651) 632-8801
The Villas At Roseville	Roseville, MN	2.3 mi	3 of 5	63	(651) 484-3378

Straight-line miles from the center of Falcon Heights. 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 Falcon Heights

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 20% of the $7,996 monthly median income of Falcon Heights 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 Falcon Heights: common questions

Which hospices serve Falcon Heights?

Medicare lists 18 hospices for Falcon Heights ZIP codes, including Accentcare Fairview Hospice - West, LLC, Presbyterian Homes Hospice Inc, Our Lady Of Peace Hospice.

How much does respite care cost in Falcon Heights?

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 20% of the $7,996 monthly median income of Falcon Heights 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 Falcon Heights. 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 Falcon Heights, MN