Respite Care in Faribault, MN: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Faribault, MN: the local picture

4,113

residents 65 or older (17% of Faribault)

64%

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

37%

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

9

Medicare-certified hospices serve Faribault ZIP codes

Most older adults in Faribault 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 1,429 Faribault residents aged 65 or older report a disability (37%) (29% in Rice County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 9 hospices serving Faribault ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Faribault compared with Rice County and Minnesota

Census figure	Faribault	Rice County	Minnesota
Residents 65+ with a disability	37%	29%	28%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	36%	28%	30%
Residents 65 or older	17%	17%	17%
Residents 85 or older	2.6%	2.0%	2.1%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	9.6%	7.1%	8.8%
Households with no vehicle	10%	5.6%	6.7%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$53,884	$61,458	—

Older residents in towns around Faribault

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Northfield, MN	12 mi	3,353	27%
Lonsdale, MN	14 mi	487	51%
Owatonna, MN	15 mi	5,174	29%
Montgomery, MN	18 mi	557	16%
Elko New Market, MN	19 mi	227	8.8%
Waseca, MN	19 mi	1,516	37%

Hospices serving Faribault

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Minnesota Hospice LLC	Lakeville, MN	26 mi	(952) 898-1022
Moments Hospice	Mankato, MN	37 mi	(507) 609-8800
Allina Health Hospice & Palliative Care	Minneapolis, MN	44 mi	(651) 635-9173
Mayo Clinic Hospice	Rochester, MN	45 mi	(507) 284-4002
St Croix Hospice	Albert Lea, MN	45 mi	(507) 416-4247

Nursing homes near Faribault (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
The Emeralds At Fairbault LLC	Faribault, MN	1.1 mi	1 of 5	109	(507) 332-5100
Three Links Care Center	Northfield, MN	12 mi	5 of 5	92	(507) 664-8800
Benedictine Living Community Owatonna	Owatonna, MN	13 mi	1 of 5	79	(507) 444-4200
Lakeshore Rehabilitation Center LLC	Waseca, MN	19 mi	2 of 5	52	(507) 835-2800

Straight-line miles from the center of Faribault. 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 Faribault

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 36% of the $4,490 monthly median income of Faribault 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 Faribault: common questions

Which hospices serve Faribault?

Medicare lists 9 hospices for Faribault ZIP codes, including Minnesota Hospice LLC, Moments Hospice, Allina Health Hospice & Palliative Care.

How much does respite care cost in Faribault?

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 36% of the $4,490 monthly median income of Faribault 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 Faribault. 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 Faribault, MN