Respite Care in Goodview, MN: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Goodview, MN: the local picture

781

residents 65 or older (19% of Goodview)

55%

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

29%

of residents 65+ report a disability (28% in Winona County)

8

Medicare-certified hospices serve Goodview ZIP codes

Most older adults in Goodview live with someone: 55% 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 230 Goodview residents aged 65 or older report a disability (29%) (28% in Winona County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 8 hospices serving Goodview ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Goodview compared with Winona County and Minnesota

Census figure	Goodview	Winona County	Minnesota
Residents 65+ with a disability	29%	28%	28%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	45%	29%	30%
Residents 65 or older	19%	19%	17%
Residents 85 or older	1.1%	2.5%	2.1%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	7.7%	13%	8.8%
Households with no vehicle	5.5%	5.3%	6.7%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$55,036	$55,295	—

Older residents in towns around Goodview

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Winona, MN	2.6 mi	4,919	31%
Arcadia, WI	17 mi	378	27%
St. Charles, MN	18 mi	560	32%
Holmen, WI	23 mi	1,556	39%
Plainview, MN	24 mi	536	27%
La Crescent, MN	26 mi	1,204	25%

Hospices serving Goodview

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Winona Area Hospice Services	Winona, MN	2.8 mi	(507) 457-4468
St Croix Hospice La Crosse	La Crosse, WI	31 mi	(608) 405-7592
Gundersen Lutheran Medical Center	La Crosse, WI	31 mi	(608) 775-8435
Mayo Clinic Hospice	Rochester, MN	38 mi	(507) 284-4002
Seasons Hospice	Rochester, MN	39 mi	(507) 285-1930

Nursing homes near Goodview (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Sauer Health Care	Winona, MN	2.0 mi	1 of 5	61	(507) 454-5540
Sainte Anne Extended Healthcare	Winona, MN	2.3 mi	4 of 5	103	(507) 205-6208
Lake Winona Manor	Winona, MN	5.2 mi	4 of 5	80	(507) 457-4366
Whitewater Health Services	St Charles, MN	18 mi	2 of 5	45	(507) 932-3283

Straight-line miles from the center of Goodview. 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 Goodview

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 35% of the $4,586 monthly median income of Goodview 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 Goodview: common questions

Which hospices serve Goodview?

Medicare lists 8 hospices for Goodview ZIP codes, including Winona Area Hospice Services, St Croix Hospice La Crosse, Gundersen Lutheran Medical Center.

How much does respite care cost in Goodview?

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 35% of the $4,586 monthly median income of Goodview 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 Goodview. 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 Goodview, MN