Respite Care in Grand Rapids, MN for Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Grand Rapids, MN: the local picture

2,729

residents 65 or older (24% of Grand Rapids)

70%

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

30%

of residents 65+ report a disability (31% in Itasca County)

6

Medicare-certified hospices serve Grand Rapids ZIP codes

Most older adults in Grand Rapids live with someone: 70% 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 725 Grand Rapids residents aged 65 or older report a disability (30%) (31% in Itasca County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 6 hospices serving Grand Rapids ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Grand Rapids compared with Itasca County and Minnesota

Census figure	Grand Rapids	Itasca County	Minnesota
Residents 65+ with a disability	30%	31%	28%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	30%	25%	30%
Residents 65 or older	24%	26%	17%
Residents 85 or older	4.2%	2.9%	2.1%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	11%	8.7%	8.8%
Households with no vehicle	6.9%	4.7%	6.7%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$51,125	$53,341	—

Older residents in towns around Grand Rapids

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Cohasset, MN	6.2 mi	675	25%
Hibbing, MN	30 mi	3,743	30%
Chisholm, MN	35 mi	1,308	29%
Crosslake, MN	47 mi	1,012	27%
Mountain Iron, MN	48 mi	744	38%
Eveleth, MN	49 mi	644	35%

Hospices serving Grand Rapids

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
St Croix Hospice	Grand Rapids, MN	1.0 mi	(218) 212-7915
Range Regional Health Services	Hibbing, MN	31 mi	(218) 262-6982
Sanford Bemidji Hospice	Bemidji, MN	64 mi	(218) 333-5665
Moments Hospice	Hermantown, MN	69 mi	(218) 520-0870
Essentia Health St Mary's Hospice & Palliative Care Services	Duluth, MN	74 mi	(218) 786-4020

Nursing homes near Grand Rapids (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Grand Village	Grand Rapids, MN	1.6 mi	5 of 5	82	(218) 326-0543
The Emeralds At Grand Rapids LLC	Grand Rapids, MN	2.2 mi	1 of 5	77	(218) 326-3431
Essentia Health Homestead	Deer River, MN	14 mi	2 of 5	32	(218) 246-4336

Straight-line miles from the center of Grand Rapids. 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 Grand Rapids

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 38% of the $4,260 monthly median income of Grand Rapids 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 Grand Rapids: common questions

Which hospices serve Grand Rapids?

Medicare lists 6 hospices for Grand Rapids ZIP codes, including St Croix Hospice, Range Regional Health Services, Sanford Bemidji Hospice.

How much does respite care cost in Grand Rapids?

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 38% of the $4,260 monthly median income of Grand Rapids 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 Grand Rapids. 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 Grand Rapids, MN