Respite Care in Ham Lake, MN: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Ham Lake, MN: the local picture

3,104

residents 65 or older (19% of Ham Lake)

85%

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

19%

of residents 65+ report a disability (27% in Anoka County)

33

Medicare-certified hospices serve Ham Lake ZIP codes

Most older adults in Ham Lake live with someone: 85% 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 581 Ham Lake residents aged 65 or older report a disability (19%) (27% in Anoka County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 33 hospices serving Ham Lake ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Ham Lake compared with Anoka County and Minnesota

Census figure	Ham Lake	Anoka County	Minnesota
Residents 65+ with a disability	19%	27%	28%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	15%	25%	30%
Residents 65 or older	19%	15%	17%
Residents 85 or older	0.4%	1.3%	2.1%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	5.4%	7.2%	8.8%
Households with no vehicle	2.0%	4.6%	6.7%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$74,634	$65,794	—

Older residents in towns around Ham Lake

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Columbus, MN	4.2 mi	842	18%
Blaine, MN	5.8 mi	9,973	25%
Andover, MN	6.9 mi	5,090	30%
East Bethel, MN	6.9 mi	1,705	27%
Coon Rapids, MN	7.8 mi	10,500	29%
Circle Pines, MN	8.0 mi	875	22%

Hospices serving Ham Lake

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Olive Grove Hospice LLC	Blaine, MN	5.8 mi	(763) 219-4939
Mary T Hospice	Coon Rapids, MN	12 mi	(763) 516-1027
Ecumen Hospice	Shoreview, MN	13 mi	(651) 714-0200
Favoured Hospice, LLC	Dayton, MN	14 mi	(612) 477-1770
Interim Healthcare Of The Twin Cities, Inc.	Roseville, MN	17 mi	(651) 917-3634

Nursing homes near Ham Lake (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Park River Healthcare And Rehabilitation Center Ll	Coon Rapids, MN	8.9 mi	2 of 5	98	(763) 757-2320
Anoka Rehabilitation And Living Center	Anoka, MN	9.7 mi	4 of 5	120	(763) 528-6400
The Estates At Twin Rivers LLC	Anoka, MN	11 mi	2 of 5	50	(763) 421-5660
Birchwood Health Care Center	Forest Lake, MN	11 mi	2 of 5	100	(651) 464-5600

Straight-line miles from the center of Ham Lake. 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 Ham Lake

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 26% of the $6,220 monthly median income of Ham Lake 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 Ham Lake: common questions

Which hospices serve Ham Lake?

Medicare lists 33 hospices for Ham Lake ZIP codes, including Olive Grove Hospice LLC, Mary T Hospice, Ecumen Hospice.

How much does respite care cost in Ham Lake?

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 26% of the $6,220 monthly median income of Ham Lake 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 Ham Lake. 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 Ham Lake, MN