Respite Care in Hastings, MN: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Hastings, MN: the local picture

4,383

residents 65 or older (20% of Hastings)

69%

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

27%

of residents 65+ report a disability (26% in Dakota County)

20

Medicare-certified hospices serve Hastings ZIP codes

Most older adults in Hastings live with someone: 69% 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 1,158 Hastings residents aged 65 or older report a disability (27%) (26% in Dakota County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 20 hospices serving Hastings ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Hastings compared with Dakota County and Minnesota

Census figure	Hastings	Dakota County	Minnesota
Residents 65+ with a disability	27%	26%	28%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	31%	28%	30%
Residents 65 or older	20%	16%	17%
Residents 85 or older	2.6%	1.7%	2.1%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	6.0%	6.6%	8.8%
Households with no vehicle	6.5%	4.9%	6.7%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$60,034	$69,739	—

Older residents in towns around Hastings

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Prescott, WI	3.5 mi	884	14%
Cottage Grove, MN	6.4 mi	5,760	27%
St. Paul Park, MN	9.9 mi	721	29%
Rosemount, MN	11 mi	3,813	27%
Afton, MN	12 mi	772	20%
Inver Grove Heights, MN	12 mi	6,440	25%

Hospices serving Hastings

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Hospice Of The Midwest	Woodbury, MN	14 mi	(651) 344-1040
St Croix Hospice	Oakdale, MN	19 mi	(651) 735-3656
Minnesota Hospice LLC	Lakeville, MN	20 mi	(952) 898-1022
Healthpartners Hospice And Palliatice Care	Bloomington, MN	20 mi	(952) 883-6877
Our Lady Of Peace Hospice	Saint Paul, MN	21 mi	(651) 789-5031

Nursing homes near Hastings (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Augustana Care Hastings Health And Rehabilitation	Hastings, MN	0.4 mi	5 of 5	72	(651) 437-6176
Regina Senior Living	Hastings, MN	1.5 mi	2 of 5	57	(651) 480-4333
Prescott Nursing And Rehab Community	Prescott, WI	4.0 mi	3 of 5	65	(715) 262-5661
Norris Square	Cottage Grove, MN	8.7 mi	5 of 5	72	(651) 769-6650

Straight-line miles from the center of Hastings. 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 Hastings

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 32% of the $5,003 monthly median income of Hastings 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 Hastings: common questions

Which hospices serve Hastings?

Medicare lists 20 hospices for Hastings ZIP codes, including Hospice Of The Midwest, St Croix Hospice, Minnesota Hospice LLC.

How much does respite care cost in Hastings?

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 32% of the $5,003 monthly median income of Hastings 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 Hastings. 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.

More near Hastings

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Other care in Hastings

More for Hastings families

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 Hastings, MN