Respite Care in Hopkins, MN: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Hopkins, MN: the local picture

3,227

residents 65 or older (17% of Hopkins)

49%

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

39%

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

24

Medicare-certified hospices serve Hopkins ZIP codes

Most older adults in Hopkins live with someone: 49% 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 1,170 Hopkins residents aged 65 or older report a disability (39%) (27% in Hennepin County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 24 hospices serving Hopkins ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Hopkins compared with Hennepin County and Minnesota

Census figure	Hopkins	Hennepin County	Minnesota
Residents 65+ with a disability	39%	27%	28%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	51%	34%	30%
Residents 65 or older	17%	16%	17%
Residents 85 or older	4.4%	1.9%	2.1%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	6.4%	8.9%	8.8%
Households with no vehicle	11%	9.3%	6.7%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$57,500	$68,042	—

Older residents in towns around Hopkins

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
St. Louis Park, MN	2.5 mi	8,360	31%
Minnetonka, MN	2.6 mi	12,084	22%
Edina, MN	3.2 mi	12,226	25%
Golden Valley, MN	5.0 mi	4,936	27%
Eden Prairie, MN	5.9 mi	10,773	20%
Deephaven, MN	6.1 mi	673	28%

Hospices serving Hopkins

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Park Nicollet Methodist Hospital	Saint Louis Park, MN	2.3 mi	(952) 993-6087
St Croix Hospice	Hopkins, MN	2.5 mi	(952) 746-9649
Lifesprk Hospice LLC	Saint Louis Park, MN	3.7 mi	(952) 737-4350
Brighton Hospice	Saint Louis Park, MN	3.7 mi	(952) 856-2212
Caretenders Hospice	Minneapolis, MN	3.8 mi	(952) 831-0193

Nursing homes near Hopkins (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Chapel View Health Care Center	Hopkins, MN	0.4 mi	4 of 5	100	(952) 938-2761
Hopkins Restorative Care Center	Hopkins, MN	0.9 mi	1 of 5	65	(952) 935-3338
Sholom Home West	Saint Louis Park, MN	1.1 mi	5 of 5	139	(952) 935-6311
The Estates At St Louis Park LLC	Saint Louis Park, MN	1.8 mi	3 of 5	145	(952) 935-0333

Straight-line miles from the center of Hopkins. 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 Hopkins

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 33% of the $4,792 monthly median income of Hopkins 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 Hopkins: common questions

Which hospices serve Hopkins?

Medicare lists 24 hospices for Hopkins ZIP codes, including Park Nicollet Methodist Hospital, St Croix Hospice, Lifesprk Hospice LLC.

How much does respite care cost in Hopkins?

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 33% of the $4,792 monthly median income of Hopkins 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 Hopkins. 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 Hopkins

More senior care near Hopkins

Respite Care in nearby cities

Other care in Hopkins

More for Hopkins 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 Hopkins, MN