Respite Care in Hutchinson, MN: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Hutchinson, MN: the local picture

3,291

residents 65 or older (22% of Hutchinson)

68%

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

30%

of residents 65+ report a disability (30% in McLeod County)

10

Medicare-certified hospices serve Hutchinson ZIP codes

Most older adults in Hutchinson live with someone: 68% 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 911 Hutchinson residents aged 65 or older report a disability (30%) (30% in McLeod County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 10 hospices serving Hutchinson ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Hutchinson compared with McLeod County and Minnesota

Census figure	Hutchinson	McLeod County	Minnesota
Residents 65+ with a disability	30%	30%	28%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	32%	30%	30%
Residents 65 or older	22%	20%	17%
Residents 85 or older	3.3%	2.7%	2.1%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	14%	11%	8.8%
Households with no vehicle	4.3%	3.4%	6.7%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$53,692	$53,690	—

Older residents in towns around Hutchinson

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Glencoe, MN	14 mi	1,158	34%
Cokato, MN	16 mi	508	34%
Litchfield, MN	18 mi	1,462	37%
Mayer, MN	24 mi	182	12%
Norwood Young America, MN	24 mi	685	40%
Montrose, MN	26 mi	270	44%

Hospices serving Hutchinson

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Ridgeview Hospice	Waconia, MN	29 mi	(952) 442-6030
Olivia Hospital & Clinic - Hospice	Olivia, MN	30 mi	(320) 523-1261
St Croix Hospice	Hopkins, MN	46 mi	(952) 746-9649
Moments Hospice	Saint Cloud, MN	46 mi	(320) 372-4300
St Croix Hospice	St. Cloud, MN	46 mi	(320) 201-5930

Nursing homes near Hutchinson (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Harmony River Living Center	Hutchinson, MN	1.6 mi	4 of 5	120	(320) 484-6000
Glenfields Living With Care	Glencoe, MN	13 mi	4 of 5	108	(320) 864-7790
Lakeside Generations Health Care Center	Dassel, MN	14 mi	4 of 5	55	(320) 275-3308
Buffalo Lake Health Care Center	Buffalo Lake, MN	16 mi	4 of 5	49	(320) 833-5364

Straight-line miles from the center of Hutchinson. 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 Hutchinson

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 36% of the $4,474 monthly median income of Hutchinson 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 Hutchinson: common questions

Which hospices serve Hutchinson?

Medicare lists 10 hospices for Hutchinson ZIP codes, including Ridgeview Hospice, Olivia Hospital & Clinic - Hospice, St Croix Hospice.

How much does respite care cost in Hutchinson?

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 36% of the $4,474 monthly median income of Hutchinson 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 Hutchinson. 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 Hutchinson, MN