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

Local figures

Respite Care in Lake City, MN: the local picture

1,482

residents 65 or older (29% of Lake City)

63%

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

29%

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

6

Medicare-certified hospices serve Lake City ZIP codes

Most older adults in Lake City live with someone: 63% 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 398 Lake City residents aged 65 or older report a disability (29%) (26% in Wabasha County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

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

Lake City compared with Wabasha County and Minnesota

Census figure	Lake City	Wabasha County	Minnesota
Residents 65+ with a disability	29%	26%	28%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	37%	27%	30%
Residents 65 or older	29%	23%	17%
Residents 85 or older	4.5%	2.6%	2.1%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	11%	9.2%	8.8%
Households with no vehicle	6.5%	5.2%	6.7%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$48,696	$57,153	—

Older residents in towns around Lake City

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Wabasha, MN	13 mi	948	26%
Red Wing, MN	19 mi	3,493	30%
Plainview, MN	20 mi	536	27%
Zumbrota, MN	22 mi	925	30%
Ellsworth, WI	22 mi	354	55%
Pine Island, MN	24 mi	558	24%

Hospices serving Lake City

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Mayo Clinic Hospice	Rochester, MN	31 mi	(507) 284-4002
Seasons Hospice	Rochester, MN	32 mi	(507) 285-1930
Moments Hospice	Rochester, MN	32 mi	(507) 888-9700
St Croix Hospice	Oakdale, MN	50 mi	(651) 735-3656
Brighton Hospice	Saint Louis Park, MN	63 mi	(952) 856-2212

Nursing homes near Lake City (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Mayo Clinic Health System - Lake City	Lake City, MN	0.9 mi	2 of 5	90	(651) 345-1144
Gundersen St Elizabeth's Care Center	Wabasha, MN	12 mi	5 of 5	100	(651) 565-4581
Plum City Care Ctr	Plum City, WI	13 mi	5 of 5	50	(715) 647-2401
St Crispin Living Community	Red Wing, MN	13 mi	4 of 5	64	(651) 388-1234

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

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 39% of the $4,058 monthly median income of Lake City 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 Lake City: common questions

Which hospices serve Lake City?

Medicare lists 6 hospices for Lake City ZIP codes, including Mayo Clinic Hospice, Seasons Hospice, Moments Hospice.

How much does respite care cost in Lake City?

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 39% of the $4,058 monthly median income of Lake City 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 Lake City. 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 Lake City, MN