Respite Care in Lakeville, MN: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Lakeville, MN: the local picture

8,099

residents 65 or older (11% of Lakeville)

78%

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

25%

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

25

Medicare-certified hospices serve Lakeville ZIP codes

Most older adults in Lakeville live with someone: 78% 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 2,017 Lakeville residents aged 65 or older report a disability (25%) (26% in Dakota County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 25 hospices serving Lakeville ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Lakeville compared with Dakota County and Minnesota

Census figure	Lakeville	Dakota County	Minnesota
Residents 65+ with a disability	25%	26%	28%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	22%	28%	30%
Residents 65 or older	11%	16%	17%
Residents 85 or older	0.8%	1.7%	2.1%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	6.7%	6.6%	8.8%
Households with no vehicle	3.5%	4.9%	6.7%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$75,193	$69,739	—

Older residents in towns around Lakeville

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Farmington, MN	4.2 mi	1,932	33%
Credit River, MN	5.4 mi	773	13%
Apple Valley, MN	5.4 mi	9,553	26%
Burnsville, MN	6.2 mi	10,901	27%
Empire, MN	7.8 mi	440	22%
Savage, MN	8.0 mi	3,918	21%

Hospices serving Lakeville

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Minnesota Hospice LLC	Lakeville, MN	0.3 mi	(952) 898-1022
Healthpartners Hospice And Palliatice Care	Bloomington, MN	12 mi	(952) 883-6877
Gentiva	Edina, MN	15 mi	(612) 361-0022
Caretenders Hospice	Minneapolis, MN	15 mi	(952) 831-0193
Allina Health Hospice & Palliative Care	Minneapolis, MN	18 mi	(651) 635-9173

Nursing homes near Lakeville (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Apple Valley Village Health Care Center	Apple Valley, MN	4.6 mi	5 of 5	162	(952) 236-2000
Ebenezer Ridges Geriatric Care Center	Burnsville, MN	5.4 mi	4 of 5	114	(952) 898-8400
Trinity Care Center	Farmington, MN	6.5 mi	5 of 5	90	(651) 463-7818
Minnesota Masonic Home Care Center	Bloomington, MN	9.6 mi	5 of 5	194	(952) 948-7000

Straight-line miles from the center of Lakeville. 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 Lakeville

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 $6,266 monthly median income of Lakeville 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 Lakeville: common questions

Which hospices serve Lakeville?

Medicare lists 25 hospices for Lakeville ZIP codes, including Minnesota Hospice LLC, Healthpartners Hospice And Palliatice Care, Gentiva.

How much does respite care cost in Lakeville?

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 $6,266 monthly median income of Lakeville 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 Lakeville. 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 Lakeville

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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 Lakeville, MN